ACS Credential Types
Mag stripe
Bluetooth (BLE)
RFID / NFC
RFID: Radio Frequency IdentificationNFC: Near Field Communication
Mag stipe cards have a magnetic strip which stores access information. Must be swiped fully to read.
BLE: Bluetooth Low EnergyRequires a bluetooth enabled device - like the smart phone shown above
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PIN
URL
QR Code
Biometric
URL: Hyperlink that is sent to an access person which allows them to unlock a door by clicking the link
Code that consists of digits to be entered into a keypad, as seen above.
QR Code: Quick Response codeThis is a special type of barcode that can be read from a screen or even a paper printout
Biometric for locks is most often fingerprints connected to the user and scanned by the lock/reader
RFID vs NFC?
NFC is best described as a subset of RFID. NFC devices operate at the same frequency as high frequency RFID readers and tags — 13.56 MHz. But unlike RFID devices and tags, NFC does not have a range from 25 meters to 100 meters.
ACS Credential types
Andrea Eskanos
Created on November 28, 2023
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ACS Credential Types
Mag stripe
Bluetooth (BLE)
RFID / NFC
RFID: Radio Frequency IdentificationNFC: Near Field Communication
Mag stipe cards have a magnetic strip which stores access information. Must be swiped fully to read.
BLE: Bluetooth Low EnergyRequires a bluetooth enabled device - like the smart phone shown above
let me in 👀
+ info
PIN
URL
QR Code
Biometric
URL: Hyperlink that is sent to an access person which allows them to unlock a door by clicking the link
Code that consists of digits to be entered into a keypad, as seen above.
QR Code: Quick Response codeThis is a special type of barcode that can be read from a screen or even a paper printout
Biometric for locks is most often fingerprints connected to the user and scanned by the lock/reader
RFID vs NFC?
NFC is best described as a subset of RFID. NFC devices operate at the same frequency as high frequency RFID readers and tags — 13.56 MHz. But unlike RFID devices and tags, NFC does not have a range from 25 meters to 100 meters.