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Enroll reader system. We at RF IDeas hope you enjoy

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FCC Compliance Statement

FCC ID: M9MPCPROXHUSB100 (HID

USB model) FCC ID: M9MPCPROXH100

(HID RS-232 model)

FCC ID: M9MPCPROXM101 (Indala model)

FCC ID: M9MRDR6981 (AWID),

FCC ID: M9MRDR6881 (Kantech, Indala,

Casi-Rusco)

FCC ID: M9MPCPROXP100(Pyramid)

FCC ID: M9MPCPROXC101 (Casi-Rusco model)

FCC ID: M9MRFID1 356I100 (MIFARE/iCLASS models)

FCCID: M9MRDR6091 (HID Low Power)

FCC ID: M9MRDR7081 (iCLASS Module based)

FCC ID: M9MRDR7181 (ICLASS Mifare and Other 13.56Mhz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR7581 (iCLASS Mifare and Other 13.56MHz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR758X (iCLASS Mifare and other 13.56MHz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR7081AKF (iClass MiFare andOther 13.56 MHz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR7P71AKU (CHUID 13.56MHz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR7081AKE (iCLASS Mifare and Other 13.56MHz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR7L81 (Legic 13.56MHz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR75DX (iCLASS Mifare 13.56MHz)

FCC ID: M9MRDR6X8X (Multi-format 125KHz)

Attention: Changes to this reader system not expressly approved by

RF Ideas will void the User’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

Not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

Interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired

Operation.

This product complies with FCC OET Bulletin 65 radiation exposure

Limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

The reader may not recognized valid cards in the presence

Of a high RF fields. If the current reading are erratic, the user shall

take the following steps: move the equipment from any known

transmitters nearby. For more information, please contact Tech

support.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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USER LICENSE A GREEMENT

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SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE

Limited Warranty

Thank You 1

FCC Compliance Statement

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Proximity Activated Products 3

AIR ID ® LT

(Active Badge)

Wiegand Converters

pcProx Reader Choices 4

Understanding Wireless Identification ___ 6

What is pcProx

Proximity Activated Identification?_ 6

The pcProx Reader _________________________ 6

The RS-232 Reader ________________________ 7

Why is it necessary? __________________________ 7

Identification Entry Errors ____________________ 8

Magnetic stripe reader and card reliability________ 8

How Does the System Work? ___________________ 8

Who can benefit using the System?_________________ 8

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

8 What are the minimum system requirements? ---------- 9

Hardware Installation

pcProx Badge

(Passive badge users)

Software Installation 11

Software Configuration 11

Configure pcProx Templates 12

Configuration Choices

Connect Tab

Device Connect

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Get/Set Internal Timing_____________________ 15

Set Keystroke Data __________________________ 17

FAC & ID Data ___________________________ 17

Advanced Tab ______________________________ 20

LED Control______________________________ 20

Multiple USB Readers on a PC ______________ 21

Enter Unique Address______________________ 21

Software Developer Kit Mode________________ 22

Characters Sent When Card is Removed ______ 24

About Tab _________________________________ 25

Version Information________________________ 25

Card Formats Tab ______________________________ 26

How to determine your format and masking __ 27

File Open __________________________________ 29

File Save __________________________________ 29

Save As ___________________________________ 29

Auto-Run Operation __________________ 30

Application Note: Log-on Reader _______ 32

Overview __________________________________ 32

Configuration Utility__________________________ 33

Usage under Windows 98, 2000 and XP _________ 34

Change Password_________________________ 34

Log-on __________________________________ 35

Unlocking the WorkStation __________________ 36

Increasing Security __________________________ 37

Security Due to Lost/Stolen Cards ____________ 37

Security of the Card Data ___________________ 38

Auto-Locking the Workstation__________________ 40

What is Sonar Proximity Detection?___________ 40

How Does the System Work? _______________ 41

Who Can Benefit Using the System?__________ 42

Troubleshooting _____________________ 43

No Device Attached _________________________ 43

Index _____________________________________ 44

Proximity Activated Products

RF I Deas offers a variety of wireless products for hands-

free or contact-less identification and security. Please

review the following to choose which product best fits

your need. If you do not see a solution, please contact

us. There are several software developers licensing our

technology and the solution you are looking for may

already be developed. We welcome your suggestions!

