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RFIDeas pcProx User Manual

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pcProx
®
and AIR ID
®
Enroll Readers
pcProx
®
&
AIR ID
®
Enroll
USB & RS-232 Configuration Software for use
with
pcProx
®
Proximity Readers,
Wiegand to xxx Converters, and
AIR ID
®
Enroll Contactless Smart Card Read-
Only Readers
HID, Motorola, Indala, Casi-Rusco, MIFARE,
iCLASS Compatible Readers
User’s Manual
www.RFIDeas.com

Table of Contents

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RFIDeas pcProx Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeContactless card reader
InterfaceUSB
TechnologyRFID
Frequency125 kHz
Supported CardsHID Prox
Operating Systems SupportedWindows, Linux

Summary

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE

Details the rights and limitations for using the software portion of the product.

GRANT OF LICENSE

Outlines the specific rights granted to the user for the software.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS

Specifies restrictions such as reverse engineering, separation of components, and rental.

Limited Warranty

Returns

Procedure for returning products for warranty service, including RMA process.

Copyright

Legal notice regarding ownership and prohibition of reproduction.

Trademarks

Disclaimer

FCC Compliance Statement

Proximity Activated Products

pcProx Reader Choices

Discussion of various output choices available for pcProx proximity readers.

Understanding Wireless Identification

What is pcProx® Proximity Activated Identification?

Explanation of proximity activated identification systems and their use.

The pcProx Reader

Details the two primary modes of operation for the USB pcProx reader.

The RS-232 Reader

Details the two primary modes of operation for the RS-232 pcProx reader.

Why is it necessary?

Rationale for using proximity identification systems for security and access.

Identification Entry Errors

How proximity readers eliminate manual entry errors and improve accuracy.

Magnetic stripe reader and card reliability

Comparison of magnetic stripe technology reliability versus proximity technology.

How Does the System Work?

Explanation of the basic functionality of the proximity identification system.

Who can benefit using the System?

Identifies types of companies or institutions that benefit from the system.

What is included with the pcProx or AIR ID Enroll Kit?

Lists the components typically found in the product kit.

What are the minimum system requirements?

Specifies the hardware and software requirements for installing the system.

Hardware Installation

pcProx Badge (Passive badge users)

Description of the passive badge and its reading capabilities.

Software Installation

Software Configuration

Configure pcProx Templates

Configuration Choices

Details the various configuration settings available to the user.

Connect Tab

Device Connect

Option to connect the configuration application to the device's internal storage.

Get/Set Internal Timing

Set Keystroke Data

FAC & ID Data

Configuration of facility and ID codes, including parity and extra characters.

Advanced Tab

LED Control

Configuration options for the reader's LED indicators (Red/Green).

Multiple USB Readers on a PC

Information regarding the attachment and identification of multiple USB readers.

Enter Unique Address

Setting unique addresses for readers to allow selective communication.

Software Developer Kit Mode

Options for operating the reader in SDK mode for developers.

Get ID

Function to retrieve card data, particularly when used with the SDK.

About Tab

Card Formats Tab

About Bit Formats on Proximity cards

Overview of bit formats and their structure in proximity cards.

PARITY BIT

Explanation of the leading and trailing parity bits in card data.

FACILITY CODE (FAC)

Description of the facility code portion of proximity card data.

ID CODE

Description of the identification code portion of proximity card data.

How to determine your format and masking

Guide to determining card format and setting up masking rules.

File Operations

Auto-Run Operation

Application Note: Log-on Reader

Overview

Introduction to using the reader for log-on and automatic password entry.

Configuration Utility

Description of the configuration program for setting up the reader.

Usage under Windows 98, 2000 and XP

Administrator Considerations

Key issues for administrators regarding log-on security policies.

User Considerations

User actions required for password setup and changing.

Change Password

Process for changing user passwords using the proximity reader.

Log-on

Description of the system operation during the login process.

Unlocking the WorkStation

Increasing Security

Security Due to Lost/Stolen Cards

Methods to enhance security against lost or stolen proximity tokens.

One-Factor

Description of one-factor authentication using the proximity reader.

Two-Factor

Description of two-factor authentication using the reader and PIN.

Security of the Card Data

Measures to protect card data from unauthorized access.

Auto-Locking the Workstation

What is Sonar Proximity Detection?

How Does the System Work?

Who Can Benefit Using the System?

Troubleshooting

No Device Attached

Steps to resolve issues when the reader is not detected by the system.