How to Setup DESFire Credential Profile Configuration at xPortalNet HS

Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to setup DESFire Credential Profile configuration at xPortalNet HS

Description:

A guide to setup DESfire Credential Profile configuration in xPortalNet HS.

The new generation of DESfire® cards are built on the standardized MIFARE® technology, and is equipped with the most robust encryption schemes. This ensures that the Mifare sector data is fully secured by the encryption security keys for increased peace of mind.

As the most secure RFID technology, MIFARE® DESFire protects your access credentials from being cloned or hacked with robust 3KDES, TDES or AES encryptions or security key.

Related Software:

  • xPortalNet HS v1.5
  • xPortalNet HS v1.8

Related Hardware:

  • Credential Card type: DESFire EV1,  2k / 4k / 8k

System Application:

  • Access Control System

Symptom and Finding:

NA

Cause:

For first time guide to setup DESFire Credential Profile configuration in xPortalNet HS.

Solution:

Warning!

  • Users are not recommended to run any xPortal software in Windows XP operating system as the system is unstable

  • Users are also advised to stop the xPortal Services before shutting down the Server PC to prevent any missing transaction issues.

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Summary


Step by step:

  • To enable DESFire Personalization in xPortalNet HS Server:

Step 1: Ensure that the xPortalNet HS Services is running.


Step 2: Go to xPortalNet HS Server > Server Admin > System Properties > Modify.
System Properties Window
Figure 1: The Modify Icon in System Properties Window


Step 3: The Edit System Properties window will be shown. Under the Enable DESFire Personalization field, click on the drop-down dialog box and change the setting to Yes. Click OK to continue.
Edit System Properties Window
Figure 2: Enable DESFire Personalization in Edit System Properties Window


Step 4: The following message window will be shown to indicate that the Record is Updated. Click OK to continue.
Record Updated Window
Figure 3: Record Updated Window


Step 5: The following message window will then be shown to remind system users to download the Door Parameter settings to all controllers. Click OK to continue.
Message Window Prompted to Remind System Users to Download Door Parameter Settings to All Controllers
Figure 4: Message Window to Remind System Users to Download Door Parameter Settings to All Controllers.


Step 6: Back at the System Properties window, click Close to return to the xPortalNet HS Server's home window.


  • To setup the DESFire Key Management by creating a DESFire PICC Master Key and Application Key:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet HS Client > Data Setup > System Setting > DESFire Personalization > DESFire Key Management > DESFire PICC Master key.
Creating DESFire PICC Master Key
Figure 5: Creating DESFire PICC Master Key


Note

The PICC Master key controls critical functions at the card level such as creating and deleting applications and changing PICC key setting. For scheme integrity it is important that this key is set and strictly controlled at the scheme level.





Step 2: Click Add to add a new DESFire PICC Master key. The Add DESFire PICC Master Key window will then be shown. Fill in the respective fields and click OK to save the changes.
Add DESFire PICC Master Key Window
Figure 6: Add DESFire PICC Master Key Window





Note

TDES is sometimes also called TDEA (Triple Data Encryption Algorithm)




Step 3: xPortalNet HS Client software will then prompt the following message window for confirmation to save the settings. Click Yes to confirm saving the changes.
Confirming to Create the PICC Master Key
Figure 7: Confirming to Create the PICC Master Key


Warning!

The created PICC Master Key cannot be deleted in the software.




Step 4: The following message window will be shown to indicate that the Record is Updated. Click OK to continue.
Record Updated Window
Figure 8: Record Updated Window


Step 5: Next, go to xPortalNet HS Client > Data Setup > System Setting > DESFire Personalization > DESFire Key Management > DESFire Application key.
Creating DESFire Application Key
Figure 9: Creating DESFire Application Key


Note

Every different application can have its own Application Key which will be used to access data inside that DESFire application. This key should be used to control the creation and deletion of files within an application.




Step 6: Click Add to add new DESFire Application Key. The Add DESFire Application Key window will then be shown. Fill in the respective fields and click OK to continue.
Add DESFire Application Key Window
Figure 10: Add DESFire Application Key Window





Step 7: xPortalNet HS Client software will then prompt the following message window for confirmation to save the settings. Click Yes to confirm saving the changes.
Confirming to Create the Application Master Key
Figure 11: Confirming to Create the Application Key


Warning: The created Application Key cannot be deleted in the software.


Step 8: The following message window will be shown to indicate that the Record is Updated. Click OK to continue.
Record Added Window
Figure 12: Record Added Window


  • To setup the Credentials Configuration:

Step 1: To create Credentials Profile. Go to xPortalNet HS Client >Data Setup>System Setting>DESFire Personalization>Credentials Configuration
Creating Credentials Configuration Setup
Figure 13: Creating Credentials Configuration Setup


Step 2: Click Add to add a new DESFire Credential Profile.


Step 3: The Welcome window of the Add DESFire Credentials Profile will be shown. Click Next to continue.
Welcome Window of the Add DESFire Credentials Profile
Figure 14: Welcome Window of the Add DESFire Credentials Profile


Step 4: The Select Setup Mode window will then be shown. Check the Create with MicroEngine Default Profile checkbox and click Next to continue.
Add DESFire Credentials Profile
Figure 15: Add DESFire Credentials Profile


Step 5: The General Profile Settings window will then be shown. Fill up all respective fields for Credential Profile and click Next to continue.
General Profile Settings Window
Figure 16: General Profile Settings Window


Step 6: The Customize MicroEngine Profile window will then be shown. Select the configured PICC Master Key and Application Key and click Next to continue.
Customize MicroEngine Profile Window
Figure 17: Customize MicroEngine Profile Window


Step 7: At the following window, users are advised to leave the configuration settings as default. Click Next to continue.
Customize MicroEngine Profile Window
Figure 18: Customize MicroEngine Profile Window


Step 8: The Completing the Wizard window will be shown. Click Finish to close the wizard.
Completing the Wizard Window
Figure 19: Completing the Wizard


Step 9: xPortalNet HS Client software will then prompt the following message window for confirmation to save the settings. Click Yes to confirm saving the changes.
Confirming to Create Credential Settings
Figure 20: Confirming to Create Credential Settings


Note

System users can create multiple DESFire Credential Profiles in the software system but the software can only accept 1 set of credential profile to be active at any time. Please make sure that there is only 1 set of active profile in the system.

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Step 9: Users can now proceed to add DESFire card users to the Staff Records.

Knowledge Base Link

Users may refer to How to Add DESFire Card User in xPortalNet HS v1.8 Software on how to add DESFire Card User in xPortalNet HS v1.8 software.

Date Documentation:

25/6/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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