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Important update on the discontinued Kantech wireless fobs and transmitters
Posted by Marc Levesque on
Important update on the discontinued Kantech wireless fobs and transmitters.
There is still a good deal that is unknown yet from the provided literature we can determine that the new system is not backward compatible and will not support the older platform.
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Kantech Wireless Receiver/Transmitters
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Kantech Corp. has not formally announce the release of the new product line to replace the discontinued WLS series of products. There are indications that a new receiver/transmitter platform will be release late in the 4th quarter of 2025. We would not expect these to become available till the spring of 2026 . What is known is that that the transmitter (portables) will not be compatible between platforms. Any new purchase of the newer type of transmitter(fob) will require a replacement of the receiver unit and antennae. We don't anticipate an easy roll out as support and the on-site replacement...
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Kantech discontinues Wireless Product Line
Posted by Marc Levesque on
Kantech, a provider of access control and security solutions, has recently announced the discontinuation of its Wireless Product Line. What does this mean for customers? For customers who have been using Kantech's Wireless Product Line, this announcement may come as a surprise. However, customers are encouraged to reach out to Ashton Security Inc. customer service team for guidance. We will be working to find a possible alternatives and solutions and migration options. What are the alternatives? While the Kantech Wireless Product Line will no longer be available, Ashton Security Inc. will diligently work on finding alternate solutions. Additionally, Kantech...
Product Update Summer 2023 Back to Work
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Ashton Security Inc. has partnered up with several manufacturers to limit exposures to aftermarket and refurbished products that have started appearing in some distribution channels and on-line market space.
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Supply chain reaches critical levels of disruption (Industry News)
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Looking at the November projections on the Kantech product delivery delays shows that the timelines have not improved. As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaches it is likely we will see these time lines push out into the new year. The P10SHL cards along with many other 3rd party access cards manufactured in Asia are back ordered. Ashton Security Inc. managed to secure...
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