pcProx

and AIR ID

Enroll Readers

Product

FEATURE - BENEFIT

AIR ID ® LT

(Active ♦

Great for multiple users sharing a

Badge)

computer

♦

Economical solution

♦

Badge transmits, Base Unit receives

♦

Audit Trail

♦

TD2F

Two-Factor Authentication

Wiegand Converters

♦

Wiegand <-> TTL, RS-485, RS-232,

USB, Ethernet

Supervised Reader

♦

RS-485, Ethernet, Wireless (900Mhz,

Extenders 2.4Ghz)

AIR ID Enroll

♦

Read-only models read the CSN (card

AIR ID Writer serial number) and Page 0 of the

AIR ID Playback iCLASS cards.

Readers

♦

Read/Write models are available for

iCLASS contactless smart cards from

HID.

pcProx Developer’s

♦

Complete API Kit supporting AIR ID, AIR

Kit ID LT, and pcProx

♦

Platform independent

♦

Dynamic range adjustment

♦

Read/write ability with AIR ID

♦

Private label

♦

AIR ID Aware Certification Program

pcProx USB

♦

pcProx desktop proximity reader

compatible with USB ports.

Configuration application sets devices

as a keyboard, or for use with the AIR ID

SDK.

pcProx-232

♦

Serial Port Model

pcProx-TTL and

♦

pcProx line of desktop proximity readers

Keyboard Wedge

compatible with existing software, PLCs,

Readers and hardware keyboard wedges

(decoders).

pcProx Reader Choices

RF IDeas offers several proximity readers. The pcProx

line is made of several output choices: (USB, TTL, RS-

232, RS-485, Clock/Data). Within these are several

models that support the individual manufacturer’s

proprietary technology (ex. HID, Indala/Motorola, Casi-

Rusco, and others).

The AIR ID Enroll, pcProx & pcProx USB readers are a

more sophisticated design. The reader accepts

commands as well as sends output data to the port.

Each reader can operate in synchronous (via the

software developer’s kit - SDK) or asynchronous mode.

The SDK supports all readers and is available to

developers.

The AIR ID Enroll and pcProx RS-232 serial port readers

output in an asynchronous mode outputs data in ASCII

format. Data is ASCII formatted and there are models for

hardware keyboard wedge devices traditionally found in

data capture applications such as bar code readers. This

readers output at 9600,N,8,1 with no handshaking.

pcProx

and AIR ID

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Understanding Wireless Identification

What is pcProx

Proximity Activated

Identification?

The pcProx Configuration software together with the

pcProx proximity reader makes up proximity activated

identification system. This is used to identify users by

using their existing proximity token.

Typical applications include:

• General identification of badge number into any

application,

• Enrollment of new employees or badges,

• Verification that badge ID numbers are written or

have the correct information,

• Logon reader that uses the proximity card number

a either the entire password or a portion of it,

• Purchase meals in cafeterias,

• And much more.

The pcProx Reader

The USB reader has two primary modes of operation.

First it may be set up to operate as a USB keyboard. In

this mode the user’s ID from the proximity token is read

and is sent as keystrokes as if the user typed in the ID

number using the keyboard. This is because the USB

reader is actually implemented as a keyboard.

Second, the reader may be set up for operation under the

API (application programmer interface) as defined in the

pcProx SDK. The pcProx reader attaches to the

computer’s USB port. When a proximity token is read,

the active application will receive the entire proximity

token’s data.

The Configuration application allows the user to specify

which data bits from the proximity card are used to create

an ASCII number. Additionally, the user may specify

additional keystrokes to be sent.

The RS-232 Reader

The RS-232 reader has two primary modes of operation.

First it may be set up to operate as a ASCII output

device. In this mode the user’s ID from the proximity

token is read and is sent as a decimal number in ASCII

format. RF IDeas offers software (SoftKBWedge) that

redirects the data into the keyboard’s buffer as if the

user typed in the ID number using the keyboard.

Second, the reader may be set up for operation under the

API (application programmer interface) as defined in the

pcProx SDK. The pcProx reader attaches to the

computer’s serial port. When a proximity token is read,

the active application will receive the entire proximity

token’s data.

The Configuration application allows the user to specify

which data bits from the proximity card are used to create

an ASCII number. Additionally, the user may specify

additional extra RS-232 characters may be sent.

