RFID

Introduction

This use case aims to show the ability of a Cisco Endpoint to be used to provide access control with an RFID card reader. When an employee swipes their card, the device unlocks and allows them to place calls, whiteboard etc. It also allows them to quickly join their personal rooms with the touch of a button. If an IT personnel swipes their card, the device not only unlocks, but also gives full access to settings. In both cases, when a user logs out, the device locks again.

Table of contents

• Components
• Prerequisite
• Setup

Components

• Any Cisco Video Endpoint with a Touch 10 panel or a Dx80. For more information on supported devices visit: https://help.webex.com/en-us/n18glho/In-Room-Controls-and-Use-of-an-External-Video-Switch-with-Room-Devices
• An RFID card reader. The code developed using the following card reader: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01F3FRIOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2PJ.CbB4HFG79

Prerequisite

• You must have admin access to the Cisco Endpoint.

Setup

To run this project, complete the following steps:

Step 1

Clone the repository on your computer using the following command

$ git clone https://github.com/CiscoSE/RFID.git

Step 2

Access the admin panel of the device, and upload the script macro.js as a new macro.

Step 3

Make changes to the card numbers and personal meetings rooms in the variable personalRooms

Step 4

Start the script. Once you swipe a card, the respective level of access to the device is given. Users can quickly join their personal meeting rooms with a touch of the pmr button. If the card belongs to a user from the IT department(card number 0008731543), it even unlocks the settings panel.