2N 2N USB Dual-Frequency External RFID Card Reader

2N 2N USB Dual-Frequency External RFID Card Reader

The 2N 2N USB 125 KHz & 13.56 MHz External RFID Card Reader (SKU: 01400-001) is a versatile, outdoor-rated RFID reader engineered for modern access control and identity verification systems. This dual-frequency device combines 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz capabilities in a single USB-connected unit, delivering broad compatibility with legacy and contemporary RFID card formats. Its external form factor and robust construction make it ideal for secure entry points, perimeter access zones, and high-security facility deployments.

Key Features

• Dual-frequency RFID operation at 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz
• USB connectivity for seamless integration with access control and security platforms
• Outdoor-rated durability for exposed and semi-protected mounting
• DC power supply for flexible deployment options
• External form factor optimized for entry control and perimeter monitoring
• Real-time credential reading and transmission to identity verification systems
• Industrial-grade construction for high-security installations

Technical Highlights

The reader supports both ISO 14443 Type A/B and legacy 125 kHz EM/HID formats, ensuring compatibility with existing card ecosystems and enabling smooth migration to newer standards. The USB interface operates as a Human Interface Device (HID), allowing plug-and-play connectivity with access control platforms, networked surveillance systems, and third-party RFID-enabled security management software. DC power delivery provides reliable, consistent operation in various facility environments.

Applications

Deploy this external RFID reader at secure facility entrances, access gates, badging stations, and perimeter checkpoints. It integrates effectively with unified physical security management systems and access control ecosystems, supporting real-time verification workflows in corporate offices, data centers, government facilities, and industrial sites requiring multi-technology credential support.

Karl Wilson

The dual-frequency design is a critical advantage for organizations managing heterogeneous card inventories. While 125 kHz readers dominate legacy installations, 13.56 MHz support future-proofs your access control infrastructure by accommodating ISO 14443 compliant smart cards and NFC-enabled credentials. The outdoor durability rating ensures reliable operation in weather-exposed entry points without requiring protective enclosures, reducing installation complexity.

USB HID compatibility eliminates proprietary driver dependencies, streamlining integration with diverse security platforms and reducing total cost of ownership for multi-vendor deployments.