User's Manual

3 - 6 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
Communications Connections
Use a standard Ethernet connection or a POE Ethernet connection to connect the FX Series reader to a host or
network.
Ethernet Connection
The reader communicates with the host using an Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T Ethernet cable). This
connection allows access to the
Administrator Console, used to change reader settings and control the reader.
With a wired Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T cable), power the FX Series reader using either the reader
Motorola AC power supply, or by Power-Over-Ethernet through the Ethernet cable.
Ethernet: Power through AC Outlet
The FX Series reader communicates to the host through a 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable and receives power
through a Motorola AC power supply.
1. Route the Ethernet cable.
2. Route the power cable.
3. Terminate the Ethernet cable according to Table A-2 on page A-3.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the FX Series reader. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-5.
5. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the host system LAN port.
6. Connect the Motorola AC power supply to a wall outlet.
7. Insert the power supply barrel connector into the FX Series reader power port. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-5.
8. Verify that the unit booted properly and is operational. SeeVerifying Hardware Functionality on page 3-5.
9. On a networked computer, open an internet browser and connect to the reader. See Connect to the Reader on
page 4-3.
10. Log in to the Administrator Console. See Administrator Console Login on page 4-8.
Ethernet: Power through POE
The POE installation option allows the FX Series reader to communicate and receive power on the same
10/100Base-T Ethernet cable. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-5.
1. Terminate the Ethernet cable according to Table A-2 on page A-3.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the FX Series reader Ethernet / Bias-T port. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-5.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Bias-T (POE) module.
4. Connect a patch cable from the Bias-T (POE) module to the host system LAN port.
5. Verify that the unit booted properly and is operational. SeeVerifying Hardware Functionality on page 3-5.
CAUTION Do not use POE in conjunction with an external power supply connected to the power port on the FX
Series reader.
CAUTION Do not connect to PoE networks outside the building.