External USB readers - Driver installation & usage

The steps in this article require using the web interface of a 2N device. Please follow this manual in case this is your first time using the web interface.



Most of our external USB readers require 2N driver for their operation
- to add access control method to the 2N IP Intercom´s and 2N Access Unit´s users directly from your computer.

 

external RFID card reader 125kHz

 

  • 9137421E : External RFID Reader 13.56MHz + 125kHz (USB) 
    9137424E : External RFID Reader 13.56MHz + 125kHz (USB), secured

external RFID card reader 125kHz and 13.56MHz

 

  • 9137422E : External Bluetooth Reader (USB)

external bluetooth reader

 

  • 9137423E : External Fingerprint Reader (USB)

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Prerequisities

  • 2N external USB reader requiring the 2N driver
    9137421E / 9137422E / 9137423E / 9137424
  • 2N IP intercom or 2N Access Unit with the latest firmware, equipped with matching hardware for each mentioned technology.
  • A computer with Windows based operating system (Windows 7 x64 or higher)

 

 

Driver Installation

  • Download the driver from the 2N webpage and extract it from the archive.
    Please always use the latest driver.

2N Website - Support - Software - 2N Driver for External USB Readers

 

  • Install the USB driver on your computer, ideally as administrator.
    In case of any warning message, please use Ignore button.

2N USB driver - run as administrator.

2N USB driver - installation

 

  • Launch the driver. A blue icon will appear in Windows notification.
    Please note that Windows may move the icon to the Notification overflow area, unless you set the icon to show permanently.

2N USB driver - tray icon

 

  • Connect your external USB reader to your computer.
    The driver will automatically detect it and you can start using it.
    When connecting any of external USB reader for first time, it may take few seconds (based on your computer) until the driver is properly set.

 

 

Driver configuration

Opening driver's settings by right clicking on its icon and then left clicking on the Settings option.

2N USB driver settings

 

  • When connected properly, the reader will be shown in the reader sections (COM port number may vary).
    • Card Reader
      In default settings, the driver is enabled to read both 13,56MHz and 125kHz RFID cards.

      When using HID secured cards, please be sure to enable the support, otherwise only the UID will be read.
      The support must be disabled if you are using non-secured cards.

2N USB driver settings - Card Reader

 

    • Bluetooth Reader

2N USB driver settings - Bluetooth Reader

 

    • Fingerprint Reader

2N USB driver settings - Fingerprint Reader

 

  • If you wish to start the driver along with Windows, you can set this in the General section.

2N USB driver settings - Run on startup

 

 

Driver usage

  • 2N IP intercom or 2N Access Unit
    • Use your web browser to open the web configuration, section Directory - Users.
    • Add the RFID card / My2N app (Bluetooth) / Fingerprint to the user using connected USB reader - by clicking the buttons shown on following picture.

2N IP intercom - Directory - Users - using USB readers

 

  • 2N Access Commander
    • Use your web browser to open the web configuration, go to Settings - Credentials section and enable each reader you intend to use.

2N Access Commander - Settings - Enabled USB readers

 

    • In Users section add the RFID card / My2N app (Bluetooth) / Fingerprint to the user using connected USB reader.

2N Access Commander - Users - Add credential

 

 

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