Paxton Net2 Access Control for Schools & Colleges
The most widely installed access control platform in UK education, supplied and installed by a specialist. Net2 gives your school central control of every door, real-time monitoring, instant lockdown and management from any web browser.
Central Control, Simple Administration
Net2 is a networked access control system: every control unit is part of the network, giving central control, event reporting and flexible management of users' access. Each unit can also run independently, making its own decisions and remembering events, so a network issue never leaves a door unsecured.
Paxton is known for ease of management, reliability and low ongoing maintenance. School office staff manage cards, doors and time zones from the Net2 software without specialist IT skills, restricting access outside school hours automatically and cancelling lost cards instantly.
- Real-time door monitoring and instant lockdown for the whole site.
- Time zone control per user group, from students to contractors.
- Full audit trail of who opened which door and when.
- Net2 Entry door entry and PaxLock battery handles for internal doors.
Why Schools Choose Paxton with idXtra
A proven platform installed by a team that understands education, safeguarding and one-card integration.
Safeguarding First
Control exactly who can enter the site and each area within it, with instant lockdown for emergencies and full audit trails for compliance.
Managed by Office Staff
Net2's software is designed for non-specialists. Add a starter, cancel a lost card or change access rights in seconds.
Every Door Type Covered
Networked controllers for main entrances, Net2 Entry for reception door entry and PaxLock battery handles for internal doors.
Automatic Time Zones
Doors restrict themselves outside school hours without manual intervention, and different rules apply to staff, students and visitors.
One Card for Everything
The same card opens Paxton doors, pays at the canteen through EventPOS and signs visitors in through VisiTapp.
Installed & Supported by idXtra
Site survey, installation, training and ongoing support from one UK team with decades of education experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Paxton Net2 popular in UK schools?
Paxton Access is one of the most widely installed access control brands in UK schools and colleges. Its Net2 platform is known for ease of management, reliability and low ongoing maintenance, with a large installer base across the country. School office staff can manage users, doors and time zones without specialist IT knowledge.
Can Paxton Net2 lock down a school in an emergency?
Yes. Net2 is a fully networked system with real-time door monitoring and instant lockdown capability. Doors across the site can be secured at the press of a button, and everything is managed remotely from a web browser.
What Paxton hardware does idXtra supply?
idXtra supplies the full Paxton range: Net2 networked controllers, Net2 Entry door entry panels and monitors, PaxLock battery-powered door handles, card and keypad readers, and the Net2 management software. We recommend the right mix for each door on your site.
Can the Paxton card also be used for catering and attendance?
Yes. idXtra specialises in integration: the same smart card that opens Paxton-controlled doors can pay in the canteen through EventPOS, sign visitors in through VisiTapp and register attendance through EventMarker, all synced with your MIS.
Does idXtra install and support Paxton systems?
Yes. idXtra supplies, installs and supports Paxton access control for schools, colleges and organisations across the UK, with full project management from site survey through installation, training and ongoing support.
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