Paxton Net2 Plus Door Controller for Chicago On-Premises Access Control Deployments
Model / Series: Net2 Plus
The Paxton Net2 Plus controller is the on-premises door controller for Paxton Net2 access control — supplied in a metal enclosure with integrated power supply and battery-backup space. Manages 1 or 2 doors per controller (depending on SKU), connects to the Net2 server over Ethernet, supports video verification and integration with the broader Paxton ecosystem. The Chicago choice for projects that require local data residency rather than cloud admin.
Specifications
- Brand
- Paxton
- Series
- Paxton Net2 Plus
- Form Factor
- Door controller in metal enclosure with integrated PSU and battery-backup space
- Doors Supported
- 1 or 2 (depends on SKU configuration)
- Reader Ports
- OSDP / Wiegand or Paxton-proprietary RS-485
- Network
- Ethernet (10/100) to Net2 server
- Power
- Integrated PSU (mains in, 12 V DC out for controller and lock circuits); battery-backup space for sealed lead-acid
- Inputs
- Per door: door contact, REX, tamper, auxiliary
- Outputs
- Per door: lock-control relay, auxiliary
- Video Verification
- Yes — links door events to Paxton-integrated camera footage
- Integration
- Paxton Net2 software, Paxton Entry video intercom, Paxton-integrated VMS systems
- Server Platform
- Net2 server (Windows PC or appliance) on customer LAN
- Mounting
- Wall-mount metal enclosure with security fixings
Best Fit & Recommended For
Paxton Net2 Plus Door Controller
The Paxton Net2 Plus controller is the on-premises door controller for Paxton’s Net2 access control platform — supplied in a robust metal enclosure with integrated mains-fed power supply, 12 V DC output for the controller and lock circuits, and dedicated space for a sealed lead-acid battery for backup power. Each controller manages 1 or 2 doors (depending on SKU), connecting to the Net2 server over standard Ethernet on the customer LAN.
When On-Premises Beats Cloud
The Paxton10 010-403 is the cloud-managed alternative — and for most Chicago commercial properties, cloud admin is the better fit. Net2 Plus remains the right pick for three specific situations:
- Regulated industries — federal facilities (HSPD-12, FedRAMP requirements), some healthcare HIPAA configurations, and certain banking compliance frameworks require local data residency
- Air-gapped networks — properties without internet uplink for the access control system, or where security policy prohibits cloud connectivity
- Existing Net2 portfolios — properties already running Net2 servers can keep adding controllers to the same platform without introducing a second admin platform
For new commercial deployments without a regulatory or air-gap requirement, Paxton10 is usually the better choice — no Windows server PC to maintain, automatic firmware updates, browser-based admin.
Net2 Plus Adds Over Standard Net2
The “Plus” tier of Paxton Net2 controllers adds over the base Net2 platform:
- Video verification — door events automatically link to camera footage from integrated Paxton Entry intercoms, Paxton-supported VMS systems, and other CCTV integrations
- Enhanced event reporting — richer audit trails, exportable reports, and tighter integration with the Net2 Pro / Net2 Plus admin software
- OSDP support — encrypted bidirectional reader communication (Net2 Plus controllers can run OSDP where the standard Net2 generation was Wiegand-only)
- Higher integration ceiling — open API access for VMS, intercom, and PSIM integrations
Cross-Paxton Comparison
| Feature | Net2 Plus (this) | Paxton10 010-403 | Net2 IO Board (489-710) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | On-premises (Net2) | Cloud (Paxton10) | On-premises Net2 expansion |
| Doors per unit | 1 or 2 | 1 | N/A (4 inputs / 4 outputs) |
| Form factor | Metal enclosure + PSU + battery space | PCB (customer enclosure) | PCB expansion board |
| Admin platform | Net2 software (Windows PC) | Browser + mobile (cloud) | (works with Net2 parent controller) |
| Best fit | On-prem regulated industries | Cloud-first deployments | Adds I/O capacity to Net2 panels |
Where the Paxton Net2 Plus Controller Wins in Chicago
- Chicago commercial buildings requiring on-premises access control
- Federal facilities requiring local data residency
- Healthcare facilities with HIPAA / data-residency requirements
- Banking and financial services requiring on-premises infrastructure
- Multi-floor commercial buildings already on Net2
- Multi-tenant residential and HOA buildings on Net2 portfolios
- Property management portfolios with shared Net2 server across multiple buildings
- Education facility administrative networks
- Hospitality back-of-house and operations on Net2
- Industrial / warehouse Net2 deployments
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Paxton Net2 Plus controller across the full Chicago metropolitan area for on-premises access control deployments.
Recommended Pairings
- Paxton10 Door Controller (010-403) — sibling cloud-managed platform for new buildings
- Paxton Net2 IO Board (489-710) — adds 4 inputs / 4 outputs to a Net2 Plus controller for fire interlocks, elevator outputs, and auxiliary monitoring
- Paxton KP50 Keypad Reader — Net2 indoor 2-factor reader
- Paxton KP75 MIFARE Metal Keypad — Net2 outdoor vandal-metal 2-factor reader
- Paxton P50 Reader — Net2 single-format proximity reader
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active Paxton installer across Chicago. The Paxton Net2 Plus controller is our standard on-premises Paxton controller for Chicago projects requiring local data residency. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, Net2 server setup, controller-and-reader sizing per building, OSDP wiring, lock and door-hardware integration, controller commissioning in the Net2 software, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
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Paxton10 010-403 Door Controller
The Paxton10 Door Controller (010-403) is the single-door PCB controller for the Paxton10 cloud-managed access control system — supplied as a board that mounts inside a customer-supplied enclosure or pre-wired backbox. Encrypted RS-485 to Paxton10 readers; supports 1 door per controller, multiple controllers federated under one Paxton10 cloud account.
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Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710)
The Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) is a 4-input / 4-output expansion board for Paxton Net2 access control — adds programmable inputs (fire interlocks, BMS triggers, panic buttons, elevator return signals) and outputs (elevator floor enables, BMS notifications, auxiliary relays) to a parent Paxton Net2 Plus controller. Connects to the parent controller over Paxton's RS-485 bus.
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Paxton KP50
The Paxton KP50 (355-110) combines a 125 kHz proximity reader with an integrated PIN keypad in a single unit for Paxton Net2 / Switch2 systems — supports card + PIN 2-factor authentication. Standard 2" wall-mount form factor, IP67 outdoor weatherproof. The Chicago choice for sensitive-area 2-factor doors on Paxton Net2 / Switch2 — banking back-office, healthcare restricted areas, server rooms.
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Paxton KP75 MIFARE
The Paxton KP75 MIFARE (375-130) is a vandal-resistant metal-housed combined MIFARE 13.56 MHz proximity reader + PIN keypad for Paxton Net2 / Switch2 — supports MIFARE DESFire smart cards + PIN 2-factor authentication. Heavy-duty metal housing for outdoor / vandal-prone positions, 3" form factor with 4" read range. The Chicago choice for outdoor sensitive-area 2-factor entries on Paxton Net2 / Switch2 — schools, parking decks, public buildings with MIFARE credentials.
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Paxton P50
The Paxton P50 (353-110) is the standard 125 kHz proximity reader in Paxton's Net2 / Switch2 line — 2" wide mullion / wall-mount form factor for typical commercial doors. Reads Paxton tokens + EM 125 kHz credentials, IP67 waterproof, 3" token read range, 4 ft hands-free range. The most-installed Paxton Net2 reader for standard wall-flush installations at Chicago offices, condos, HOA buildings, and commercial properties.
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