RFID Card Access Control

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RFID Card Access Control

RFID card access control is a system that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to manage and control access to physical spaces. It provides a secure and convenient way to grant or deny entry to authorized individuals, replacing traditional keys or swipe cards. This system works by wirelessly communicating between an RFID card (or tag) and an RFID reader.   How it Works
  1. RFID Card (Tag): Each authorized individual carries an RFID card, key fob, or even a smartphone with an embedded RFID chip. This chip contains a unique identification code and sometimes other encrypted data.
  2. RFID Reader: Readers are installed at entry points (doors, gates, elevators, etc.). They constantly emit a radio frequency field.
  3. Communication: When an RFID card enters the reader's field, the card's antenna captures energy from the reader's signal. This energizes the microchip on the card, allowing it to transmit its unique data back to the reader.
  4. Data Verification: The RFID reader decodes the information from the card and sends it to a central access control server or control panel. This server compares the card's data with a secure database of authorized users and their access permissions.
  5. Access Grant/Denial: If the credentials match an authorized profile, the system sends a signal to an electronic lock mechanism, allowing entry. If not, access is denied. This entire process typically happens in milliseconds.
  6. Audit Trail: The system also records detailed access information, including the time, date, and specific access point used, providing a valuable audit trail for security purposes.
  Key Components
  • RFID Cards/Tags: These are the credentials held by users, typically in the form of plastic cards, key fobs, or even integrated into mobile devices. They contain a microchip and an antenna.
  • RFID Readers (Interrogators): Devices installed at entry points that emit radio waves to communicate with the tags and read their data.
  • Access Control Panel/Server: This is the "brain" of the system. It receives data from the readers, verifies user credentials against a database, and controls the electronic locks. It can be cloud-based or local.
  • Electronic Locks: Devices that secure the entry points and are controlled by the access control system (e.g., magnetic locks, electric strikes).
  • Access Control Software: Software used to manage user profiles, set access levels, monitor events, and generate reports.
Types of RFID Tags
  • Passive RFID Tags: Most common for access control. They don't have an internal battery and are powered by the electromagnetic field emitted by the reader. They have a shorter read range (a few centimeters to a meter).
  • Active RFID Tags: These tags have their own power source (battery), allowing for a much longer read range (up to several hundred meters) and the ability to broadcast signals periodically. They are typically more expensive.
  • Semi-Passive RFID Tags: These tags have a battery to power the chip but only transmit data when activated by a reader's signal, offering improved sensitivity and performance over passive tags.
  Benefits of RFID Access Control
  • Convenience: Offers contactless and keyless entry, making it fast and easy for users to gain access. Cards can often be read from inside a wallet or bag.
  • Enhanced Security: Provides unique identification and can utilize encrypted communication, making tags difficult to duplicate. Lost cards can be immediately deactivated, preventing unauthorized use.
  • Efficiency: Streamlines entry and exit processes, reducing wait times, especially in high-traffic areas.
  • Flexibility & Scalability: Easily allows for adjusting access permissions for different users, areas, or time frames. Systems can be expanded or modified as needs change.
  • Integration: Can be integrated with other security systems like CCTV, alarms, and time attendance systems for comprehensive security management.
  • Audit Trails: Provides real-time tracking of who enters and exits, offering valuable data for security monitoring and incident investigation.
  • Durability: RFID components generally experience less wear and tear compared to traditional mechanical locks or swipe card systems.
Security Considerations While RFID access control offers many benefits, it's important to be aware of potential vulnerabilities:
  • Skimming: In theory, unauthorized readers could attempt to read card information if they get close enough, though modern RFID cards often use one-time codes and encryption to mitigate this risk.
  • Cloning: If the security protocols are weak, an RFID card's information could potentially be cloned.
  • Electromagnetic Interference: Other electronic devices or metal/liquid objects can sometimes interfere with RFID signals, impacting performance.
To address these concerns, many RFID systems incorporate advanced encryption, mutual authentication, and integrate with multi-factor authentication methods. RFID-blocking wallets or sleeves are also available, though their necessity for security against typical skimming attempts is debated due to the short read range and other built-in card protections.

