Before we get into the details of the vulnerability let s explain a bit about how automatic garage door openers developed.
Garage door opener frequency scanner.
120vac 60 hz supply.
20 30 depending on tag placement power supply.
The first electric garage door opener was introduced in 1926 but didn t gain in popularity until after world war ii.
Seems that there is a frequency issue with my new garage door opener.
Unfortunately if the control panel for your garage door opener is older it may be more prone to radio frequency interference.
Wave your rfid tag near the antenna.
Mount the antenna somewhere it can read the tag through the door or wall.
You now have the basic proof of concept for opening the door with a wave of your hand.
We thought it was the cable tv in my daughters bedroom above the garage.
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10 25 w x 10 25 l x 1 25 d.
It was installed 3 weeks ago.
Launch selector tool.
If this is the case a new control panel may be your best bet.
Hook up pins 1 and 9 from the relay on the breadboard to the terminals on the garage door opener.
This system worked fine until security became an issue because remotes were developed to quickly run through all frequencies in the 300 400 mhz range thus finding the correct frequency to open a given garage door.
How garage door openers work.
Watch the door open.
These dip pin settings would set the frequency the opener and remote operated on.