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      • 11 Dec 2023
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      Door Unlock Configuration

      • Updated on 11 Dec 2023
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      Access Authentication

      You can set up multiple access authentication modes, and set up authentication security as needed.

      On the web, navigate to Settings> Key/Display > Access Authentication Mode interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • Authentication Mode: select Any method if you allow all the access methods to unlock the door. Select Face + PIN if you want to apply dual access methods (Face + PIN) for the door unlock. Select Face + Card if you want to apply dual access methods (Face+ RF Card) for the door unlock. Select Card + PIN if you want to apply dual access methods (Card+ PIN) for the door unlock.
      • Inactivity (Sec): set the authentication timeout for the second authentication. For example, in Face+PIN authentication, if you set the authentication timeout as 10 seconds, then you have to enter the PIN code ten seconds after you passed the face recognition, otherwise, the screen will return to the home screen.
      • Blocked Duration (Sec): set the block time for the first authentication. For example, if you set the number of attempts as 3, and you failed to pass the second authentication three times, then you will be temporarily blocked from the first authentication according to the block time you defined.
      • Number of Attempts: send the number of attempts you are allowed for the second authentication.

      To set up authentication mode on the device, go to Security > Authentication Mode.

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      Configure PIN Code for Door Unlock

      There are two types of PIN codes for door access: public and private. A private PIN is unique to each user, while the public one is shared by residents in the same building or complex. You can create and modify both the public and private PIN codes.

      Configure Public PIN code

      You can configure the public PIN code on the device web Access Control > PIN Setting > Public PIN interface.

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      Note
      • The public PIN code will not be valid until the function is turned on.

      Parameter Set-up:

      • PIN Code: set the PIN code with a digit limit ranging from 4-8.

      To configure it on the device, go to Security > Public PIN.

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      Note
      • The public PIN code will not be valid until the function is turned on.

      Add User

      You need to create a user before you can set up a private PIN, RF card, and face data for the user. Also, you can set up access control settings and related call settings for the user.

      Go to Directory > User > + Add > User Basic interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • User ID: User ID can be generated by the system automatically.

      Configure Private PIN Code on the Web Interface

      On the web interface, you can create the PIN code and customize additional settings, such as defining the door access schedule to determine when the code is valid and specifying which relay to open.

      To configure on the web Directory > User > +Add interface.

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      Scroll down to Access Setting and select door access schedule for private PIN code door access:

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • Allow To Open: select the relay for the door unlock for the user.
      • Web Relay: select the specific number of web relay action commands you have set up on the web interface.
      • Schedule: select from the created door access schedule on the left box and move the one to be applied to the user(s)-specific PIN code door access to the box on the right side.
      Note
      • This step is applicable to door access by RF card and Facial recognition as they are identical in configuration.

      Configure Private PIN Code on the Device

      You can set up a private PIN code on the device for the specific user.

      To configure the language display on the device Basic Setting > User > User List >Add screen.

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      Configure Private PIN Access Mode

      The device provides two authentication methods for private PIN code access: PIN and APT# + PIN. The latter requires users to input their apartment number followed by their private PIN to unlock the door.

      To configure it, go to Access Control > PIN Setting > Private PIN interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • PIN Mode: select access mode between PIN and APT#+PIN. if you select PIN then you are only required to enter the PIN code directly for the door access, while if you select APT#+PIN, then you are required to enter the Apartment Number first before entering your PIN code for the door access.
      Note
      • Apartment Number can only be applicable when the device is added to the Akuvox SmartPlus.

      Configure RF Card for Door Unlock

      Configure RF Card on the Web Interface

      To configure it on the web Directory > User > + Add > RF Card interface.

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      Note
      • Please refer to PIN code access schedule selection for the RF card user(s)- specific door access.
      • RF card with 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz can be applicable to the door phone for door access.

      Configure RF Card on the device

      You can configure the RF card directly on the device for the door access while setting up the time schedule for the validity of the RF card access along with the web relay that can be triggered with the RF card etc.

      To configure on the device Setting>User>User List>Add interface.

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      Configure RF Card Code Format

      To integrate the RF card door access with the third-party intercom system, you need to match the RF card code format with the one used by the third-party system.

      To configure it, go to Access Control > Card Setting > RFID interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • IC-Card Display Mode: select the card format for the ID Card for the door access (8H10D, 6H3D5D(W26), 6H8D, 8HN, 6H3D5D-R(W26), 8HR10D and 8HR). The card code format is 8HN by default.
      • ID Card Order: select ID card reading in normal order or reversed order. You might need to select card orders for third-party integration (eg. third-party access control). and you can also reverse the card number for card protection.
      • ID Card Display Mode: Select the card format for the ID Card for the door access: 8H10D; 6H3D5D(W26); 6H8D; 8HN; 8HR, 6H3D5D-R(W26), and 8HR10D. The card code format is 8HN by default in the door phone.

      Contactless Smart Card

      You can select an NFC card or Felica card for contactless access. For example, if you enable both NFC and Felica cards, you can gain contactless entry with the two types of cards.

      Path: Access Control > Card Setting >Contactless Smart Card.

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      Mifare/Desfire Card Encryption

      The door phone can encrypt Mifare cards for greater security. When this feature is enabled, it reads the data in the cards’ designated sectors and blocks, not the UID.

      To do so, you can navigate to Access Control > Card Setting > Mifare/Desfire Card Encryption.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • Sector/Block: enter the sector and block in which the card number is located in the Mifare/ Defire Card. For example, the card number can be in sector 3 and block 3 in the card.
      • Block Key: enter the block password for access.
      • Crypto: choose from AES and DES.

      Configure Facial Recognition for Door Unlock

      The door phone allows you to adjust facial recognition accuracy, recognition intervals, and more to enhance user experience.

