Security
Under this menu item, security settings for access control and between wired Kentix devices can be configured.
General
To increase the security of communication between network-based Kentix devices, a communication key can be entered. This is used for encrypted communication between KentixONE devices.
The operation of KentixONE requires that the communication key is the same on the Main Device and all Satellite Devices.
Different communication keys lead to errors when adding devices and data synchronization.
PIN
Each user can be assigned their own PIN. This allows bookings with the corresponding user permissions to be performed on SmartAccess components with integrated keypad. Higher security can be achieved through a longer PIN. This can be set from PIN length 4 to PIN length 10.
The rack lock DoorLock-RA4 only supports digits 1 to 4.
RFID Settings
The Kentix SmartAccess components use RFID tokens (Radio-Frequency Identification) for contactless access control. Each token is characterized by a globally unique UID (Unique Identifier) and encryption technology. MIFARE®DESFire® is used as the standard technology.
Under KentixONE, it can now be determined for each user whether and which RFID encryption should be used. If no encryption is used, the UID can be read and copied with any MIFARE®DESFire® reader. The UID then readily serves as the basis for cloning identity media, allowing people to gain access to areas they would not normally be allowed to enter. To use no encryption, this must be selected accordingly in the menu.
By default, all SmartAccess components are delivered with Kentix-specific encryption.
Only tokens delivered after 06/2018 contain the Kentix-specific encryption.
Additionally, custom encryption can be used. For this, a configuration file must be uploaded to KentixONE. A template for the configuration file can be downloaded after selecting "Custom Encryption".
Tokens with Kentix-specific encryption cannot be used in connection with custom encryption.