Why is it necessary?

With the proliferation of PC’s, cash machines, security

systems, and electronic locks, users are increasingly

burdened with the requirement of entering identification

information to gain access or show they have accessed

systems.

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There are a few reasons for users to investigate the

benefits derived by using this system.

Identification Entry Errors

The pcProx reader eliminates the burden and

typographical errors associated with manual entry.

Magnetic stripe reader and card reliability Often times

employee identification is done using magnetic stripe

technology. This technology is very inexpensive; however

it is also prone to read problems due to wear and dirt. The

cards have a limited life since they get scratched easily.

The readers pick up dirt and oils and this causes damage

to the read head itself.

Proximity technology is based on a contact-less interface

and therefore is not subject to reliability issues. Users

experience a short payback period since help desks and

repeated reads are no longer necessary.

How Does the System Work?

Each time proximity token is read, the LED on the pcProx

will change from red to green indicating success.

Who can benefit using the System?

Companies using proximity card/tokens for building

access can immediately benefit since their employee

identification cards may be useful outside of building

security. The majority of the costs (deployment and

enrollment) are already recovered.

What is included with the pcProx or AIR ID

Enroll Kit?

•

HID, Indala/Motorola, Casi-Rusco or other

compatible proximity reader – or AIR ID Enroll

13.56 contactless smart card reader.

pcProx

and AIR ID

Enroll Readers

• pcProx Configuration Application for Windows 98

and Windows NT/2000/XP. You may download

the latest at www.RFIDeas.com using the

‘Support’ button.

• Installation and User Manual on CD.

What are the minimum system

requirements?

• Pentium class PC with CD ROM drive

• 32 MB RAM (25 MB hard disk space available for

installation overhead and AIR ID software).

• 1 available RS-232 or USB Port

• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000 or XP

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Hardware Installation

Locate an open USB or RS-232 port on the system. Plug

the connector into the PC’s (or available on any

peripheral) port.

You may place the Base Unit next to your monitor, beside

your PC, or where you feel it is appropriate.

pcProx Badge

(Passive badge users)

The pcProx badge is the same as your supplied passive

proximity badge for your facility access control system.

Since the pcProx reader is independent of bit length, it is

capable of reading any existing proximity badge format.

This is a passive badge and therefore requires no battery.

Energy required for the badge is supplied by the pcProx

Base Unit once the badge comes within range

(approximately 1-4 inches)

Software Installation

If there is a problem with the installation, allow the setup

program to uninstall. Should you need to reinstall or

remove the software, always use the Control Panel’s

Add/Remove Programs icon so the system is successfully

removed, and reboot.

Perform the usual entries associated with installing

software.

Software Configuration

In this section you will:

Configure any pcProx settings.

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Configure pcProx Templates

The application allows you to save templates (.HWG files)

representing your configuration choices for retrieval at a

later time. The templates may also be used to auto-run the

application. To use the auto-run mode you need to save a

template file and specify this as a command line

parameter (See Auto-Run Operation section below).

Configuration Choices

There are many configuration setting choices in Allows

the user to

1. Choose between the pcProx operating as a

keyboard or as an embedded device requiring

the SDK,

2. Specify which bits read from the pcProx reader

are used to construct the ASCII number,

3. Specify if any additional keystrokes are added to

the ASCII number when it is sent to the

keyboard buffer,

4. Set the data to a fixed length, and

5. Set various timing parameters.

Connect Tab

Device Connect

Connect Device

This check box is used to connect the Configuration

application to the internal storage in the device. Once

selected, you can read, modify, and write to the device.

Once selected, the application will go out and retrieve

the device’s current configuration.

If you have a connect problem make sure the reader is

connected. If you are using the USB model, make sure

you are running a version of Windows that supports the

USB port. Check the www.RFIDeas.com web site for up to

date support information.

Status

This field is used to display any error messages.

pcProx

and AIR ID

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Device Found

This indicates the type of pcProx or AIR ID Enroll reader

found (RS-232 or USB). The configuration program

automatically checks for a USB reader first, and if it does

not find one, it scans COM ports 1 through 8 for a serial

port model.

Reset to defaults

This button is used to put the device back into a know

state. All configuration settings are set back to their

factory defaults.

