How to Configure the xPortal3000 Software to Use Mifare Card Serial Number as Card Identification

Users can choose to select Mifare Card Serial Number as Card Identification in the xPortal3000 software.

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Step 1: Launch xPortal3000 Client > Control Panel > System Properties. The System Properties window will be shown. Click Modify followed by the Mifare Card Options tab.

Figure 1: System Properties Window

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Step 2: In the Mifare Card Options tab, under the Read Mode field, click on the drop-down arrow icon to select "Card Serial No." Click OK to save the changes made.

Figure 2: Read Mode Field in Mifare Card Options Tab

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• To setup Mifare Card Programming Reader:

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Step 1: Click on the Staff Record icon at the home page of xPortal3000 Client.

Figure 3: Staff Record Icon at Home Page of xPortal3000 Client

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Step 2: At the Staff Detail Setup window, click on the Mifare Card Programming icon.

Figure 4: Mifare Card Programming Icon

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Step 5: Select Reader Settings. The Reader Settings window will then be shown. Select the Serial Port number to which the Mifare Programming Reader is connected to the PC. Click OK to save the changes.

Figure 5: Reader Settings Window

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• To setup Staff Records:

Step 1: At the Staff Detail Setup window, click Add to add a new staff record. The Add Staff Detail window will then be shown.

1. Under the Token Type field, select "Proximity / Mifare Card".
2. Put the Mifare card on the Programming Reader and click Find.
3. The information of the read card will be shown in the message window. Click OK to acknowledge the message.

Figure 6: Add Staff Detail Window

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Step 2: Note that the Serial No. information will automatically be populated into the Card No. field in the Add Staff Detail window.

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Step 3: Users can then proceed to fill up all other relevant fields before clicking OK to save the changes.

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• To read Card Serial Number:

This section will guide users on how to read the Mifare Card Serial Number.

Step 1: Place the Mifare card on the Programming Reader.

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Step 2: Go to xPortal3000 Client > Staff Record > Mifare Card Programming > Read Card.

Figure 7: Read Card under Mifare Card Programming Icon

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Step 3: The staff record tied to the Card Serial Number will be highlighted, and at the same time, the information of the card will be shown in the message prompt window as shown below.

Figure 8: Message Prompt Showing the Read Card Serial Number