High sec labs Rs20n-4 User manual

RS20N-4 • RS40N-4 | QUICK CONFIGURATION GUIDE

Secure Multi-Domain Smart Card

Reader

Models:

RS20N-4 Secure 2-Port Multi-Domain Smart Card Reader

RS40N-4 Secure 4-Port Multi-Domain Smart Card Reader

Intended Audience

This document is targeted at the following professionals:

•System Administrators.

•IT Managers with adequate knowledge of PKI

architecture.

Objectives

This document describes the fundamental configuration procedures

that are required to install the HSL Multi-Domain Smart Card

Reader.

Prerequisites

•Obtain and install the applications, drivers and files of the

cryptographic software (CSP) which corresponds to your selected

smart card vendor.

•Obtain a smartcard from your selected smart card vendor.

•Verify that your smart card setup works correctly on each PC

using a standard smart card reader prior to connecting the

MDR.

Hardware Terms

The following terms are used to describe

hardware elements in this document:

1. Numbered USB Cables: USB Cables with numbered connectors.

2. Card Reader Slot

3. PC Association Led

4. PC Number Button

5. PC Number Led

6. DIP Switch 1

Initial MDR Configuration Steps

Table 01 describes the initial MDR configuration steps

# Action Action Description Expected Behavior

1Install Smart Card

Applications

Verify that the applications, drivers and files of the cryptographic

software (CSP) that corresponds to your selected smart card vendor

are installed on all the computers that you plan to connect to the

MDR.

Note: Perform a computer restart in case needed to complete the

smart card application installation.

2 Turn PC ON Make sure that all the PCs are turned ON.

3Test Smart Card using a

Standard Reader

Verify that your smart card setup works correctly on each PC

using a standard smart card reader prior to connecting the

MDR.

4 Connect MDR to Power Connect the MDR to Power 1 second beep sound. All LED lights

blink once.

5Connect USB

Cables to PCs Connect the MDR USB cables to the computers. Cable

numbers correspond to the numbered MDR buttons. All PC Number LED lights blink constantly.

6Insert Smart Card

into the MDR Insert your smart card into the MDR reader socket.

Note: Make sure the smart card chip is facing towards you.

1 second beep sound. All lights are

OFF.

7Initial Association

with PC#1 Press PC Number Button#1 to initialize the MDR on

PC#1.

PC Number Button#1 light blinks for 5 seconds and when the

association is made, the light is ON constantly.

The MDR appears as a smart card reader under PC#1

device manager.

8Initial Association

with PC#2 Press PC Number Button#2 to initialize the MDR on

PC#2.

Notes: Repeat the process on the remaining PCs.

PC Number Button#1 light turns OFF. PC Number

Button#2 blinking 5 seconds and then light turns ON

constantly.

The MDR appears as a smart card reader under PC#2

device manager.

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Table 02 Operational Modes:

# Mode Description DIP Switch

1Manually open all

channels one by one

The user has to manually activate assosiation with the PCs for the first time, by

pressing channel buttons on the MDR. Once it is connected, it remains active and the

user can keep working with all the PCs.

7 Single channel active The User will press the channel button each time for the MDR will associate itself with

the PC. Once the user presses another channel, the previous disconnects. 1 +7

8 Auto channel

association

The User will press channel 1 only once and the MDR will associate itself to all the

connected PCs one by one automatically. 1 +8

Working with the MDR

One completing the initial MDR configuration steps the MDR

is ready for use allowing simultaneous usage of a single

smartcard with multiple PCs.

Smartcard Removal Behavior

Removing the smartcard from the MDR immediately de-associates

the MDR from all coupled PCs. As a result, smartcard-aware

applications will notice the smartcard absence and respond

accordingly.

For example, a Windows PC that is configured to require

smartcards for user logon may be set to lock the user’s desktop

once the smartcard is removed.

Re-associating the MDR after Smartcard

Removal

In order to continue using the smartcard (after it’s been removed

from the MDR), the user has to insert the smartcard into the MDR

and complete steps 6-8 in order to re-associated the MDR with all

the corresponding PCs.

