Hotel Systems - Key Cards · updated 10/5/2026
Key Encoder - Showing Offline
How to fix a key card encoder that shows as offline.
Key Encoder - Showing Offline
Quick answer
Unplug the encoder's power cable, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
Steps
- Unplug the power cable from the key encoder.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Plug the power cable back in.
- Wait for the encoder to start up, then try making a key.
Still offline?
- Check that the encoder's USB or network cable is plugged in firmly.
- See "Colleague Advantage - Wrong Key Encoder Selected" if keys are going to the wrong encoder.
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