Simulate Credential

1.0 Introduction

Design Mode also gives you the ability to simulate the presentation of a credential at a reader. This is useful for verifying updating of the controller network and for checking access rights for a cardholder without physically having their assigned credential.

 

 

2.0 Enable Design Mode

  1. From within Doors.NET, click the Design Mode icon Design Mode icon.
  2. You will see the text 'Design Mode' in the title bar.
  3. Design Mode is now enabled.

 

 

3.0 Open the Simulate Credentials Window

  1. Go to the Doors tab.
  2. Right-click on the door that you wish to simulate a card read.
  3. Select Simulate Credential...

    Simulate Credentials

  4. The Simulate Credential dialogue box will appear.

 

 

4.0 Enter the Simulated Credential Details

  1. Enter Credential to send - enter a numerical value for a credential. This is the number printed on the card.
  2. Select a Credential - Select a format from the Credential Format drop-down list.
  3. Facility Code - Enter a facility code (if the credential is MS or Wiegand) -

    Note: NXT credentials do not require a facility code.

  4. Send Keypad Data - Check this option if you wish to simulate entering a PIN rather than a credential.

 

Generate the Simulated Credential

  1. On the Simulate Credentials dialogue box, click the SEND button.
  2. If the credential does not exist in the database you will see an access denied event in live events.



  3. If the credential DOES exist in the database, you will see an access granted event

    IMPORTANT NOTE: If access is granted the door WILL unlock as though the card was actually being presented to the reader.