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BioStar 2 - How to configure Wiegand Output
Could we connect Suprema device to Access Control Unit through Wiegand? Could we use Wiegand of Suprema device to connect Access Control Unit? [Figure 1. System Configuration for Wiegand Output ] Yes, Suprema device can be a reader to send Wiegand ...
BioStar 2 - How to configure a scheduled lock unlock zone
How to configure Scheduled Lock Zone Beware: this function is only available in the SE edition of BioStar 2. 1) Go to Zone → Add Zone → Select Scheduled Lock → Apply. 2) Configure the detail settings of the Scheduled Lock Zone. 2-1) If Door Lock ...
BioStar 2 - How to set up a fire alarm zone
To use zone feature, you should activate BioStar2 AC license first. And then, you can use Biostar 2 zone. The concept of Biostar2 fire alarm zone is similar with BioStar version1 like below. Electrical specification If the electrical output of Fire ...
BioStar 2 - How to set up an anti passback zone
This document will guide you how to configure Local Anti-Passback zone which is provided without license. RS-485 Mode Local zone means RS-485 based, master device is zone master. Please refer to the below link for RS-485 configuration. RS485 Mode ...
BioStar 2 - How to issue a smart card
Configure a smart card format 1) Go to Setting → Card Format → Add Smart Card. 2) Enter the name of the smart card format. There are 3 types of cards supported for the AoC card and the SC card, Mifare, iClass, and DESFire. Select the card that will ...
BioStar 2 - How to use monitoring
1. Click funnel shaped icon on the each column and check event types to be filtered and searched. 2. The filtered combination can be saved and referred as a fixed search option. Real-Time Log Update and display events in real-time. But, as it has a ...
BioStar 2 - How to create access group
Before starting to create access group, make sure to set the devices not to use 'Full Access'. 'Full Access' indicates that the device ignores access group configuration and makes an auth decision solely dependent on the user data and auth mode it ...
BioStar 2 - How to add and configure doors
1. Go to DOOR tap and click ADD Door button. If you have more than several doors and different floors, it's recommended to create a door group first by right click on All Doors. 2) Then, click one of the created door group, and click ADD ...
BioStar 2 - How to add devices
Add devices to the BioStar 2 server 1. Go to Device and click Search Device. 2. Select the devices to add to the server. BioStar 2 has two communication modes, Device → Server and Server → Device. No functional difference between the two. ...
BioStar 2 - How to add users, cards and fingers
Although there are various ways of adding new users to your system, the below three methods are most frequently used. First is to add new users to the BioStar 2 server directly and transfer the data to the devices. Second is to add new users through ...
BioStar 2 - How to create custom user fields
Custom user fields can be used if you need additional fields for user information other than the ones that are already available. 1. Click on Setting > SERVER. 2. In the User/Device Management tab, click + Add on the Custom User Field. There are 3 ...
BioStar 2 - How to register an enrollment device
In BioStar 2, any device can be used as an enrollment device. However, in certain sites there could be tens and hundreds of device connected to the server. In this case, it will be a painful job searching through the whole list of devices to find the ...
BioStar 2 - How to use server matching
In BioStar 2, over 10 devices are supported having various specifications. In certain situations, the total user count could go beyond the maximum template limit of the device, or storing the fingerprint templates inside the device might bring up ...
BioStar 2 - How to activate SE License
How to activate or generate BioStar 2 license? First of all, please purchase the license key and receive it from the EasySecure sales team. And then, follow the below procedure. 1. Go to the setting and click SERVER. 2. Check if the server is ...
BioStar 2 - What are the minimum requirements for software installation
You can find the minimum requirements for the BioStar 2 software installation below: Item Small Medium Enterprise Environment Total Users 500 5,000 10,000 Total Devices 50 100 1,000 System requirement (Server) OS ▪ Windows 7 Home Basic 64bit SP1 ...
BioStar 2 - How to install software
Before you start, please check the system requirements 1. Download the latest BioStar 2 setup file from the EasySecure website. 2. Run 'setup' file,and choose language. Please run the installer under an administrator account 3. Check to accept the ...
BioStar 1 & 2 - Proper use of Relays
This article is intended to introduce a basic application guide for relays in access control devices. Additionally, a means to prevent undesired arcing in relay contacts is proposed, to suppress unintended radiation and maintain relay lifespan. A ...
BioStar 1 & 2 - RS485 Wiring Guide
RS-485 signaling relies upon balanced and differential signaling scheme, and has many advantages over unbalanced signaling such as RS-232, such as strong noise immunity and multi drop configuration capability. These are the most frequently-asked ...
BioStar 2 - BioStar 2 and Web Security
Web security is crucial in the modern world because 70% of all hacking is done through the web. Since the web holds the characteristic of easy access, it is also prone to be exposed to vulnerabilities. Hence, attacks through websites are not ...
BioStar 2 - Differerence with BioStar 1 FE and SE Versions
BioStar 2 vs BioStar 1 Feature Comparison Overview BioStar 2 was created with fundamental conceptual changes to overcome the systematic limitation in BioStar 1.x and to provide consistent performance. So, it's important to know the changes and ...
