Specifications

Installation and Communication 3 - 5
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-4.
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. SeeSystem Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-7.
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.
1. Insert the POE Ethernet connector on the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the reader 10/100BaseT Ethernet port. See
Figure 2-4 on page 2-5.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet network with POE capability.
3. Verify that the reader booted properly and is operational. SeeSystem Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page
3-7.
4. On a networked computer, open an internet browser and connect to the reader. See Connect to the Reader on
page 4-3.
5. Log in to the Administrator Console. See Administrator Console Login on page 4-8.
CAUTION Do not connect to PoE networks outside the building.