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- Page 1 pcProx® Playback & pcProx® Writer Configuration Utility User Manual For use with the pcProx® Contactless Read/Writer & Playback Readers: iCLASS Models: RDR-7080AKx & RDR-7085AKx MIFARE Models: RDR-7580AKx & RDR-7585AKx Rev C...
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Page 2: Thank You
Congratulations on the purchase of your pcProx® Playback and/or pcProx® Writer device(s). RF IDeas hopes you enjoy using the readers as much as we enjoyed creating and developing them. Configuration is easy, so you will be able to quickly take advantage of a more secure environment in your business, school, or organization. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reader Set-Up Basics Other Products and Accessories LED Beeper Chapter 3: Software pcProx Card Manager Overview pcProx Card Manager Utility Connect Tab pcProx Writer for Log-On Tab pcProx Writer for Swipe Cards Tab pcProx Playback Tab About Tab File Menu Auto-Run Operation... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: The Basics
Cards have a limited life as they scratch easily. Readers pick up dirt and oils that damage the read head. RF IDeas contactless smart cards and readers operate at the allowed frequency of 13.56 MHz. This contactless technology uses RFID (radio frequency identification). The pcProx 13.56 MHz readers will fully support HID iCLASS and Phillips NXP MIFARE cards. -
Page 5: Id Card Reader System
ID Card Reader System Output Formats Chapter 1 The Basics... -
Page 6: Credential Form Factors
Data: The data on access cards are a string of binary numbers set with a fixed configuration and length. Frequencies: RF IDeas’ access control readers and credentials utilize the low-frequency 125 kHz (proximity) band and/or the high-frequency 13.56 MHz (contactless) band. -
Page 7: Card Compatibility
Card Compatibility Contactless iCLASS There are three iCLASS memory choices as shown in the below table. Users can add keystrokes and credentials into any of the fields (pre-keystrokes, credential x, or post keystrokes) as all are saved the same way on the card. Note: Overwriting the boundaries of memory as dictated by the card choice is not permitted. -
Page 8: Chapter 2:Hardware
Hardware What’s In Your Part Number? All RF IDeas reader part numbers follow a distinct system of categorization to allow for an ease of differentiation between products. Below is the basic part number scheme. RDR - Housing Color Interface Reader Type... -
Page 9: Interface (Connectors)
Interface (Connectors) CONNECTORS OUTPUT Chapter 2 Hardware... -
Page 10: Usb Readers And Wiegand Converters
USB Readers and Wiegand Converters The pcProx USB keystroke device operates in two primary modes: • USB keyboard. It reads the card data and sends it as keystrokes as if the user typed the ID data on a keyboard. • Under the application programmer interface (API) defined in the pcProx SDK. When it reads card data, the active application receives the entire card data. -
Page 11: Reader Set-Up Basics
Reader Set-Up Basics Plug the connector into the workstation’s (or available on any peripheral) open RS-232 or USB plug. Place the device next to the monitor, beside the workstation, or where appropriate. The workstation should detect new hardware for USB connections. Verify the workstation recognizes this connection using Device Manager. -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Software
Playback USB reader, and the solution is ready to deploy. pcProx Playback RS-232 The pcProx Playback RS-232 reader installs as a standard serial port device and requires no drivers or software to be deployed. The output is delivered using COM port parameters at: 9600, n,8,1. There is no need to develop software, distribute or test software, modify or replace existing back end systems. -
Page 13: Pcprox Card Manager Utility
6. Create hot keys or batch files that can be used to launch the dynamic configuration together with the associated application. The pcProx Playback reader is configured to retrieve the data at various locations within the card. It is therefore possible to write many different identification and security access requirements within the card. -
Page 14: Connect Tab
RS-232 /Wiegand characters. You may have the pcProx Playback USB reader attached to another USB port at the same time but no connection to the pcProx Playback reader is established under the Connect check boxes on this screen. - Page 15 This button is used to reset the RFID portion of the reader. This may be useful if you are experiencing trouble writing to cards. pcProx Playback Device USB or Here is where you will describe what type of data is written to RS-232 the cards: USB keystrokes or RS-232 characters.
