2N 02778-001 IP VERSO RFID Reader

Axis 02778-001 2N IP VERSO RFID Reader

The Axis Communications 02778-001 2N IP VERSO RFID Reader is a network-based multi-protocol credential reader designed for modern IP-native access control deployments. This device eliminates the need for legacy serial or Wiegand converters by operating as a native IP endpoint, integrating directly with AXIS Camera Station, Milestone Xprotect, and ONVIF-compliant security platforms. The VERSO reader consolidates multiple RF technologies into a single device, supporting traditional proximity cards, smart cards, NFC mobile credentials, and Bluetooth Low Energy devices—enabling organizations to modernize access control while maintaining compatibility with existing card stocks.

Key Features

• Multi-Protocol RF Support: Reads 125kHz proximity cards, 13.56MHz smart cards and tokens, NFC-enabled mobile credentials, and Bluetooth Low Energy wireless devices
• IP Networked Architecture: Native IP device eliminating serial or Wiegand converters; direct integration with major VMS platforms via ONVIF or REST API
• NFC and Mobile Credential Ready: Supports contactless NFC reading for smartphone-based access credentials in future-ready deployments
• Bluetooth Low Energy Support: Accepts BLE transmissions for wireless credential authentication
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): Simplified installation with single-cable connectivity and reduced infrastructure costs
• Flexible Mounting: Wall, pedestal, and door-frame mounting options accommodate diverse deployment scenarios

Technical Highlights

The 02778-001 operates on PoE power, eliminating the need for auxiliary power supplies and reducing installation complexity. Its access reader form factor integrates seamlessly into doorways, gates, and pedestrian portals. Support for AXIS Camera Station, Milestone Xprotect, and ONVIF-compliant platforms ensures compatibility across mixed security ecosystems, allowing centralized credential management alongside video surveillance infrastructure.

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise access control modernization with heterogeneous credential support
• Mixed-credential environments requiring backward compatibility with legacy proximity cards
• Mobile-first deployments accepting smartphone-based NFC or BLE authentication
• Multi-site installations leveraging unified IP-based access management
• Integration with existing Axis or third-party VMS platforms for unified security operations

Marty Allison

The 2N IP VERSO represents a pragmatic approach to access control modernization. By supporting multiple RF protocols in a single IP device, organizations can deprecate legacy readers incrementally without forking their infrastructure. The NFC and BLE capabilities position this reader for mobile credential adoption—critical as enterprise deployments increasingly prioritize smartphone-based authentication.

PoE operation reduces total cost of ownership and simplifies cabling in retrofit scenarios. Integration with VMS platforms via ONVIF ensures this reader functions as part of a broader unified security stack rather than as an isolated access control element. For enterprises transitioning from Wiegand to IP-based access while maintaining backward compatibility with proximity card investments, this reader delivers significant operational flexibility.