Frequently Asked Questions; General Questions - Bosch Access Easy Controller Hardware Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Access Easy Controller is targeted toward small to mid-sized users who, because of the
expense traditionally associated with access control solutions, have not been able to justify
such systems in their security plans. While Access Easy Controller performs all the traditional
access control functions, it also introduces some new concepts never before seen in an
access control product.
The controller is unique in a number of ways. First, it interfaces to a host computer using the
customer's network. Second, a standard Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator, provides the user interface to the controller. No special application soft-
ware is needed. Third by using only industry standard HTML pages, database management
tasks are the easiest of any access control controller on the marketplace today. And fourth,
Access Easy Controller offers a low-cost solution that will fit the budget of most small busi-
nesses.
In order to help in understanding the Access Easy Controller product, we have compiled this
list of the most frequently asked question concerning the installation, operation and capabili-
ties of the Access Easy Controller.
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General Questions

Question - My old access control system required that a user be logged on and monitoring the
system at all times. Does a computer always need to be connected to the Access Easy Con-
troller?
Answer - No. The only time a computer needs to be connected to the Access Easy Controller
is when it is necessary to make database changes or review transaction history. Other than at
those times, or when the user wants to monitor controller activity, it is not necessary to be
logged into, or connected to, the Access Easy Controller.
Once database has been set up, the Access Easy Controller will function indefinitely without
user attention. Unlike some access control systems, there are no buffers that will fill up and
overflow if the controller is not tended to at periodic intervals.
Question - I would like my receptionist to monitor the Access Easy Controller during business
hours, but she has other applications that need to be running on her computer. Can the
Access Easy Controller be monitored in the background without affecting the receptionist's
ability to run other programs, such as MS Word and Excel?
Answer - Definitely. Have the receptionist login to the Access Easy Controller , open the View
Activity screen, and then select the desired setting (Alarm, Valid, Restore or All). Then mini-
mize the View Activity window.
Now the receptionist can open and run other applications, such as MS Word or Excel, as they
are needed.
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