A system network includes a station running on the Supervisor PC, and at least one station running on a controller with reader
modules and input/output modules attached.
Connections among system entities are frequently referred to using the standard network terms of
client and
server. A clear understanding of these terms is important for solving networking issues and ensuring communication security.
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Workbench is always a client.
- A platform provides the hardware foundation for the software interface. A platform runs basic software. It may be a PC localhost or
a remote controller, such as a JACE.
A platform (controller or Supervisor PC) is always a server. A host is another name for a platform.
- A station consists of the system software and an HSQL database. A station runs the software providing access for client browsers to
view and control system components.
A station may be a client or a server. A station, running on any type of controller or Supervisor platform performs all control
logic and stores information including: card holder data, configuration data, system activity logs, and system relational
hierarchy data