Whats new in version 4.1?

The following list contains the most prominent changes to version 4.1 of the OnGuard XProtect Access integration.


Requirements:

  • Virtual port 8443 is required as a default port for communication between OnGuard and XProtect. The installation program of the OnGuard XProtect Access Service will configure and open this port on the OnGuard server. View the details at XProtect Access instance status & properties
  • The installation program for the OnGuard XProtect Access integration has been entirely redesigned. There is now one install file for use on both OnGuard and XProtect systems. This context sensitive installation program will install all needed components, one on OnGuard and one on XProtect. And, the ACM wizard program has been removed. See more at Installation program (explained)

Functionality & User Experience:

  • There is a new Access control administration button added to the Access Control workspace in the Smart Client. This launches a web browser that connects to the OnGuard web-based administration interface. Read the details for the OnGuard web admin link
  • The location of the log files has been changed and the service tray menu and Using the log viewer application for the OnGuard XProtect Access Service has been improved.
  • Door opening animations have been added to map icons.
  • The ACM acronym and the term Access Control Module, which it stands for have been removed from the integration, the documentation, and the website where the materials are hosted.