2N AU 2.0 Keypad RFID Access Control Terminal

2N AU 2.0 Keypad RFID Access Control Terminal

The Axis Communications 2N AU 2.0 is an enterprise-grade wired access control terminal combining touch keypad authentication with multi-protocol RFID and NFC reading capabilities. Designed for facility integrators and IT managers deploying centralized access control infrastructure, this controller delivers secure credential verification in indoor and mixed-environment deployments with hardwired Ethernet reliability and standards-compliant network integration.

Key Features

• Multi-Protocol RFID Support: Read 125kHz and 13.56MHz RFID card formats, NFC tags, and Bluetooth 5.0 LE devices for flexible credential deployment
• Touch Keypad Interface: Integrated touch keypad enables PIN entry, PIN override, and supplementary multi-factor authentication
• Wired Network Connectivity: Hardwired Ethernet connection eliminates wireless latency and ensures reliable, always-on communication with access control systems and backend authentication servers
• Enterprise Security Standards: DHCP and HTTP/HTTPS support enable secure, standards-compliant network integration with existing IT infrastructure
• Centralized Management: TFTP firmware deployment and Syslog event logging support distributed access control monitoring and system administration

Technical Highlights

The 2N AU 2.0 functions as a dedicated access control controller with form factor optimized for terminal-based authentication workflows. Wired deployment eliminates battery dependencies and wireless interference, making it ideal for high-security facility perimeters, server rooms, data centers, and secure office environments. Multi-protocol support accommodates legacy 125kHz RFID infrastructure alongside modern 13.56MHz and NFC deployments, enabling phased credential migration without hardware replacement. HTTPS encryption and Syslog integration ensure audit-trail compliance for regulated environments.

Applications

• Enterprise facility access control and perimeter security
• Secure building entry points, server rooms, and restricted areas
• Mixed-credential environments requiring card, PIN, and NFC authentication
• Centralized access management with backend authentication server integration
• Compliance-driven deployments requiring encrypted communication and event logging

Jerry Tildsen

The 2N AU 2.0 addresses a critical gap in modern access control: the need for flexible, multi-protocol authentication at the physical credential reader level. By combining touch keypad, RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0 LE in a single wired terminal, the device reduces complexity in enterprise deployments transitioning between credential technologies. Hardwired Ethernet design ensures deterministic latency and eliminates wireless security vectors, a key requirement for high-security facilities.

HTTPS and Syslog support integrate seamlessly with enterprise IT audit and compliance frameworks. Facility integrators benefit from a single SKU that supports legacy and emerging credential formats, reducing inventory complexity and deployment timelines.

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