User Authentication Tab

The User Authentication tab is used to configure the method by which users are authenticated to access and use ResourceXpress:

Basic Authentication Settings

Complete the first section in the tab

Field

Explanation

Field

Explanation

Authentication Protocol
(select one)

LDAP(S)

Integrate into an existing LDAP server.
Requires LDAP section to also be filled in, this will allow connection to Active Directory for Exchange environments.


ResourceXpress

This will utilise the ResourceXpress built-in user database available from the User Management tab.


Resource Profile Settings

This will use the authentication details from the 3rd party booking system, relevant for Asure/EMS, this will be dependant on the connection properties found in each profile.


Asure or EMS

This will use the user database provided by Asure or EMS, requires the relevant section to be filled in to allow connection to these services.

This is similar to the above but is a global option

Asure or EMS options are only shown when using an Asure or EMS licence

Authentication Type
(select one)

Username & Password

Requires users to authenticate using a username and password, an on-screen keyboard is available for Room Screens, Kiosk & Maps.


Access Code

Requires user authenticate using an Access/PIN Code, an on-screen keyboard is available for Room Screens, Kiosk & Maps.

See Users for help adding user access codes

Show Password Characters

Yes: Characters will be shown while a password is being typed.

No: Character will be hidden while a password is being typed.

Resource Display Auto Logout

When enabled, the user will be logged out after every operation (i.e. Book, Check-In, Check-Out).

LDAP Settings

If you have selected LDAP under Authentication Protocol the following settings are required.

Field

Explanation

Field

Explanation

LDAP Server

Enter an LDAP server address or an Active Directory hostname.

LDAP Domain

Enter the LDAP or Active Directory domain.

LDAP Bind User

Enter the Bind Users username.

LDAP Bind Password

Enter the Bind Users password.

SSL

Checking this box will force LDAP traffic over port 686

Distingished Name

Enter the Distinguished Name (DN) for the directory

LDAP Attributes

To link ResourceXpress with LDAP, enter the respective Attributes for each of the following user values.

Field

Explanation

Field

Explanation

Name

Username

Email

Access Code

RFID

3rd Party Booking Systems

If using an Asure or EMS licenced server there will be an additional Authentication Protocol option available. The Connections Settings fields will need to be configured with your unique details.

RFID Settings

Field

Explanation

Show RFID Screen

Yes: Allow users to authenticate using an RFID card/tag.

No: Does not show the RFID authentication option and requires users to use either Access Code or Username & Password (as defined above).

Convert RFID

Choose either Simple or Advanced depending on your requirements.

Simple

Field

Explanation

Convert to Decimal

Check to convert the RFID code to decimal.

Remove first

Enter the number of characters that you want to remove from the beginning of the RFID code.

Prefix output with

Enter prefix data for each RFID code.

Advanced

Field

Explanation

Input Format

Select whether the RFID code format is in Hexadecimal or Decimal.

Input Length

Set the length of the RFID code.

Output Bits

Select the bit configuration for RFID code.

First Bits

This is only editable if ‘Some bits’ is selected above.

Set the first bit to be read from the RFID code.

Number Bits

This is only editable if ‘Some bits’ is selected above.

Set the number of bits to be read from the RFID code.

Prefix with Bits

Enter a prefix to apply to the converted output.

Output Format

Select whether the output required is Hexadecimal or Decimal.

Number of Digits

Enter the number of digits for RFID output.

Remove First

Enter the number of characters that you want to remove from the beginning of the RFID output.

Prefix With

Enter prefix to apply to the converted output.

Add Leading Zero

This will affect the output RFID value.
Check as required.

Reverse Byte Order

Reverse Bit Order

 

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