Long Range RFID Reader Hardware

Long-range RFID equipment for authorised testing

This category brings together equipment for assessing RFID-enabled access systems, identifying field activity and researching tag and reader behaviour in controlled environments. Use these products only with clear permission, defined scope and appropriate handling of captured data. A long range RFID reader may be suitable for physical penetration tests where the engagement specifically includes access-card technology and reader placement.

Choosing the right equipment

• UHF testing: UHFKill, the Industrial Handheld UHF Reader and the PPE Long Range Reader Power Supply are intended for UHF-focused research and test setups. UHFKill Tag Testing Service provides a service option where product testing is required rather than additional hardware.
• LF and access-control systems: The Long-range MaxiProx 5375 125KHz Capture System is suited to authorised assessment of 125 kHz proximity environments. HID describes the MaxiProx 5375 as supporting long read distances, including up to 1.8 m with a ProxPass active vehicle tag. The Long-range iCLASS RFID Capture System targets iCLASS environments, while the Proxmark 3 RDV4.01 Long Range LF Antenna Pack extends compatible Proxmark research hardware for LF work.
• HF and iCLASS research: The Proxmark 3 RDV4.01 Long Range HF Antenna Pack is the relevant antenna option for HF investigations. Consider the Dual Mode Paxton Long Range / Stealth Decoy Reader where an engagement requires comparison of Paxton long-range and decoy-reader scenarios.
• Reader and detection work: The Long Range RFID Reader / Writer DL533N XL is a reader and writer platform. The RFID Field Detector Ultra covers LF, HF and UHF field detection, helping teams locate or characterise active RFID fields before selecting a capture or analysis tool.
• Specialist product families: Mayweather long-range RFID reader products, including the Mayweather iCLASS Long Range Reader, Mayweather PPE RFID Reader, Doppelgänger Core and Mayweather MaxiProx RFID Capture System, should be selected by protocol, target reader environment and the manufacturer’s stated application.

UK and Ireland considerations

Transmitting is regulated in the United Kingdom and Ireland under Ofcom licence-exempt rules and the Wireless Telegraphy Act; receiving and analysing signals for authorised testing is the normal use. UK licence exemptions apply only where equipment meets the relevant technical conditions and limitations. Check current Ofcom requirements before transmitting, and obtain equivalent Irish regulatory advice where applicable.

Also review rules covering access-control tools, lock-picking equipment, privacy and data protection, and export controls before an engagement. Confirm that the client has authorised the specific technology, site and test method.