There are two ways to configure an EyeAllow & Access200. Users may access the device via a web browser, or using the available on-screen interface (limited functionality).
Using a web browser:
1. Device Setup:
Here, you can customize the reader’s name/label to fit your system or usage (ex: Entrance A, Office 1, Test Center II), location, and time settings. For the time settings, you can choose to have it automatically set based on NTP (Network Time Protocol) using a time server (host or IP address based), or manually. Note: This server will preferentially use NTP time whenever possible. The manual time setting will be overruled if this server is able to reach an authoritative time source. See the article, internal clock configuration for more details.
2. Network: The device's network details are displayed, and settings can be configured. Note that although both are supported, DHCP is preferred over static IP configuration.
3. Security and Certificates:
Here, the certificate details (subject, issuer, expiration date & time, and the method of signature) are displayed, with the option of uploading a new one. Also, in this section, you can set/change the administrative password.
4. IDS Connection: Here, you can configure the device's connection to the IDS.
5. Access Control:
There are a few options that can be set: Facility code, Wiegand to ACS panel, Wiegand from card reader, and Relay Output. You can set a facility code to restrict access to certain users. You may also have a Wiegand or OSDP signal sent to the Access Control System panel. You can also designate a relay duration as well:
6. Internal Card Reader:
This section will display the device's internal card reader details (if equipped) and allow you to install the reader's specific firmware. You can now view the details of a card being scanned.
7. Display and Feedback:
You can configure the display based on device states: Access Granted/Denied, No Match, & Idle. You can upload/set custom images (JPEG, PNG, BMP, or animated GIFs up to 0.5 MB) for any of the states. You can also configure which camera preview is displayed during captures.
8. Color Camera Brightness: This setting will display a live preview of the device's camera. You can also configure which camera (face or iris) to use during an encounter, and the brightness level of the face camera. Brightness levels range from Extra Dim to Extra Bright.
9. Caching: This device is capable of storing a local cache of people it has recently authenticated and will manage the cache on a first-in, first-out basis. Keeping a local cache will improve the performance of the system in most cases and helps keep this device operational in the event of a network loss. In addition to the above, you can also synchronize categories of people to permanently pin them to the local cache. These people will count against the above capacity.
10. Restore Default Settings:
Restore Default Settings: Starting with version 2.34.0, we now offer you the ability to restore the device back to the default configuration. This will abandon all current settings and reset the device to factory settings while keeping the software and firmware installed:
Using the on-screen settings:
This method is helpful in the event of a user being unable to reach a computer, having issues with wireless access, or can't reach a browser, etc.):
Under the Settings button, Network, Sensors, Wiegand, Device, & Server are listed:
Under "Network", you can configure the network settings for the device. You can choose between two options; a static connection or DHCP:
Under "Sensors", you have 3 configurable options: adjustment of the settings for the face camera (calibration), iris (focus), and the proximity sensor (calibration):
Under "Wiegand", you have 3 options: send a test signal to assess functionality, monitor incoming signals from the card reader, or test loopback functionality (using a loopback cable connected to the Wiegand in/out ports):
Under "Device", you have 3 options: About, Restart, & Factory Reset. About lists the device details (model name/type, device label, host ID, Serial number, and MAC address. Restart allows you to immediately reboot the device. Factory Reset will fully reset the device to the initial configuration (erasing all custom settings, while restoring the factory versions of both the firmware and software):
Under "Server", you have the option to connect the device to an Identity Server Cloud: