Assigning initial static IPs or mapping to Gateway IPs over standard LAN/WAN.
After installation, launch KT-Finder. You will be greeted by a setup wizard. Configure these three settings for optimal performance:
KT-Finder is a free, standalone utility used to locate and configure Kantech door controllers (such as the KT-1, KT-2, and KT-400) over a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). kt-finder software download
: If a controller is reset to factory default DHCP mode, KT-Finder is used to locate it and assign it a permanent IP for use with EntraPass.
: Choose Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) or select Use the following IP address to freeze a permanent, manual static IP configuration. Assigning initial static IPs or mapping to Gateway
Kantech - Configuring the controller using the KT-Finder - KT-1
: Select either UDP or TCP based on your structural network architecture. Kantech - Configuring the controller using the KT-Finder
The is a free, standalone network utility developed by Kantech (a Tyco Security Products brand under Johnson Controls). It locates, identifies, and configures Kantech IP-based door controllers over Local Area Networks (LAN) or Wide Area Networks (WAN). Security installers and system administrators use this utility for initial system deployment. It eliminates the need to guess IP addresses during hardware commissions.
Maya fed it a sample file. KT-Finder’s matching rules felt like a conversation: she could adjust sensitivity, prioritize certain fields, and set rules for fuzzy matches. A preview panel updated in real time, showing which rows the tool flagged and why. When she toggled a rule, the list shifted instantly—errors corrected, duplicates collapsed, and the scattered dates harmonized. It felt like someone had handed her the missing piece of the puzzle.
KT-Finder may need to communicate with external servers. When prompted by Windows Firewall or macOS, click "Allow Access." If you block it, the keyword extraction or automation features will fail.
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