Con fig changed

This checkbox is selected by the program to indicate to

the user any modifications made to the configuration

which have not been written to the device.

Test RS--232

Check this box to view ASCII card data in the field

below. Note selecting this checkbox disables the

configuration from working with the devices flash

memory. De-select this checkbox in order to continue

configuring the reader.

Read pcProx

Use this button to read the device’s current

configuration.

Write to pcProx

This button is used to write the configuration settings

displayed to the device.

WARNING: Do not write the configuration while a card is

being read on the reader. This may cause a connect error.

If you receive this error, you may need to detach the

reader and plug it back in to cure the error.

Get/Set Internal Timing

Data is valid for

The time the card ID remains valid in the device. Once

this time elapses, the card data is discarded. The

minimum value is 900.

Inter-key 'Press' time

Sets USB inter-key Press' time delay in msecs. This is

how long the key is held down.

Inter-key 'Release' time

Sets USB inter-key 'Release' time delay in msecs. This

is the delay between keystrokes.

Send Data Upon Read

Immediately sends the card data otherwise it is held

based on the lock-out time below.

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Lock-out Time for Repetitive Reads

This parameter can prevent the card’s data from being

sent continuously if the card is left on the reader.

Set Keystroke Data

FAC & ID Data

This top section of this tab is organized in a manner

consistent with the way the card data is organized on

generic proximity cards; Leading parity + facility code+ ID

code + trailing parity code.

The bottom section allows the user to specify keystrokes

to be added at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of

the card’s data.

Strip Leading Parity bit count

The indicated number of Leading Parity bit(s) are

ignored. There are typically only 1 or 2 leading parity

bits.

Send FAC code

Selecting this checkbox will cause the FAC code to be

sent.

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and AIR ID

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Force data to length

This applies to both Facility and ID code data fields.

Zeroes are added to the front of the data to create a

specific length. For example, if the data were 567 and

the length is set to 6, the output will be 000567.

FAC fixed to this length

Zeroes are added to the front of the FAC portion of the

data to create a specific length.

Send ID Code

Since there are two fields of data (ID and FAC) and

sending at least one is necessary, this field really implies

send the ID and not the FAC data. If both fields need to be

sent, you need to select the ‘Send the FAC code’

checkbox.

Bit count of ID portion only

This field is used to define the bit count of ID portion of

the card data. To retrieve this data properly, you will

need to also indicate and strip the Leading and Trailing

parity bits.

ID fixed to this length

Zeroes are added to the front of the ID portion of the

data to create a specific length.

Enable FAC/ID character

This checkbox indicates that a separator character will

be used between the FAC and ID codes.

This char sent between FAC & ID

This field holds the character that will be placed between

the FAC and ID codes. Note there are 3 special

characters (hex 01, 02, 03) that can be specified. These

add an extra measure of difficulty in reproducing card data

directly from the keyboard. It may be useful when using

the proximity reader as a logon device. Please see

application note for more details.

Strip Trailing Parity bit count

The indicated number of Trailing Parity bit(s) are

ignored. There is typically only 1 trailing parity bit.

The following keystrokes are sent ahead of card data

You may specify up to 2 keystroke characters that will be

inserted in front of the card data. Note there are 3 special

characters (hex 01, 02, 03) that can be specified. These

add an extra measure of difficulty in reproducing card data

directly from the keyboard. It may be useful when using

the proximity reader as a logon device. Please see

application note for more details.

Disable appending keystroke

This checkbox tells the device to not append a character

to the end of data.

This keystroke appended to data

If the previous checkbox is not selected, this character will

be appended to the data. Note there are 3 special

characters (hex 01, 02, 03) that can be specified. These

add an extra measure of difficulty in reproducing card data

directly from the keyboard. It may be useful when using

the proximity reader as a logon device. Please see

application note for more details.

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Advanced Tab

LED Control

SDK Controls LED

Using the SDK the software developer has the ability to

control the red/green/amber colors of the LED on the top

of the reader.

Normally, the reader goes from red to green when a

proximity card is read (i.e. a proximity card being read by a

pcProx or AIR ID Enroll reader). This can be restricted by

the bit count. For example, if the user configures the

reader to ‘read only 26 bit cards’ the LED will go green

when any HID 26 bit card is placed on the reader. A HID

34 bit card, will not turn green.

