Paxton KP50 Proximity Keypad Reader (355-110) — Net2 / Switch2 Card + PIN 2-Factor Reader for Chicago
Model / Series: KP50 (355-110)
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.
Specifications
- Brand
- Paxton
- Model
- KP50 (355-110)
- Series
- Paxton Net2 / Switch2 Proximity
- Form Factor
- Standard mullion / wall-mount with integrated PIN keypad
- Card Technology
- 125 kHz proximity (Paxton tokens, EM 4100/02)
- Keypad
- Yes — integrated 12-button PIN keypad
- MIFARE Variants
- Available — Paxton offers 13.56 MHz MIFARE-capable KP50 variants on request
- Authentication Modes
- Card-only / PIN-only / Card + PIN 2-factor (configurable per door)
- Communication Protocol
- Wiegand to Paxton Net2 / Switch2 controller
- Power
- 12 VDC
- Operating Temperature
- −35 °C to +66 °C
- Environmental Protection
- IP67 (outdoor weatherproof)
- Mounting
- Surface mullion / standard wall mount
Best Fit & Recommended For
Paxton KP50 Proximity Keypad Reader (355-110) — Net2 / Switch2 Card + PIN 2-Factor
The Paxton KP50 (355-110) is the combined card + keypad reader for Paxton’s Net2 / Switch2 systems — integrates a 125 kHz proximity reader with a 12-button PIN keypad in a single unit. Standard 2” wall-mount form factor, IP67 weatherproof. Configurable authentication: card-only / PIN-only / card + PIN 2-factor per door in Net2 software.
The KP50 is the Chicago choice for sensitive-area doors requiring 2-factor (card + PIN) on the established Paxton Net2 / Switch2 platform — banking back-offices, healthcare restricted areas, server rooms, education administration, HOA buildings with PIN entries.
When 2-Factor PIN Matters
Card-only access is sufficient for most commercial doors. PIN 2-factor is required at:
- Server rooms, IT closets (cybersecurity audits)
- Banking vaults, back-offices, ATM-vestibules (regulatory)
- Healthcare medication storage, records (HIPAA / DEA)
- Education administrative offices (FERPA)
- HOA front-doors (resident PIN policy)
- Cash-handling areas (loss-prevention)
The KP50’s flexible authentication modes mean the same reader works as card-only at non-sensitive doors and card + PIN at sensitive doors — Net2 software controls the policy per door.
MIFARE Variants
Standard KP50 reads Paxton tokens + EM 125 kHz. MIFARE-capable variants of the KP50 are available on request — same form factor, same keypad, MIFARE 13.56 MHz reading. We specify per credential policy at site walkthrough.
KP50 vs. Sibling Paxton 2-Factor / Keypad Readers
| Feature | KP50 (355-110, this) | KP75 MIFARE Metal (375-130) | Touchlock Vandal Metal (521-715) | Paxton10 Keypad (010-824) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reader form | Standard wall + keypad | Vandal-metal + keypad + MIFARE | Standalone (no card reader, PIN only) | Multi-format + keypad + Bluetooth |
| Card support | 125 kHz Paxton + EM | MIFARE + 125 kHz | None — PIN only | Multi-format (6 types) |
| Vandal rating | IP67 | IK10 (heavy metal) | IK10 + cast metal housing | IK10 |
| Platform | Net2 / Switch2 | Net2 / Switch2 | Standalone (no controller needed) | Paxton10 cloud |
| Best fit | Standard 2-factor on Net2 | Vandal-prone 2-factor with MIFARE | PIN-only standalone | Cloud 2-factor |
Where the Paxton KP50 Wins in Chicago
- Chicago commercial sensitive-area doors with 2-factor on Paxton Net2 / Switch2
- Banking back-office, vault-area, ATM-vestibule doors at Chicago bank branches on Net2
- Healthcare restricted-area doors — pharmacy, medication storage, records — on Net2
- Server room and IT closet doors with cybersecurity audit requirements
- Education administrative + sensitive-area doors at Chicago Public Schools, suburban districts on Net2
- HOA building entries with PIN-protected resident access at suburban Chicagoland HOAs
- Multi-tenant residential sensitive-area positions
- Property management secure-area doors
- Hospitality cash-office and operations-center doors
- Retail back-of-house cash counts
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Paxton KP50 across the full Chicago metropolitan area.
Recommended Pairings
- Paxton P50 (353-110) — same form factor without keypad
- Paxton KP75 MIFARE (375-130) — vandal metal keypad with MIFARE
- Paxton Touchlock Vandal (521-715) — standalone PIN-only
- Paxton Net2 EX Desktop Reader (514-326) — USB enrollment
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active Paxton installer across Chicago. The KP50 is one of our standard 2-factor reader picks for Chicago Paxton Net2 / Switch2 sensitive-area deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, MIFARE-variant selection per credential policy, 2-factor policy planning, Net2 / Switch2 controller + reader sizing, Wiegand wiring, mounting, reader commissioning in Net2 software, PIN policy + 2-factor door list configuration, token enrollment workflow setup, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
Paxton
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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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 Touchlock Vandal Metal
The Paxton Touchlock Vandal-Resistant Metal Keypad (521-715) is a standalone PIN-only access control keypad in cast metal housing — controls a single door without a separate Net2 / Switch2 / Paxton10 controller. Backlit keypad, IPX7 weatherproof, security-fixing screws, supplied with metal mounting plate or surface mounting box. The Chicago choice for single-door PIN-only access at outdoor sheds, garages, gates, mechanical rooms, storage areas where a full networked access platform is overkill.
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Paxton Net2 EX Desktop
The Paxton Net2 EX Desktop Reader (514-326) is a USB-connected multi-format enrollment reader for Paxton Net2 systems — reads Paxton, EM, MIFARE Classic / DESFire EV1 / Plus / Ultralight / Mini, Magstripe, and HID Prox (with activation) at the admin desk for credential enrollment into Net2 software. The Chicago choice for Paxton Net2 admin desks at HOA front offices, building manager stations, HR enrollment, and education / healthcare administration.
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Paxton10 Keypad Reader
The Paxton10 Keypad Reader (010-824) is a multi-format reader with integrated back-lit hardened-silicon keypad for the Paxton10 cloud-managed access control system — supports 2-factor (PIN + token) authentication, Paxton tokens, EM, MIFARE DESFire CSN, HID Prox 125 kHz, FeliCa, NFC, and built-in Bluetooth (3 range options). IK10 + IP67. The Chicago choice for sensitive-area doors with 2-factor on Paxton10 cloud — banking back-office, healthcare restricted areas, server rooms, education administration.
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