Application notes

Here you will find all of our application notes in one place, if you are looking for data sheets, schematics or drilling templates use the quick links at the bottom of the page.

Net2

Installation

APN-1006 – Configuring a Net2 plus using TCP/IP
APN-1012 – Installing a Net2 access control unit
APN-1037 – Adding ACU’s to an existing Net2 RS485 data line
APN-1038 – Using Access Levels and Timezones
APN-1040 – Installing a Net2 data line
APN-1043 – Choosing a power supply
APN-1048 – Door Forced monitoring integrated with a Manual door handle.
APN-1050 – Installing an OEM reader
APN-1051 – Installing Net2 software V4
APN-1055 – Replacing a control unit
APN-1066 – Installing an I/O board
APN-1071 – Changing the Net2 PC, Net2 V4
APN-1081 – Extending an RS485 data line with a wireless router
APN-1082 – Hands-free – How does it work?
APN-1086 – How to connect a lock with an independent power supply
APN-1088 – Using the energy saving reader
APN-1091 – How to achieve the best read range with hands-free equipment
APN-1094 – Using Fibre Optics with Net2
APN-1112 – How to configure a Wiegand keypad
APN-1122 – How to configure Security Lockdown
APN-1125 – Configuring Wiegand 26 bits with a site code
APN-1149 – Installing Net2 software, V5
APN-1150 – Activating Pro software
APN-1152 – Net2 – HID™ Activation
APN-1153 – Net2 – Wiegand Activation
APN-1211 – Net2 – Updating to Net2 6.8

Troubleshooting

APN-1059 – What to do if a user is denied access with a valid token
APN-1060 – What to do if readers or keypads are not working
APN-1061 – ACU’s not responding – RS485 data line
APN-1091 – How to achieve the best read range with hands-free equipment
APN-1166 – Net2 – Network Security Recommendations

Configuration

APN-1010 – Configuring custom Wiegand formats
APN-1023 – Configuring areas and area groups
APN-1037 – Adding ACU’s to an existing Net2 RS485 data line
APN-1038 – Using Access Levels and Timezones
APN-1044 – Configuring public holidays
APN-1045 – Using ABA format 3rd party cards with Net2
APN-1046 – Configuring readers and keypads
APN-1047 – Configuring door alarms
APN-1049 – Holding a door unlocked with Net2 software
APN-1063 – Configuring anti-passback
APN-1070 – Net2 backup procedures, Net2 V4
APN-1072 – Setting up the Net2 software
APN-1085 – Recommendations for using Net2 with LAN and WAN networks
APN-1112 – How to configure a Wiegand keypad
APN-1170 – Net2 Default System Engineer password – update
APN-1197 – Configuring Net2 Occupancy Management
APN-1198 – Setting up a traffic light system using Net2 Occupancy
Management

APN-1199 – Configuring Net2 Checkpoint Control

Integration

APN-1031 – Integrating Net2 with a fire alarm system
APN-1035 – Integrating Net2 with an intruder alarm system
APN-1052 – Integrating IP Cameras with Net2
APN-1065 – Regulations regarding Net2 and intruder alarm systems
APN-1076 – Integrating Net2 with Lift control systems
APN-1079 – Lighting control using Triggers and Actions
APN-1080 – Economic control of air conditioning using Triggers and Actions
APN-1088 – Using the energy saving reader
APN-1090 – Advice on using access control with fire doors
APN-1092 – Integrating a webcam for use with Net2 user records.
APN-1094 – Using Fibre Optics with Net2
APN-1102 – Integrating Net2 with Barriers
APN-1104 – How to secure a meeting room using the energy saving reader
APN-1123 – Integrating with Multi-Zone Intruder partitions
APN-1124 – Two locks on one door
APN-1156 – Paxton Net2 Integration for Milestone Access 2016
APN-1179 – IDEMIA Setup Guide
APN-1180 – Setting up Virdi integration with Paxton Net2 Server
APN-1191 – Integrating Net2 with cameras on NVR/DVR systems
APN-1205 – SSL/TLS Certificate update for existing integrations to v6.7 SR1 (or above)
APN-1206 – SSL/TLS Certificate implementation for new integrations installs

Using Net2

APN-1011 – Importing and exporting Net2 user data
APN-1029 – Using Net2 Timesheet
APN-1032 – Using roll call and muster reports
APN-1034 – Net2 Card Printing
APN-1038 – Using Access Levels and Timezones
APN-1039 – Adding a new user
APN-1041 – Using Departments
APN-1042 – Using token types
APN-1054 – Invalidating users and tokens
APN-1056 – Searching for a name, card number or vehicle registration
APN-1058 – Using the Events screen
APN-1064 – Using Site Graphics
APN-1067 – Using Triggers and Actions
APN-1073 – Net2 operators – Adding / Assign privileges
APN-1075 – Using Net2 Client software
APN-1089 – How to add Net2 Tokens
APN-1098 – Using Net2 Timeline
APN-1099 – User image verification
APN-1103 – Using an Automatic Number Plate reader (ANPR)
APN-1100 – Using vcard (.vcf) information
APN-1121 – Who is in today? – HTML Reports
APN-1128 – Using Door Groups
APN-1129 – Using Advanced Permissions
APN-1138 – Using Landlord Tenant
APN-1139 – Using Custom days
APN-1140 – Enabling turnstile mode
APN-1141 – Door unlock control
APN-1142 – Conditional access
APN-1143 – Setting temporary access rights
APN-1151 – Net2 Attendance Tool
APN-1162 – Net2 Security Settings – Data Protection and Strong Password Enforcement
APN-1166 – Net2 Security Recommendations
APN-1170 – Net2 Default System Engineer password – update
APN-1174 – Remote access for Net2
APN-1175 – Access Control from your Phone
APN-1184 – Merging User Databases Via.CSV file
APN-1185 – Creating a backup in Net2
APN-1189 – Using Custom Reports in Net2

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