Wireless/IP locksets lower costs by reducing installation labor, simplifying project management (fewer trade personnel), and leveraging existing infrastructure. For example, a typical hard-wired access-controlled opening takes an average of 8 hours to install and bring to operational status. Wireless/IP locks take about an hour to install by a single technician. Access control software with wireless/IP and PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) locks from these manufacturers. Using wireless/IP locksets, end-users can reap these benefits:

• Significant reduction in hardware costs
• Significant reduction in labor costs
• Utilization of existing wireless infrastructure
• Easy installation in hard-to-wire locations, thus extending the reach of their access control systems
• Up to 80% faster installation compared to traditional installations