Rx Technology installs commercial access control systems across San Antonio and South Texas. We handle the complete system — door hardware, controllers, credential management, and the network behind it — because we are both a low-voltage contractor and a managed IT provider. Most companies specialize in one or the other. When your access control system needs a network switch, VLAN, or server, having one company manage the entire system can prevent projects from stalling between two vendors.
An access control system is essentially a computer network with locks attached. Every controller is a network device, and every credential read is a transaction that has to reach a server. When access control is installed without proper network management, problems can appear months later, including doors that unlock during a switch reboot, systems that cannot be reached remotely, or credential databases without proper backups. We have maintained more than 200 networks across South Texas since 1995, and we design the access control system and the network it depends on at the same time.
What We Install
1. Credential Options
- Card systems
- Fob systems
- Keypad systems
- Mobile credential systems
Different doors and facilities require different credential options. We install card, fob, keypad, and mobile credential systems, allowing organizations to use one or multiple access methods throughout a building.
2. Door Hardware and Controllers
- Door controllers
- Electric strikes
- Maglocks
- Request-to-exit hardware
Door controllers make access decisions, while electric strikes and maglocks provide the physical locking mechanism. Request-to-exit hardware supports controlled exit from secured areas.
3. System Scale and Management
- Multi-door systems
- Multi-building systems
- Centralized management
- Visitor management and badge printing
We build systems ranging from individual doors to multi-building deployments. Centralized management allows organizations to manage multiple doors from one location, while visitor management and badge printing support facilities that need to issue and manage credentials for employees, visitors, and other users.
4. Infrastructure and Integration
- Integration with existing video surveillance and alarm systems
- Network switches
- Cabling and PoE
- Remote access
The network infrastructure behind an access control system provides connectivity and power to the equipment. We also integrate access control with existing video surveillance and alarm systems where the technology is compatible. For organizations evaluating access control systems in San Antonio, this full-stack approach provides both the physical security equipment and the network infrastructure required to operate it.
Who We Build These For
We work most often with organizations that have compliance obligations or public accountability, including municipalities, K–12 and higher education, healthcare and dental practices, legal offices, and nonprofits.
We are also a TIPS purchasing cooperative vendor, which allows eligible public entities to purchase from us without running a separate bid process. For public organizations looking for an access control company in San Antonio, this purchasing option can simplify procurement.
Why the Network Matters More Than the Hardware
An access control system depends on more than the lock installed on the door. Controllers, credential readers, servers, switches, cabling, and other network components all have to work together.
Without proper network planning and management, common failure points can include doors being affected during a switch reboot, systems that cannot be accessed remotely, or credential databases without reliable backups.
Rx Technology has maintained more than 200 networks across South Texas since 1995. Because we operate as both a low-voltage contractor and managed IT provider, we can design the access control system and the network it depends on as one system rather than treating them as separate projects.
When evaluating commercial door access control in San Antonio, the network behind the lock is just as important as the hardware installed on the door.
What Drives Cost
Commercial access control is generally priced per door, but four factors have the biggest impact on the final cost.
1. The Door Itself
An existing opening with usable hardware can cost significantly less than a door that requires a new frame, strike, closer, or other hardware modifications.
2. The Cable Pathway
Running cable through an accessible open ceiling is usually straightforward. Finished buildings with fire-rated walls and limited or inaccessible pathways can require additional labor and installation work.
3. Door Count
Controller, software, and server costs can be shared across multiple doors, so the per-door cost can decrease as the system becomes larger.
4. Integration
Integrating the access control system with existing cameras, alarms, or a directory for user management can require additional engineering and configuration.
We conduct a site walk to identify the conditions that apply to your building and provide a fixed-price quote. We do not quote access control projects over the phone because the condition of the doors, cable pathways, existing infrastructure, and integration requirements need to be evaluated on site.
For badge access system installation in San Antonio, this site-based approach allows us to provide a quote based on the actual requirements of the project.
Integration With Existing Cameras
Can you integrate access control with our existing cameras? In most cases, yes. Modern access control platforms can integrate with major camera systems so a door event can pull up the corresponding video footage.
The feasibility of integration depends primarily on the age, make, model, and capabilities of the existing camera system. We evaluate compatibility during the site walk and will tell you directly if integration is not practical.
How Long Does Installation Take?
A small system covering two to five doors is usually installed within a few days once the required hardware has arrived. Larger multi-building systems are typically phased over several weeks and scheduled around your operations, including after-hours work when required.
Hardware lead times, rather than installation labor, are often the longest part of the project timeline.
Support for Existing Systems
Do you support systems installed by another company? Often, yes. We can take over support for existing systems when the platform is one we can properly license, service, and maintain.
If a system is proprietary, end-of-life, or built in a way that makes ongoing support impractical, we will tell you honestly rather than taking on a system we cannot properly maintain.
Credentials
Texas DPS Private Security Bureau License: B11863 | In business in San Antonio since 1995 | Certified minority-owned business (SWMBE) | TIPS purchasing vendor
Texas requires companies that install access control and video surveillance systems to hold a license from the Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau. Ask any bidder for their license number before signing. Rx Technology is licensed under Texas DPS number B11863.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What drives the cost of an access control system?
Access control is generally priced per door. The main cost factors are the existing door and hardware, cable pathway, number of doors, and integration with cameras, alarms, or user directories.
2. Do I need a licensed contractor to install access control in Texas?
Yes. Texas requires companies performing access control and video surveillance installation to hold the appropriate Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau license. Rx Technology is licensed under Texas DPS number B11863.
3. Can you integrate access control with our existing cameras?
In most cases, yes. Modern platforms can integrate with compatible camera systems so door events can be associated with corresponding video footage. Compatibility depends on the age and make of the existing system.
4. How long does an access control installation take?
A two- to five-door system can usually be installed within a few days once the hardware arrives. Larger multi-building systems may be phased over several weeks. Hardware lead times can affect the overall schedule.
5. Do you support systems installed by another company?
Often, yes. We can support existing systems when the platform is one we can properly license and service. Proprietary or end-of-life systems may not be practical to maintain.
6. What do you install?
We install card, fob, keypad, and mobile credential systems, along with door controllers, electric strikes, maglocks, request-to-exit hardware, multi-door and multi-building systems, centralized management, visitor management, badge printing, and supporting network infrastructure.
7. Who do you build access control systems for?
We commonly work with municipalities, K–12 and higher education, healthcare and dental practices, legal offices, and nonprofits. We are also a TIPS purchasing cooperative vendor for eligible public entities.
8. Why does the network matter in an access control system?
Access control relies on network devices, controllers, servers, switches, and credential transactions. Poor network planning can lead to problems such as loss of remote access, system interruptions, or inadequate credential database backups.
9. How do you quote an access control project?
We conduct a site walk, evaluate the doors, cable pathways, door count, existing infrastructure, and integration requirements, and then provide a fixed-price quote.
10. Are you licensed and how long have you been in business?
Yes. Rx Technology is licensed under Texas DPS Private Security Bureau license B11863 and has been in business in San Antonio since 1995. The company has maintained more than 200 networks across South Texas and is a certified minority-owned business and TIPS purchasing vendor.
