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Product Features
Technical Overview
This cable lock employs a master keyed locking mechanism, allowing centralized key management for multiple locks across an organization. The 6 ft (1.83 m) cable length provides ample reach for securing devices to desks, tables, or other fixed structures while maintaining user mobility.
Constructed from carbon steel, the cable offers high tensile strength and resistance to cutting or tampering. The lock is specifically engineered for Dell laptops but is also compatible with other notebooks and tablets that feature universal security slots.
This section brings together practical product details such as Lock Configuration Type, Cable Length, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The Kensington N17 lock delivers essential security with practical benefits for IT managers and end-users. Its master keyed system simplifies key control, reducing the administrative burden of managing multiple individual keys across a fleet of devices.
Durable Construction
The carbon steel cable provides reliable physical security, resisting cutting attempts and ensuring long-term durability in daily use.
- High tensile strength
- Tamper-resistant design
Organizational Efficiency
Master keyed configuration allows a single key to operate all locks, streamlining security management for large deployments.
- Centralized key control
- Reduced key inventory
Quick Deployment
No tools or complex installation required; simply insert the lock into the security slot and secure the cable to a fixed object.
- Plug-and-secure operation
- Minimal setup time
Deployment / Use Cases
This laptop lock is ideal for environments where devices are stationary but need protection against opportunistic theft. Its 6 ft cable allows secure tethering while providing enough slack for comfortable user positioning.
Common deployment scenarios include corporate offices with hot-desking arrangements, educational institutions in computer labs or libraries, healthcare facilities with mobile workstations, and retail settings where demonstration units are displayed. The lock also suits temporary setups for conferences, trade shows, or remote work locations where device security cannot be guaranteed.
This section brings together practical product details such as Lock Configuration Type, Cable Length, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Corporate Workspaces
Secure laptops in open-plan offices, meeting rooms, or shared workstations to prevent unauthorized removal.
Educational & Public Settings
Protect devices in libraries, classrooms, or training centers where multiple users access equipment daily.
Highlights
- Master keyed lock for centralized key management across multiple devices
- 6 ft (1.83 m) carbon steel security cable for ample reach and durability
- Specifically designed for Dell laptops with universal security slot compatibility
- Also supports notebooks and tablets with standard security slots
- Quick, tool-free installation for on-demand security deployment
- 5-year limited warranty for long-term reliability assurance
- Ideal for offices, educational institutions, and public workspaces
- Provides physical theft deterrent in shared or unattended environments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kensington Computer Products Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | K64457WW |
| Brand Name | Kensington |
| Product Name | N17 Keyed Laptop Lock for Dell Laptops On Demand - Master |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Cable Lock |
| Lock | |
| Lock Configuration Type | Master Keyed Lock |
| Cable Length | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Material | Carbon Steel |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Device Supported | Notebook,Tablet |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 5 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What devices are compatible with the Kensington K64457WW laptop lock?
This lock is specifically designed for Dell laptops but is also compatible with any notebook or tablet that features a universal security slot. It works with most modern laptops that include a Kensington-style security slot, providing broad compatibility across brands for securing devices in shared environments.
How does the master keyed lock configuration work?
The master keyed system allows a single key to operate all locks deployed across an organization. This simplifies key management for IT administrators, eliminating the need to track multiple individual keys. It is ideal for large-scale deployments in offices, schools, or facilities where centralized security control is required.
What is the cable length and material?
The cable measures 6 ft (1.83 m) in length, providing sufficient reach to secure a laptop to desks, tables, or other fixed structures. It is constructed from carbon steel, offering high tensile strength and resistance to cutting or tampering attempts, ensuring reliable physical security.
Is installation difficult or time-consuming?
Installation is quick and tool-free. Simply insert the lock into the security slot on the laptop, wrap the cable around a secure anchor point like a desk leg, and lock it in place. This plug-and-secure design allows for immediate deployment without technical expertise or additional hardware.
What warranty coverage does this laptop lock include?
The Kensington K64457WW comes with a 5-year limited warranty. This coverage ensures long-term reliability and protection against manufacturing defects, providing peace of mind for organizations investing in security solutions for their device fleets.
Where is this product typically used?
This lock is commonly deployed in corporate offices with shared workstations, educational institutions like libraries and computer labs, healthcare facilities with mobile carts, retail environments for display units, and temporary setups at conferences or trade shows. It is designed for any location where laptops need physical security against opportunistic theft.
What connectivity or interface options are available?
Connectivity details help confirm how the product integrates with your network, accessories, and surrounding peripherals before rollout or replacement planning. They are often the difference between a technically compatible device and one that is genuinely easy to deploy.