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Add Hardware to Alarm.com Account
Controllers
1 Disconnect any Ethernet cables from all controllers
in the system.
2 Navigate to the Access Control tab on the
Equipment page on the Dealer Website.
3 Add a controller using the “Add Controller” button.
Follow on-screen instructions. You’ll need the
controller’s MAC address, which is located on the
side of the Ethernet port.
4 Repeat for all additional controllers in the system.
Expansion Modules (If None, Skip to Step 7)
5 To add an expansion module to a controller, click
the “Add Expansion Module” link displayed next to
the controller in the Controllers table.
Follow on-screen instructions.
6 Repeat for all expansion modules in the system.
Doors
7 To add doors to a module, click the “Add Door” link
displayed next to the module in the Devices table.
Follow on-screen instructions.
8 Repeat for all doors in the system.
Check Connection
9 Connect an internet-connected Ethernet cable to
each controller and power up the system.
10 Check the Event History on the Dealer Website to
make sure the controller is communicating.
Add Card Formats to Account
11 On the Access Control tab on the Equipment page,
click “Manage Card Formats.”
12 If you know the card format and facility code,
click “Add Known Format” and follow the
on-screen instructions.
13 If you do not know the card format or facility code,
click “Add Unknown Format” and follow the
on-screen instructions.
14 Repeat steps 12 and 13 for all card formats you plan
to use with this system and click “Save.”
To add or manage Users, Access Plans, and Timetables,
navigate to the User Access tab on the Customer
Website or Mobile App.
Questions? Visit alarm.com/accesscontrolhelp