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1. What are Gemalto Prox smart card readers?
Gemalto’s Prox readers are a new range of proximity contactless smart card
readers that can be used in various applications that use contactless smart card
technology.
2. What are the Prox reader models that Gemalto offer?
Gemalto’s latest offering has two reader models:
The dual interface smart card reader (Prox-DU), combines contact and
contactless smart card interfaces in one cost-effective reader. It also
conveniently provides a smooth migration path from contact to contactless smart
card applications.
The contactless reader with SAM slot (Prox-SU) is a PC-link contactless
reader equipped with the added security of a built-in Secure Access Module slot.
This type of reader addresses applications that need a contact SAM card as
required in specific security schemes.
3. For which applications can Prox readers be used?
The dual interface smart card reader (Prox-DU reader model) is convenient for
applications that use contactless and contact smart card technology such as
network and physical access control, user identity authentication, government-related
identity verification programs, e-business and home banking, as well as customer
loyalty programs. This reader is designed to meet international standards for
use in the health care sector, identity and access control markets for public
and private organizations.
The contactless reader with the added security of a built-in Secure Access
Module (SAM) card slot (Prox-SU reader model) is designed for use in a wide
array of applications such as physical and logical access control (i.e. border
control that needs SAM) ticket control, enrollment systems, loyalty programs,
among others.
4. What advantages do Gemalto Prox readers bring to organizations and end-users?
Among the key advantages that Prox readers offer are the following:
• Secure network log-on and physical access
• Convenience for use in applications that use contact and contactless
technologies
• Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) for organizations
• Broad user base for contact and contactless technologies
• Support multi-applications in various sectors
• High-speed transactions
• Elegant design and ease-of-use for end-users
• Greater customer satisfaction
5. What do I need to be able to use Gemalto Prox readers?
A PC running on standard operating systems (Windows, Linux or Mac) with the
specific software or application, and a compatible smart card (contact or
contactless). Gemalto’s Prox readers are fully plug and play in both contact and
contactless modes. For installation procedures and guide, refer to the
Gemalto support page.
There’s no specific setting required for the Prox–DU reader. Just plug it into
the USB slot of your computer and using the native drivers of the operating
system, the Prox-DU reader will be ready for use.
The Prox–SU may require the installation of a SIM/SAM card into the reader. For
detailed information on setting up the reader, refer to the
Gemalto support page.
7. What type of smart cards can I use?
The Prox readers support any type of ISO14443-A&B T=CL contactless smart cards,
MIFARE® contactless smart cards, ISO7816 contact smart card or SIM/SAM card.
On compliance:
The readers are compliant with EMV and PC/SC modes.
The interface is compliant with the EMV2000 version 4.0 specifications, ISO
7816-3 and -4 and ability to supply the cards with 5 V, 3 V, or 1.8 V (Class A,
B, or C cards respectively) and IAS version 1.0 certified (Identification,
Authentication & Signature)
8. Do the readers need installation drivers?
The Prox-DU and Prox-SU readers have plug and play features on multiple
operating systems. Further driver support and package can be found and
downloaded from the
Gemalto support page.
9. Can the readers’ firmware be updated?
Yes. The smart card readers are meant to evolve and updated by downloading
upgrades that contain latest reader features.
10. What are the similarities between Prox-DU and Prox-SU readers?
The Prox–DU and The Prox–SU have the following common features:
• Up-to-date architecture using the Gemalto Prox and GemCore technologies
• Ability to drive any type of ISO14443-A&B T=CL contactless smart cards
• Ability to drive any type of MIFARE® contactless smart cards
• Ability to drive any type of ISO7816 contact smart card or SIM/SAM card
• Support for smart card with a higher baud rate (contact and contactless)
• Easily upgradeable download of the latest features
• Standard USB Full speed interface, bus powered (no external power supply
required)
• Unique USB serial number which enables that the device can be plugged into any
• USB slot on a computer without having to re-install the driver
• Standard CCID interface for both smart card slot (contact and contactless)
• Standard HID interface for device administration
• No need of a proprietary USB driver. The standard CCID and HID drivers of the
computer can be used
• PC/SC V2.0 compliant
• Embedded protection against dual interface smart card damage and switch
feature to select the active interface (contact or contactless).
11. What is the main difference between Prox-DU and Prox-SU readers
The main difference between the Prox–DU and Prox–SU
models is related to the smart card
slot:
• Prox–DU: the smart card slot located in the top cabinet is open. The user can
insert or remove its ID-1 size smart card directly into or from the reader slot
• Prox–SU: the smart card slot located in the top cabinet is closed. The user
should open the casing before inserting its ID-000 size smart card into the
dedicated
connector. When the casing is closed the SIM/SAM card cannot be removed.
1. What is a dual interface smart card reader?
Dual interface smart card readers are readers that use both contact and
contactless smart card technology. These readers are convenient for applications
that use both modes.
PC/SC or “Personal Computer/Smart Card” is a specification for smart card
integration in computing environment.
Source:
www.wikipedia.com
3. What is SAM?
Secure Access Module or SAM is an additional security feature in a smart card
reader. Mutual authentication is done via the card to the reader and vice versa
thus making a system more secure.
4. What other secure solutions does Gemalto offer?
Gemalto offers a suite of security solutions for public and private
organizations. For more information on these products and solutions, refer to
www.gemalto.com/enterprise.
1. Where can I find detailed information on the Gemalto’s Prox readers?
Check out the rest of the site www.gemalto.com/prox.
For more product information refer to Gemalto’s product page on
Prox DU
and Prox-SU.
Contact Gemalto using the “Order and Contact”
section found on www.gemalto.com/prox.
3. Where can I find in-depth technical and set-up information?
Product support and installation and set-up guides
are found on
Gemalto support page.
