"Tricks of the Trade"

The topics in this section deal with User tips, hints and shortcuts that may make using WiFi with the ENGAGE Platform easier.

The following topics are included:

1. Forcing a Lock to Call the Server Immediately

   In standalone mode (200), the ENGAGE device runs autonomously – running event schedules and granting access based upon a pre-configured embedded access control database.

   ENGAGE devices that contain WiFi chipsets are able to augment standalone mode with a programmable periodic call-in to an external server. This is considered standalone with WiFi update capability and is given the designation of 210 (two-ten).

   On ENGAGE managed sites the host server is configured by default to connect to the Allegion hosted ENGAGE server and as a result, there is no need to configure an alternative host server.

   In addition, limited real-time alert capability is possible for select events that may warrant immediate action. Communication with the host is via standard HTTP/HTTPS through a defined set of RESTful endpoints.

   In IP real-time mode (410-IP), ENGAGE devices run autonomously just like the standalone mode running event schedules and granting access based upon the configured embedded access control database.

   All transactional (audit) event data and device status is available immediately. Immediate modification to the access control database or the current configuration of the ENGAGE device can be made without the need to wait for a scheduled call-in by the device.

2. Changing the Call-in Time

   Refer to the page under General Information / Manage Device Settings / Call-in Times

3. Miscellaneous Shortcuts

   To be added as available.