Brand profile · Access control · Secure doors
Paxton is a U.K.-founded security technology manufacturer focused on installer-friendly electronic access control. Since 1985 the company has grown from Brighton, England to a global brand, exporting systems to more than 60 countries and powering millions of doors worldwide.
On Chicago North Shore we use Paxton when a project needs reliable, standards-based card & fob access control with clean software, clear audit trails and hardware that is easy to service over many years.
Paxton has several product families that have become standards for small and midsize buildings. Here are some of the most common models we see and use on projects:
Net2 Plus is the main networked controller for the Net2 system, usually installed in low-voltage closets or above ceilings. Each board controls one door with inputs for reader, REX and door contact plus a relay for the lock, and it connects back to the Net2 server over standard Ethernet.
The compact P50 reader is a workhorse for interior and exterior doors. It supports Paxton tokens and many 125 kHz prox credentials, and pairs nicely with Net2 controllers for staff, residents and service doors.
The KP75 combines a prox reader with a keypad in a single housing, allowing card-plus-PIN or PIN-only access where additional security is required, such as mechanical rooms or back-of-house areas.
Paxton10 brings access control and video management onto one platform with modern web-based software and mobile credentials. It is a strong option when the client wants unified doors + video with simple remote access.
PaxLock Pro integrates the reader, lock and controller into a single wireless lockset. These are ideal for retrofit doors in schools, offices or apartments where running new cable is difficult or disruptive.
Entry is Paxton’s video intercom line, providing panel stations at entrances and monitors inside units or offices. When combined with Net2 or Paxton10, visitors can be managed from the same ecosystem as staff and residents.
USB desktop readers and enrollment tools make it quick to add new cards and fobs, issue temporary credentials and manage replacement tokens for residents and staff.
Paxton power supplies, metal cans and tamper switches help keep panels neat and secure. We often combine them with documented wiring layouts so the next technician who opens the panel immediately understands the system.
In our equipment catalog we highlight Paxton controllers, readers and kits that work well for Chicago North Shore projects, and we can suggest migration paths from legacy or mixed systems.
Every building has different needs, but many Paxton projects on Chicago North Shore follow a similar pattern:
We focus on giving property managers and boards a system that is easy to operate day-to-day, with clear documentation, labeled panels and room to grow when more doors are added in the future.
Our team follows Paxton training materials and best practices for Net2, Paxton10 and PaxLock. We have hands-on experience deploying Paxton systems in:
If you already have Paxton equipment on site, we can review the panels, tidy wiring and programming, and take over ongoing service. For new projects, we can design a fresh system around Paxton or suggest when another platform might be a better fit.
Yes. Paxton is an excellent fit for offices, clinics, schools and mid-rise residential buildings where you need professional access control without the complexity of large enterprise platforms.
We can audit your Net2 installation, review controllers and cabling, clean up the database and permissions, and then offer an ongoing service plan or help you plan a migration to Paxton10 or other platforms if needed.
Yes. We often pair Paxton with 2N intercoms and camera platforms from Axis or Hanwha, using network design and I/O integrations so the whole system works together.
In many cases we can read and migrate existing prox or smart cards, or run mixed card populations during a transition. We will test sample credentials during the design phase and propose a realistic migration plan.
Yes. We offer free estimates for new installations and 50% off the first service visit for new service clients who need diagnostics or a system review within our service area.
Use the Contact page to describe your building and attach photos of panels, readers and existing cards. We will respond with a proposed site visit and a clear step-by-step plan.