Best GateKeeper setup for firefighter in-vehicle laptops.

In-Vehicle Laptops for Firefighters - GateKeeper Proximity Setup.

GateKeeper Proximity easily configures to work with your existing workflow. For firefighter professionals, below are several examples, best practices, and optimal settings for using GateKeeper tokens on your laptops and Toughbooks.

• Make sure your USB sensor and GateKeeper token are in line of sight to keep your workstation unlocked while in the vehicle.
• 2FA: Make sure your users are logging in with their token (factor 1) and their PIN (factor 2) to meet 2FA requirements.
• GateKeeper will automatically set up each workstation's lock and unlock range. If you need to reset your range, just start the automatic Range setup button on your laptop.
• Make sure to keep your GateKeeper token with you at all times to prevent token loss/theft.
• Just in case your laptop locks while you're working on it, consider adjusting some advanced settings on the GateKeeper software on your laptop.
• The GateKeeper token is water-resistant, but make sure to protect your GateKeeper from the elements.
• Admins: you can set up a backup OTP login for users that do not have their token on them but need to login to their laptops.
• Users: Set up your backup login for when you don't have your token but need to login to your computer.

Range Settings (on the desktop Client application):

Lock Below this Level: 20%

Unlock Above this Level: 50%

Lock Settings:

Setting	Value
Proximity Lock Method	Lock Workstation
Button Lock Method	Lock Workstation
Inactivity Lock Method	Disable
Token Visibility Timeout	30 seconds
Lock Delay Timeout	0 seconds
Change User Without Locking Computer	Disable
Operating System Timeout	Disable
Disconnect Remote Session	Disable
Motion Detection Sensitivity	Medium
Signal Quality Bias Factor	Normal

Unlock Settings:

To meet 2FA requirements, users must use the GateKeeper with PIN Login method (2FA: presence and knowledge factors).

Setting	Value
Unlock Method	GateKeeper with PIN Login
Off-Hours Unlock Method	GateKeeper with PIN Login
Quick Return Timeout	5 min
Force PIN Login Timeout	Never
Require user to enter Windows/macOS Password	Never
Windows/macOS Standard Login	Disable

Advanced Settings:

Setting	Value
Application Password Manager	Disable
Notifications	Enable
Add new user through client application	Off
Add passwords through client application	On
Add tokens through client application	Off
Change server address through client application	On

 

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Range Settings (on the desktop Client application):

Lock Below this Level: 20%

Unlock Above this Level: 70%

Lock Settings:

Setting	Value
Proximity Lock Method	Lock Workstation
Button Lock Method	Lock Workstation
Inactivity Lock Method	15 minutes
Token Visibility Timeout	30 seconds
Lock Delay Timeout	15 seconds
Change User Without Locking Computer	Disable
Operating System Timeout	Disable
Disconnect Remote Session	Disable
Motion Detection Sensitivity	High
Signal Quality Bias Factor	Normal

Unlock Settings:

Setting	Value
Unlock Method	GateKeeper with PIN Login
Off-Hours Unlock Method	GateKeeper with PIN Login
Quick Return Timeout	5 min
Force PIN Login Timeout	Never
Require user to enter Windows/macOS Password	Never
Windows/macOS Standard Login	Disable

Advanced Settings:

Setting	Value
Application Password Manager	Enable
Notifications	Enable
Add new user through desktop Client application	Off
Add passwords through desktop Client application	On
Add tokens through desktop Client application	Off
Change server address through desktop Client application	On

For any additional questions or concerns regarding proximity settings, computer locking, password management, 2FA, CJIS, or compliance, please contact GateKeeper Enterprise support using the Support Ticket form on https://gkaccess.com/support/ or email [e-mail].

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