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Introduction

This document provides instructions to configure a Wiegand in the Tenant Admin Portal.

Prerequisites

You must have admin access to the Tenant Admin Portal.

Steps to Configure Weigand

  1. Log in to the Tenant Admin Portal.
  2. On the home page, select Weigand Access on the left menu panel. How to Configure Wiegand - screenshot 1 The Weigand Access page is displayed.
  3. Select the Weigand Name to edit. How to Configure Wiegand - screenshot 2 The Weigand details page is displayed. How to Configure Wiegand - screenshot 3
  4. Do the following:
    1. On Details tab, enter the Description (Optional).
      Note: You can describe the specific arrangement of your binary card data.
    2. Click Configure taband do the following:
      1. Length: Enter length of Wiegand Format.
        Note: Length is the number of bits in a badge binary.
      2. Facility Code: Enter the Facility Code of the card format.
        Note: This is a number that represents the facility or building that the card will be used in.
      3. Facility Code Start: Enter the start number of the Facility Code.
        Note: This is used to identify or represent each cardholder.
      4. Facility Code Length: Enter the facility code length.
        Note: Facility Code Length is the length (number of bits) available for storing facility code.
      5. Encoded # Start: Enter encoding start position.
        Note: Encoded Start represents the starting bit position from where card number will be stored.
      6. Encoded # Length: Enter encoded length.
        Note: Encoded length represents number of bits available to store the card number.
      7. Select the Hot Stamp and encoded numbers default identical checkbox. How to Configure Wiegand - screenshot 4
      8. Select + Add Parity Bit Definitions The Parity Bit Definitions pop-up box is displayed. How to Configure Wiegand - screenshot 5
      9. Enter values.
        Note: A parity bit is used as a very simple quality check for the accuracy of the transmitted binary data.
        How to Configure Wiegand - screenshot 6
  5. Click Save. The Wiegand format is configured and listed on the Wiegand Access page. How to Configure Wiegand - screenshot 7

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