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You can by adopting SIP or using Entry App instead of Paxton Monitors.

Hi good update thanks. IPv6 is simple for installers and other users who may not be as network savvy. You can install Entry in a siloed sense or on a wider network. How these two differ and why is knowledge and competency dependant...please keep us in the loop as you try things we are happy to jump on a call.

Hi - when you say plug and play in enterprise setups can you explain please? Also, please explain live video viewing issue. The Paxton monitors are fixed at IPV6 for simplicity and plug and play reasons. If you want to go IPV4 we'd suggest SIP or Entry App. If you would like a list of ports for your network to ensure the Entry solution can communicate as required - here they are with other helpful docs. As a general tip ensure you are running the latest config version, currently this is http://www.paxton.info/1907 Note: there is a upgrade path to follow should you be on an earlier version. Please call us on 01273 811011 to discuss. App notes: https://www.paxton-access.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AN1146.pdf https://www.paxton-access.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AN1132.pdf https://www.paxton-access.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/APN-1203.pdf AN1127-US.pdf Entry Planning/Install AN1130.pdf Entry Config App Note. Config Firewall Ports. Information The following inbound rules will be added to the Windows Firewall during the installation of the Entry Configuration Utility. Any additional firewalls installed will need these rules applied manually. Entry Configuration Utility 8700 Protocol type: UDP Local port: 8700 Remote port: All ports Entry Configuration Utility 8703 Protocol type: UDP Local port: 8703 Remote port: All ports "All ports" refers to the Windows firewall properties dialog box:

I’m curious are you saying that your Paxton software is buggy? I’d like to help you with that and understand more about your IPv4 issues.

Hi - yes Entry is capable of WAN connection. This is made possible using the Entry App or SIP integration. Happy to discuss if you want more information.

What would you like to see from Paxton in terms of the system moving forward?

There are two token numbers on a Mifare credential; encrypted sectors and unique ID serial. In the main 99% of access control uses the serial number. This is the number which can of course be copied. It is also possible to crack Mifare encryptions to access the sector information. Depending on the site, needs, risks etc it is up to the system owner which approach to take with credentials. My experience of 25 yrs shows that the serial number approach is flexible enough to cater to most needs. Combatting any mischief such as cloning is also simple and straightforward. I can explain on a quick Teams should you wish to understand more.

Thanks for the feedback. There are plenty of third party ID card management systems that API into Net2 also.

Thanks for the feedback. If there's something you need from me please get in touch.

Yes, API integration is possible with excellent solutions. We could have a Teams call to discuss?

If you would like a visit to let you know how Paxton can solve your problems, please do let me know. Always nice to meet new people.

This is a fair point which often raised. The decision to move to Paxton10 from Net2 is based on needs and requirements. And yes, the Paxton10 hardware is very much different as is the software hence why they don't mix. However, thank you for the feedback rest assured this gets fed back to the product teams.

Appreciate your feedback. We can't please everyone When did you see Paxton10 last? In experience, picking the tool for the job is always best. We don't sell you anything you don't need or isn't going to solve your problems. To end, Paxton10 today is selling well and proving it's worth to a great many schools and many other sectors. https://www.paxton-access.com/install-paxton/resources/case-studies/

Yeah, I definitely feel it's worth a Teams call. To be clear Paxton sells only to Trade. However, training is delivered to schools directly. We always want to work with your contractors because this ensures you get the best levels of service and support. However, site meetings, health checks, user academies and more, are delivered direct with or with a contractor present. Many contractors embrace a knowledgeable client team as it helps them cut out unnecessary fault call outs and out of contract charges.

I understand your points and again thank you for the opinion. If card cloning is an issue or a risk then there are solutions we can deploy in current systems to combat this. All are effective. However, it takes but a second to waltz through an open door.

All very good points to raise and questions to consider. I am interested in your thinking here, happy to have a conversation about it. Stepping back. There are many ways to access a building if you really want to, these issues you raise around token and reader security are valid. However, in my experience, its a risk conversation. I would advocate a conversation specific to a site as it would be unwise for me to comment further casting all sites into the same bracket of need.

That's a fair point. You can update to Paxton10 very easily with your suggested method in that case. However, seamless integration with API methods between third party readers and BLE tokens make the management simple in Net2 also.

Apologies for some confusion here. I gave an example. Net2 products across the board have seen updates in 2025 released including firmware, and software. More to come in 2026 and beyond.

This is not the case. What Paxton Support say's is VMs do of course work however should there be protracted issues it may mean testing on a physical machine may be needed. In my experience this scenario rarely happens. What really matters is close alignment between all parties as to what and how. The compatibility table is a guide, specific versions of Net2 and OS is the message. Reality is keep Net2 up to date and all will be well with OS. On 2025, the next release of Net2 is due by end of Q1 2026 which includes support. It has been a busy year for Net2 dev.

I have experience with the Net2 in the cloud as do partners of ours who offer integrations with MIS etc. Do get in touch if you want assistance.

Net2 Plus Controller - https://www.paxton-access.com/products/net2-plus-1-door-controller/ There are OpEx cloud hosted solutions for Net2 via solution providers. Many still don't want to rely on cloud or have access control in the cloud due to security or lagging concerns. The recent AWS and Azure outages are a good case in point. Still the march to a useful cloud solution is undeniable and being solved by Paxton.

Hi -psynegy very interesting points! To take each concern one at a time: - Net2 can be installed to a cloud hosted VM; I've seen this done many times successfully over the past decade. - many API integrations with ID management and MIS systems automate Net2 across MATs and independent Trusts in the UK and globally. - Net2 is not going anywhere, Paxton is investing and developing it daily. E.g.. a new version of the Net2 Plus was released in June this year which reduced faults and improved performance. - Paxton10 is not cloud hosted. Although there are deeper ties with cloud for sure. - Net2 does support BLE readers and most any technology via third party reader integration. - Mifare UID is the defacto standard for access control across the Education sector as with many sectors because of simplicity and cost. If you are worried by this there are many ways to defeat cloning from: Reader 2FA, to software features such as anti pass-back, to encrypted tokens and readers in the Net2 system e.g. HID SEOS with native dual credential support native to Net2. - the issue of cloning is not borne out by evidence at all. If anything, the database or lack of any security culture would the best way to enter a site. After all, people take the easiest route provided to them. Lot's of doors are still held open for people or by extinguishers for example. - cost is an issue if you do not see the value in the product or service provided. That would be something I'd gladly discuss to understand more. I really hope this helps and if you wish to discuss you can book a meeting with me or email me on the following: [email protected] Book time with Anthony Searle: Introduction/Catch up

Both Net2 and Paxton10 now have encrypted tokens and readers should you want to move to this. Get in touch of you'd like to know more. Information can be found here on Net2 - https://www.paxton-access.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/APN-1214-AE.pdf , Paxton10 news coming soon.

I can help you just get in touch. Happy to provide both sides of the coin in terms of pro's and con's.

Hello - should you want a contact at Paxton who can help, please get in touch. I can help with: - who to call - training - advice in general Anthony Searle Commercial Manager Paxton [email protected]