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One network for security

IP cameras, access control and barriers on one network.

PoE-ready cabling

Structured cabling and PoE switching for every IP device.

Works with existing kit

Integrates with existing cameras, barriers, gates and alarms.

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IP security systems

IP security system installation in London: access control, door entry, barriers and cameras on one network.

ACCL installs IP security systems that connect access control readers, entry phones, barriers, cameras and alarms over your network and manage them from one platform. Because we are also a data cabling installer, one team delivers the structured cabling, PoE switching and security hardware. We work across London, Kent, Surrey and the South East, starting with a free on-site consultation. We install the same systems for industrial sites and warehouses as for offices.

What an IP security system includes

Security devices that share one network.

An IP security system observes and manages access to your property, deters unauthorised entry and can include any of these, together or in stages.

Access control

Systems that manage and regulate entry to areas within your organisation, combining hardware and software.

Access control →

Entry phones

Door entry that lets you see or hear visitors before you let them in, and keeps unwanted intruders out.

Entry phones →

Security barriers

Barrier systems that improve site security, protect vehicles and control traffic.

Barriers →

IP cameras

High-definition cameras on the same network, with footage linked to door and alarm events.

Alarms and fire signals

Intruder and fire alarm data combined with video and access events for one view of site security.

Already have security systems?

We can audit what you have and add IP control in phases. Book a free consultation.

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Why the network matters

IP security runs on your network, so we build that too.

Every IP reader, entry phone and camera needs a data connection, and most take their power over the same cable. As a specialist data cabling and IT infrastructure provider, ACCL installs the structured cabling and PoE switching the security devices need, so one contractor delivers both the network backbone and the security hardware.

An IP system also grows with you. More doors, barriers and cameras can be added to the existing network without rewiring or significant expense, whether you manage one site or several.

  • PoE-ready cablingCabling and switching sized for every IP device, with power budgets checked.
  • One contractorNetwork and security delivered and tested together, with no gap between trades.
  • ScalableAdd entry controls, barriers and cameras later without starting again.

Smooth integration

What one integrated platform gives you.

An integrated IP installation lets you manage every security layer from one user-friendly application.

  • Visual verificationSee what is happening on your property from wherever you are.
  • Motion detectionReal-time alerts when movement is detected.
  • Combined dataFire alarms, video and access data together for a complete view of your security.
  • Remote monitoringLive footage and alerts available at any time, on site or away.
  • Linked eventsDoor access events can trigger recording, and alarms can lock down zones automatically.
  • Time and attendanceOn request, access control can connect to your time and attendance system.

Our process

How we install an IP security system.

Four stages, planned to keep disruption to your operations low.

  1. Complimentary consultation

    We visit the premises, evaluate it and discuss your requirements and challenges in detail.

  2. Tailored system selection

    Together we choose the access control and IP security for your site: cards, biometrics, PIN devices, proximity fobs, entry phones and more.

  3. Professional installation

    Our team installs the system and manages the whole process, from start to finish.

  4. Testing and support

    Thorough testing of the integration with your existing security systems, then ongoing support after completion.

IP security explained

IP security system installation, in depth.

IP security system installation services

IP (Internet Protocol) security systems use digital technology to improve monitoring, control and surveillance. They observe and manage access to your property, deter unauthorised entry and keep watch at all hours, and they can be integrated with existing cameras, barriers, gates and alarm systems.

ACCL installs IP security for businesses and properties of all sizes, from a single office to multi-site estates.

Why choose an IP security system

Imagine checking your site security from anywhere, with high-quality video that is part of your building’s network. High-definition footage makes people, items and events easier to recognise. An IP system is also adaptable: as your needs change, you can add entry controls, barriers and cameras to the existing network without significant expense, and manage it all, including alarm integration, from one application.

IP versus analogue security

Standalone analogue systems each need their own wiring, recorder and controls. IP security replaces them with centralised management from a single interface, remote access and monitoring, integration between cameras, access control and alarms, scalability without rewiring, higher resolution video and detailed audit trails. As a system grows, that usually means lower running and expansion costs than adding more standalone systems.

Key benefits of access control

Access control gives you a simple way to manage entrances and exits and to keep track of who comes and goes, so only authorised people get in. Knowing who is on site improves safety for staff and visitors, which is invaluable in an emergency. Systems adapt to all kinds of premises, from a small office to a large corporation. See commercial access control for the full service, and our guide to access control systems installation.