Selecting this feature will cause the LED colors to come

under the control of the SDK, not the independent card

reading function.

Red LED

When selected, the SDK has control of the RED state.

Green LED

When selected, the SDK has control of the GREEN

state.

Multiple USB Readers on a PC

This section does not apply to the RS-232 readers since

these are attached to individual COM ports.

This field will show how many readers are attached to

the PC.

User may attach up to 16 different pcProx-USB or AIR ID

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may determine the card reads from the various readers by

configuring a ‘Leading Character’ to be inserted in front of

the card data. You will need to attach one reader at a time

in order to preset this particular’s reader ‘Leading

Characters’. There is no way to use the unique addressing

without working with the SDK (the software developer’s

kit).

Enter Unique Address

The Unique Address is for software developers who

intend to attach more than one reader to a given system at

a time. This feature allows the developer to talk to

individual reader and determine which reader the card

data came from.

If you are a software developer, and have purchased

SDK, you will need to write a unique address into the

reader. Once you have written the unique address, you

can selectively communicate with each device to learn

which reader sent the card data stream.

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SDK users will use this address field to enter the

address for the attached reader. NOTE: Only 1 reader

may be attached when this feature is used.

List of Unique Reader Addresses

This drop down list box will show all attached readers

that have a unique address.

Software Developer Kit Mode

If you are a software developer, and have purchased

SDK, you can change the mode of operation of the

pcProx reader.

For the USB reader this means from ‘keyboard’ to SDK.

For the RS-232 reader this means from direct ASCII

output asynchronously to the SDK’s synchronous mode

of polling.

In the SDK mode, all data are inhibited. The card’s data

may be read using functions included in RF IDeas’ SDK.

The SDK is sold separately and is useful to software

developer’s to tightly integrate their software with the card

reader. Please visit www.RFIDeas.com to learn more.

The following features are useful to those who have

purchased the SDK.

Get ID

This button is active when the ‘Disable Sending

keystrokes as data’ is selected. Pressing this button, while

a proximity card is present on the reader, will read the

card’s data and display the result in the field next to the

button.

Raw Data

This field will contain the number of bits read from the

card (less the parity bits stripped) and show the card’s

data in hexadecimal format.

Filter Mask

If the Filter Mask field is empty, the program will try to

‘guess’ at the format for the card. Since there are

literally thousands of formats, this truly a guess.

Facility Code

The Facility Code will represent the decimal equivalent

of the bits defined by an ‘F’ in the Filter Mask.

ID Code

The ID Code will represent the decimal equivalent of the

bits defined by an ‘I’ in the Filter Mask.

Example:

NOTE: Any stripped parity bits will not be delivered using

the GET ID function. Example: For a 26-bit card, if you

have 1 leading and 1 trailing parity bit set to be stripped

(see Set Keystroke Data tab), the GET ID will return 24

bits.

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The button calls a SDK (software developer’s kit)

function and shows how and application would use and

see data if the SDK were implemented.

Example: Filter for a popular 26-bit Wiegand

card format is: "PFFFFFFFFIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP". This

has:

2 “P” - parity bits,

8 “F” - facility code bits, and

16 “I” - ID code bits.

This will split the bit-stream into the facility and ID codes.

Characters Sent When Card is Removed

This applies only to the RS-232 reader.

The RS-232 device is capable is sending two ‘Card Gone’

characters whenever the card is removed. Use the pull-

down character selector boxes to choose the desired

ASCII characters. These characters will be sent once the

Lifetime hold (see Timings Tab) has elapsed.

The SDK is a separate product from RF IDeas.

Enable Output as Hexadecimal

This checkbox allows the user to select a hexadecimal

keystroke data output as opposed to the standard

decimal.

Read only cards with this bit count

No data is sent from the device unless the bit count is

matched. The total bits received from the card must match

this bit count, parity bits included. If you select this

checkbox and set the field for 26, the reader will only

respond to 26 bit cards.

Invert Wiegand Data

This feature is primarily for those using the HID version of

pcProx-U versions 2.2.1 as they will need to invert the

Wiegand data lines.

Ignore H/W data inversion override

This feature is set only if the user needs to override the

invert the Wiegand data lines. Most users should use this

feature unless their data is inverted.

