Application notes
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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-1184 – Merging User Databases Via.CSV file
APN-1185 – Creating a backup in Net2
APN-1189 – Using Custom Reports in Net2
Paxton10
APN-0001 – Planning a Paxton10 System
APN-0002 – How to manage your Paxton10 system
APN-0003 – Secure login with Paxton10
APN-0004 – How to add an access point to Paxton10
APN-0006 – How to configure a Paxton10 reader
APN-0007 – How to create and use software permissions
APN-0008 – How to create and use building permissions
APN-0009 – How to create and use time profiles
APN-0010 – How to manage people
APN-0011 – How to use Desktop readers
APN-0012 – How to configure reports
APN-0013 – How to create system settings and backup
APN-0014 – How to add a person
APN-0016 – How to add a site plan
APN-0017 – How to use a site plan
APN-0018 – How to create a video report
APN-0019 – Paxton10 Video Management
APN-0020 – How to setup remote access
APN-0021 – How to create a trigger and action rule
APN-0022 – Integrating Paxton10 with lift control systems
APN-0024 – Regulations regarding Paxton10 and intruder alarm systems
APN-0026 – Invalidating users and tokens
APN-0027 – Advice on using Paxton10 access control with fire doors
APN-0029 – Configuring anti-passback
APN-0031 – How to add a Digital input to Paxton10
APN-0032 – How to add an intruder alarm to Paxton10
APN-0033 – How to add a fire alarm to Paxton10
APN-0034 – How to add a camera to Paxton10
APN-0035 – Configuring roll call and muster reports
APN-0036 – How to setup favourites in Paxton10
APN-0037 – Sending emails with Paxton10
APN-0038 – Using left over peripherals
APN-0040 – Importing users
APN-0041 – Paxton10 Data Protection
APN-0042 – Using Keypads with Paxton10
APN-0043 – Administering your Paxton10 system from your smartphone
APN-0044 – Paxton10 Dashboards
APN-0045 – How to add an Entry panel
APN-0047 – How to add a Paxton10 PaxLock Pro
APN-0048 – Cameras and Video, a beginners guide
APN-0049 – Paxton10 Hardware Management
APN-0051 – Network optimisation and security in Paxton10
APN-0052 – Video storage – MicroSD cards
APN-0053 – Paxton10 Security
APN-0055 – How to Configure Bluetooth in Paxton10
APN-0056 – Paxton10 System Capacity and limitations
APN-0057 – How to save video footage to Network attached storage (NAS)
APN-0058 – Using Multi-Site to create a Paxton10 System across separate sites (or subnets)
Entry
APN-1127 – Entry – Planning and installation
APN-1130 – Entry configuration utility
APN-1132 – Configuring an Entry panel as a SIP client
APN-1135 – Entry – Using a secondary IP camera
APN-1136 – Entry – Setting up Video Voicemail
APN-1144 – Configuring an Entry Panel
APN-1145 – Configuring an Entry monitor
APN-1146 – Entry SIP Compatibility
APN-1148 – Setting up Entry grouping
APN-1157 – Entry Steel panel maintenance
APN-1161 – Configuring a Touch Entry Panel
APN-1165 – Setting up and using concierge
APN-1172 – Configuring an Entry Premium Monitor
APN-1176 – Enrolment and use of an Entry panel – Standalone function card pack
APN-1177 – Entry Panel in Standalone mode
APN-1178 – Connecting an Entry Touch Panel to Ampetronic HLS-2C loop panel
APN-1187 – Configuring an Entry Audio Monitor
APN-1188 – Setting up and using Action buttons
APN-1190 – Configuring an Entry Standard monitor
APN-1202 – Paxton Entry – Creation & Administration of myPaxton for Registered Installers
APN-1203 – Paxton Entry – Creation & Administration of myPaxton portal for System Managers
APN-1204 – Paxton Entry – Setting Up a New Site
APN-1207 – Paxton Entry – Adding Users
APN-1208 – Paxton Entry – Payment
APN-1212 – Paxton Entry – Quick Start User Guide
PaxLock
APN-1096 – How to plan a Net2 wireless installation
APN-1163 – Enrolment and use of a PaxLock Pro – Standalone function card pack
APN-1164 – PaxLock Pro Standalone mode
APN-1167 – Binding and configuring a PaxLock Pro
APN-1173 – PaxLock Pro – Installation and Commissioning Guide
APN-1182 – Ordering a PaxLock Pro
Switch2
APN-1002 – How to install a Switch2 system
APN-1004 – How to program a Switch2 with TOUCHLOCK
APN-1005 – How to program a standalone PROXIMITY system
APN-1008 – How to program a standalone CARDLOCK system
APN-1017 – How to buy and use a PROXIMITY function card pack
APN-1020 – How to deal with a lost order card
APN-1021 – How to buy and administer CARDLOCK packs
APN-1022 – How to buy and administer PROXIMITY token packs
APN-1026 – Using colour, time and barring cards to limit standalone access
APN-1028 – How to wire a door left open alarm on a Switch2
APN-1068 – How to reset a Switch2
APN-1069 – How to program a Switch2 to use a PROXIMITY KP keypad
APN-1078 – Lost Enrolment Cards
APN-1086 – How to connect a lock with an independent power supply
APN-1088 – Using the energy saving reader
Compact
APN-1001 – How to install a compact system
APN-1003 – How to program a TOUCHLOCK compact
APN-1005 – How to program a standalone PROXIMITY system
APN-1008 – How to program a standalone CARDLOCK system
APN-1017 – How to buy and use a PROXIMITY function card pack
APN-1020 – How to deal with a lost order card
APN-1021 – How to buy and administer CARDLOCK packs
APN-1022 – How to buy and administer PROXIMITY token packs
APN-1026 – Using colour, time and barring cards to limit standalone access
APN-1078 – Lost Enrolment Cards
Mobile Apps
APN-0028 – Paxton Key – Paxton10 Smart credentials – mobile access
APN-1175 – Paxton Connect – Access Control from your Phone
APN-1200 – Paxton Installer – Paxton Rewards Programme
APN-1201 – Paxton Installer – Commissioning feature
APN-1209 – Paxton Installer – Booking/Attending Training
