Who's In? Who's Out? IP Card Readers Control Access

Six Reasons To Choose

IP Card-Reader Access Control Systems

In the past, access control systems were cumbersome, complex, and relied on proprietary wiring systems that didn’t leverage existing IT resources. Access control systems do not need to be complex, and can leverage existing IT resources, saving clients thousands of dollars by utilizing current infrastructure and personnel, while improving efficient use of IT assets.

Today, through the use of digital, IP-based card readers, security/access management is simplified, yet provides all of the features of traditional proprietary systems, traffic data by location, date and time, ID number – any number of relational data configurations to better determine traffic patterns, anomalies and utilize capital resources.

So, here’s a quick overview of cutting-edge IP Access Control products, like Edge solo and EdgePlus, and why they belong in any access management system.

At The Door

1. Today’s IP access management system begins at the door. These systems have the intelligence at the door to collect data directly at the access point. IP readers make decisions and execute seamlessly based on access protocols customized to serve specific management and security needs at each security point.

2. Total IP access leverages IT resources. Typically, access control systems rely on a company’s network for access to software and data gathering field hardware such as reader modules, intelligent field controllers and other proprietary equipment. This equipment is usually tucked in a corner of an IDF or other equipment room in the building.

Today, with IP-based systems, all of the intelligence is at the door and uses standard CAT 5 cabling with Power Over Ethernet (POE) switches. This lowers installation costs and reduces the time needed to deploy a reader system.

3. Flexible features enhance the client’s ability to determine the level of security needed. Add a door position sensor, a local alarm enunciator, surveillance cam or any other security accessory as required. Complete customizability is standard and simple using IP card reader systems at the door.

Transmission

4. Simplified retrofitting. No long, expensive cable runs, today’s IP card readers plug directly into the nearest Ethernet link. Use CAT 5 cable or simply stream to a nearby wireless access point. Legacy systems can be updated and upgraded at much lower costs by accommodating different kinds of IP readers.

5. Remote management over internet browser. If you only need one or two readers, use the embedded access control management system to oversee all aspects of the access maintenance system.

With embedded access control management, data is delivered and stored using a standard browser like IE or Firefox. There’s no need to load software on an access control management server or at any PC location. This lowers the acquisition and lifecycle costs for small-sized systems, saving the client year after year.

6. Simplified, less costly topology. Legacy card readers require multiple power supplies, separate hardware controllers, separate IT interfaces and a topology that looks like a spreading oak.

IP reader connectivity has simplified placement of controls, eliminated the need for separate power sources and eliminated the need for proprietary wiring systems.

One glance at the topology of IP access card readers will have you sold. Securing an entire university campus by simply installing a single CAT 5 cable from the nearest network closet demonstrates the huge value of the latest in access management technology.

And that’s just the beginning. Lower installation costs, shorter installation time, easier upgrades and additional functionality, lowered personnel costs, maintenance costs, swap-outs and specific features to suit the access maintenance needs of any client – from single-door entry to global control of access, IP card readers deliver value, reliability, simplicity and complete adaptability.

Need to know more? That’s why Pro-Tec Designs is here. Before you undertake an in-house review of your access needs, call or click Pro-Tec. Save time, lower implementation costs and add value to your access management. Pro-Tec Design shows you how.