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Page 16: Pcprox Writer For Log-On Tab
pcProx Writer for Log-On Tab For log-on applications, the ‘form’ is actually the log-on dialog fields (username and password). The keystrokes as simply used to land the cursor to the correct field (ctrl-Alt-Del, TAB etc.), prior to inserting the employee related data. In fact any application requiring employee specific information is a perfect candidate for using this system. - Page 17 The “GUI-L” keystroke sequence (the windows key + ‘L’), cause the PC to go into a locked state. This sequence is done first to prevent someone from trying to send your username and password sequence of keystrokes into another application, such as MS Word (for viewing and stealing). If the user is already in a logged off or locked stated, these keystrokes are simply discarded.
- Page 18 It therefore leaves open a security flaw since another user can easily obtain a card and impersonate the user. A much safer alternative is to use the RF IDeas pcProx Sonar (visit www.RFIDeas.com...
- Page 19 If you need to free the location for another application, simply use the ‘Clear Keys’ button. This will write the default keys to the card allowing others to use the card. Clear Keys You can free the page by pressing the ‘Clear Card’ button. This writes the default keys back to the card and frees this location for another application.
- Page 20 By placing a portion of the Password into the field, and requiring the end user to fill in the balance of the Password, you have created a two-factor authentication system (something you have – i.e. the card, and something you know – i.e. the balance of the password). This has the benefit of protecting against lost/stolen badges.
- Page 21 Gone Keystrokes’. This is useful to maintain a consistent location for each of the credentials when making several cards that will be used by the same pcProx Playback reader. Unlocking this will cause the locations for each credential field to change depending on its length and actual number of keystroke required.
- Page 22 Example A: One-Factor Authentication The examples provided here apply to both iCLASS and MIFARE cards/readers. A user who needs to log-on to Windows XP: The Username is Admin, and the Password is UserPassword. This user typically types (in terms of keystrokes): GUI-L (first lock the machine to prevent viewing of the credentials if the PC is unlocked) Alt-U (gets the cursor into the Username field) Admin...
- Page 23 Next, the Username for this user are ready to be entered; i.e. ‘.Admin’. To perform this, simply set the cursor down in the next field ‘Credential 1’ and type: Admin To complete the Credential 1 field, add the {TAB} keystroke. The {TAB} keystroke is added to the ‘Post keystrokes’...
- Page 24 Credential 2 Place the cursor into the Credential 2 field and type the Password ‘UserPassword’ Since the Credential 2’ checkbox is checked, the field fill-in character is the ‘*’. Deselecting this check box before filling in the field will allow you to view the actual password. This may be useful if the Credential field is not a password, but some other non-secure information.
- Page 25 Example B: Two-Factor Authentication The below example applies to a User who needs to log-on to Windows XP. A user who needs to log-on to Windows XP: The Username is Admin, and the Password is UserPassword. This user typically types (in terms of keystrokes): GUI-L (first lock the machine to prevent viewing of the credentials if the PC is unlocked) Alt-U (gets the cursor into the Username field) Admin...
- Page 26 Next, the Username for this user are ready to be entered; i.e. ‘.Admin’. Simply set the cursor down in the next field, ‘Credential 1’, and type: Admin To complete the Credential 1 field, add the {TAB} keystroke. The {TAB} keystroke is added to the ‘Post keystrokes’ field by placing the cursor into this field and pressing the ‘Add Tab’...
- Page 27 You can setup the Playback reader to issue a locking keystroke sequence if the card is presented and removed quickly, the station will auto-lock. Please see the Playback Advanced Section of this User’s Manual for additional details. 2. Use RF IDeas pcProx Sonar Presence Detector (see section describes this hands-free low cost alternative) Chapter 3...
