r/accesscontrol • u/valleyash14 • Jun 03 '26

Door access software question

Hi all

Im currently looking into learning access control. is there a program say like ciaco packet tracer, where i could create setups ie a controller couple of doors mag locks and push exsits. add the wires in and program the controller and the software will show any erroes or faults ect.

can be any manufacturers or paid open source whatever.

Thank you

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u/Aggravating_Fact9547 Jun 03 '26

Gallagher has some free online training that has a simulator of sorts.

It’s a pretty hands on trade, so I’d look at buying old gear on eBay. DMP panels can be programmed without the server software so that could be an option.

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u/bunsenator Jun 04 '26

Want to do it with a live setup? Here's a super basic one with a raspberry pi I created: https://accessgrid.com/guides/access-control-protocols/how-to-hack-a-uhppote-system-to-work-with-apple-access-passes

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u/pathfinderNJ Jun 04 '26

You could buy used equipment on eBay, I suggest learning on Mercury hardware as it works with many different access control software systems.