Paxton is the UK's leading access control brand — renowned for the Net2 system's straightforward installation, intuitive software, and reliable long-term operation that make it the practical access control choice for SME and mid-market commercial environments in Dubai. We supply and install Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 access control, Net2 Entry video intercoms, and smart card reader systems for offices, clinics, schools, and commercial buildings across Dubai and the UAE.
Paxton Net2 has earned its market position on a simple proposition: a reliable, straightforward access control system that an engineer can install correctly without factory training, that the client can operate without a dedicated security systems administrator, and that continues to work without ongoing vendor support calls for routine tasks like adding/removing users and changing access permissions. In a Dubai market where complex enterprise access control systems are regularly left running with default configurations because the client has no one with the expertise to administer them, Paxton's usability-first philosophy produces genuinely better security outcomes.
Paxton10 — Paxton's current platform — moves the architecture to a truly IP-native system where each door controller is a small PoE-powered network device, eliminating the RS-485 panel wiring infrastructure of traditional access control. Access decisions are made locally at each Paxton10 controller, with the management server providing centralised policy and reporting. The architecture simplifies installation in buildings where routing RS-485 panels back to a central location is impractical — each Paxton10 door controller simply needs a PoE network point at the door position.
Paxton10 door controllers are small PoE IP devices — one per door — managing the reader input, door lock relay, exit button, and door position sensor for that door, with access decisions made locally from a cached user database. Paxton10 Hub server software (Windows PC or Paxton-supplied server appliance) manages all controllers, users, access levels, and event reports across the site. Mobile app for management of small systems without a dedicated PC. Controllers communicate via the existing IP network — no additional cabling beyond the PoE drop to the door position. Scales from 1 to 1,000+ doors across multiple sites with a single management interface.
Paxton Net2 is the established Paxton platform with 25+ years of installations worldwide. Net2 Access Control Units (ACUs) are DIN-rail or box-mounted panels managing 1 or 2 doors each, connected to the Net2 server via TCP/IP or RS-485. Paxton Net2 software (Windows-based, locally hosted or Remote Net2 cloud) manages users, access levels, time zones, and reports. Wiegand and OSDP reader interfaces. Net2 is the appropriate platform for retrofit installations where existing Paxton Net2 hardware is already installed and needs to be expanded, or for projects specifying the established rather than current-generation platform.
Paxton smart card readers in slim panel and flush-mount formats for Paxton10 and Net2 systems. MIFARE Classic and DESFire (encrypted) card formats. Available in proximity (contactless swipe) and smart card (DESFire) reader variants. Paxton's Bluetooth hands-free reader technology enables a user's phone to act as an access credential — the door opens as the user walks up, without needing to present a physical card or touch the reader. Available in multiple RAL colour finishes to match interior specifications for premium office and hospitality fit-outs. Vandal-resistant outdoor-rated readers for car park entrance columns and external building access.
Paxton Net2 Entry is the video door intercom system integrated with Net2 access control — a visitor presses the call button at the door panel, the call appears on the Net2 Entry monitor at reception or on the Net2 Entry app on the receptionist's PC, and access is granted by pressing the door release on the monitor. Net2 Entry panels are available in surface mount and flush mount, with 1 or 4 call buttons, integrated card reader, and colour camera. Net2 Entry video intercoms are ideal for Dubai office building lobbies, clinic receptions, and school reception areas where visitor access management and visual verification before door release are required.
Paxton Switch2 is Paxton's standalone door entry system for single-door applications where a full access control management system is not required — a staff kitchen, a utility room, a server cabinet position — managed by a simple online web interface. Each Switch2 unit is a compact PoE device at the door, managing one reader and one lock output. Access tokens are Paxton MIFARE cards, fobs, or the mobile app. Switch2 is appropriate for retrofit augmentation of existing Paxton10 installations, or as a simple entry system for buildings that do not require full access control event logging and reporting.
