Standalone access can be practical for a small, stable door. Network access is better when multiple doors, central enrollment, permission changes, reporting or software integration matter. The network design should still preserve an agreed offline door behavior.
Comparison
Put the decision factors side by side.
Use the table to expose assumptions that should be tested on the selected device and installation.
| Decision factor | Standalone | Networked |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Local device or simple export | Central users, permissions and records |
| Typical scale | Single or small number of stable doors | Multiple doors, departments or sites |
| Offline operation | Local by design | Must define local verification and later synchronization |
| Integration effort | Lower initial system scope | Requires network, version and data-contract planning |
Decision checklist
Information to collect before the supplier review.
- 01
Number of doors and sites
- 02
Frequency of user and permission changes
- 03
Required attendance and access reports
- 04
Internet and local-network availability
- 05
Offline operation and event synchronization
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