This menu allows you to configure settings for remote access, including connections to Entré and API integrations.
Note: The API programming fields only display when the API Path license is enabled. The Entré programming fields display regardless of whether the Entré Path license is enabled, but the license is required for these fields to function as intended.
See Enable System Licenses for more information.
Program the Panel at the Keypad
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Press 6653 (PROG), then CMD at the keypad to enter the PROGRAMMER menu.
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Press CMD until you see REMOTE OPTIONS, then press any select key or area.
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Configure the following options as needed:
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Keypad Display |
Description |
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Remote Key
REMOTE KEY |
Enter a remote key of up to 16 characters. Remote Link and Dealer Admin should be given the correct key to the panel before being allowed any remote functions. All panels are shipped from the factory with the key preset as blank. This can be an optional or required setting. |
Remote Disarm
REMOTE DISARM?
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YES (default) — Allow the panel to be disarmed remotely. NO — Disable remote disarming. |
Network Programming Port
NETWORK PROG
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Enter the programming port number that identifies the port used to communicate messages to the panel. The default is 2443. |
Cell APN
CELL APN:
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Enter the first APN (Access Point Name). This allows an access point for cellular communication and is used to connect to a DNS network. The APN may contain two lines of 16 characters that are equal up to 32 characters. The default is SECURECOM400. |
Entré Connection
ENTRE CONNECTION:
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Note: Ensure the Entré Path system license is enabled to use the Entré programming fields. See Enable System Licenses for more information. NONE (default) — Disable this option. NET (network) — Use network to connect to Entré. CEL (cellular) — Use cellular to connect to Entré. |
Entré Incoming TCP Port
ENTRE INCOMING
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Enter the programming port number for the incoming Entré connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to and from the Entré software. The default is 2143. The port cannot be the same port programmed in the Network Programming Port. |
Use Entré Host Name
USE ENTRE HOST
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This option allows you to choose a host name as an alternative to an IP address, which allows the Entré Server to retain connection and send network messages if the IP address changes without the use of a static IP address. NO (default) — Set an IPv6 or IP address. YES — Use a host name. |
Entré Host Name
ENTRE HOST NAME
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Enter the Entré Host Name. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
Entré IPv6
ENTRE IPV6
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NO (default) — Set an IP address. YES — Set an IPv6 address. |
Entré IPv6 Address
ENTRE IPV6 ADDR
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Enter the IPv6 Address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IPv6 Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. Enter all 32 digits and leave out the periods. |
Entré IP Address
ENTRE IP:
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Enter the Entré IP address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. Enter all 12 digits and leave out the periods. |
Entré Outbound TCP Port
ENTRE OUTBOUND
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Enter the programming port number for the outbound Entré connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to the Entré software. The default is 2443. |
Entré Backup Connection
ENTRE BACKUP
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NONE (default) — Disable this option. NET (network) — Use network as the backup connection to Entré. CEL (cellular) — Use cellular as the backup connection to Entré. |
Entré Backup Host Name
BACKUP HOST NAME
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Enter the backup host name where the panel sends network messages if the first Entré connection fails. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
Entré Backup IPv6 Address
BACKUP IPv6 ADDRESS:
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📍 Displays if Entré IPv6 is set to Yes Enter the backup IPv6 Address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IPv6 Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. Enter all 32 digits and leave out the periods. |
Entré Backup IP Address
ENTRE BACKUP IP:
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Enter the Entré IP address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. Enter all 12 digits and leave out the periods. |
Entré Backup TCP Port
ENTRE BACKUP
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Enter the backup programming port number for the outbound Entré connection if the connection to the primary IP fails. The default is 2443. |
Entré Arm/Disarm Reports
ARM/DIS NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send arming, disarming, and Late to Close events, including the following information:
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Entré Zone Reports
ZONE NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send changes for active zone statuses, including the following information:
If performing a Walk Test, Zone Verify and Zone Fail messages are sent for each zone. |
Entré User Commands Reports
USR CMDS NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send user code changes, schedule changes, and door access denied events. |
Entré Door Access Reports
DOOR_ACS NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send door access activity, including the following information:
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Entré Supervisory Reports
SUPV MSG NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send system monitor reports, such as AC, battery, and system event reports. Supervisory reports also send the following messages:
To send these reports to Entré, enable this feature. Note: Late to Close is only sent as a Supervisory report if Area Schedules is not enabled, Closing Check is enabled, and an opening/closing schedule has been created. |
Entré Check-in Minutes
ENTRE CHECKIN
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Enter the number of minutes (3-240) that check-in messages are sent over the Entré connection. Enter 0 to disable this option. |
Entré Passphrase
ENTRE PASSPHRASE |
Enter a passphrase to use encryption on Entré incoming and outgoing ports. The passphrase can be up to 8-16 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.), asterisk (*), number (#), and space. The passphrase should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
API Port Connection
API PORT:
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Note: Ensure the API Path system license is enabled for the API programming fields to display. See Enable System Licenses for more information. NONE (default) — Disable this option. NET (network) — Use network to connect to the API. CEL (cellular) — Use cellular to connect to the API. |
API Incoming TCP Port
API INCOMING
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Enter the programming port number for the incoming connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to and from the API software. The default is 8143. The port cannot be the same port programmed in the Network Programming Port. |
Use API Host Name
USE API
