In the life of almost every person, there are situations when you need to open a closed door, protected by a magnetic lock on the doorphone. However, the key may not be with you. Such cases happen when you have to go to visit someone who does not have an apartment pipe installed. Or, a person just goes out to take out the trash and forgets house keys on a shelf. In such situations, universal Forward doorphone codes can be useful, for example, allowing you to open the door either completely without a key, or having a key that does not fit the described doorphone. In order to figure out how to do this, you should study the device of the intercom itself.
General information
The Forward classic intercom is a universal device that allows you to control a magnetic lock on the front door, as well as communicate with the guest using audio and video communications.
The appearance of the intercom can be recognized immediately, since it is one of the few that have such a large set of functions. On the front panel there is a clock, a digital display for displaying the entered combinations, an anti-vandal keyboard with LED backlight, a peephole of a color video camera with infrared backlight and a sound speaker with a microphone. As a result, the device is quite massive, and easily differs from other similar intercoms, so choosing a universal code for the Forward intercom will be relatively easy. In the left corner is a name that helps with the final identification.
Keys Used
In order to operate the lock, classic tablet keys are used. They are the most convenient and easy to use. If necessary, you can quickly make a duplicate key from the intercom, having simple equipment in hand.
Such keys require direct contact with a special site. It allows you to recognize the code recorded in the key and unlock the door for a certain period of time. It is the use of these keys that makes it possible to use the first method, provided that a doorphone with keys of the same type is installed on your house, and this key is with you.
The first method: prescribing your own key
If during installation the main service codes of the Forward intercom system have not been replaced, you can try adding your own existing key to the database. To do this, you need to perform a few simple steps. It should be remembered that if a sharp signal sounded after entering the first code, then there is no point in further manipulations: the code was changed by the service company and the method will not work. But it’s always worth a try, and for this you will need to do the following:
- Type in the combination of “77395201” on the doorphone keypad. It will provide access to the engineering menu and access to its editing.
- Enter the symbol "*". This operation is required to navigate through the menu items. Although the display will not show exactly what condition the intercom is currently on, there’s nothing to worry about. The whole method is described, according to the technical instructions with the codes of the Forward intercom, which indicates which function this or that symbol is responsible for.
- Enter the characters "0" and "*" sequentially after a short period of time.
- Attach an existing key to identify it.
- Double click on "*".
- After a short time, enter the two characters "##".
That's all, the intercom is switched back to standard standby mode. If everything was done correctly, now it will be possible to constantly open it with the created duplicate key from the intercom. This will be especially useful if you often have to go to this staircase, for example, to visit.
The second method is opening with a service code
If you need to enter the entrance only once or if there is no suitable key at hand, you can try to open the locking device using universal codes to open the doorphone. For different modifications of intercoms, the sequences are different, so you should try each of them:
- "2427101"
- "123 * 2427101"
- "K + 1234".
If none of the sequences matched, then most likely either the wrong doorphone is in front of you, or the standard codes for opening the doorphone were changed by the service department by flashing the device.
The third method - opening with a universal key
It's no secret that there are so-called universal keys. They are used by public servants, such as controllers or postmen. If desired, such a key can be bought on the Internet and use it to open most intercom doors.
There is a certain percentage of locks that do not respond to such universal "pills", but it is negligible. Such a key will be useful if you have to get into closed staircases quite often, for example, when working as an installer at an Internet service provider, and entering the Forward doorphone intercom codes is simply annoying.
Modified intercoms of a new generation
Technology does not stand still and enterprises that produce protective systems are constantly updating their devices. The new generation of on-door speakerphones has received the name “Forward-MV” and differs from the previous one in a more reinforced case covered with anti-vandal hammer paint. This device also has a camera and the ability to communicate via audio. The keyboard is no longer touch, and is made in the form of separate metal buttons. To open it, you can use the same three methods described above, since the firmware of new devices are identical to the previous ones and accept standard service opening codes. The Forward-MV intercom, as a result, differs only in a modified appearance and higher strength.
Hacking protection
First of all, the intercom is installed in order to protect common house property from theft or damage. That is why you should worry about protecting it from a simple hack, in which everyone can get into the staircase.
So, among the precautionary measures, the replacement of standard service codes can be highlighted. This should be done by the service, which has a locking device in service. If you wish, you can contact her with an official request, and after performing the required operations, check whether the first and second methods work. It will be impossible to open the Forward intercom without a key, as indicated in the first and second methods, after changing the codes.
It is practically impossible to protect oneself from the third option using a universal key, therefore, in addition to the intercom, it is recommended to install a video surveillance system in the entrance itself, allowing you to monitor the actions of suspicious guests.
Conclusion
Do not completely rely on door entry protection systems in the form of intercoms. They, of course, provide some security, creating certain difficulties on the way for attackers. However, with some skills and knowledge, opening an intercom system can be quite simple. Therefore, do not leave valuables on the sites, whether it be bicycles or prams. Theft cases of such items are quite common, due to the fact that many trust the intercom systems for protecting common house property too much.
If you happen to be in a difficult situation when you want to open the Forward intercom without a key both in your house and at a party, then such universal methods can help you quickly get to the desired apartment. If necessary, you should try all available codes, because far from the first one can come up.