What Is a MultiMode Reader? Multi-technology combines the appropriate
Smartcard or Token Readers, Biometrics, additional data input devices such as Key Pad, Magnetic Stripe Reader Interface and Communications Interfaces to provide the appropriate combination for single or multifactor authentication, desired security and communication for a given application.
Multi-format provides the capability to program the reader for a
variety of scenarios and conditions recognizing multiple credentials on a single reader.
MultiMode readers are compatible with virtually all smartcard formats: MIFARE©, DESFire, including DESFire EV1, as well as open
standards ISO 14443A & B, ISO 7816 and government standards for
TWIC, CAC and PIV & PIV-I.
Multi-factor Authentication levels can be selected for all reader configurations from the simplest requirements of card serial number to higher levels of authentication, including PIN and fingerprint biometrics, as well as card authentication requirements for determining the validity and authenticity of the ID card.
MultiMode readers support multiple authentication mechanisms as outlined in Special Federal Information Standards Publication 102 (FIPS 201) and NIST Special Publication 800-116 (SP 800-116).
Design Benefits
MultiMode core architecture ensures that you can select any combination of readers for layered security access and they will all connect and interface to the PACS and function in a consistent manner. One PACS configuration setting for the entire reader family.
The Reader Communications Interface is a critical element in determining the reader’s capability to provide high assurance security features and, in turn, a one step infrastructure upgrade pathway. MultiMode readers contain a full compliment of interface options so the readers can selected as a “drop-in” replacement today and be configured for high assurance access control as the PACS infrastructure incorporates that functionality. Communications include standard Wiegand (programmable to 256 bits), RS-485 (half and full duplex), and encrypted communications for high assurance, as required for SP 800-116.
Encrypted RS-485 communications between the reader located on the “attack-side” of the portal and “secure-side” are decrypted and deciphered for Wiegand data output the to PACS reader board/panel or converted to Ethernet for communication to the server.
Existing wiring can be used in many cases—minimizing infrastructure upgrade costs.
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