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2N® Access Commander version 2.2 (Beta November 2021 - Production December 2021)
2N® Access Commander version 2.2 introduces support of QR codes as a user credential, enables core functions to be set in the GUI and extends the range of ways a door may be controlled.
The maximum PIN code length will change to 9 digits in this version. PIN codes of 10 digits or more will automatically be represented as a QR code after updating, although they may still be entered as PIN codes on a keypad. To avoid this behavior, ensure PIN codes are shorter than 10 digits
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2N® Access Commander version 2.2 introduces support of QR codes as a user credential, enables core functions to be set in the GUI and extends the range of ways a door may be controlled.
New Features:
- QR code support:
QR codes may be attributed to users and visitors as access credentials, enabling simple and convenient access via supported devices.
- Standard users or visitors may be allocated a QR code in place of a PIN code as an access credential
- QR codes are automatically generated, based on a random 10 digit code
- QR codes may be emailed directly to the user or visitor
- The underlying 10 digit PIN may still be entered by keypad where QR code reading isn't possible
- Requires IP Style to read the QR code
- Core setting availability in web GUI
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Installers previously needed to connect a monitor and keyboard to 2N® Access Commander box or to the server running 2N® Access Commander in order to enable remote access by SSH and manage several core settings. This is no longer necessary as these settings are now available directly in the web GUI.
- SSH connection may be enabled or disabled directly in the web GUI
- System time & date settings may be directly managed in the web GUI
- Access Commander application network settings may be directly managed in the web GUI
- More door control options
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The ways in which the operator may control a door are extended in this release, allowing greater flexibility and easier control in larger installations.
- Door may be held open or door opening triggered from device detail page
- Doesn't require door to have corresponding widget
- Device monitoring page show's door held status
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- Time profile for multi-factor authentication
The admin may now govern the need for multi-factor authentication amongst a zone’s devices by a time profile. This enables more flexibility in security policy be enforcing heightened security only during critical times.
- Multi-factor authentication options for a zone includes a time profile attribute
- Outside the time profile, single-factor authentication is possible
- Multi-factor authentication may still be applied continuously in a zone, without the condition of a time profile
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- Template email management
Emails containing user or visitor PIN codes or QR codes may be customised for each company, allowing for content to be tailored to the needs of a company and its brand.
- Templates contain customisable header, introduction and additional message
- Can be used to include information such as directions to a company
- Includes customisable background and foreground color options
- Templates may differ for each company
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- Enforcement of valid device certificates
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