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This option allows you to choose a host name as an alternative to an IP address, which allows the API to retain connection and send network messages if the IP address changes without the use of a static IP address. NO (default) — Set an IP address. YES — Use a host name. |
API Host Name
API HOSTNAME
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Enter the API Host Name. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
API IP Address
API IP:
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Enter the API IP address where the panel sends network messages. The IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. Enter all 12 digits and leave out the periods. |
API Outbound TCP Port
ENTRE OUTBOUND
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Enter the programming port number for the outbound API connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to the API software. The default is 8443. |
API Port Backup Connection
API PORT BACKUP
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NONE (default) — Disable this option. NET (network) — Use network as the backup connection to the API. CEL (cellular) — Use cellular as the backup connection to the API. |
API Backup Host Name
BACKUP HOST NAME
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Enter the backup host name where the panel sends network messages if the first API connection fails. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
API Backup IP Address
API BACKUP IP:
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Enter the API IP address where the panel sends network messages. The IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. Enter all 12 digits and leave out the periods. |
API Backup TCP Port
API BACKUP TCP
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Enter the backup programming port number for the outbound API connection if the connection to the primary IP fails. The default is 8443. |
API Arm/Disarm Reports
ARM/DIS NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send arming, disarming, and Late to Close events, including the following information:
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API Zone Reports
ZONE NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send changes for active zone statuses, including the following information:
If performing a Walk Test, Zone Verify and Zone Fail messages are sent for each zone. |
API User Commands Reports
USR CMDS
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NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send user code changes, schedule changes, and door access denied events. |
API Door Access Reports
DOOR_ACS NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send door access activity, including the following information:
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API Supervisory Reports
SUPV MSG NO YES |
NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send system monitor reports, such as AC, battery, and system event reports. Supervisory reports also send the following messages:
To send these reports to the API, enable this feature. Note: Late to Close is only sent as a Supervisory report if Area Schedules is not enabled, Closing Check is enabled, and an opening/closing schedule has been created. |
API Passphrase
API PASSPHRASE |
Enter a passphrase to use encryption on API incoming and outgoing ports. The passphrase can be up to 8-16 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.), asterisk (*), number (#), and space. The passphrase should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
App Key
APP KEY: |
Enter the 8-digit App Key you can find at Settings > Dealer > App Key in Dealer Admin. This option is a security feature for the Virtual Keypad app used only when EASYconnect is set as the communication type in Dealer Admin. This communication option is used to eliminate the need for a static IP address programmed in Network Options. |
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When you are finished, continue programming additional menus as needed, or press CMD until STOP displays, then press any select key or area to save the panel programming.
Program the Panel in Dealer Admin
Before You Begin
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Verify the panel is connected to network
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Log in to Dealer Admin.
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Go to Customers, then select the System Name.
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Go to Programming > Remote Options.
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Configure the following options as needed:
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Dealer Admin Field |
Description |
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Remote Key
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The Remote Key is used to authenticate remote communication to the panel. |
Remote Disarm
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to be disarmed remotely. Toggle OFF to disable remote disarming. |
Network Programming Port
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Enter the programming port number that identifies the port used to communicate messages to the panel. The default is 02443. |
APN
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Enter the first APN (Access Point Name). This allows an access point for cellular communication and is used to connect to a DNS network. The default is SECURECOM400. |
App Key
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The App Key is generated automatically. Enter a new key to change the current one. This option is a security feature for the Virtual Keypad app used only when EASYconnect is set as the communication type in Dealer Admin. This communication option is used to eliminate the need for a static IP address programmed in Network Options. |
Entré
Note: Ensure the Entré Path system license is enabled to use the Entré programming fields. See Enable System Licenses for more information. |
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Entré Connection
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None (default) — Disable this option. Network — Use network to connect to Entré. Cell — Use cellular to connect to Entré. |
Use Entré Host Name
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This option allows you to choose a host name as an alternative to an IP address, which allows the Entré Server to retain connection and send network messages if the IP address changes without the use of a static IP address. Toggle ON to use a host name. Toggle OFF to set an IPv6 or IP address. |
Entré Host Name
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Enter the Entré Host Name. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
Entré Incoming TCP Port
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Enter the programming port number for the incoming Entré connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to and from the Entré software. The default is 02143. The port cannot be the same port programmed in the Network Programming Port. |
Entré IPv6
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Toggle ON to set an IPv6 address. Toggle OFF to set an IP address. |
Entré IPv6 Address
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Enter the IPv6 Address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IPv6 Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
Entré IP Address
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Enter the Entré IP address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
Entré Outbound TCP Port
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Enter the programming port number for the outbound Entré connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to the Entré software. The default is 02443. |
Entré Backup Connection
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None (default) — Disable this option. Network — Use network as the backup connection for Entré. Cellular — Use cellular as the backup connection for Entré. |
