Overview
Overview
The Smart Reader is the clocking terminal for Peplink’s Time and Attendance system. Staff tap an NFC card and the reader uploads the record to the TA platform, where attendance, leave and time adjustments are managed in a browser or mobile app.
It supports HID iClass and Prox card formats and can be deployed across multiple locations, including vehicles, where it can be powered over PoE from a MAX router to record boarding location.
Key highlights
- Reads NFC cards
- HID iClass and Prox formats supported
- Colour LCD display
- Uploads attendance to the TA system
- Can be powered by PoE from MAX routers
- Multi-site cloud deployment
Recommended for
- Workforce attendance — Card-based clock in and out across sites
- Vehicle deployments — Record boarding with a MAX HD router
- Multi-branch businesses — Central attendance records in the cloud
Features
Compatibility
- Peplink Time and Attendance (TA) system
- HID iClass and Prox cards
- PoE from MAX cellular routers
In use
- Staff self-service via browser and iOS/Android app
- Leave requests and time adjustments
Hardware
Specifications
| Card technology | NFC |
| Card formats | HID iClass, HID Prox |
| Display | Colour LCD |
| Power | PoE (e.g. from MAX routers) |
| Platform | Peplink Time and Attendance system |
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink Smart Reader with Color LCD Display datasheet for full specifications and details.
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