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    ioSmart Smart Card Readers and Credentials

    Encrypted smart card readers for modern access control

    Readers and credentials that provide an elevated level of security via encrypted communication and mutual authentication, and use MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2 smart card technology to reduce the risk of credential cloning

    • The encrypted smart card technology requires mutual authentication.
    • ioSmart protects against credential duplication and unauthorized access.
    • These sleek, modern readers have flexible mounting options.
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    ioSmart Smart Card Readers and Credentials

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      Encrypted, secure access control

      Kantech ioSmart readers and credentials use encrypted communication and mutual authentication to protect sensitive access data. Designed for high-security environments, ioSmart supports smart card technologies and integrates seamlessly with Kantech systems to elevate security at every door.
      Encrypted, secure access control

      Features

      • Supports MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2 credentials
      • Sleek indoor and outdoor reader designs
      • LED status indicators and tamper detection
      • 128-bit AES encrypted reader-to-controller communication
      • Supports the OSDP protocol
      • A read range up to 2 in. (5cm)

      Benefits

      High Credential Security
      High credential security

      The ioSmart uses encrypted smart cards with mutual authentication to protect against credential duplication and unauthorized access.

      Secure Reader-To-Controller Communication
      Secure reader-to-controller communication

      128-bit AES encryption ensures that data between the reader and the controller is protected from interception or manipulation.

      Reduced Risk Of Credential Fraud
      Reduced risk of credential fraud

      MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2 cards are far more secure than legacy proximity cards, helping organizations meet compliance standards.

      Modern Aesthetics And Durability
      Modern aesthetics and durability

      Compact, attractive reader designs suit professional environments and are built to withstand indoor or outdoor use.

      Simplified System Upgrades
      Simplified system upgrades

      ioSmart readers are compatible with Kantech systems, making it easy to upgrade from proximity to smart card technology without a major rework.

      Technical Resources

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      Installation Guide

      ioSmart Card Reader Installation Guide Installation Guide (English-US)

      ioSmart Card Reader Installation Guide Installation Guide

      English-US Installation Guide
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      Datasheet

      ioSmart Mobile Access Control Datasheet (English-US)

      ioSmart Mobile Access Control Datasheet

      English-US Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      iosmart-readers-cards_ds_r06_hs_en (English-US)

      ioSmart Smart Card and Multi-Technology Readers Datasheet

      English-US Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      ios Smart card readers / Lecteurs de cartes à puce Datasheet (French-Canada)

      Fiche technique des lecteurs de cartes et multitechnologies ioSmart

      French-Canada Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      IP-Link Datasheet (English-US)

      IP-Link Datasheet

      English-US Datasheet
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      Installation Guide

      KT-MOD-IO16 RS-485 Input/ Output Module Installation Guide (English-US)

      English-US Installation Guide
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      Datasheet

      ioSmart-card-and-readers_ds_r06_hs_FR (French-France)

      Fiche technique des lecteurs de cartes et multitechnologies ioSmart

      French-France Datasheet
      View

      Datasheet

      Kantech_ioSmart_Gen_2_ds_r02_Fr (French-France)

      Lecteurs de cartes à puce et multi-technologies ioSmart User Guide

      French-France Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      Kantech_ioSmart_Gen_2_ds_r02_Fr_1 (French-France)

      Lecteurs de cartes à puce et multi-technologies ioSmart User Guide

      French-France Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      ioSmart-card-and-readers_ds_r06_hs_NL (Dutch-Netherlands)

      Gegevensblad ioSmart lezers voor smartcards en meerdere technologieën

      Dutch-Netherlands Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      tyco-cloud_iosmart-mobile-access_br_r01_lt_en_2 (English-US)

      ioSmart Mobile Access Control Datasheet

      English-US Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      ioSmart-card-and-readers_ds_r07_hs_lat-es (Latam-Spanish)

      Latam-Spanish Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      ioSmart-card-and-readers_ds_r07_hs_bra-pt (Portuguese-Brazil)

      Ficha técnica ioSmart Leitoras de smart cards multitecnologia

      Portuguese-Brazil Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      Kantech_ioSmart-G2_ds_r02_en_draft1_cs (English-US)

      English-US Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      Kantech_ioSmart-G2_ds_r02_en_draft1_cs_1 (English-US)

      ioSmart Smart Card and Multi-Technology Readers User Guide

      English-US Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      Kantech_ioSmart-G2_ds_r02_en_0824_1 (English-US)

      ioSmart Smart Card and Multi-Technology Readers User Guide

      English-US Datasheet
      View

      Datasheet

      ioSmart-card-and-readers_ds_r06_hs_IT (Italian-Italy)

      Scheda tecnica ioSmart Lettori di smart card e multi-tecnologia

      Italian-Italy Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      ioSmart-card-and-readers_ds_r06_hs_PL (Polish-Poland)

      Karta charakterystyki ioSmart Czytniki kart inteligentnych i uniwersalne

      Polish-Poland Datasheet
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      Datasheet

      Kantech_ioSmart-G2_ds_r02_en_0824 (English-US)

      English-US Datasheet
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