Credential Types
Overview
Access control credentials operate on the core principles of authentication: something you have (a card, fob, or smartphone), something you know (a PIN), or something you are (biometrics). These credentials are presented to a reader to grant access through a secure door or to operate the security system.
Supported Types
| Type | Technology | Reader Required | Security Level | Inner Range Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prox | 125kHz (EM4100, HID Prox) | Wiegand (3rd Party) | Low (Clonable) | Integriti & Inception |
| SIFER / DESFire | 13.56MHz (MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3) | SIFER (OSDP) or 3rd Party Smart Reader | High (AES Encrypted) | Integriti & Inception |
| PIN | Keypad Entry | SIFER Keypad or Wiegand Keypad | Medium | Integriti & Inception |
| Card + PIN | Smart Card + PIN | SIFER Keypad (e.g., 994725) | Very High (Dual Factor) | Integriti & Inception |
| Mobile (BLE/NFC) | Smartphone App | SIFER Mobile Access Reader | High | Integriti & Inception |
| Biometric | Fingerprint, Facial Recognition | 3rd Party Biometric Reader (Wiegand/OSDP) | Very High | Integriti & Inception |
Card Technologies
- EM4100 & HID Prox (125kHz): Legacy, unencrypted proximity technologies. They are highly vulnerable to cloning and are not recommended for new installations. Inner Range supports these via third-party Wiegand readers connected to a SLAM or ILAM. Note: Standard SIFER readers are 13.56MHz only and do not support 125kHz legacy formats.
- MIFARE Classic / Plus: 13.56MHz smart cards. Older versions have known vulnerabilities. SIFER multi-format readers (e.g. 994720MF) can read their 56-bit CSN.
- DESFire EV1 / EV2 / EV3: Highly secure 13.56MHz technology offering advanced cryptographic protection.
- Inner Range SIFER: Inner Range’s proprietary implementation built upon the MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 platform. It provides end-to-end 128-bit AES encryption from the card to the reader, and from the reader to the controller. SIFER cards are available as pre-programmed (SIFER-P), user-programmable (SIFER-U), and custom-programmed (SIFER-C) variants.
- SIFER-Aperio (Part: IR-994614A): Special variant of SIFER cards required for systems utilizing Aperio Wireless Doors. These cards allow site code and card number data to be passed through the Aperio protocol to the Inception controller.
Mobile Access
Inner Range Mobile Access turns a user’s smartphone into a secure credential.
- App: Users must utilize the Inner Range Mobile Access app. For security purposes, the app must be open and running in the foreground to unlock doors.
- BLE vs NFC: The technology utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for both iOS and Android devices, and Near Field Communication (NFC) for supported Android devices.
- Cloud Dependency: The system relies on the Inner Range SkyTunnel and the Mobile Access Portal for provisioning, license management, and linking the on-site controller to the mobile credential pool.
- Reader Firmware: Requires specific SIFER “Mobile Access” enabled readers (e.g., 994723 or 994726 keypad). The host controllers (ISC/IAC, Inception) and expansion modules (ILAM, SLAM) must meet minimum firmware requirements to support Mobile Access.
Hardware Components
SIFER Card Enrolment Station
OSDP to Wiegand Converter
