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Simple access security setup for home

Hi,

I want to rent an appartment by the week and I need to conceive a pretty neat setup to let people in.

I want to have a keypad on the exterior door connected to an access controller that has battery backup.

I will hook up a PC to the controller and feed access codes automatically to it with a program on the computer (probably a linux box) through a serial RS-232 interface.

Do anybody know of a cheap setup that could do this. I only found bigtime solutions for business. Access controllers that handle holidays, 500 codes and up, etc. I just need to feed it a couple of codes (5 max). The computer would update the access controller's list of codes.

I found access controllers that cost 200$ US and keypads that cost 300$ US + electronic strike that cost 300$US.

Are there residential grade components out there?

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hhcuriosity
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That system is about that I need except it's PC independant. It maybe though a more cost effective solution.

Has anymore tried the Keypad and Control Module - SC-20-B ?

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But aren't there any that can get updated with a PC ?

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hhcuriosity

The problem with proximity cards is that I wanted to avoid a meeting with the tenants at the start of their stay. I was thinking using a PC with a dedicated connection to the internet and receiving update commands remotely and pushing new codes to the controller (with start dates and expiry dates).

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hhcuriosity

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hhcuriosity

No such thing as "residential grade components" when it comes to access control. There's no simple *and secure* solution either, and placing a keypad outside the protected premise isn't a good idea particularly if it's controlling the entry door. Better to go with a proximity reader and keyfobs. You're still looking at paying between $750 and $1000 though. Make sure the controller is mounted *inside* the protected premise, or you're liable to find some savvy guy that'll be able to bypass the system. In other words, shy away from the "all-in-one" solutions that I know are out there. If it's a "rented" premise, you'd best secure the controller in a well protected (*and inaccessible to the tenants*) area.

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Frank Olson

This one's $80 if it meets your needs:

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's a self contained system so will be less complex than what you envision.

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BruceR

The problem with that system is that all you need is a screw-driver, dismount the keypad and short the contacts to the door switch... You're "in", as they say...

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Frank Olson

But isn't the little control module inside the home that handles all the 12V switching? Look at this diagram:

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keypad is connected with a RJ-11 cable. I think all the electrical switching is done on the control module.

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hhcuriosity

Yeppers! That looks like like. My other point still holds true though... "If it's a "rented" premise, you'd best secure the controller in a well protected (*and inaccessible to the tenants*) area."

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Frank Olson

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