User Guide

2N® PICard Commander
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4. Card Encryption and Reading
Here is what you can find in this section:
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4.1 Card Encryption
4.2 Reading Key Export
4.3 Card Data Deletion
4.1 Card Encryption
The card encryption process in 2N
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PICard Commanderassigns a unique 128-bit identifier to
every card, which is subsequently encrypted using the project encryption keys. It is possible to
read a card to find its identifier or additional information and learn
whether it is possible to
encrypt the card in the project.
Encryption Process
Card Information Reading
Encryption Process
Click Add card inCard encryption in the application
introductory interface.
Alternative path: Project → Encrypt New Card.
Credential ID for new card – new card identifier.
Tap the card on the card reader. Press Encrypt to assign encrypted access data to the card.
The application informs you of a successful card encryption.
If the encryption failed, the application provides the causes:
Card cannot be encrypted – 2N
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PICard Commander has no access to the card PICC
master key. To encrypt a card with a preset PICC master key, select the appropriate card
mode in Subs.
3.1 Project Settings.
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Tip
Select the box to the right to start automatic encryption of other tapped cards
without repressing Encrypt.
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