User's Manual

CHAPTER 5 READER-HOST COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION

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This method enables real-time operation of the reader via a serial

communications (“comm.”) port. Serial communication is the simplest means by

which to connect the reader to the host and implement ASCII command protocol.

Command Line Operation: Telnet Communication

Telnet communication requires a network connection via the reader’s Ethernet

port and allows the reader to operate like a Telnet server.

This mode offers the same form of command line interaction with the

Nanoscanner, but requires the Nanoscanner to be configured for and running on

a network in order to use it.

HTML-Based Operation: Web Communication

This mode allows you to operate and interact with the reader via the Web

interface. Web mode offers the simplest means of interaction via a series of

HTML pages and Java Applets served up by the Nanoscanner itself. All

interaction with the reader takes place inside a standard Web browser such as

Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

NOTE: Before for you can configure the reader for network (Telnet or Web)

access, you must first set up the reader for direct serial communications.

By default, all Nanoscanner readers are preconfigured to use DHCP when

presented with an Ethernet connection. However, you must first establish a direct

serial connection in order to learn the reader’s IP Address.

Installing Reader on Host via Serial Port (ALL)

Whether you will ultimately be operating the reader directly via serial

communications or via a network connection, you will need to install the reader

initially using the serial port instructions.

NOTE: Example screens shown in this section are from HyperTerminal.

1. Ensure the reader is properly connected to power and at least one antenna

per installation instructions in Chapter 2.

2. Connect one end of the serial cable to the reader’s COM port and the other

end to either COM port 1 or COM port 2 on the host computer.

3. Launch the desired serial communications program (such as HyperTerminal

which is supplied with Windows 98 and 2000).

4. Enter (or verify) the following settings to configure the serial communications

program:

• Baud Rate: 115200

• Data Bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Stop Bits: 1

• Flow Control: None