Paxton10, Net2, Entry and PaxLock product families
Start with Paxton10 as the converged access-and-video option, then compare Net2, Entry and PaxLock for the site’s doors, users and operating model.
What Paxton includes—and how to choose
Paxton10 is Paxton’s web-based platform combining access control and video management. A Paxton10 system engineering can include the server, door controllers, video controllers, readers, credentials, cameras, Entry and compatible PaxLock devices. It needs to be planned as a complete system with network, PoE, recording, licensing and administrative responsibilities—not as a door controller alone.
Net2 is Paxton’s established PC-based networked access-control family. Net2 Plus and related controller options, readers, desktop or web administration, Entry and supported wireless locks fit a different architecture from Paxton10. The installed Net2 release, controller population and integrations are inventoried before expansion or migration.
Paxton Entry handles video intercom and visitor release, while PaxLock adds wireless electronic locking for suitable interior openings. Neither removes the need to evaluate door construction, egress, fire behavior, battery preventive maintenance, wireless coverage and the visitor or credential workflow. Some perimeter and high-consequence doors still require wired hardware.
Product families and their roles
This portfolio map separates the main Paxton functions so the security engagement is not reduced to a generic model list.
Paxton10
Web-based access and video management with supported controllers, cameras and integrations.
Net2
PC-based networked access control with controllers, readers, credentials and software.
Paxton Entry
Video intercom panels, monitors and visitor entry for standalone or integrated modes.
PaxLock
Wireless electronic locking for suitable openings with planned batteries and coverage.
Architecture decisions before procurement
The selected family must fit the opening, scene, network, power, software and administrative environment.
Paxton10 architecture
Size the server, door/video controllers, cameras, storage, PoE and network.
Net2 topology
Map controllers, communications, PC/server role, software edition and existing integrations.
Entry workflow
Define call destination, video, release authority, accessibility and after-hours procedure.
Wireless door suitability
Reserve PaxLock for openings where construction, traffic, coverage and preventive maintenance fit.
Functional Commissioning evidence
Acceptance needs to demonstrate the intended workflow under realistic conditions, not only show that devices appear online.
- Test Paxton10 access and recorded video together under realistic events.
- Exercise Net2 controllers during server or communications interruption and recovery.
- Complete Entry calls from panel to monitor or application and confirm release audit.
- Test PaxLock credentials, battery status, wireless updates and mechanical operation.
Official Paxton resources
Use the manufacturer pages below for current product status, compatibility, release notes, software and firmware. We link to official resources and do not host firmware files locally.
Detailed engineering assessment and product-family guides
Use the detailed Paxton guides below to compare specific hardware, software and deployment decisions.
Paxton10 Access Control and Video Management
Understand the Paxton10 server, door controllers, readers, cameras, credentials, Entry and PaxLock integration.
Read the detailed guidePaxton Net2 Access Control
Review Net2 software, controllers, readers, Entry, wireless locks, integrations and migration engineering assessment.
Read the detailed guidePaxton Entry Video Intercom
Compare standalone, Net2 and Paxton10 Entry modes, panels, monitors, networking and visitor workflows.
Read the detailed guidePaxton PaxLock Wireless Access Hardware
Learn where PaxLock fits, which doors need wired hardware, and how to plan batteries, credentials and wireless coverage.
Read the detailed guideBuild a field-ready Paxton scope
Share the site, existing equipment, required workflows and project timing. We can identify the survey, compatibility checks, system engineering and functional commissioning evidence required for the project.
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