About Tab

Version

Information

This screen describes the version and copyright

information.

This area shows the version of the firmware (device’s

software) as well as the version of the SDK library.

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There are several bits constructed together which make

up the data sent from the proximity token to the reader.

The reader reads all bits for any format card produced.

The proximity token has several bits, and these will vary

from customer to customer. There are literally hundreds

of bit formats and lengths for proximity cards! The most

popular is the 26-bit format card. There are actually 24

bits of usable information as the first and last bits are

really parity bits to ensure data integrity.

This is typical layout for a 26-bit card.

PARITY BIT

The leading and trailing 1-3 bits are usually the parity bits.

For a 26-bit card, only 1 leading and 1 trailing parity bit is

used.

IDENTIFICATION CODE

Immediately following is the identification code. For a 26-

bit card this is 16 bits.

FACILITY CODE

The next bits are normally used as the facility code. For a

26-bit card there are 8 bits.

PARITY BIT

The trailing 1-3 bits are usually a the parity bit(s).

The software does not perform any data validation

checking. This is due to the fact that the data must be

known before the read in order to verify its validity.

How to determine your format and masking

Rule1: 1st Convert to Binary

Rule 2: Card data format in binary is typically something

like:

parity + facility code + employee ID + parity

You may have 1-3 parity bits at either end. It looks like

you have 1 at the far end.

As an example let’s assume you have a card and expect

to receive the following number: 816159

If all bits are selected you find waving the card results in

the following number:

144238654

Using the Calculator supplied with Windows, select the

scientific mode and find the binary equivalents for each

of the above decimal numbers.

MSB LSB

1000100110001110100000111110 (144238654)

11000111010000011111 (816159)

Notice how deselecting the 1

7 bits and the last parity

bit results in the same binary number! Select bits 2

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through 21 and deselect all others will provide the result

desired for this customer’s format and example.

File Open

This allows the user to retrieve a configuration previously

saved. The HWG file is useful when more than one

template is helpful.

All data associated with the configuration selections are

saved.

File Save

All data associated with the configuration selections are

saved to the

Default.HWG

file.

Save As

All data associated with the configuration selections are

saved to the

user specified filename (.HWG )

file.

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Auto-Run Operation

In auto mode, the user specifies a configuration file (ex.

Default.hwg) using a shortcut properties link as defined in

the Windows environment.

First,

the user makes all desired configuration settings.

Second,

once the settings are defined, the user creates a

(.HWG) by using the Save As selection under the File

menu system.

Third,

the user needs to create a shortcut link and

specify the (.HWG) configuration file in this link.

Shortcut links can be created using the Windows

Explorer, selecting the pcProxConfig.exe file and then

using a right-click of the mouse. You will see a ‘Create

Shortcut’ menu item.

Fourth,

once the shortcut is created, the Properties need to

be modified by adding the filename of the (.HWG) file after

the quote in the target field as shown below.

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Application Note: Log-on Reader

Overview

This document describes how the pcProx or AIR ID Enroll

USB proximity reader may be used as a log-on or

automatic password entry device without the need to

install software at the client or server. The card can

automatically enter passwords into the operating system,

password protected web sites.

NOTE: If you need a log-on solution that provides both

the username and password, please see RF IDeas AIR

ID Playback reader.

This application is possible under Windows 98, 2000, and

XP since Microsoft provides the necessary drivers to

recognize and work with the USB interface of the proximity

reader. Since Microsoft does not provide USB support for

Windows NT, this approach will not work under NT.

To the operating system, the reader is a USB keyboard.

This is the basis for using it as a password entry device.

In building access systems, the proximity card is used as a

password to unlock a door and permit entry. This relieves

the burden of the user having to type a

password or PIN in order to gain entry to a building. The

concept for computer access is the same. The proximity

card data will serve as either part of, or the entire

password.

When the user is presented with a dialog field requesting a

password entry, the user will wave their proximity card

over the reader and the password field will be filled in by

the information read from the card or token.

If higher security is desired, the password can be made

up of the proximity token data plus a user supplied PIN.

This creates a two-factor authentication system

(something you have and something you know) and

protects against lost or stolen password.

Configuration Utility

The following screen shot shows the configuration

program supplied with the reader. This program simply

configures the reader. Once the configuration information

is set and written to the device, the device is ready for

deployment. The device will hold this information until it is

updated.

