iGuard Series Overview

Written by James Childers | 06 May 2010

10 Years of Field Proven Service - Secure and Flexible

The iGuard Security System is a field-proven  Biometrics (Fingerprint Verification), and/or Contactless Smart Card Access Control & Time Attendance Network Appliance for business.  We have been selling iGuards since 2002 and the manufacturer (Lucky Technologies) has been manufacturing them since 1999! 

Utilizing fingerprint verification, the iGuard system provides unparalleled security, performance and reliability.

Unlike other security systems that require proprietary components and a dedicated PC or server to manage the software which run them, the iGuard incorporates an embedded Web Server and on-board processing & storage, which enables all computers, such as Apple Macintosh, PCs, Unix, etc in the corporate computer network to setup, maintain and access the information of the device simultaneously using the ubiquitous Internet Browser.

The unique iGuard Security Network Appliance can be used as a stand alone security system or it can be integrated into a network wide security platform.

iGuard is the world's leading Biometric Fingerprint authentication device.  iGuard® incorporates the latest in Mifare® Smart Card technology and Biometric Fingerprint Scanning.

iGuard comes packed with advanced features such as Embedded Software and Embedded Web server and requires no special skills or equipment to install and use. With both Access Control as well as Time and Attendance functions, iGuard  serves as either a stand-alone or multiple door “plug and play” device.  Networking is easy using wireless or standard CAT 5 cabling.

All units are Web cam enabled with Weigand output capabilities.  iGuard works independently or within a LAN/WAN configuration and can be accessed through the Internet using any Web browser.  Management is simple using ANY web browser connected to the network.

Real Flexibility

Administration via the patented Web interface makes iGuard® virtually 100% platform independent

• Management - Manage iGuard® from any terminal on your LAN or over the Internet
• Stability - iGuard® replicates data real-time to ensure that you don’t lose data
• True Cost Savings - Because of our embedded architecture, you are not required to purchase dedicated servers or pay annual software maintenance fees.

Access Control and Time & Attendance System

iGuard® is the first self contained, platform independent biometric access control and time / attendance solution with a fully embedded architecture. With “Plug-and-Play” installation and an easy-to-use interface, implementation costs are minimal. User information, administration, configuration and reporting are done through our patented, embedded Web environment. With optical finger scan, contactless smart card, and pin pad interfaces, iGuard® provides multiple layers of authentication to give you flexibility and security.

Included Application Programming Interface (API)

We also offer our full featured API and free tools with the purchase of any iGuard® unit along with several software ad-ons:

• Employee Upload Utility - Allows you to add employee data to iGuard® via a standard CSV file
• Remote Door Unlock - Gives a receptionist or guard station the ability to unlock any door from their PC
• iServer - Pulls Access Log data from iGuard® real-time and places it in any ODBC compliant data store

iGuard IP Appliance Key Features

• Optical Finger Scan
• Contactless Smart Card or PIN as the Statement of User Identity (Smart Card can double as an employee ID Badge and can be pre-printed by ASG Global)
• Patented Embedded Web Server Interface
• True Platform Independence
• DHCP or Static IP Addressing
• Backup and Restore data from any PC on the network
• Manage up to 20,000 users (1000 Stand Alone and up to 20,000 with SuperMaster Configurations)
• Webcam Enabled
• Weigand Output
• Standardized report generation to CSV, Open Office, NeoOffice (Mac) or MS Excel
• Manage users with up to 128 departments to customize ac-cess to doors including holiday configuration
• Quickly and easily add, disable, enable or delete users
• View last 10,000 events or use the iServer to download the logs to any ODBC Compliant database for use elsewhere by your ERP or other software systems.