Paxton branded MIFARE and DESFire access cards and key fobs for Paxton Net2 and Paxton10. Available in standard credit card format, slim cards for card wallet, and key fob format for keyring carry. Paxton cards are pre-enrolled with a unique credential number — compatible with Paxton readers and third-party MIFARE readers. Paxton also supports mobile credentials via the Paxton app — a smartphone acts as an access card without requiring physical card issuance, reducing the card management overhead for organisations with high staff turnover, such as hotels and F&B operations in Dubai.
Paxton systems are specified by door count and controller type. We survey each door position, confirm cable routes from the door position to the nearest network switch (for Paxton10 PoE) or to the panel location (for Net2), and identify any doors requiring lock power supply, REX (Request to Exit) device, or door position magnetic contact in addition to the reader. The door hardware specification — electromagnetic lock (fail-safe), electric strike (fail-secure), or motorised lock — is critical for compliance with Dubai fire authority requirements, which mandate fail-safe locks on fire escape routes.
Paxton10 installation is straightforward by design: PoE controller mounted at the door, Cat6 cable to PoE switch, reader connected via OSDP/Wiegand, lock and REX wired to the controller relay outputs. Paxton10 controllers auto-discover on the network when the Hub server is active. We configure the hub, create the door and access level structure, enrol user credentials (cards, fobs, or mobile), and test every credential/door combination to verify the system operates as designed before handover.
Paxton systems are genuinely manageable by non-technical staff after a one-hour training session. We train the client's designated Paxton administrator on: adding new users and issuing credentials, removing user access when an employee leaves, creating access levels and time zones for new roles, generating access event reports for security audits, and unlocking a door remotely from the software. A documented quick-reference guide is provided for the most common tasks — typically the only post-installation support call a Paxton client needs is a credential reissue question.
ZKTeco provides cost-effective fingerprint and RFID access control appropriate for budget-conscious deployments. Paxton Net2/Paxton10 is the step up in build quality, software sophistication, and long-term platform support — with a manufacturer warranty and software update track that extends beyond the 2–3 year support lifecycle of many budget brands. For Dubai offices where professional presentation matters (the reader is visible to clients and visitors), Paxton's design quality is visibly differentiated from budget alternatives. For multi-door deployments requiring robust access level management and audit trail reporting, Paxton's software depth provides significantly more control than ZKTeco's platform.
Paxton10 for Dubai SME office buildings with 5–50 controlled doors. PoE controllers eliminating RS-485 panel infrastructure. Staff entry card and mobile credential. Net2 Entry video intercom at reception lobby. Access level management by HR team without IT involvement.
Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 controlling pharmacy dispensary, consultation room, and laboratory access by staff role. DHA-compliant access log for controlled substance storage rooms. Net2 Entry video intercom at clinic reception. Card-based access with time zone restrictions for cleaning staff.
Paxton10 for school staff-only access control to administrative areas, server rooms, and staff resource rooms separate from student-accessible areas. Net2 Entry video intercom at main school gate for visitor management. Time-zone-based access restricting staff access to building opening hours with override for designated key holders.
Paxton10 for co-working members accessing building, floors, and meeting rooms. Mobile credential issued at booking — no physical card management for churn-heavy co-working membership base. Event logs for billing disputes and space utilisation reporting. Multiple tenants managed with separate access level structures in a single Paxton10 system.
Paxton10 for back-of-house staff access control in Dubai hotel and serviced apartment buildings. Front-of-house guest access managed by hotel PMS-integrated system — Paxton controls staff zones: laundry, housekeeping storage, engineering plant rooms, and staff corridors. Net2 Entry at service entrances.
Paxton10 at stockroom, safe room, and server equipment access points in Dubai retail environments. Simple card access without a complex system — the building manager can add/remove staff cards from the Paxton app. Switch2 for simple single-door access management for low-security utility rooms without full access control infrastructure.
Tell us your door count, building type, and any intercom or time & attendance requirements. We'll design the correct Paxton solution and provide a full supply and installation quote.
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