Please refer to the User’s Guide for details on the usage of

this application.

The reader has internal storage memory that may be

configured using the supplied configuration utility. This

may be useful in sending additional keystrokes such as a

TAB, or ENTER either before or after the card data.

However, it is best to have no appending keys

configured until you have reset all of your desired

passwords using the card.

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Usage under Windows 98, 2000 and XP

In order to use the pcProx-USB reader as a logon device

under Windows there are a few considerations to review.

Administrator Considerations

The issues the administrator will face include: Automatic

Change Password. To increase security several

company have adopted a policy that requires

users to change password every xx number of

days. To keep this policy in place, you will need to

have users password include both the proximity

data 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 proximity data as well as a user

supplied PIN. In this case, since the proximity data

is completely numeric, any alpha and upper/lower

case letter constraints will be handled in the user

supplied PIN portion of the password.

User Password Knowledge. If the policy

requires that the user have difficulty learning

their entire password, the administrator may

configure parameters in the reader to make it

more difficult to re-produce the password. See

the section labeled ‘Increasing Security’ below.

User Considerations

The user will first need to perform a change

password-see below.

Change Password

To use the pcProx reader as a password device the user

must first change their password. This operation is

performed differently for each operating system and

application. Please refer to your User’s Manual for

detail.

In general, you will enter your Old Password, and wave

the proximity token to fill in the New Password and if

applicable, the Confirmation Password fields. If the new

password is made up of the card data + a user supplied

PIN, you will need to add this PIN in both the New

Password and Confirmation Password fields.

If the pcProx reader is configured to append the ENTER

keystroke, you will have difficulty since the ENTER

keystroke will complete the operation before both fields

are filled in. To avoid this, it will be necessary to re-

configure the device for this Change Password operation.

Once the user performs this operation, the card may

now be used as the password.

Log-on

The operating system loads the USB driver prior to

logon, leaving the device ready to function as a logon

device.

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As with the Change Password operation described

above, the user first makes sure the cursor is in the

Password field. Once the cursor is located, the user

waves the proximity token to fill in the

Password

field. If

the password is made up of the card data + a user

supplied PIN, you will need to add this PIN prior to

pressing the ENTER key.

Unlocking the WorkStation

The following screen will appear slightly different for each of

the operating systems (W98, 2000, and XP).

The user should make sure the cursor is in the

Password

field. If this dialog box comes up and the cursor

is normally on the username field, you may have the user

enter the TAB key, or define one of the pre-card data

keystrokes in the pcProx reader to send the TAB

keystroke for you.

Once the cursor is in the Password field, the user may

safely wave their proximity token over the pcProx reader

and the field is stuffed with the password. The user may

finish off the operation by pressing the ENTER key, or the

reader may be configured to add the ENTER keystroke as

an appended keystroke.

If the password is valid for this username account, the

user will be logged on.

Increasing Security

Security Due to Lost/Stolen Cards

If there is concern for logon impersonation as a result of a

lost or stolen proximity token, you may set up the usage

as a two-factor authentication system.

A two-factor authentication system is made up of

1. Something you have (the proximity token), and

2. Something you know (a PIN)

The pcProx reader may be configured to allow operation

under either a one- or two-factor authentication system.

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One-Factor

In a one-factor system, the user simply waves the

proximity token. Therefore the reader may be configured

to add TAB keystrokes ahead of the data as well as a

TAB or ENTER keystroke behind the data.

Two-Factor

In a one-factor system, the user may enter the PIN either

before or after the proximity token data is inserted into the

field. If the user adds the PIN before the token data, the

reader may be configured to append the ENTER

keystroke.

The two-factor approach is especially useful when using a

policy that insists on password construction rules or

periodic changing of passwords

Security of the Card Data

If there is a concern about individuals being able to read

the contents of the proximity token, and thereby

reproduce the password, there are some additional

measures that can be taken.

During the configuration process you may add additional

keystroke characters to the card information that are

difficult to re-produce. These additional characters are

labeled special1, special2, and special3.

As an example, here is a screen shot that configures the

reader to insert non-printable keystroke characters at the

beginning, in the middle, and at the end of the card’s

unique data.

