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Smartcard configuration
The Smartcard-Booster can be configured by means of a configuration card. This configuration card is programmed
with the configuration settings.
Configuration is only required if the factory default settings are not sufficient. The default settings are described in
chapter 4.7.
4.1
Configuration procedure
Every Booster used in the application should be configured with the configuration card. The easy configuration
procedure is described below.
Insert the configuration card in the Booster and push the button. The Booster sounds the buzzer with an increasing
frequency (
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) to indicate that the configuration card is accepted.
4.2
Config card types
The configuration card must be a Mifare card of below type.
•
Mifare Classic 1K / 4K *
Accepted by all Smartcard-Boosters
•
Mifare Desfire EV1 **
Not accepted by older Smartcard-Boosters
* Notes about Mifare Classic config cards
The Mifare Classic config cards are accepted by all Smartcard-Boosters including the very first models from year 2007.
Warning: the security of the Mifare Classic cards has been compromised. Therefore allow only trusted parties to
perform the configuration and keep the configuration cards in secure location.
** Notes about Mifare Desfire EV1 config cards
Mifare Desfire EV1 config cards ensure a high level of security.
Desfire config cards are only accepted by Smartcard-Booster 2G and Smartcard-Booster Ultimate since year 2019.
How to identify if Smartcard-Booster supports Desfire EV1 config cards?
Yes, if the Booster is marked with revision B next to product number. E.g. '9948554 B' or '9982809 B'.
Yes, if the Booster plays Dutch national anthem when button is pressed while inserting the batteries.