Entré Backup Host Name
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Enter the backup host name where the panel sends network messages if the first Entré connection fails. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
Entré Backup IPv6 Address
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📍 Displays if Entré IPv6 is toggled ON Enter the backup IPv6 Address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IPv6 Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
Entré Backup IP Address
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Enter the Entré IP address where the panel sends network messages. The Entré IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
Entré Backup TCP Port
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Enter the backup programming port number for the outbound Entré connection if the connection to the primary IP fails. The default is 02443. |
Entré Arm/Disarm Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send arming, disarming, and Late to Close events, including the following information:
Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
Entré Zone Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send changes for active zone statuses, including the following information:
If performing a Walk Test, Zone Verify and Zone Fail messages are sent for each zone. Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
Entré User Command Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send user code changes, schedule changes, and door access denied events. Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
Entré Door Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send door access activity, including the following information:
Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
Entré Supervisory Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send system monitor reports, such as AC, battery, and system event reports. Supervisory reports also send the following messages:
To send these reports to the Entré, enable this feature. Note: Late to Close is only sent as a Supervisory report if Area Schedules is not enabled, Closing Check is enabled, and an opening/closing schedule has been created. Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
Entré Check-in Minutes
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Enter the number of minutes (3-240) that check-in messages are sent over the Entré connection. Enter 0 to disable this option. |
Entré Passphrase
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Enter a passphrase to use encryption on Entré incoming and outgoing ports. The passphrase can be up to 8-16 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.), asterisk (*), number (#), and space. The passphrase should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
API Port Connection
Note: Ensure the API Path system license is enabled for the API programming fields to display. See Enable System Licenses for more information. |
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API Port Connection
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None (default) — Disable this option. Network — Use network for the API connection. Cellular — Use cellular for the API connection. |
API Incoming TCP Port
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Enter the programming port number for the incoming connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to and from the API software. The default is 8143. The port cannot be the same port programmed in the Network Programming Port. |
Use API Host Name
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This option allows you to choose a host name as an alternative to an IP address, which allows the API to retain connection and send network messages if the IP address changes without the use of a static IP address. Toggle ON to use a host name. Toggle OFF to set an IP address. |
API Host Name
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Enter the API Host Name. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
API IP Address
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Enter the API IP address where the panel sends network messages. The IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
API Outbound TCP Port
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Enter the programming port number for the outbound API connection to identify the port used to communicate messages to the API software. The default is 8443. |
API Port Backup Connection
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None (default) — Disable this option. Network — Use network as the backup connection to the API. Cell — Use cellular as the backup connection to the API. |
API Backup Host Name
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Enter the backup host name where the panel sends network messages if the first API connection fails. The host name can be up to 63 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.). The host name should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. If you enter a host name, you do not need to enter an IP address. |
API Backup IP Address
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Enter the API IP address where the panel sends network messages. The IP Address should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
API Backup TCP Port
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Enter the backup programming port number for the outbound API connection if the connection to the primary IP fails. The default is 8443. |
API Arm/Disarm Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send arming, disarming, and Late to Close events, including the following information:
Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
API Zone Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send changes for active zone statuses, including the following information:
If performing a Walk Test, Zone Verify and Zone Fail messages are sent for each zone. Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
API User Command Reports
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NO (default) — Disable this option. YES — Allow the panel to send user code changes, schedule changes, and door access denied events. Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
API Door Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send door access activity, including the following information:
Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
API Supervisory Reports
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Toggle ON to allow the panel to send system monitor reports, such as AC, battery, and system event reports. Supervisory reports also send the following messages:
To send these reports to the API, enable this feature. Note: Late to Close is only sent as a Supervisory report if Area Schedules is not enabled, Closing Check is enabled, and an opening/closing schedule has been created. Toggle OFF to disable this option. |
API Passphrase
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Enter a passphrase to use encryption on API incoming and outgoing ports. The passphrase can be up to 8-16 characters and include the following: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, hyphen (-), and period (.), asterisk (*), number (#), and space. The passphrase should be unique and cannot be duplicated on the network. |
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When you are finished, select one of the following options:
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If you are finished with all programming — Select Send All Changes at the top of the screen. This sends all programming changes to the panel.
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If you are finished programming Remote Options only — Select the More icon
, then select Send Remote Options. This only sends remote option programming changes to the panel.
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