6 • Schlage • ENGAGE Managed Property User's Guide
Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Terms and Definitions
Terms
Bluetooth:
An open wireless technology standard for transmitting/exchanging data between fixed
and
Mobile devices over
short distances. Operates in the 2.4Ghz range shared with Wi-Fi.
Credentials:
Authorization for access. These can be physical cards and FOBs, or they can be Mobile,
or NFC enabled using a Mobile device.
Commissioning:
Commissioning a device enrolls the device into ENGAGE, defines the device name,
and prepares the device for later setup steps.
Mobile Credential:
A credential stored on a Mobile device. Requires the Schlage Mobile Access
application and site administration assignments
Mobile Device:
The device carried by the user. May be an iPhone or Android or Tablet.
NFC:
Near Field Communication
PACS:
Physical Access Control Software (PACS) is property management software provided by
others.
Site and/or Property:
The term ‘site’ is used interchangeably with ‘property’ throughout this
document, and both the web and Mobile applications.
Sync:
Mobile device communication with a device. This updates all settings in the device and uploads
the latest audit information into ENGAGE
Wi-Fi:
Wireless local area network technology for connecting computers and electronic devices to
each other and to the Internet. Wi-Fi is an abbreviation for wireless fidelity.
Connect Data Rate:
A typical router setting. IT professionals use this setting to force a minimum data
rate for each device to associate with the Wi-Fi access point to not allow slow talkers to join –
improves overall Wi-Fi performance.
Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Note:
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A Note
is a helpful hint to help to understand how items may be related or used effectively. If
a Note is not followed some features may not work as intended.
CAUTION:
A Caution is a topic that may or may have unintended consequences. If a
Caution is not followed the system or feature may not function properly or as expected.
WARNING:
A Warning is a topic that indicates the system won’t work as intended. If a
Warning is not followed the system or feature will not function properly or as intended.
