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== Adding a card== | == Adding a card== | ||
If you're a new or pending member and looking to add a card to enter the space on your own, be sure you have an [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFID RFID or Contactless Smart] Card that operates on the 13. | If you're a new or pending member and looking to add a card to enter the space on your own, be sure you have an [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFID RFID or Contactless Smart] Card that operates on the 13.56MHz frequency. You likely have several in your wallet and may not even know it. Note that our doorbot RFID readers do NOT read the older 125kHz frequency RFID cards frequently used for older 1990s/early 2000s era office/housing access, so not every card works in our system. You are likely in luck and have at least one 13.56MHz card already: the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_card#Technology Transport for London Oyster card] is by far the most popular card used by LHS members, but several members have also successfully used various hotel RFID keycards, contactless credit and debit cards, and some compatible government ID cards as well. | ||
=== Cards that are known to work well === | === Cards that are known to work well === | ||