De-associating the MDR from a Specific PC

Long pressing a PC Number Button is the equivalent of removing

the smartcard only from the PC which corresponds to that button

without affecting other associated PCs. To re-associate that PC

with the MDR, press the PC Number Button to initialize the MDR

(as described in step 7).

The de-association option is useful in any case a user wants to de-

associate the MDR from a specific PC, without interfering with other

PCs which are associated with the MDR.

For example, when a user has to lock PC#1 by removing the

smartcard yet remain logged-on to PC#2, or when a certain PC is

not successfully associated with the MDR and the user wants to

re-associate it.

Reset

Hold one of the connected channel buttons for 7 seconds to reset

the device and its association with the PCs.

MDR Operational Modes

Operational Mode settings determines how Active/Passive PC Modes

are set. For example, when the MDR Operational Mode is set to

Manual, the user has to manually press the PC Number Button

corresponding to the PC that requires access to the smartcard.

When the MDR Operational Mode is set to dynamic, auto-

association methods are used to determine which PC will be set

as Active.

For example, when the MDR operational mode is set to Activity-

Detection Auto Association, the MDR will automatically actively

associate itself to the computer which requires smart card access

based on an activity detection algorithm.

To preset which MDR Operational Mode is in use (Manual / Auto...etc),

there is a hardware dual in-line package (DIP) switch situated in the

underside of the base. See the switch configuration settings in Table

02, column DIP Switch.

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DIP Switch Configuration

1. To change the DIP switch settings, hold

the MDR with the underside facing you. In

this position, the DIP switch should be at

the upper right corner.

2. Gently remove the DIP switch cover.

3. The switch includes 8 slides numbered from

1 to 8, ordered from left to right.

4. When pulled down, slide status is OFF. When pulled up, slide status

is ON.

5. To activate an operation mode, pull down its corresponding slide.

6. Multiple slides can be turned OFF (pulled

down) at the same time.

7. Refer to Table 02 to adjust DIP switch settings with your work

scenario.

Safety and Regulatory Statements

Safety Symbols

This one or more of the following symbols may be included in your

product documentation and/or on the product.

Instructions: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the product user manual.

Dangerous Voltage: This symbol is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Power On: This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch

is in the ON position.

Power Off: This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch

is in the OFF position.

Protective Grounding Terminal: This symbol indicates a

terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to

making any other connections to the equipment.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: To avoid a potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to

equipment, please observe the following precautions.

•Instructions: Do not disable the power grounding plug. The

grounding plug is an important safety feature.

•Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is

easily accessible at all times.

•Disconnect the power from the product by unplugging the

power cord from either the electrical outlet or the product. The

AC inlet is the main disconnect for removing power to this

product. For products that have more than one AC inlet, to

remove power completely, all AC line cords must be

disconnected.

•This product has no serviceable parts inside the product

enclosure. Do not open or remove product cover.

CAUTION: Some HSL products contain a lithium battery. This battery is not a

field replaceable item, and replacement should not be attempted by a user.

If errors occur when using the product and the battery is suspected, contact

HSL Technical Support.

WARNING: For Service Personnel Only - There is a risk of explosion if the

battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

This product is for use with other products that are Listed or

Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

NIAP Protection Profile

This product is certified to the NIAP Protection Profile PSD version

4.0 certification for peripheral sharing switch devices.

Installation Precautions

Do not connect this product to computing devices that:

•are TEMPEST computers

•include telecommunication equipment

•include frame grabber video cards

•include special audio processing cards.

WARNING: Peripherals' Warning - For security reasons, this product does

not support wireless keyboards. It is recommended not to connect a

microphone or headset to the audio output port.

Security Vulnerability

If you are aware of a potential security vulnerability while installing

this product, contact Technical Support immediately by:

•Web form: www.highseclabs.com/support/case/

•Email: security@highseclabs.com

•Tel: +972-4-9591191/2

WARNING: Unit Enclosure Warning - If the unit’s enclosure appears

disrupted or if all LEDs flash continuously, remove the product from service

immediately and contact Technical Support.

Change Management

For change management tracking, perform a quarterly log check to

verify that the RFD was not improperly used to override the current

device policy by an unauthorized person.

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