RFID Tag Access Control

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RFID Tag Access Control

RFID Tag Access Control is a system that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to manage and control access to physical spaces or logical systems. It allows only authorized individuals or items to enter secure areas by wirelessly reading data stored on RFID tags. Think of it as a modern, electronic key system where your "key" is an RFID tag (like a card or key fob) and the "lock" is an RFID reader.   How it Works ⚙️ The fundamental principle is straightforward:
  1. RFID Tag/Credential: Each authorized individual or item is assigned an RFID tag. This tag contains a microchip that stores a unique identification code and an antenna.
  2. RFID Reader: A reader (also called an interrogator) is installed at the access point (e.g., a door, gate, or turnstile). The reader emits radio waves.
  3. Communication: When an RFID tag comes within range of the reader's radio waves, the tag's antenna captures energy from the reader's signal (for passive tags) or uses its own power source (for active tags) to activate its microchip. The tag then transmits its unique data back to the reader.
  4. Data Processing: The reader decodes the information from the tag and sends it to a central access control software or system.
  5. Authentication and Decision: The software compares the tag's unique ID with a database of authorized users and their assigned permissions. If the ID is valid and the user has permission to access that specific area at that time, the system sends a signal to unlock the door, open the gate, or grant access. If not, access is denied.
  6. Logging: The system typically logs every access attempt (both granted and denied), providing an audit trail for security monitoring and compliance.
Key Components 🧩 An RFID access control system typically consists of:
  • RFID Tag Access Controls/Credentials: These are the physical devices carried by users. They come in various forms, such as:
    • Cards: Similar to credit cards, commonly used for employee badges or hotel key cards.
    • Key Fobs: Small, convenient devices attached to keychains.
    • Wristbands: Often used in recreational facilities or for events.
    • Stickers/Labels: Can be affixed to items or vehicles.
    • Mobile Credentials: Increasingly, smartphones can act as RFID tags through NFC (Near Field Communication), a subset of HF RFID.
  • RFID Readers: Devices that emit radio waves to energize and read data from RFID tags. They can be fixed (at entry points) or mobile (handheld scanners).
  • Antennas: Integral to the reader (or external), they transmit and receive radio signals to and from the tags. The antenna design influences the read range and reliability.
  • Access Control Software/Management System: The "brain" of the system. This software manages user databases, assigns access permissions, logs events, and allows administrators to configure and monitor the system remotely.
  • Access Control Panel/Controller: Hardware that connects the readers to the central software, processing data and controlling the locking mechanisms.
Types of RFID Tags Used in Access Control 🏷️ RFID tags are categorized based on their power source and frequency: By Power Source:
  • Passive RFID Tags:
    • Do not have an internal power source.
    • They draw power from the radio waves emitted by the reader to operate.
    • Are generally smaller, less expensive, and require no maintenance.
    • Have a shorter read range (a few centimeters to a few feet).
    • Most commonly used in access control for cards and key fobs.
  • Active RFID Tags:
    • Have their own internal power source (battery).
    • Can transmit data over longer distances (up to several hundred meters) and at regular intervals.
    • Are larger and more expensive.
    • Often used for long-range applications like vehicle tracking or asset management.
  • Semi-Passive RFID Tags (Battery-Assisted Passive - BAP):
    • Contain a battery to power the microchip, but still rely on the reader's signal to initiate communication.
    • Offer better read range and performance than passive tags, without continuously transmitting like active tags.
  By Frequency:
  • Low Frequency (LF) RFID (125-134 kHz):
    • Short read range (1-10 cm).
    • Less susceptible to interference from metal and water.
    • Common in traditional access control systems.
  • High Frequency (HF) RFID (13.56 MHz):
    • Moderate read range (10 cm-1 meter).
    • Widely used for access control, ticketing, and Near Field Communication (NFC) applications (like smartphone taps).
  • Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID (300 MHz-3 GHz, often 860-960 MHz for RAIN RFID):
    • Long read range (up to 12 meters).
    • More susceptible to interference from liquids and metals.
    • Used in applications requiring longer read distances, such as vehicle access control or large-scale inventory tracking.

Wireless Video Doorbell – B108

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Wireless Video Doorbell - B108

The wireless video doorbell - B108 intercom system will connect to your smartphone and by using this amazing wireless video doorbell system, you not miss any visitor calls. You can open the automated gates/doors, from everywhere. The wireless video doorbell - B108 intercom system supports an RFID card and password to unlock function and the outdoor station with 2.0MP high resolution. The frequency of this wireless video intercom system is 800Mhz or 900Mhz, with a 100 meters range! The indoor monitor is a 7-inch touch screen and supports a max 32GB/SD card to store videos and pictures.