IP cameras in an integrated system

In an IP security system, cameras are one layer among several. Their value comes from remote viewing, clear footage for reviewing incidents and simple interfaces, and from being linked to door, barrier and alarm events on the same platform. Integrating cameras and access control gives a security framework that protects your premises and gives peace of mind, whether you manage one site or many.

Upgrading existing security to IP

Many sites already have cameras, door entry or alarms from different installers. ACCL can audit your current systems, check compatibility and recommend whether to upgrade, extend or replace each part. Migration can often be phased, which limits disruption and spreads the cost over time.

What affects IP security system cost

Cost depends on the number of doors, readers, entry points, barriers and cameras, the cabling and PoE switching needed, integration with existing systems, the software platform and any ongoing support.

After a free on-site consultation we recommend a tailored system and send a transparent, itemised quote before work starts.

Why choose ACCL for IP security

IP security depends on the network underneath it, and that is our core work. Recent infrastructure projects include a network audit, cabinet consolidation and PoE preparation for University of Oxford museums and around 120 Cat6A outlets at HP’s Design Centre in the Gherkin, fitted during a live refit. These are cabling projects; the projects row above shows our security installations.

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IP security system FAQs

What is an IP security system?

An IP security system uses your network infrastructure to connect and manage security devices, such as access control readers, cameras, entry phones, intruder alarms and barriers, through a single platform. It replaces standalone analogue systems with central, remotely manageable security that scales with your business. ACCL designs, cables, installs and tests these systems for businesses across London and the South East.

What are the benefits of IP-based security over analogue?

IP security gives central management from one interface, remote access and monitoring, integration between cameras, access control and alarms, scalability without rewiring, higher resolution video and detailed audit trails. As your system grows, adding devices to an existing network usually costs less than adding more standalone systems, each with its own wiring and controls.

Can you integrate access control, cameras and alarms into one system?

Yes. ACCL integrates security systems onto one IP platform. Door access events can trigger camera recording, alarms can lock down zones automatically, and you manage everything from one dashboard. Entry phones and barriers can join the same platform, and on request we can connect access control to your time and attendance system.

Do IP security systems need special cabling?

They need good structured cabling and PoE switching, because most IP readers, entry phones and cameras take data and power over one cable. As a specialist data cabling and IT infrastructure provider, ACCL installs that cabling and switching itself, so one contractor delivers both the network backbone and the security hardware, tested together before handover.

Can you upgrade our existing security systems to IP?

In many cases, yes. ACCL can audit your current systems, check compatibility and recommend whether to upgrade, extend or replace each component. Migration can often be phased, which keeps disruption low and spreads the cost. Existing cameras, barriers, gates and alarms can often be integrated rather than thrown away, depending on their age and type.

Do you provide a free security consultation?

Yes. ACCL offers a free, no-obligation on-site consultation. We assess your premises, discuss your security requirements, review your existing infrastructure and recommend a tailored IP security solution with a transparent, itemised quotation. You can then decide what to install now and what to add later as the business grows.

How much does an IP security system cost?

It depends on the number of doors, entry points, barriers and cameras, the cabling and PoE switching needed, integration with existing systems, the software platform and support. We do not quote a fixed price without that detail. After a free on-site consultation, we send an itemised quote before any work starts.

Do you maintain IP security systems after installation?

Yes. Our commitment continues after the project is complete, with ongoing support for any concerns after installation. Because we installed both the network and the security hardware, we hold the records for both, so faults, changes and additions such as new doors or cameras are handled by the team that already knows your system.

What areas do you cover for IP security installation?

ACCL installs IP security systems across London, Kent, Surrey and the wider South East, from our offices at the Royal Exchange in the City of London and in Orpington, Kent. Multi-site businesses can have the same system and standards rolled out across every location, managed from one platform.

Wayne Connors, Founder and Managing Director of ACCL
Wayne ConnorsFounder & Managing Director

The team behind your security system

Security and network installed by one accountable team.

Founded in 1997, ACCL installs IP security systems together with the structured cabling and PoE switching they run on. Our engineers work across London, Kent, Surrey and the South East.

Wayne Connors founded ACCL in 1997 and has led our commercial projects ever since, including CCTV and access control across 43 cameras and 32 doors for Cabot Financial at Kings Hill, maintained since 2019. We are a member of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Secure your premises

A free consultation and an itemised security quote.

One of our own engineers visits your premises at no cost and with no obligation. Tell us what systems you already have.

  1. Consult Premises, risks and existing systems reviewed.
  2. Itemised quote Devices, cabling, integration and support, all priced.
  3. Install and test Integrated, tested and supported.
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