How to download and use the Speco Access Control Smart IP Finder tool

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07 May 2026
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How to download and use the Speco Access Control Smart IP Finder tool

Smart IP Finder is a Windows PC utility. This utility can be used to locate a controller on the local area network. It also provides a method of changing the IP address of a server or client controller and is an alternative to directly connecting clients. To use IP Installer, follow the steps below.


  • To access Smart IP Finder, locate it on the USB thumb drive that came with the panel and install it on a PC connected to the local network used by the controllers.
    • Alternatively, you can download it here
  • Connect the access controller to the to local network.
  • Run Smart IP Finder.
    • This will scan the local network and find active controllers


  • From the Smart IP Finder tool you can:
    • Set Static vs. DHCP
    • Set port information
    • Factory Default controller
    • Assign controller to a server
    • Change and edit licensing

For more info on setting up your panel for the first time,
reference the Quick start guide here.

Initial submission Date: July 9, 2025

Article authored by: Phil Benanti, Tier 2

Article revised by: Christopher Cataldo, Technical Support Lead

  • To access Smart IP Finder, locate it on the USB thumb drive that came with the panel and install it on a PC connected to the local network used by the controllers.
    • Alternatively, you can download it here
  • Connect the access controller to the to local network.
  • Run Smart IP Finder.
    • This will scan the local network and find active controllers


  • From the Smart IP Finder tool you can:
    • Set Static vs. DHCP
    • Set port information
    • Factory Default controller
    • Assign controller to a server
    • Change and edit licensing

For more info on setting up your panel for the first time,
reference the Quick start guide here.

Initial submission Date: July 9, 2025

Article authored by: Phil Benanti, Tier 2

Article revised by: Christopher Cataldo, Technical Support Lead

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