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Version: 8.6.x

How do I set up the iDFace Max?

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The iDFace Max is only compatible starting from KentixONE version 8.6.0.

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The software of the iDFace Max is preconfigured and specifically designed for KentixONE; it must not be modified.

This guide explains the initial setup and basic configuration of the Control iD iDFace Max via the touchscreen, as well as the subsequent integration of the device into KentixONE.

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For software versions below KentixONE version 8.7.0, additional settings are required. These are explained later in this document.

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It is recommended to use KentixONE version 8.6.3, as support for RFID media is significantly limited in older software versions.

Requirements​

  • iDFace Max is mounted, powered via PoE, and reachable in the KentixONE network
  • Access to the device display
  • Network parameters known (IP address, netmask, gateway)
  • The KXP-2-RS acting as the host must be configured as DoorLock Version V2 in KentixONE

Basic configuration via touchscreen​

1. Establish power supply​

  1. Connect the device to the network via PoE.
  2. The device starts automatically.
  3. Wait until the startup process is complete.

2. Perform initial configuration​

Select language​

  1. Select the desired language on the start screen.

Select country​

  1. Select the country in which the device will be operated.

Accept license terms​

  1. Read the displayed End User Legal Agreement (EULA) terms.
  2. Accept the terms.
  3. Optionally, scan the displayed QR code to retrieve additional information.

3. Create web user​

A web user must be created for later login to the web interface and enrollment into KentixONE.

Create user​

  1. Enter a username.
  2. Set a password.
  3. Confirm the password.
  4. Click Accept.
Note

Store the username and password securely. Restoring the credentials is not possible without resetting the device.

4. Configure network​

Open network menu​

Navigate to:

Menu → General Settings → Network → Network Properties

Enter network settings​

Enter the desired network parameters.

Example:

IP Address: 192.168.0.129 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Web Port: 80 DHCP: Disabled

Save settings​

  1. Review the network settings.
  2. Save the changes.
Note

The device will later be reachable via the configured IP address and can be enrolled into KentixONE.

5. Enable SSL​

Open SSL configuration​

Navigate to:

Menu → General Settings → Network → Network Properties → SSL

Enable SSL​

  1. Enable the SSL option.
  2. Select the desired certificate type.

Self-Signed Certificate​

Use the automatically generated certificate of the device.

Certificate Authority Certificate​

Use a certificate from your own certificate authority (CA).

Save settings​

  1. Save the configuration.
  2. Restart the device if necessary.

6. Advanced settings (only for KentixONE versions below 8.7.0)​

Enable identification types in the web interface​

Open the web interface via the IP address of the iDFace Max and navigate to:

Access → Identification → Readers

Enable the following options:

  • Face Identification
  • Card Identification
  • QR Code Identification
  • PIN Identification

Configure card reading mode​

Navigate to:

Access → Identification → Card Reading

Set the parameter:

Card Reading Mode = CSN only

Save changes​

  1. Save the configuration.
  2. Verify the settings.

Completion​

After successful basic configuration:

  • The device is reachable via the configured IP address.
  • SSL is enabled.
  • A web user has been created.
  • The device can be enrolled into KentixONE.
  • The required identification methods are enabled.
  • The card reading mode is correctly configured.

Tips & Tricks​

  • Note: The on-screen keyboard uses a QWERTY layout.
  • The preinstalled firmware version of the iDFace Max was specifically provided for Kentix and does not require an update.
  • If PIN entry is enabled, the home screen of the iDFace Max must be tapped before entering the PIN. Only then will the PIN field appear.

Enroll iDFace Max in KentixONE​

Requirements​

  • The iDFace Max has been fully configured, has a static IP address, is reachable via the network, and has a web user.
  • A KXP-2-RS is present in the KentixONE system, set to DoorLock Version V2, and already successfully enrolled.

1. Select device​

To add a new device in KentixONE, click the Add Device button in the top right of the Detail View.

Navigate to:

SmartAccess - iDFaceMax

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If no KXP-2-RS is enrolled in the system or the version is < 8.6.0, the iDFace Max will not be displayed as an option.

2. Add device​

  • In "Add via", select the previously configured KXP-2-RS.
  • Select the desired alarm group.
  • Enter the IP address.
  • Assign a display name.
  • Enter the credentials of the web user created during basic configuration.
  • Click Add.

3. Add user photo in KentixONE​

Under Users → General, you can upload a photo for each user.

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Requirements for face recognition photos

  • JPEG or PNG
  • Face visibility (even lighting, fully visible)
  • Minimum image size 160 × 160 (300×300, 600×600, 2000×1000)
  • Face positioning (centered, person looking directly at the camera)

4. Synchronization of users in KentixONE​

Users created in KentixONE and assigned the access profile of the iDFace Max are automatically created and transferred to ControlID during synchronization.

Troubleshooting​

  • Correct IP address
  • KXP-2-RS configured as DoorLock Version V2
  • Correct credentials