Commercial Based Access Control

Cloud-Based Management, Mobile Entry & Integrated Security

Professional Access Control Services in Appleton and Northeast WI

If you’re a business looking to secure your facility with cloud based management, mobile entry, and integrated security installation solutions, look no further than Lappen Security Products, based in the Fox Valley area. Whether you are looking for building or perimeter/door access control, we have a variety of solutions to protect your business.

Products and systems we install include hands-free interfaces, vandal-resistant keypads, stand-alone solutions, integration with surveillance cameras, proximity card readers, combo readers, and keycards.

Why Implement Access Control?

Access control system implementation can solve a number of common pain points for businesses. These include:

We are Paxton Platinum Partners and Avigilon Openpath installers with extensive experience installing Paxton cloud based access control systems. To get started, please contact us at [email protected], or call us at 920-734-3027 for a quote.

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Certified Installers

Paxton Premium Partner

We partner with Paxton to bring you the highest quality products that are simple to install and use, and come with a 5-year guarantee.
Net2 (networked), Stand-alone (offline), and Paxton10 (web-based) access control solutions that make using your system easy while also being scalable for future integration.
Reliable access control installers since 1953 and a trusted Paxton Platinum Partner serving Northeast Wisconsin

Commercial Access Control to Protect Your Space

Our access control system installations and integrations can be customized to meet your specific security needs. With an access control system, your business will benefit from:

Entry Methods

Experience seamless entry for any type of door or entryway with a system that can further integrate with video security and smart credentials for complete surveillance and access control.

Our stand-alone, network, and cloud based entry methods include installation and programming for:

Systems We Install

Commercial Access Control System Solutions

Hands-Free Interfaces

These systems utilize motion-sensing technology to allow entry without physical contact, promoting hygiene and ease of access. Ideal for high-traffic facilities where touchless operation is a priority.

Vandal-Resistant Keypads

Built with heavy-duty materials and tamper-proof electronics, these keypads are designed to withstand lots of daily use and extreme weather. Reliable access point for when durability is just as important as security.

Camera CCTV Integration

This integration ensures that every entry event is recorded and timestamped for visual verification, allowing your security team to cross-reference digital access logs with real-time footage to maintain a complete audit trail.

Proximity Card Readers

These readers use RFID technology to grant access when a programmed credential is held within a few inches of the device. They offer a fast, reliable, and "no-swipe" solution that reduces wear and tear on both the hardware and the user's credentials.

Proximity Cards & Key Fobs

Compact and easy to carry, these encrypted credentials act as digital keys for your authorized personnel. They can be easily deactivated if lost or stolen, providing a much higher level of security and cost-efficiency than traditional physical keys.

Keypad/Proximity Combo Readers

These units offer "dual-factor authentication" by requiring both a physical credential and a unique PIN for entry. This added security ensures that even if a card or fob is misplaced, your facility remains protected against unauthorized use.

Industries We Serve

Lappen Security provides access control solutions to the following industries in the Fox Valley area and Northeast Wisconsin:

Paxton Security Solutions

Offering business and office security systems and solutions for over 55 years, Lappen Security is a preferred Paxton Access partner carrying a full line of related equipment. We offer clients across Wisconsin advanced access control systems at affordable prices – and the ability to integrate them with intrusion detection and HDCCTV systems.

Whether you are looking for building or perimeter/door access control, we have a variety of solutions from card readers to security gates. Paxton products include the highest quality surveillance cameras, card readers, combo readers, and keycards.

The video here shows Paxton’s Net2 network entry system that our team can install and how it benefits your company’s security.

Introducing Net2 Network Entry

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Openpath Avigilon™
Products

Lappen Security installs Openpath Avigilon access control systems to secure your business. We help protect everything from a single door to multiple buildings with Avigilon access control readers to protect your building and most valuable assets.

Openpath Reviews

Openpath Touchless Access

Access Control System FAQs

Here are some of the most frequent questions we get about our access control system installations. If you have further questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Can I instantly revoke access if an employee leaves the company?

Yes. With our cloud-based Paxton and Avigilon systems, you can deactivate a user’s credentials (mobile, card, or fob) in seconds from your phone or computer. There’s no need to collect physical keys or re-key locks.

Can I manage multiple business locations from one account?

Absolutely. Cloud-based systems allow you to oversee multiple buildings—whether they are across Appleton or in different cities like Green Bay and Oshkosh—all from a single centralized dashboard.

Is my data secure in the cloud?

We use industry-leading encryption (similar to online banking) to ensure your data and access logs are protected. Since we partner with top-tier providers like Avigilon and Paxton, your system receives automatic security updates to stay ahead of modern threats.

What happens to the door locks if the internet goes out?

Your system will continue to function. Most modern controllers store access permissions locally on the hardware. While you might temporarily lose the ability to make changes remotely, your employees can still enter and exit as usual. Once the connection is restored, the system syncs all data and logs.

Can I use my smartphone as a key, or do I need physical cards?

You have the choice. We offer "Mobile Entry" solutions that allow employees to unlock doors with a wave of their phone, but we can also provide traditional key fobs or cards for those who prefer them. Both can coexist on the same system.

How long does a typical installation take?

Every project is unique, but a standard 2–4 door system usually takes 1–2 business days. We work closely with your team to minimize any disruption to your daily operations.

Can my access control system talk to my security cameras?

Yes, and we highly recommend it. By integrating the two, your system can automatically "tag" video footage whenever a specific door is opened or if an unauthorized entry attempt is detected, giving you a complete visual audit trail.

Success Stories

Case Studies

Bellevue Parks

At all four of the parks, outdoor, vandal-resistant cameras were placed in strategic positions to give parks director Joel Gregozeski the ability to see who has been using their pavilions and playgrounds at any time, day or night, and keep recordings on their digital video recorders for weeks after.

Access Control was also deployed on each restroom door to allow the village to lock down and open each restroom at specific times, assuring that when the parks are closed, the restrooms are locked without having to send an employee out to each site to manually lock them down.

Valley VNA

Based on meetings with various staff members, Lappen discovered that distribution and replacement of keys was a growing problem. To remedy this, and many other concerns in keeping Valley VNA’s 100-plus residents safe, Lappen installed the Paxton Access Net2 system.

With so many people coming and going on a daily basis, Valley VNA can better manage access control for up to 500 users by assigning privileges on 15 doors in a matter of seconds and easily track building entrance.

Little Chute Schools

After carefully researching the options, Scott Wildenberg and team recommended the Paxton Access Net2 — featuring an easy-to-use interface and simple installation — and provided a demo.

Understanding the client’s goals, our recommendation addressed the need for easy management of all building access. We also saw the value of the interface’s convenient click-and-drag graphic time zones for setup and the software’s free upgrades.

Contact Us

Serving the Fox Valley area since 1953, we are based just a few miles from Appleton, WI. We are the area’s premier provider of access control systems and security product installations and integrations, focusing on total customer satisfaction.

From access control to locksmithing and HD video surveillance cameras, we’re Northeast Wisconsin’s go-to source for the latest in security technology. Experience “The Lappen Difference” and contact us today!