The reader factory default, without the special

configuration, you would see: 15202752 in any

application.

In pcProx and most text-based applications you would

see:

??0007423?0000448?

In Microsoft Word or Notepad it looks like:

~ ~

0007423

0000448

or depending on settings:

0000975 0062336

The login screen sees:

*****************

This makes it much more difficult for an end user to

learn

or share

their password with another. In addition, you can

have the password includes ALL measures:

Prox Card + User Supplied PIN + Reader Configuration

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Auto-Locking the Workstation

To increase security when the user steps away, you can

use a screen saver but of course this can be a problem

since:

1. It the time is set too short, it is annoying because

it you get on a phone call or speak to someone

without leaving the station it will lock. Users grow

tired of this since it can cause them to enter their

password 20 times more than necessary.

2. If you set it too long, there is no security since

someone cam come up within a minute or two of

you leaving and jump onto the open system.

To improve the security the best solution is to use the

pcProx-Sonar. This is a presence detector that usually

mounts to the top lip of the monitor. It sends the

keystrokes the user needs sent every time.

1.7x1.7 inch

What is Sonar Proximity Detection?

This is an ultra-sonic proximity detector functioning as a

USB keyboard. The primary purpose is for detecting users

stepping away from a computer terminal they have

un-locked (log-in active), and issuing keystrokes to lock or

log-off the session on the computer.

Now when you walk away from your system, you will

benefit from a hands-free means of locking your

computer.

How Does the System Work?

The concept of the pcProx-Sonar is easy to understand.

The unit incorporates a sophisticated ultrasonic sensor to

detect the presence of the user.

Your computer simply ‘thinks’ that the pcProx-Sonar is a

USB keyboard that is attached to your system. The

device sends programmable keystrokes to lock your

computer when you leave the workspace. It’s that simple.

No more unattended and unlocked computers. The unit

will lock the system for you…and you can now do this

hands-free!

The objective is to detect two events. The most important

is the detection of you leaving the defined work zone of

your computer. When the pcProx-Sonar detects that you

have left the work zone, the unit sends the keystrokes

necessary to lock your systems. For example, when

Windows 2000 users leave their workstations, they would

normally hit the CTL-ALT-DELEnter key sequence to lock

their systems. With the pcProx attached, the CTL-ALT-

DEL-Enter keystrokes are automatically sent for the user.

The second event is when you return to your work zone.

The pcProx 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. Again, with the pcProx attached, it will

now send those keystrokes for you.

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Who Can Benefit Using the System?

Any company, institution, or hospital using passwords,

biometrics or any form of computer access control that

needs to secure stations without reliance on users of

cumbersome time-outs.

Troubleshooting

If your system is not working it could be for one of the

following reasons:

No Device Attached

1. Check to be sure the reader is plugged into the

USB or RS-232 port. When the PC is on and no

card being read, you will see the LED is red. A

valid proximity card will cause the led to turn

green, provided you have not set the

configuration to read only certain bit lengths.

2. If you are using the RS-232 model, make sure

you do not have another COM port software

running – this prevents our software from seeing

the reader. Only one COM port application can

own the RS-232 port at a time.

3. Verify you have the correct model (pcProx) and

the software configuration screen agrees with the

reader attached.

4. Verify the Port agrees with the connector on the

PC.

5. If trouble continues, unplug the pcProx unit, use

the Control Panel’s Add/Remove Hardware to

remove ‘General USB Device’, and reboot the

PC. When your system is started, re-attach the

pcProx USB and the OS should re-install the

Windows driver automatically.

Index

AIR ID ® LT, 4

AIR ID Developer’s

Kit, 4

AIR ID SDK, 12

API, 6, 7

ASCI number, 12

ASCII number, 12

auto mode, 30

auto-run, 12

factory defaults, 14

HID, 8

HWG, 29

HWG files, 12 inter-

key, 15 internal

storage, 13

Keyboard Wedge

Readers, 4

Leading Parity, 17

log-in, 41

log-off, 41 Motorola,

8 PARITY BIT, 26

passive badge, 10

pcPROX Badge, 10

requirements, 9

SDK, 5, 24 Shortcut, 31

templates, 12 Trailing

Parity, 19 uninstall, 11

Windows 98, 9

Windows driver, 43

Windows NT/2000/XP,

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