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This section describes how to add administrator accounts, devices, doors, zones,
departments, users, and access groups within the BioStar software. This administrator's
guide does not cover procedures for installing physical components, wiring doors and
devices, or connecting devices to networks. For more information about hardware
installation and physical configuration of your access control system, please refer to the
installation guides that accompany your access control devices.
3.1
Create Administrative Accounts
Before adding users, it is a good idea to add and configure accounts for system
administrators and operators. It is also useful to understand some general
concepts regarding administration of the BioStar system.
3.1.1 Administration Concepts
BioStar allows for multiple levels of administration, operation, and interaction
with the system. Administrators are capable of adding and configuring devices,
users, doors, zones, and access groups. In addition, administrators can grant
various privileges to operators, users, and other administrators. BioStar also
allows for the creation of custom administration roles.
BioStar is a server-client application that can be monitored and managed by
operators who may access the BioStar server via a remote client terminal.
Operators can be granted various privileges by administrators, other than the
privilege to create and delete other administrator or operator accounts.
Although your administration requirements may vary, a typical setup will
consist of one administrator (or more, depending on the size of your
organization) who has full access to the system. Below the administrator level,
several operators may perform various functions, such as remotely controlling
Setup the BioStar System
