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Access Control Software

Access control software turns doors, readers and controllers into a managed system, where cardholders are enrolled once, permissions are set by door and time and entries are logged. This collection holds base software and expansion licences for Kantech EntraPass, Acre SiPass integrated and ACTpro, Honeywell WIN-PAK and Paxton Net2, with integration, mobile credential and visitor licences, plus intercom and site software from Comelit, Videx and others.

Choosing Access Control Software

Choose access control software by the platform your doors already run on, then add licences for the users, doors, workstations and integrations the site needs.

Base platforms

Software is tied to its maker's controllers and readers, so start from the hardware on site. Honeywell WIN-PAK 4.9 packages such as the WPS49G manage access control, video surveillance and intrusion together; Paxton Net2 (930-010) runs on a Windows PC and organises up to 50,000 users and 1,000 doors; Kantech EntraPass has Corporate and Global editions; and Acre licenses SiPass integrated and ACTpro.

Expansion licences

Licences grow a platform once the base software is in place. EntraPass Corporate options include web user licences such as the E-COR-WEB-10 for 10 concurrent users, extra workstations such as the E-COR-WS6 and wireless lock door licences such as the E-COR-DOOR-8. The Honeywell SIGMA10K is a user expansion licence, and the Acre P24246-P2803-A1-L adds the SiPass integrated API.

Integrations and credentials

The Kantech E-COR-LDAP links EntraPass Corporate to Active Directory, the CDVI ACPR adds car plate recognition to ATRIUM, the Acre V54549-P123-A100 plugin shows SPC intrusion elements in OnGuard, and the HID Global EL-98000-EADV10 adds web-based visitor pre-registration to EasyLobby. Mobile credential licences such as the Kantech E-COR-PASS-100 and CDVI AMC25 open doors from a smartphone.

PlatformExampleWhat it adds
Honeywell WIN-PAK 4.9WCS549Access, video and intrusion management
Paxton Net2930-010PC software, 50,000 users and 1,000 doors
Kantech EntraPass CorporateE-COR-WEB-2525 concurrent users
Kantech EntraPass GlobalE-GLO-WS88 additional workstations
Acre SiPass integratedS54508-P102-A100-LWeb client access to cardholders, visitors and venues

Intercom and site software

The collection also carries software for neighbouring systems: Comelit 1456B licences for the ViP intercom system, Videx and Aiphone intercom tools, Nortech NORPARC parking guidance, C-TEC QT707 Quantec programming software, the Fike 505-0040 TwinflexPro software and the Protect SPP0001 IntelliBox for fog cannons.

Brands we stock in Access Control Software

Acre, Aiphone, Aritech, Axis Communications, C-TEC, CDVI, CIE Group, Comelit PAC, Fike, Genie, HID Global, Hikvision, Honeywell Commercial Security, Kantech, Nortech, Paxton Access, Protect, TDSi and Videx.

Kantech, Comelit PAC, Acre and Honeywell Commercial Security make most of the range.

Related categories

Software is specified against the hardware it manages: see access control systems, access controllers and panels and access control accessories, or browse other software and licences and intercom systems. See also TDSi GARDiS Licences.

Frequently asked questions

How do you choose access control system software?

Begin with compatibility, because a software platform normally talks to its own maker's door controllers, so existing hardware narrows the choice. Next, size the system by cardholders, doors and operator PCs, and decide whether it must link to CCTV, intruder alarms or Active Directory. Extra capacity can often be added later through expansion licences.

How does door access control software work?

The software holds a database of cardholders, doors and time schedules, and sends those permissions to the door controllers. When a card, fob or phone is presented, the controller checks it and releases the lock if entry is allowed. Events are reported back to the software, so operators can review who went where and when.

What is access control software?

Access control software is the program used to enrol cardholders, decide who can open which doors and at what times, and keep a record of entries. It usually runs on a PC or server and can be extended with licences for extra users, workstations or integrations. The range here includes base software, expansion licences and mobile credential licences.

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