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Paxton Net2 – Door Entry Security

Recently had a problem passed to me  by a client for their door entry system not working with all users unable to access the offices.

Phone rang early one morning..   after suggesting to the user to grab a coffee, sat down to google whats going on.

So..  the security key cards turn out to bear no relation to the controlling software – which is Paxton Net2   .

Now, I’ve never dealt with such before – but given it’s an IT system at heart, must be easy right?   Hmmm.

First things first…  google.

ok next, i need to know the IP for the controller.    Checking the DHCP scope from the DC, looks like a previous system admin has kindly made a reservation and cunningly named a device called “card reader”.  so far so good..

now i assume this is the controller unit.

scanning using Wireshark, i find no open ports on the device. 😦

guess  I was being too 21st cent in expecting the device to have it’s own internal unit.  Fortunately Paxton supply some client software, with install instructions available here.