How to Configure AntiPassback settings for Single Door Controller in xPortalNet Software

Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to configure AntiPassback settings for single door controller in xPortalNet software

Description:

A guide to configure AntiPassback settings for single-door controller in xPortalNet software.

When enabled, AntiPassback prevents a card user from gaining two successive accesses in the same direction without gaining access in the opposite direction first. AntiPassback therefore prevents double entry or exit access through a door or area for the same card access.


Note

XP-SNET-GAC controller is only supported for LAN Network Communications only.

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Tip

Controller models supported as GAC Client: XP-SNETv3.36, XP-SNETv4, XP-M2000i v6.10 and above, and XP-M1000i v6.00 and above.

Related Software:

  • xPortalNet Standard
  • xPortalNet Lite
  • xPortalNet PS

Related Hardware:

  • XP- GT3500L/ ABL
  • XP- GT3200L/ ABL/ LE/ LCPX
  • XP- GTR1500L/ ABL
  • XP- GTR1200L/ ABL
  • XP- M1000iv2/ M1300i
  • XP- M2000i/ M2300i

System Application:

  • Door Access System

Symptom and Finding:

NIL

Cause:

For first time configuration on AntiPassback settings for single door controller in xPortalNet software.

Solution:

Warning!

  • Users are not recommended to run any xPortal software in Windows XP operating system as the system is unstable

  • Users are also advised to stop the xPortal Services before shutting down the Server PC to prevent any missing transaction issues.

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Summary:


Step-by-step Guide:

  • To enable the AntiPassback feature at Controller Setup:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Data Setup > System Setting > Controller.


Step 2: The Controller Setup window will be shown. Select the specific controller(s) to enable AntiPassback feature and click Modify to continue.
Controller Setup Window
Figure 1: Controller Setup Window


Step 3: The Edit Controller window will then be shown. Under the AntiPassback Function Enabled field, click on the drop-down dialog box and select Yes to enable AntiPassback feature. Click OK to save the changes.
Edit Controller Window
Figure 2: Edit Controller Window


Step 4: The software will then prompt the following message window to indicate that the Record is updated. Click OK to continue.
Record Updated Window
Figure 3: Record Updated Window


Step 5: The Delivery Report window will then be shown. Wait for the send door setting process to complete before clicking Close to continue.
Delivery Report Window
Figure 4: Delivery Report Window


  • To configure Zone Code in Door Setup:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Data Setup > System Setting > Door.


Step 2: The Door Setup window will be shown. Select the specific door to configure zone code and click Modify to continue.
Door Setup Window
Figure 5: Door Setup Window


Step 3: The Edit Door window will then be shown. Configure the AntiPassback Entry & Exit Zone Code field and click OK to save the changes.
Edit Door Window
Figure 6: Edit Door Window



Note

Entry & Exit Zone Code cannot be the same value. System users can configure such that same spaces can have the same zone code, while different spaces have different zone codes. When a user enters from one space to the other using a door, the zone code will be updated to reflect the space that the user is in.




Step 4: The following message window will be shown to indicate that the Record is updated. Click OK to continue.
Record Updated Window
Figure 7: Record Updated Window


Step 5: The Send Data and Command window will then be shown. Wait for the send door setting process to complete before clicking Close to continue.
Send Data and Command Window
Figure 8: Send Data and Command Window



  • To configure AntiPassback settings in Staff Records:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Access Data Setting > Staff Record.


Step 2: The Staff Detail Setup window will be shown. Select the card user intended to enable the AntiPassback feature and click Modify.
Staff Detail Setup Window
Figure 9: Staff Detail Setup Window


Step 3: The Edit Staff Detail window will be shown. At the Antipassback field, click on the drop-down dialog box and select Yes to enable AntiPassback. Click OK to save the changes.
General Tab in Edit Staff Detail Window
Figure 10: Edit Staff Detail Window


Note

  • xPortalNet software by default enables the AntiPassback feature to all card users.
  • Software allows system users to disable AntiPassback feature by selective card user through this configuration in Staff Record. (This feature is only applicable to M-Series Controllers and the latest models of GT/GTR controllers only)




Step 4: The following message window will be shown to indicate that the Record is updated. Click OK to continue.
Record Updated Window
Figure 11: Record Updated Window


Step 5: The Delivery Report window will then be shown. Wait for the send door setting process to complete before clicking Close to continue.
Delivery Report Window
Figure 12: Delivery Report Window


  • To verify that the AntiPassback feature is enabled:

Step 1: Use a test card to flash on the Entry and Exit Readers. Ensure that the Latest Event List recorded the Valid Entry / Exit Access transactions.
Valid Entry and Exit Access Transaction Logs
Figure 13: Valid Entry and Exit Access Transaction Logs


Step 2: Using the same card, flash on the Entry Reader more than twice. Ensure that the Latest Event List records one Valid Entry Access transaction and followed by continuous AntiPB Violation transaction logs.
Latest Event List Showing AntiPB Violation Transaction Logs
Figure 14: Latest Event List Showing AntiPB Violation Transaction Logs



  • To clear AntiPassback status for the card user:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Device Comm > Send Staff Setting.
Send Staff Setting Button in Device Comm Icon
Figure 15: Send Staff Setting Button in Device Comm Icon


Step 2: The Send Card Setting window will be shown. Select the Controller and card holder whose AntiPassback status is to be cleared and click Clear Anti PB.
Send Card Setting Window
Figure 16: Send Card Setting Window


Step 3: The Delivery Report window will then be shown. Wait for the send clear antiPB process to complete before clicking Close to continue.
Delivery Report Window
Figure 17: Delivery Report Window


Step 4: Flash the card on Entry Reader again and verify that the user should be able to access the door. The Latest Event List in xPortalNet software should record a Valid Entry Access or Valid Exit Access transactions.

Valid Entry Access and Valid Exit Access Transaction Logs Recorded
Figure 18: Valid Entry Access and Valid Exit Access Transaction Logs Recorded

Date Documentation:

2/7/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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