[34921] in North American Network Operators' Group
RE: Access Control
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Brad)
Thu Feb 22 03:39:03 2001
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 01:35:49 -0700 (MST)
From: Brad <brad@americanisp.net>
To: Mark Radabaugh <mark@amplex.net>
Cc: <nanog@merit.edu>
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On Wed, 21 Feb 2001, Mark Radabaugh wrote:
> > Does anyone use Proximity sensors to allow a magnetic keycard to unlock the
> > doors of their facilities ?
> >
> > If so, what brand ? What software do you run behind it ? Will it work with
> > Windows 2000 Domain controllers to provide seamless entry / exit across a
> > nationwide network ?
> >
>
> Maybe - but how are you going to unlock the door to reboot the server?
I agree with Mark.. I would not recommend puting all
physical access in the hands of a OS which may require
physical access to fix. For that matter- Check other
options. I know there are a few card-readers/key-code
combo solutions out there which have their own built in
'authentication' system.
> :-)
>
> Mark
>
>
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Brad Baker
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Americanisp
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