Question
How do I configure an NGP panel for global anti-passback?
Answer
On NGP, global anti-passback (APB) mode is called Host Decision.
Enable Host Decision mode from the NGP LCD keypad:
- Using the keypad, log into the panel as a service user.
- Select the Settings menu.
- Select the Reader group, “R”.
For this group, #### is the door number between 001 to 130. For each reader requiring the use of Host Decision mode (1 = the entrance reader, 5 = the egress reader), the following settings must be enabled:
- Host Decision On Grant (Config -> R###:1, 5 the second checkbox)
The second checkbox on the second screen controls the host decision mode. The default value is unchecked, meaning, access decisions are made locally. - Host Decision Timeout (Config -> R###:1, 5 the third 3-digit value)
The third 3-digit value controls the host decision timeout. The default value is 15 seconds. If a value of less than 5 seconds is programmed, the minimum timeout value of 5 seconds is used. - Host Decision Offline/Timeout Mode (Config -> R###:1, 5 the last digit)
If = 0, then when NGP does not receive a response from OnGuard, it will always deny access.
If = 1, then NGP will make a local decision based on what it knows about the badge (not just grant).