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What jamming of a wireless security system is and how to resist it?
Radio communication is regarded as the main vulnerability of wireless security systems. It can presumably be easily jammed using equipment that can be purchased “at every corner,” and without radio communication, the alarm system is deprived of the opportunity to resist the intruders. Consequently, the facility becomes defenseless. This article dispels the myths about jammers, talks about their real capabilities, and how counteraction is implemented in Ajax for this type of sabotage. How radio communication is “jammed” Jamming represents unlawful creation of interference within radio channels. It is used to prevent communication of alarms within wireless security systems. Devices for jamming...
How long will it take the Hub to detect a server failure?
The detection time of communication failure with the server depends on two parameters in the Hub settings (Hub → Settings (⚙️) → Service): Server Ping Interval. The period of the pings by the Hub to the Ajax Cloud server, is set in the range from 10 to 300 seconds. The recommended and default value is 30 seconds. Connection Failure Alarm Delay. This is the delay required to reduce the risk of a false event of loss of communication with the server. The delay can be adjusted from 30 to 600 seconds. The recommended and default value is 300 seconds.The connection delay is activated...
Enterprise API — an Interface for Integrating Ajax Products with Third‑Party Services and Applications
The home security market is growing rapidly. People want to be sure that their loved ones and their homes are protected, and they know that this confidence can be provided by a reliable security system and console monitoring. The trend opens up great opportunities for scaling the business of security and service companies — these are millions of new customers and facilities that are attractive from the security point of view. Especially if the correct equipment is used that is quickly mounted and customized, easily connected to the Central Monitoring Station (CMS), and requires minimal maintenance. The Ajax system...
What is the group mode?
Here’s a video tutorial on how to set up and make use of the newest Ajax features with OS Malevich 2.6: Group Mode Setting up Group Mode Controlling groups with the KeyPad Setting up a key fob and keypad The app as a key fob Available groups Night Mode
Meet MotionProtect Outdoor — an outdoor motion detector that reacts only to real threats
Ajax security systems provide security for more than 100,000 people increasing the chances of saving money, property, health, and even life. Ajax has created a comprehensive solution for indoor security. Ajax is the most titled security system in Europe today. Ajax is ready to move beyond the premises now and to ensure the consistently high quality protection of the adjacent areas. The new range of Ajax outdoor security devices is represented by MotionProtect Outdoor — a motion detector with a two-phase algorithm for protection against false triggering, pet immunity, and an advanced anti-masking system. The most reliable solution for professional monitoring of areas. Correct...