      Enroll Face Data on the Device

      You can enroll face data on the device by entering the user’s name and registering your facial ID on the device for door access.

      To do it on the device, go to Setting > User > User List > Add > Face interface.

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      Upload Face Data on the Web Interface

      You can upload the face data to the device on the web interface.

      To do so, go to Directory > User, then click +Add. After that, you can upload the face photo.

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      Note
      • Pictures to be uploaded should be in jpg or png format.

      Configure Facial Recognition on Web Interface

      To configure it, go to Access Control > Face Setting interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • Offline Learning Enabled: tick the box if you want to improve the device recognizing capability, focusing on the major facial characteristics while sidelining the minor changes that occurred to your face. Facial recognition accuracy improves as the number of facial recognition increases.
      • Recognize Option: click to select the facial recognition accuracy level among four options: Low, Normal, High, and Highest. For example, if you select Highest then there will be the least possibility that someone else will be mistaken for you by mistake or another way around in facial recognition.
      • Antispoofing Option: select the Anti-spoofing level among four options: Low, Normal, High, and Highest. For example, if you select Highest then there will be the least possibility that the device will be fooled by digital images or pictures of any kind.
      • Facial Recognition Interval(Sec): select a time interval between every two facial recognitions from 1-8 minutes. For example, if you select 5, then you have to wait for 5 minutes before you are allowed to perform facial recognition again.

      Edit the User-specific door Access Data

      You can search user(s)-specific door access and edit the door access data on the web Directory > User interface.

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      Import and Export User Data of Access Control

      The door phone supports User Data of access control to be shared among Akuvox door phones through import and export while you can also export the facial data out of the door phone and then import it to a third-party device.

      To configure it, go to Directory>User>Import/Export User interface.

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      Configure Bluetooth for Door Unlock

      The Bluetooth-enabled SmartPlus app enables users to enter the door hands-free. They can either open the door with the app in their pockets or wave their phones towards the door phone as they get closer to the door.

      To set up the function, navigate to Access Control > BLE > BLE Basic.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • RSSI Threshold: select the signal receiving strength from -85~-50db in absolute terms, The higher value it is, the greater strength it has. The default value is 72db in absolute terms.
      • Open Door Interval (Sec): select the time interval between every two Bluetooth door accesses.

      Configure Open Relay via HTTP for Door Unlock

      You can unlock the door remotely without approaching the device physically for door entry by typing in the created HTTP command (URL) on the web browser to trigger the relay when you are not available by the door for door entry.

      To set it up, go to Access Control > Relay > Open Relay via HTTP interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • Session Check: enable it to protect data transmission security.
      • User Name: enter the user name of the device web interface, for example, admin.
      • Password: enter the password for the HTTP command. For example, 12345.

      Please refer to the following example:

      http://192.168.35.127/fcgi/do? action=OpenDoor&UserName=admin&Password=12345&DoorNum=1

      Note
      • DoorNum in the HTTP command above refers to the relay number #1 to be triggered for the door entry.

      Unlock by QR Code

      You can use a QR code to unlock the door with the door phone. This method requires the Akuvox SmartPlus cloud service. You have to activate this feature before using it.

      To set it up, go to Access Control > Relay > Open Relay via QR Code interface.

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      Note
      • The function should work with Akuvox SmartPlus. For more information, please contact Akuvox technical support.

      Configure Exit Button for Door Unlock

      When users need to open the door from inside by pressing the Exit button, you need to set up the Input terminal that matches the Exit button to activate the relay for the door access.

      To configure it, go to Access Control >Input>Input A interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • Trigger Electrical Level: select the trigger electrical level options between High and Low according to the actual operation of the exit button.
      • Action to Execute: select the method to carry out the action among four options: FTP, Email, HTTP, and TFTP.
      • HTTP URL: enter the URL if you select the HTTP to carry out the action.
      • Action Delay: set up the delay time when the action is carried out. For example, if you set the action delay time at 5 seconds, then the corresponding actions will be carried out 5 minutes after you press the button(input is triggered).
      • Action Delay Mode: if you select Unconditional Execution, then action will be carried out when the input is triggered. If you select Execute If Input Still Triggered, then the action will be carried out if the input stays triggered. For example, if the door stays open after triggering input, an action such as an email will be sent to notify the receiver.
      • Execute Relay: set up relays to be triggered by the input.
      • Break-in Intrusion: enable it to trigger alarm when the door is unlocked abnormally.
      • Super Mode: if you enable the super mode, the administrator will be able to open the door using an RF card even when the door phone breaks down or malfunctions.

      Configure Reception Tab for Door Unlock

      The Reception button is a tab on the home screen that allows residents and visitors to contact the receptionist or the security guard of the building. They can tap this button to ask for help or access to the door.

      To configure it, go to Setting > Key/Display > Speed Dial Action In Building Theme interface.

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      Parameter Set-up:

      • Open Relay: select the relay(s) to be triggered by pressing the Reception Icon.
      • Action To Execute: tick the check box to enable the HTTP option.
      • HTTP URL: enter the URL command to be sent for door access. For example, http:// 192.168.35.127/fcgi/do? action=OpenDoor&UserName=admin&Password=12345&DoorNum=1

      Unlock by DTMF Code

      Dual-tone multi-frequency signaling(DTMF) is a way of sending signals over phone lines by using different voice-frequency bands. Users can use the DTMF function to unlock the door for visitors during a call by either typing the DTMF code on the soft keypad, or tapping the unlock tab with the DTMF code on the screen.

      To configure it, go to Access Control > Relay interface.

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      Note
      • Please refer to Configure DTMF Data Transmission in Call Setting for the specific DTMF code setting.
      • Intercom devices involved must be consistent in the DTMF type otherwise DTMF code cannot be applied.
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