User Manual

XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide2-6
Connecting the XR400 for Communication
Connect the XR400 to a host or network via Ethernet, RS232, RS422, or USB Client.
Ethernet Connection
The XR400 communicates to the host via a 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable and receives power via a Symbol AC power supply. Ethernet
connection allows access to the XR400’s Administrator Console, used to change reader settings.
To connect the XR400 via Ethernet:
1. Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable to the wired Ethernet port on the XR400. See Figure 2-1 on page 2-3. Ensure the Ethernet
cable is terminated according to Table A-2 on page A-5.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the host system’s LAN port.
If not connecting to an Ethernet network, connect one end of an Ethernet crossover cable (not provided) to the Ethernet card
on the computer, and the other end to the TCP/IP port on the XR400.
3. On a networked computer, open an Internet browser and enter the IP address of the XR400 (the default IP address of the
XR400 is 192.168.127.254).
4. Log in to the XR400 Administrator Console. If desired, change settings for the XR400, such as the IP address. See Chapter
3, Administrator Console.
RS232 Connection
Serial communication allows accessing the reader’s Administrator Console using terminal software in order to change reader
settings. Use this method of administration rather than the Web-based method in the following situations:
• When the IP address of the reader is unknown.
• When the reader obtains IP address via DHCP but you need to know the IP address.
• When crossover cables are not available and you need to change the IP address of the reader as per the network's
addressing scheme.
• Other situations when reader administration is necessary without connecting to the Web-based Administrator Console.
• The Web-based Administrator Console is disabled.
To connect the XR400 via RS232:
1. Connect an DB9 serial cable to the XR400’s RS232 port. See Figure 2-1 on page 2-3. Ensure the cable is terminated according
to Table A-3 on page A-5.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the host computer.
3. On the host computer, launch a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) and configure it as follows:
• Terminal Type: VT-100
• Port: COM 1-4 (depending on the COM port used)
• Terminal Settings:
38400 bps transfer rate
8 data bits
no parity
1 stop bit
no flow control
no hardware compression
4. After establishing a connection with the XR400, type AdvancedReaderConsole on the host computer and press Enter.