WatchNET WAB-M2-FCS

The WatchNET WAB-M2-FCS is an advanced biometric fingerprint access-control terminal designed for environments requiring fingerprint, proximity-card and keypad/PIN authentication in a single device. It supports both 125 kHz proximity credentials such as HID, AWID and WatchNET formats and 13.56 MHz credentials including MIFARE and DESFire technologies. The terminal uses a semiconductor live-biometric sensor with anti-fake fingerprint detection and is designed for fast fingerprint matching. It can operate in several configurations: as a secure reader connected to a separate door controller, in online mode connected to the access-control server, or in standalone mode where the WAB-M2-FCS itself controls the door and continues operating even when network communication is unavailable. WatchNET also states that the system stores proprietary fingerprint templates rather than fingerprint images, supporting a more security-focused biometric architecture. The WatchNET biometric portfolio also includes the WAB-MP-FCS and WAB-SC-USB, allowing different biometric applications to be incorporated into the same access-control environment. The WAB-MP-FCS is a narrow-format multifunction biometric terminal combining a fingerprint sensor, proximity-card reader and built-in keypad; it can operate as a standalone single-door controller or integrate with an existing access-control system, and it can also support time-and-attendance functions such as time-in/time-out, late or early allowances and overtime management. It supports PoE over CAT5/6, multi-proximity credentials, Wiegand-based exit-reader connectivity and online/offline operation, with up to approximately 5,000 fingerprint templates stored in the terminal. The WAB-SC-USB complements these readers as a compact USB fingerprint enrollment device compatible with the WAB-M2-FCS and WAB-MP-FCS series. It uses a semiconductor anti-fake fingerprint sensor, a 400 MHz DSP, USB 5 VDC power and is designed for fast fingerprint enrollment and matching. VEGA Digital IT Solutions LLC provides WatchNET WAB-M2-FCS, WAB-MP-FCS, WAB-SC-USB and related biometric access-control solutions as a distributor, supplier and professional system integrator across the UAE. VEGA Digital can design complete biometric systems incorporating WatchNET readers, WAC door controllers, electromagnetic locks, electric strikes, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, emergency break-glass units, PoE/network infrastructure and centralized WatchNET access-control software. Integration services can include site assessment, biometric-reader selection, fingerprint enrollment workstation setup, card and PIN configuration, TCP/IP/PoE connectivity, Wiegand or OSDP integration, door-control programming, user and access-level configuration, time-and-attendance integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and future expansion. This allows customers to deploy a secure, scalable and centrally managed biometric access-control solution for offices, warehouses, data centres, commercial facilities, educational institutions and other projects across Dubai and the wider UAE.