Set Reader Authentication Mode

You can set the reader authentication mode to employee ID, password, face, fingerprint, PIN code, or a combination of them in normal time periods or custom time periods according to your actual need.

Make sure you have added doors to the area. See Add Element to Area for details.

Note:

This function should be supported by the device.

  1. In the upper-left corner of the Home page, select > Passing Management > Access Control > Access Control Application > Authentication Mode.
  2. Select the Card Reader Authentication Mode tab.
  3. Select an area from the area list.
  4. Click a door name on the right.
  5. Select the Card Reader Authentication Mode Settings.
    Batch

    Set the same reader authentication mode for all the readers of a door.

    Single

    If you want to set different reader authentication modes for different readers, select this mode.

  6. Select the Card Reader Authentication Mode.
    Reader Authentication Mode

    Set the reader's authentication mode in normal time periods. For example, if you select Card, persons on the platform should open the door by swiping the card for authentication each time.

    Reader Authentication Mode (Custom)

    When you want persons on the platform to open the door via another authentication mode in some special time periods, you need to set the reader's authentication mode and select the custom time period. For example, if you select Fingerprint and Weekend Template, persons on the platform should open the door via fingerprint at weekends.

  7. Optional: Click Copy To in the upper-right corner to apply the settings to other doors.
  8. Click Save.