A physical access control system is an electronic system that controls the ability of people or vehicles to enter a protected area by means of authentication and authorization at access control points.

• Terminology.
• The importance of standards.

• Access control systems.
  • Biometric-based.
  • PIN-based.
  • Card base.

• The role of the controller.
  • The network is stable.
  • Reader offline features.
  • Know your controller features.
  • Accessories.