- Page 28 Typical ‘Card Gone’ Keystroke Sequence GUI-L (Windows XP lock command): Place the cursor into the ‘Card Gone’ field, then add the Ctrl-Alt-Del keystroke sequence by using the ‘Add Special Keystrokes’ section located on the right hand side of the screen. Check the GUI checkbox.
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Page 29: Pcprox Writer For Swipe Cards Tab
pcProx Writer for Swipe Cards Tab While this Tab is labeled ‘pcProx Writer for Swipe Cards’, it is really for generic data usage. As in the previous Tab, you can freely enter keystrokes, or RS-232 characters for those using Playback 232, and user data into any of the 3 fields. -
Page 30: Pcprox Playback Tab
Playback Tab The pcProx Playback USB device reads the user data placed in the contactless card and delivers these keystrokes to the location of the cursor on the screen. The pcProx Playback RS-232 device reads the user data placed in the contactless card and delivers these ASCII characters to serial port at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 Stop bit, and no parity. - Page 31 To be able to use the pcProx Playback reader, it must be configured. There are two ways to configure the pcProx Playback reader: 1. First, select one of the ‘Copy Locations’ buttons to obtain the correct card locations and fill in the fields (Page, Appl Area, and Blocks) on the pcProx Playback Tab screen.
- Page 32 Save Playback This saves all the Card Context fields to the specified Playback (PLB) file. Read Playback Configuration This reads the attached pcProx Playback reader configuration and fills in all the Card Context fields. Write Playback Configuration This writes all the Card Context fields to the attached pcProx Playback reader.
- Page 33 Advanced Since this application supports both Playback readers, USB and RS-232, consequently there are some features that are applicable to one or the other but not both (i.e. inter-key ‘Press’ time). As in previous sections of this user’s guide, keystrokes or RS-232 characters are interchangeable and dependant on the selection made under the chosen Playback Device found in the ’Connect Tab’.
- Page 34 Since the Playback USB reader installs and appears as a USB keyboard to the operating system, many of the same keyboard parameters appear in the pcProx Playback reader. All times are in msecs (i.e. 1000 msecs = 1 second) Inter-Key ‘Press’ and ‘Release’ time: Are in msecs and refer to the time each keystroke is held down and released.
- Page 35 The Card Gone field holds keystrokes you would like to be delivered when the card is removed from the pcProx Playback reader. A typical Card Gone keystroke sequence would be to lock a workstation. Under Windows XP this is done by holding down ‘Ctrl-Alt’ and pressing ‘Del’, then pressing ‘K’.
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Page 36: About Tab
About Tab Here you can review the version and Memory Map of the contactless cards to see how the card layout is done. View Memory Map Chapter 3 Software... - Page 37 The following shows the memory map for the NXP MIFARE 1k and 4k card. Chapter 3 Software...
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Page 38: File Menu
File Menu There are several types of files maintained by the pcProx Card Manager. These file templates are useful in preparing additional cards, retrieving the contents of a card already written, or working with the Playback configuration. Below is a screen shot showing the choices. Template (*.crd) files hold the pre- and post keystrokes along with the Card Gone keystrokes. -
Page 39: Auto-Run Operation
Second, once the settings are defined, the user creates a (.PLB) by using the ‘Save Playback As’ selection under the File menu system, or the Save Playback button located in the pcProx Playback tab. Third, the user needs to create a shortcut link and specify the (.PLB) configuration file in this link. - Page 40 In a similar fashion, the pcProxCardMan.exe application is used with a command line file option to perform the writing. For example: “C:\Program Files\RF IDeas, Inc\RFID1356i\pcProxCardman.exe” JohnSmit.CDD) would write the JohnSmit.CDD file to the card placed on the pcProx Writer. Below is a complete description of the file contents. Each field must be in ASCII TEXT format, and be on it own line in the file.
