Registering a Key Card (Access Control Credentials)

Topics in this article include:

• Registering a Key Card
  • User Management Method
  • Access Control Credentials Method
• Types of Card Allowed
  • Rhombus Secure Cards
  • Standard Card
  • Wiegand Card
• Helpful Links
• Contact Support or Sales

Registering a Key Card

1. Navigate to "Settings" in the Rhombus Console.

2. There are two methods for adding Access Control Credentials. You can navigate to an individual user by selecting "Manage Users," or you can add credentials by selecting "Access Control Credentials."

User Management Method

1. Select "Manage Users" from the settings page.

2. Select the user you would like to add a credential for.

3. Select the "Access Control" dropdown menu and click "Credentials."

4. This page shows the current settings for the Rhombus Key App and all currently active credentials. To add a new credential, click "Add Credential."

5. Select which card type you are registering, and fill in the corresponding information.

6. Once filled in, the "Add" button will turn blue. Click "Add."

Access Control Credentials Method

1. Select "Access Control Credentials" from the settings page.

2. This page will give you information on all active credentials, who they are assigned to, and when they were last used. To add a new credential, click "Add Credential."

3. A window will come up where you can assign a person to the card credential, as well as the card information. Click "Add" once complete.

Types of Cards Allowed

Below is the list of Standard and Wiegand cards supported by Rhombus Access Control. 

Rhombus Secure Cards

This is a key card sold by Rhombus specifically used with Rhombus door readers. 

Standard Card

This is a key card that works with our Rhombus door readers and third-party readers.

Below is the list of standard cards that work with our Rhombus door readers and any third-party readers. Note: This list is based on the ISO 14443A/B standard. 

  MIFARE DESFire EV1 (comes in 2k,4k,8k varieties)
  MIFARE Ultralight EV1
  Openpath DESFire EV3
  Openpath DESFire EV2
  HID® MIFARE
  Schlage MIFARE® 
  XceedID MIFARE®

Wiegand Card

These key credentials are associated with the Wiegand protocol.

Below is the list of the current key cards that will be accepted via a Wiegand Reader for the Rhombus Door Controller. Note: Rhombus Readers will not work with Wiegand cards or fobs. 

  H10301 
  H10304
  64-bit
  D10202

Helpful Links

• Rhombus Access Control Deployment Guide and Best Practices
• Add User Credentials for Rhombus Key App
• Door Access Conditions (Grants)

Contact Support or Sales

Have more questions? Contact Rhombus Support at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 2 or support@rhombus.com.

Interested in learning more? Contact Rhombus Sales at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 1 or sales@rhombus.com.