Key Features
- Ports: USB-A or USB-C
- Performance: 125 kHz
- Form Factor: World's smallest badge reader
rf IDEAS WAVE ID Nano Keystroke LF RFID Reader
$227.00
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rf IDEAS | SKU: RDR-6021AKU
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Key Features
- Unified API: Single integration point for all rf IDEAS SDK readers
- Cross-Platform Support: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Raspberry Pi OS, Chromium
- 48+ Card Technologies: HID, Indala, EM, Keri, Kantech, AWID, Farpointe, and more
Key Features
- Connectivity: USB-A or USB-C
- Performance: 125 kHz proximity and 13.56 MHz contactless card support
- OS Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android
Key Features
- Frequency: LF 125 kHz
- Form Factor: Small with clamshell design
- Compatibility: Works with various rf IDEAS WAVE ID readers
Product Details
*Formerly named PcProx. The WAVE ID is the same great reader - just with a new name.*
rf IDEAS WAVE ID Nano Keystroke LF RFID Reader
Secure authentication shouldn't require bulky hardware or complicated setups. The rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Nano Reader is the world's smallest credential reader, delivering full-size reader functionality in an ultra-compact form factor. Available in both USB-A and USB-C with vertical and horizontal configurations, the WAVE ID Nano plugs directly into laptops, tablets, monitors, and printers, giving mobile workers and shared workstations fast, badge-based access without extra cables or mounting hardware. It supports 125 kHz proximity and 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technologies, working with a wide range of credential types worldwide. The USB-C version also meets military-grade specifications for resistance to extreme temperatures, dust, humidity, shock, and vibration.
Each WAVE ID Nano Keystroke reader operates in keyboard emulation mode, sending credential data directly as keystrokes to any active application — no special drivers or software required. This plug-and-play simplicity means faster deployments, less IT overhead, and broad compatibility across Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and Android. Whether you're enabling password-less single sign-on, securing print management, or streamlining time-and-attendance workflows, the WAVE ID Nano delivers reliable contactless authentication that fits in the palm of your hand.
Configuration Options
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| rf IDEAS WAVE ID Nano SDK LF RFID Reader | USB-A or USB-C | Raw Data (Requires rf IDEAS Universal SDK) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| rf IDEAS WAVE ID Nano Keystroke LF RFID Reader | USB-A or USB-C | Keyboard Emulation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What's included?
- rf IDEAS WAVE ID Nano Keystroke LF RFID Reader
- One Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
Why buy this reader?
The WAVE ID Nano packs the capability of a full-size credential reader into the world's smallest form factor, weighing as little as 4 g (0.14 oz) and requiring zero software installation thanks to its keystroke emulation output. With support for both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz credentials plus a military-rated USB-C option, it gives organizations a single, versatile solution for secure badge-based authentication across virtually any device or environment.
View Comparison GuideFeatures
- Ultra-Compact Design: World's smallest credential reader, weighing as little as 4 g (0.14 oz)
- Connector Options: Available in USB-A and USB-C with vertical and horizontal configurations
- Dual-Frequency Support: Reads 125 kHz proximity and 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards
- Keystroke Output: Keyboard emulation sends credential data directly to any active application
- Plug-and-Play Setup: USB self-powered with no additional drivers or software required
- Military-Grade Durability: USB-C version resists extreme temperatures, dust, shock, and humidity
- Wide OS Compatibility: Works with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and Android
- Wide Operating Range: Functions from -30° to 65°C (-22° to 150°F) in 5–95% humidity
- Flexible Integration: Embeds into monitors, printers, laptops, tablets, and kiosks
- Ideal For: Healthcare, government, education, manufacturing, financial, and hospitality applications
Compatible Card Technologies
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| RDR-60U1AKU, RDR-6021AKU, RDR-6011AKU-V2 | rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Nano Keystroke LF RFID Reader (HID Prox) | HID Prox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Product Specs
| Product Type: | Fixed Reader |
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| Air Interface Protocol: | Not Published |
| Operating Frequency: | LF (125 kHz) |
| Transmit Power: | Not Published |
| Max Receive Sensitvity: | Not Applicable |
| Max Read Distance: | Not Published |
| Max Read Rate: | Not Published |
| Data Interface: | USB-A or USB-C - Depending on Selection Above |
| GPIO: | Not Published |
| Power Source: | USB-A: 70 mA Typical, 100 mA Maximum USB-C: 60 mA Typical, 170 mA Maximum |
| Antenna Ports: | None |
| Dimensions: | Vertical: 22.4 x 15.7 x 19.3 mm (0.88 x 0.62 x 0.76 in) Horizontal: 99.1 x 15.7 x 29 mm (1.14 x 0.36 x 0.62 in) |
| Weight: | Veritcal: 5.67 g (0.01 lbs) Horizontal: 4 g (0.01 lbs) |
| IP Rating: | Not Published |
| Operating Temperature: | –30° to 65°C (–22° to 150°F) |
| Host API: | HID Keyboard Emulation |
| Demo Software: | rfIDEAS Configuration Utility |
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