User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Version 1.0
- 3.1 Product Package
- 3.1.1 Basic Package Content
- 3.1.2 Product Specifications
- 4 Hardware Installation
- 5 Software Installation
- 5.1 Software Content of Shipment Package
- 5.2 PC Side Prerequisites
- 5.3 PC Side Libraries and API Document
- 5.4 Default Ex-Factory IP Settings
- 5.5 Changing IP Addresses
- 5.5.1 "Netfinder" Program Method
- 5.5.1.1 Hardware Setup
- 5.5.1.2 Software Setup
- 5.5.1.3 Search CS203 Board
- 5.5.1.4 Assign CS203 IP, Server IP and TCP Timeout
- 5.5.2 "CS203 GPIO" Program Method
- 5.6 Status Verification
- 5.7 Exception Situations
- 5.8 Finding a "Lost" CS203
- 6 Demo Applications
- 7 Middleware Connectivity
- 8 Software Upgrade
- 9 Regulatory Information
- Appendix A. RFID Basics
- Appendix B. Operation Profiles
- Appendix C. RF channels
- Appendix D. FAQ
- Appendix E. Common Mistakes
- Appendix D. Technical Support
CSL CS203ETHER-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID INTEGRATED READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 1.0
5.5 Changing IP Addresses
After initial unpacking and connecting to the CS203 reader using the default ex-factory device
and PC server IP address, the system integrator will need to change the IP address of the CS203
reader, as well as the PC server it connects to, to the actual IP address at the site.
There are 2 ways to change the IP. Either using the "Netfinder" program or the "CS203 GPIO
Program". The "Netfinder" Program is run by setting the CS203 into bootloader mode. The
"CS203 GPIO" program is run with the CS203 in normal operation mode.
5.5.1 "Netfinder" Program Method
5.5.1.1 Hardware Setup
The only external hardware connections required by the CS203 are power and a connection to a
network.
1. Connect the CS203 to a network with Ethernet cable.
2. Push the reset button and hold it.
3. Power up the CS203.
4. Wait for 5 seconds and release the reset button.
5.5.1.2 Software Setup
After the hardware setup, open the Netfinder utility (“CS203 Netfinder.exe”). The utility provides
the following functions:
5. Search for available CS203 board in the network.
6. Change the CS203 IP and port.
7. Change the server IP and port.
8. Change the TCP timeout value.
9. Update the CS203 Bootloader.
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