An internet based access point management system is accessible by at least one internet web browser configured to communicate one or more requests for modifying operation of one or more computer managed openings located at one or more facilities. The internet based access point management system includes at least one computer processor having a web server operative with the at least one computer processor. The web server is configured to receive and respond to one or more requests communicated from the at least one web browser. A database server which is also operative with the at least one computer processor and an application server further operative with the at least one computer processor are also provided. The application server is configured to communicate with the web server and the database server for processing requests. The processing of requests including formulating system commands in response to the requests. A communication link is configured to connect the application server and the one or more computer managed openings for communication therebetween. The communication includes system commands which modify operation of the one or more computer managed openings. A method of managing is also presented.