The Best Camera Video Recording System

Comparison of IP Camera Video Recording Systems 
 The IP recording and management system is a crucial part of your IP camera system. If you select the wrong solution, you could find yourself without the critical video evidence you need when an incident occurs, or worse still, your security could be breached, and safety threatened because ...
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What is the Best Door Access Control System?

The best access control is defined by your objectives
 What is the best access control? It depends on your requirements. To determine your requirements, you should answer the following questions: Are your doors inside or outside? Do you want to control the floor an elevator goes to? Do you want to integrate access control with ...
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PoE for Network-Attached Devices

Door Access Control, IP Camera Systems, IP PA Systems use PoE  
 Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the easiest way to provide power to many network-attached devices such as IP cameras, door access control systems, and IP paging and Intercom systems. The network cable transfers both data and power to the device, making installation very ...
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How to Upgrade Your Access Control System

Upgrade Your Door Access Control System

The classic door access control systems have been around for many years. These access control systems include one or more central control panels that connect to all the door readers. Usually, the door readers use a Wiegand connection for communication. The reader-to-controller cable includes the serial Wiegand wires, power, ...
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Panic Button and Other Security Systems for Schools

Active Shooter Emergencies
 Active shooter situations have become a significant security issue. Many articles have been written about this. Solutions range from increased technology, active shooter drills in schools, and of course, gun control.  Ann Hampton Callaway even wrote a song, Thoughts, and Prayers. A recent article, Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School ...
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Access Control: What is it - Kintronics

What is Access Control?
Access control is anything that is used to prevent the wrong people from gaining access to your secure area. A door lock and key control access. If you have a dog in your yard, with a big sign that says, "Beware of Dog!" You have access control. Access control always includes ...
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Comparison of PTZ Cameras

What is the Best PTZ Camera?
Pan tilt zoom (PTZ)  IP cameras connect to the network and provide the ability to view extensive areas. A PTZ camera can move back and forth (pan), up and down (tilt), and zoom in and out. When it is combined with intelligent video management software (VMS), it provides an ...
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PA System Configurations - Kintronics

Comparison of PA Systems What is the best IP paging system?
 There are several configurations and implementations that can be used depending on your requirements. In general, the PA over IP system is much easier to install than the older central paging amplifier systems. Instead of running wires from a central amplifier location, the IP ...
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Comparison of Door Access Credentials

How do Door Access Credentials Work?  
 Door access control systems use various credentials to unlock the door. Credentials can include physical cards that we carry, a PIN number we enter, or even the physical aspect of a person (biometrics such as fingerprint or facial recognition).  This article compares the credentials that we carry. They are sometimes ...
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IP Camera System Installation

How to Save Money Installing the IP Camera System 

 Wouldn't it be nice if it was easier to install IP cameras? After all, installation is a big part of the expense of an IP camera system.  Some manufacturers provide IP cameras that are designed for easy installation. They thought about everything from how the cameras ...
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Cameras for Extreme Environments

A Review of Explosion-Proof Cameras, High-Temperature Viewing, and Other Extreme Environments.

Unfortunately, the need for special equipment is only discovered after the first disaster. When electric power was first used in coal mines, the lethal explosions prompted the changes in the electrical engineering standards. It became apparent that sparks had to be prevented when there was coal dust ...
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IP Door Access Systems Wiring - Kintronics

Comparison of The Topography of Access Control Systems

Access control systems used to be very complicated and difficult to wire.  The early access systems used a central control box that connected to all the doors. The wiring was complex and expensive to install.   The latest access control solutions bring all the control functions to ...

How Access Control Management Software Works

What is the Best Access Control Management Software?

Door access management software is an essential part of your access control system. It allows you to manage the door readers in your organization, and then enter and manage all the people who will use the doors.   Most of the access management software available provides simple ...
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IP Paging and Automated Emergency Announcements - Kintronics

Automated Network Attached Paging Provides Emergency Announcements

Network attached paging systems are replacing the older analog paging systems. They are not only easier to install; they provide increased functionality.

One of the most helpful features of this system is its ability to make automated announcements. You can push a button and make a pre-recorded page, ...
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Mobile Credentials the New Key for Door Access Control - Kintronics

Mobile phones are the new Credential.

 Have we reached the tipping point? Will our smartphones become our new door key? It all depends on the number of smartphones in the population. One survey indicates that 81% of the US population owns a smartphone.

As the percentage increases, there will be enough smartphones to enable the use of mobile keys. It is quite likely that this will happen in the near future. ...
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IP Camera Systems - Professional Versus Consumer Systems

Comparison of Professional IP Camera Systems and Home Camera Systems, What's the difference?

If you do a search for IP camera systems, you may see low-cost IP cameras advertised by Amazon, Costco, BestBuy, and other consumer sellers. You can find IP cameras starting at under $40, but are these IP cameras right for your business, school, hospital, government organization, or commercial organization? ...
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IP Access Control System Comparison

What is the Best IP Door Access System for You?

The first IP door access control system was introduced by Isonas around the year 2000. This was revolutionary at the time because each door reader included the intelligence that was typically provided by a control box. It took many years for this new technology to become popular ...
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Door Access Questions and Answers FAQs Door access control systems provide security for business, school, government organizations. Access control has become more important as the need for improved safety has increased.   How does door access control work, what is the most secure access control system, and why do I need door access control management software ...
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IP Camera Systems - The Complete Reference Guide

Everything you wanted to know about IP camera systems.
 So you would like to purchase an IP camera system. You may have some idea about your goals. But, are those expectations realistic?   The more you know about the capability of the IP camera system, the better you can select the system that meets your goals.
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How to Increase Security in an Apartment Building

This article describes how Technology increases Security and Safety in Apartment Buildings.

Network attached security devices can provide walls of defense that increase safety in apartment buildings. Security can be provided by a number of different IP technologies such as door access control, IP camera systems, and IP intercoms and paging systems. Much like the walls of a castle, they provide increased ...
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How Door Access Control Works

This article describes How the door access reader, credential and access control software work.

Door access control has become a very important part of our security structure. The door readers control the electric lock and determine who enters the building.   The readers use credentials which can be cards that fit in your wallet, or thick lanyard cards with ...
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