BioStar 2 - API & SDK Quick Start Guide
Links Our API and SDK manuals are available for public view in the links below: BioStar 2 API version 2 (for BioStar 2.4 and above) BioStar 2 Device SDK API In order to use our API, you must use BioStar 2 and configure BioStar 2 Cloud feature. ...
BioStar 2 - Time and Attendance (T&A) - Introduction
What is a Time and Attendance System? Time and Attendance (T&A) System is a process that tracks and manages employees’ check-in and check-out time, meal time, vacations, and absences. Traditional time and attendance system was based on manual ...
BioStar 2 - API and Ecosystem
There has been an increase in demands for multiplatform as smart devices are getting popularity in the recent it market. At the same time, applications and APIs that support these smart devices are becoming more important than ever. BioStar 2, an ...
BioStar 2 - How to upgrade firmware
Firmware files are provided with an installation of the official version of BioStar 2, but if you have custom or more recent firmware files that you would like to use, you can follow the procedure below to apply it to your device. The most recent ...
BioStar 2 - How to solve problems enrolling with BioMini
BioMini is the USB fingerprint reader used for biometric enrollment. BioMini agent / USB Agent needs to be installed in the client PC in order to recognize the device in BioStar 2. You can download the program from Setting > USB Agent of BioStar 2 ...
BioStar 2 - How to solve problems starting the BioStar 2 server by changing port number
In this document, we would like to introduce troubleshooting guides when you cannot start BioStar 2 Server. Cause This issue can occur when the default BioStar port 80 is already being used by other program or applications. Resolution 1. Run “Windows ...
BioStar 2 - How to set BioStar and device time
This document will guide you to understand a way to set BioStar 2 and device time properly. Server Time Setting 1. Go to Setting > Preference. 2. With BioStar 2, the server UTC time zone is selectable. By changing the time setting, you can see the ...
BioStar 2 - How to use the DB Migration Tool
This document will guide you through the process of how to use the DB migration tool. This DB migration Tool will be helpful to convert user information of BioStar 1.x to user information of Biostar 2.x. Please read the manual carefully and follow ...
BioStar 2 - How to migrate DB logs from BioStar 1.x to 2
This document will guide you through the process of how to migrate logs from BioStar 1.x to BioStar 2 using the DB migration tool. Please carefully read and follow the instructions. Limitations This migration tool currently does not support migration ...
BioStar 2 - Connection Modes and Troubleshooting
The concept of device connection is different in BioStar 2 compared to BioStar 1's server mode and direct mode. 1. Log upload is automatic regardless of the connection type if you set the Log Upload to automatic in Setting > Server. 2. Device ...
BioStar 2 - Which network ports does Suprema use?
BioStar 2 uses several ports to establish device and data communication. This information is crucial if you are installing the devices on remote networks with WAN or VPN. If you need more information regarding connection modes please refer ...
BioStar 1 - How to configure Mifare Site Key
Mifare and iCLASS smart cards require cryptographic keys to encrypt data stream communication between cards and card readers. You can set the site key on BioStar Client. Only when the key stored in the reader matches the key stored in the card, the ...
BioStar 1 - How to set up an alarm zone
BioStar allows you to set up an alarm zone where you can determine how doors in the zone behave when someone breaks into the zone. You can set up a fire alarm zone by performing the following steps: 1. On the Doors page, click Add New Zone. 2. ...
BioStar 1 - How to export device logs to .CSV
Please follow the procedure below to export your device logs from BioStar. 1. Log in to BioStar with an administrator account. 2. Select monitoring. 3. Select Log List tab. 4. Select the period of the log you would like to check. 5. Click on the ...
BioStar 1 - How to set up a fire alarm zone
All the devices that are in a fire alarm zone will automatically open their doors when the fire alarm sets off. The alarm is detected through an input port set in the configuration of the zone. You can set up a fire alarm zone by performing the ...
BioStar 1 - How to set up an anti passback zone
Anti-passback is a security mechanism that prevents a person from passing back her access card to the next person. It is designed to prevent the next person from verifying herself with another person's access card. When using BioStar, you can set up ...
BioStar 1 - How to assign different administrative privileges to users
You can create custom administrators with different administrative privileges. There are seven different menus with three different access permissions. 1. Go to Administrator > Admin Account. This brings up the Admin Account List dialog. 2. ...
BioStar 1 - How to manage user data in your device
You can transfer user data from the device to the BioStar client and vice versa. 1. Go to the User page and click Manage Users in Device. This brings up the Select Target Device dialog. 2. Choose a device in the left pane, select users in the right ...
BioStar 1 - How to upgrade the firmware of your Suprema device
We periodically release firmware updates for all products. It is highly recommended to install the latest firmware on your device. You can download the latest firmware updates from the EasySecure website ...
BioStar 1 - How to delete cards registered to a user
You can delete cards registered to a user on the BioStar client. 1. Go to the User page, choose a user whose cards you want to delete and click the Card tab. 2. Click Card Management, type 0 in the Card ID field and click OK. 3. Click Apply to ...
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