The card encryption process in 2N 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
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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.
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Tap the card on the card reader. Press Encrypt to assign encrypted access data to the card.
Tip Select the box to the right to start automatic encryption of other tapped cards without repressing Encrypt.
The application informs you of a successful card encryption.
If the encryption failed, the application provides the causes:
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Card cannot be encrypted – 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. Project Settings.
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Not enough free space on card – here is not enough space on the card for the 2N PICard upload. The required minimum memory is 512 B.
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Unsupported card – the application does not support this card type. The 2N PICard technology is designed for the encryption of the MIFARE DESFire EV2 and EV3 cards.
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Only MIFARE DESFire EV2 or EV3 are supported – the application does not support this card type. The used card is MIFARE DESFire EV1.
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Communication failure with card – the reader failed to read the card. Tap the card on the reader and do not remove it before the encryption process is completed.
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There is a pop-up list of encrypted card IDs in the box bottom section. Copy the list before closing the box to be able to keep it. By closing the box you will delete the list. You will be able to display the ID of each card only later. |
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