Learn how to modify the OmnikeyReadersConfiguration.gconfig file to correctly configure an HID OMNIKEY reader with your devices.
Getting ready
IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have enabled OMNIKEY USB
readers in your system. From the Security Desk or Config Tool homepage, click , turn on the Omnikey USB reader option, and click
Save.
Before you begin, you can see which USB enrollment readers are certified with Security
Center.About the OmnikeyReadersConfiguration.gconfig file
The OmnikeyReadersConfiguration.gconfig file is found in your Security Center installation folder. The default path is C:\Program Files (x86)\Genetec Security Center 5.x. If the file is empty or not found, or if the detected reader isn’t part of the configuration file, the default CardType is set to iCLASS.
About unbinding the HTTP port
- The reader's driver must be properly installed. For more information, see Troubleshooting: Driver fails to install for HID OMNIKEY USB readers.
- The
OmnikeyReadersConfiguration.gconfigfile must be updated according to your needs:- Configuration for HID Prox credentials
- Configuration for HID iCLASS and iCLASS Seos CSN credentials
- Configuration for HID Prox and iCLASS credentials
- Configuration for HID iCLASS and pivCLASS credentials with OMNIKEY 5422 readers
- Configuration for MIFARE and MIFARE DESFire credentials with OMNIKEY 5427 readers
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NOTE: Each time you edit the configuration file, you must close and re-open the Automatic entry dialog box in the Cardholder management or Credential management tasks in Config Tool or Security Desk.
- When updating the
OmnikeyReadersConfiguration.gconfigfile, the name of the reader is used as the ModelFamily value. Find the exact reader name to use in the HID OMNIKEY Workbench tool.