Networx series door locks contain an integral radio that communicates with an intermediate device called a Networx Gateway module. In a conventional Networx system, this Gateway module is connected to a computer network, allowing a Windows PC connected to the network to control and program all Networx series door locks with DL-Windows software. The AL-IME-USB Portable Gateway provides full Networx Gateway functionality without the need for a network connection. Simply insert the USB Gateway into your PC or laptop USB socket, and you can quickly create a wireless connection to your Networx door locks, with all data routed through the USB Gateway. In addition, the USB Gateway can be used in an existing system with standard Networx Gateways. The USB Gateway is a flexible device. No data is stored within the USB Gateway itself, and therefore a single USB Gateway can be switched seamlessly between computers running DL-Windows and even between DLWindows Accounts (the USB Gateway is automatically provided with the necessary lock data from DL-Windows each time communications are initiated with locks). Note: Only "Local" Emergency Commands are supported when using an USB Gateway as your primary means of communicating with your locks. If no standard Networx Gateways are used in your system, Emergency Commands can only be initiated by a pre-programmed Wireless Remote Release (not with DL-Windows). For more information about Emergency Commands, see the DL-Windows User's Guide (OI382) and the DL-Windows for Networx User's Guide (OI383).