Specifications

4 - 4 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
IP Address Connect
Use the IP address to connect to the reader. Connect the reader to the local network and boot it up. See System
Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-7. The green power LED indicates that the reader is ready.
1. Open a browser. Recommended browsers are IE6, IE7, IE8, or Mozilla 3.
2. Enter the IP address in the browser (e.g., http://157.235.88.99) and press Enter.
3. The Console Login window appears and the reader is ready.
4. Proceed to Administrator Console Login on page 4-8 to login to the reader.
APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing)
If a DHCP server is not available, the FX Series readers can use APIPA to automatically provide a unique network
IP address. The FX Series readers can then use TCP/IP to communicate with other computers also using an
APIPA-generated IP address.
1. Go to Start > Settings > Network Connections > Local Area Connection Status and select Properties. Set the
DHCP to
On (even though no DHCP server is reachable) and open a browser window.
2. In the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Figure 4-2 Set Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Window
NOTE APIPA does not function if DHCP is disabled in the reader. When using APIPA, the FX Series reader
cannot communicate with computers on different subnets, or that do not use automatic private IP
addressing. Automatic private IP addressing is enabled by default. For additional information go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/ and search on APIPA