How do I program my HID proximity card?

How do I program my HID proximity card?

Understanding Your Programming Choices & Options

1. Step 1 – Find the Right HID Prox Format and Part Number. HID manufacturers a number of credential formats.
2. Step 2 – Specify Your Programming Information.
3. Step 3: Choose Your Card Range and Facility Code.
4. Step 4: Choose Between Pre-Selected or Custom Programming.

Where is my HID card facility code?

This information is usually printed on the manufacturer’s box that contains the keyfobs or proximity cards. If this box is lost or misplaced, contact HID Tech Support at 1-800-237-7769 and give them the HID numbers printed on the card or fob. They can provide the Facility Code and Card Bit Type.

How do you read a proximity card?

Proximity cards typically have a read range of up to 50 cm (< 15 inches) which is the main difference from the contactless smartcard with a range of 2 to 10 cm (1 to 3 inches). The card can often be left in a wallet or purse, and read by simply holding the wallet or purse near the reader.

How do I know what HID card I have?

The card identifying mark, generally printed on the back of the card in the lower left corner, consists of the HID logo, a card model designation, and the chip and manufacturer identifiers. Replacing any above asterisk (*) with a dash (– ) signifies that the card is configured only.

What frequency do HID cards use?

125kHz
HID cards primarily operate on one of two radio bands: 125kHz (also known as low-frequency) or 13.56MHz (also known as high-frequency). 13.56MHz cards are a more secure option because sophisticated encoding can be included that improves security and privacy.

How do I activate my HID card?

To enable HID™ Prox® 125 kHz, simply present your activation card to the reader you wish to activate within 2 minutes of power up. The readers LED’s will advise you of the success of the activation by displaying a green LED.

What is a card format?

A “format” is the structure of the binary data stored in the card. The number of ones and zeros, and how they are put together, determines the format and ultimately the credential number. When a card is waved in front of a reader, those numbers are sent to the access controller.

What is proximity access control?

What is Proximity Access Control? Proximity is a wireless technology, enabling access control devices to interact with each other wirelessly. Proximity access control systems run on low-frequency RFID technology, meaning that their operating frequency is within the 120 kHz range.

How do RFID access cards work?

Cards with RFID technology feature a tiny microchip and antenna internally. The microchip contains encoded data which relates to the card holder, and when used in conjunction with a reader, grants access. It can do this by transmitting the data via the antenna.

What do the numbers on a HID card mean?

The HID ordering code number for the Standard 26-bit format is H10301. The maximum Facility Code is 255 because if all eight Facility Code bits are set to ones, they equal 255 decimal. • The maximum Card Number is 65,535 because when all sixteen Card Number field bits are ones, it equals decimal 65,535.

What format is HID?

The Standard 26-Bit Format All HID credentials (card, fobs, tags, etc.) can be programmed with the standard 26-bit card data format. The Standard 26-bit Format is an Open Format. An Open Format means that anyone can buy HID cards in a specific format and that specific format description is publicly available.

Can HID cards be cloned?

Smart cards such as HID Global’s iCLASS product line are virtually impossible to copy when used properly.