- Page 41 Here is an example of the file: writing test as credential 1, and 12345678 as credential 2. This is written to Page 1, Application Area 1, blocks 19 and 21.: “” “test” “” “” “12345678” “” “” “1” “1” “1” “1”...
- Page 42 Increasing Security Security Overview Preventing Sharing Passwords, Viewing the Username and/or Password For those concerned about a person being able to view their own credentials, or finding a badge and viewing another’s credentials there is an easy solution. In the pre-keystrokes section of Credential 1, before all other ‘pre-keystrokes’, add the necessary keystrokes which lock the PC.
- Page 43 you will need to have user’s password include both the data in the token as well as a user supplied PIN. The PIN is the portion that the user will change periodically. Complex Passwords: To keep this policy in place, you will need to have users password include both the token data as well as a user supplied PIN.
- Page 44 Card Management iCLASS iCLASS Card Management Since you can put many applications onto a single card, planning and organization will prove to be helpful. Below is a more complete view of the actual memory map for of the three offered:...
- Page 45 The AID is a unique 16-bit number that is assigned by Philips to the participating registered companies. RF IDeas leaves this up to the end user to register. Each MIFARE card contains an integrated chip with a unique permanent identification (UID) burned- in during the manufacturing process.
- Page 46 Card Organization Forms For BDG-2000 or BDG-2002 (page 0) Page Blocks Application Playback File Chapter 5 Card Management...
- Page 47 For BDG-2002 page 1 to 7 Page Blocks Application Playback File Chapter 5 Card Management...
- Page 48 For BDG-2001 Page Blocks Application Playback File Chapter 5 Card Management...
- Page 49 Page Blocks Application Playback File Chapter 5 Card Management...
- Page 50 For MIFARE 1k Sector Application Playback File Chapter 5 Card Management...
- Page 51 Auto-Locking the Workstation To increase security when the user steps away, you can use a screen saver, but this could be a problem since: 1. Timing issues- Too Short - It can be problematic because if a user becomes pre-occupied with something else, without leaving the station, the computer will lock.
- Page 52 The second event is when you return to your work zone. The pcProx Sonar can now detect this event and send some preparatory keystrokes for you. For example, on return to their computer, Windows 2000 users must hit the “CTL-ALT-DEL” key sequence to prepare the computer for the password entry.
- Page 53 1. Check to be sure the pcProx Writer (RDR-7080, BSE-RFID1356i-U or BSE-RFID1356i-232) or pcProx Playback (PN: RDR-7075, RDR-7185) unit is plugged into the USB port. When the PC is on and no card is being read, you will see the LED is red. A valid contactless card will cause the LED to turn green for 1-2 seconds.
- Page 54 “on line” or electronic documentation. By installing, copying or otherwise using the PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, RF IDeas is unwilling to license the PRODUCT to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT, and you should promptly contact the vendor you obtained this PRODUCT from for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund.
- Page 55 RF IDeas or from an authorized RF IDeas dealer. Should the RF IDeas products fail to be in good working order at any time during the one-year period, RF IDeas will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been abused, misused, repaired or modified.
- Page 56 Index Advanced 11, 14, 21, 30 ASCII 4, 10, 12, 15, 30 Lock Locations Auto-Locking Card Presentation 21, 27, 34 Log-On 16-17, 19, 29 Auto-Run 31, 39, 40 Memory Map 16, 19, 29, 36 BDG-2000 14, 46-47 MIFARE 7, 14-15, 17-18, 20-22, 29-30, 36-37, BDG-2001 14, 29, 48-49 45, 50...
- Page 57 ASCII or keystrokes the smart cards cards pcProx Sonar PS/2 to USB Power Tap Mounting Brackets Presence detector configured Powers a USB RF IDeas device Further adjust the standard as a keyboard from a PS/2 port mounting of the device angle...
- Page 58 Our web site includes application videos, support materials, case studies and detailed information about our product line. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. RF IDeas is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
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