S2 Access Control Lock Down tips & Tricks

Due to recent events, I am receiving a lot of requests for information on how to lock down the access control on S2 systems. This is video 1 and discusses Access control for locking out cardholders.
Steps in this video:
1. Disable Portal
a. Goto Monitor/Portal Status.
b. In the action column enable or disable portals as needed.
2. Access Level - Modifying Time
a. Go to Configuration/Access Control/Access Levels.
b. Select your access level you need to modify.
c. In the time spec section change the time from the time selected to "NEVER" Click save.
NOTE: Make sure you document the original time so you can revert back when the business is back to normal.
3. Threat Levels - Express setup Full video to follow
Threat levels can be tricky to set up depending on the size of your system and how you want it to function. However properly set up Threat levels are extremely useful for fast activation and deactivation of door shifts, access levels, alarms, and events.
This tutorial is minimal and may not work for everyone. and specific to customers that do not have any Threat levels set up currently. I am working on a full version of Threat levels that will hopefully hit all sections of what a threat level can do and how to program it.
a. Go to Configuration/Threat Levels/Definitions.
b. Add or modify an existing threat level definition that accurately describes your event. ie lockdown. Give the definition a description and select the color you want active when the threat level is activated. Click Save.
c. Configure the Threat Level Groups (Configuration/Threat Levels/Threat Level Groups)
1. Add a new Group (You will need at least 2 if there is not any set ) The 1st Group should be "Default" and have the default TL definition selected. Click Save.
2. Add a 2nd group for your lockdown This will be used for people you want to have the ability to gain access during the lockdown event. Assign the lockdown definition and any other definitions including default if applicable.
3. Assign the appropriate Threat Level to the access levels. (Configuration/Access Control/Access Levels) Select your access level you need to modify. Select the Threat level you created per access level. ie. People you want to limit access should get the "Default" Threat Level.
The lockdown or admin Threat Level can be used for people that need to still have access during the threat level event.
c. Activate/deactivate the Threat level as needed.
1. Go to Monitor/Monitoring Desktop
2. In the upper right click on the Threat level section and select the appropriate Threat Level for your situation.

[@bethclarke3899]

Been trying to figure this out for ages and finally stumbled on your video. I will be making this required watching for my security team.

[@tannerjohnson1000]

Thanks man. So little s2 content out there. Really helpful.

[@howtheheckhelp]

You're welcome, I wish I had more time to crank out videos faster.

[@jeepzjftw]

Well done video. Definitely make more.

[@user-ip5ik5ie1t]

Do you have any info on how to allow different user roles to activate threat levels? It appears that only a full system setup person can activate a threat level.

[@richard050773]

Your tutorial is excellent!. When are you getting the detailed videos on Threat Levels. Etc. Thanks

[@howtheheckhelp]

Soon, I am building an access control lab now that should hopefully have all the tools needed to properly set up and display everything associated with S2, Lenel, and other products.

[@richard050773]

@@howtheheckhelp Thanks!. TBH S2 Documentation is lack of a better word "Deplorable" when it come to programming the system.

[@GSin21]

Great tutorial! Is there a way to disable portal for "all" doors at once? Also, does disable portal lock the door as well if it's currently unlocked?

[@lukemaxcy1884]

Have you had to deal with adding new card formats into a nexbox? I’m stuck trying to add 37x and 40x.

[@alxrtmn]

Hi, you produced nice and helpful video but is there possibility to lock 30-40 doors or 3-4 groups of doors simultaneously , disregarding on Time specs?

[@howtheheckhelp]

Yes, by using Threat Levels. You can lock a entire group of doors very quickly.

[@AppleiOSGenius]

your video is well detailed and you are on a newer system than I am, but still really good, though still with fewer subscribers? i Subscribed

[@howtheheckhelp]

Thanks! I have several new videos recorded, just need time to edit and post, stay tuned.

[@raerae7141]

How do you change the unlock in seconds for each portal so that you can prevent piggybacking

[@howtheheckhelp]

As long as you have a door contact then I would suggest checking Relock on Open in portals. That way as soon as the door is open the door will re-lock. If you don't then you can change the Unlock time in the lock section in portals. Click Settings (Gear Icon) then Access Control, Then Portals. and both of those options are in this spot. Good Luck!

[@AppleiOSGenius]

need to set up something like you have on that wood, we have a very old s2 net box 4.2 still kinda works some badges do work and others don't, I figure there is a replication issue or should be live.

[@howtheheckhelp]

The ones that don't work check the activity log to see what it is doing when the card is presented. 4.2 is old but most of the features I list should still work.

[@karimhussein8826]

How to deliver access control to me net box s2 Please reply as soon as possible How do I install a full reader on me? net box s2 Is there a video explaining the installation of the reader on the netbox? s2 ????????????????

[@howtheheckhelp]

Hi, I have one recorded but I need time to edit it. The first step is programming the Network NODE or MicroNode to the controller. And you can see that video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2m4n5R3nbmJgrM afterwards you need to go into the NODE and program all the readers, strikes, D/C's REX etc. I'll try and get that vedio out next week. Sorry for the delay, I'm a one man show currently and this is a side gig to my main job.