Paxton KP50 Proximity Keypad Reader (355-110) — Net2 / Switch2 Card + PIN 2-Factor Reader for Chicago
Model / Series: KP50 (355-110)
Paxton's card-plus-PIN unit for Net2 — a 125 kHz fob reader and 12-button keypad in one IP67 housing.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Paxton
- Model
- KP50 (355-110)
- Series
- Paxton Net2 / Switch2 Proximity
- Form Factor
- Standard mullion / wall-mount with integrated PIN keypad
- Card Technology
- 125 kHz proximity (Paxton tokens, EM 4100/02)
- Keypad
- Yes — integrated 12-button PIN keypad
- MIFARE Variants
- Available — Paxton offers 13.56 MHz MIFARE-capable KP50 variants on request
- Authentication Modes
- Card-only / PIN-only / Card + PIN 2-factor (configurable per door)
- Communication Protocol
- Wiegand to Paxton Net2 / Switch2 controller
- Power
- 12 VDC
- Operating Temperature
- −35 °C to +66 °C
- Environmental Protection
- IP67 (outdoor weatherproof)
- Mounting
- Surface mullion / standard wall mount
Best Fit & Recommended For
Paxton KP50 Proximity Keypad Reader (355-110) — Net2 / Switch2 Card + PIN 2-Factor
The Paxton KP50 (355-110) is the combined card + keypad reader for Paxton’s Net2 / Switch2 systems — integrates a 125 kHz proximity reader with a 12-button PIN keypad in a single unit. Standard 2” wall-mount form factor, IP67 weatherproof. Configurable authentication: card-only / PIN-only / card + PIN 2-factor per door in Net2 software.
On a Net2 site, this is the reader that goes on the doors people actually worry about — the server room, the cash office, the HOA front entry where residents key a PIN after hours. One unit covers both factors, so there’s no second device cluttering the wall.
When 2-Factor PIN Matters
Card-only access is sufficient for most commercial doors. PIN 2-factor is required at:
- Server rooms, IT closets (cybersecurity audits)
- Pharmacy and medication storage at storefront clinics (HIPAA / DEA)
- HOA front-doors (resident PIN policy)
- Cash-handling areas (loss-prevention)
The KP50’s flexible authentication modes mean the same reader works as card-only at non-sensitive doors and card + PIN at sensitive doors — Net2 software controls the policy per door.
MIFARE Variants
Standard KP50 reads Paxton tokens + EM 125 kHz. MIFARE-capable variants of the KP50 are available on request — same form factor, same keypad, MIFARE 13.56 MHz reading. We specify per credential policy at site walkthrough.
KP50 vs. Sibling Paxton 2-Factor / Keypad Readers
| Feature | KP50 (355-110, this) | KP75 MIFARE Metal (375-130) | Touchlock Vandal Metal (521-715) | Paxton10 Keypad (010-824) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reader form | Standard wall + keypad | Vandal-metal + keypad + MIFARE | Standalone (no card reader, PIN only) | Multi-format + keypad + Bluetooth |
| Card support | 125 kHz Paxton + EM | MIFARE + 125 kHz | None — PIN only | Multi-format (6 types) |
| Vandal rating | IP67 | IK10 (heavy metal) | IK10 + cast metal housing | IK10 |
| Platform | Net2 / Switch2 | Net2 / Switch2 | Standalone (no controller needed) | Paxton10 cloud |
| Best fit | Standard 2-factor on Net2 | Vandal-prone 2-factor with MIFARE | PIN-only standalone | Cloud 2-factor |
Where the Paxton KP50 Wins in Chicago
- Chicago commercial sensitive-area doors with 2-factor on Paxton Net2 / Switch2
- Server room and IT closet doors with cybersecurity audit requirements
- Pharmacy and medication-storage doors at storefront clinics on Net2
- HOA building entries with PIN-protected resident access at Chicago HOAs
- Multi-tenant residential sensitive-area positions
- Property management secure-area doors
- Hospitality cash-office and operations-center doors
- Retail back-of-house cash counts
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Paxton KP50 across the full city of Chicago.
Recommended Pairings
- Paxton P50 (353-110) — same form factor without keypad
- Paxton KP75 MIFARE (375-130) — vandal metal keypad with MIFARE
- Paxton Touchlock Vandal (521-715) — standalone PIN-only
- Paxton Net2 EX Desktop Reader (514-326) — USB enrollment
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active Paxton installer across Chicago. The KP50 is one of our standard 2-factor reader picks for Chicago Paxton Net2 / Switch2 sensitive-area deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, MIFARE-variant selection per credential policy, 2-factor policy planning, Net2 / Switch2 controller + reader sizing, Wiegand wiring, mounting, reader commissioning in Net2 software, PIN policy + 2-factor door list configuration, token enrollment workflow setup, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
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Frequently Installed Together
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