Abstract: A security access control system includes a plurality of security access control devices at respective physical access points for controlling physical access thereat. Each security access control device includes a wireless transnsceiver and a controller cooperating therewith a establish a wireless ad hoc network among the plurality of security access control devices. A host control station includes a wireless transceiver and a host controller cooperating therewith to communicate to at least one of the security access control devices via the wireless ad hoc network.