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This is an introduction to smargo reader settings :
First of all T-mode stands for transmission protocol. This is the way the decive talks to a smartcard.
In short it comes down to this:
T=0 -> character protocol
T=1 -> block protocol
Different cards require a different way of communication.
Without getting all to technical it basically comes down to this:
seca, conax, cryptoworks, nds, viaccess -> T=0
Irdeto, betacrypt -> T=1
Parity has also importance :
seca, conax, cryptoworks = even
nds, viaccess = odd
irdeto = doesn't matter much because T=1
EGT stands for 'Extra Guard Time'
That is the time that is needed to be added "between" consecutive characters sent to the smart card.
Obvious that the lower is the faster.
The correct value may be found in the ATR (Answer to Reset) from the card.
But I wouldn't worry about it, and leave it at 0.
If it for whatever reason won't work, the correct value can always be found back in the ATR (TC1 value).
Have fun
First of all T-mode stands for transmission protocol. This is the way the decive talks to a smartcard.
In short it comes down to this:
T=0 -> character protocol
T=1 -> block protocol
Different cards require a different way of communication.
Without getting all to technical it basically comes down to this:
seca, conax, cryptoworks, nds, viaccess -> T=0
Irdeto, betacrypt -> T=1
Parity has also importance :
seca, conax, cryptoworks = even
nds, viaccess = odd
irdeto = doesn't matter much because T=1
EGT stands for 'Extra Guard Time'
That is the time that is needed to be added "between" consecutive characters sent to the smart card.
Obvious that the lower is the faster.
The correct value may be found in the ATR (Answer to Reset) from the card.
But I wouldn't worry about it, and leave it at 0.
If it for whatever reason won't work, the correct value can always be found back in the ATR (TC1 value).
Have fun