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AccuLazr™ AL5010 Product Line Manual Setup 71
Modify Settings > Network
Use Modify Settings > Network to specify network settings (including the
IP address) for the reader. Currently, the reader can only be configured to
use a Static IP address. Net Host Port1 and Net Host Port2 define two
network connections for sending bar code messages. The Connection Type
and Message Format for each port can be set independently. Message
formatting is the same as for the serial port.
• IP Address - An IP address specifies a unique host ID for the
reader on a particular TCP/IP network. Consult your network
administrator for a valid IP address for the reader.
• Net Mask - A netmask modifies a standard IP address into subnets.
A default net mask should be valid in most cases (255.255.255.0).
Consult your network administrator for the net mask value.
• Gateway IP Address - A gateway allows the reader to reach other
systems not on the local network and remote systems to reach the
reader. If the reader requires external connectivity, consult your
network administrator for a valid gateway address.
Net Host Port 1 or 2
Connection Type
The following connection types are available for each network port:
• TCP/IP Server: As a TCP/IP server, a Port # must be specified. In
this case it is the TCP/IP client’s responsibility to initiate a reader
connection.
• TCP/IP Client: As a TCP/IP client, aside from the Port #, the Remote
IP Address of the TCP/IP server which is to receive the barcode
messages must be specified. The Reconnect Time specifies the
interval (in seconds) at which the reader attempts to establish a
connection.
• UDP Messaging: In some instances, it may be desirable to use a
connectionless UDP message to send bar code data. In this case,
only the Port # and Remote IP Address of the receiver need to be
specified.
• EtherNet/IP (Net Host Port 1 only): This enables use of the
EtherNet/IP protocol on the reader.
• Message Format - There are four message format options: Custom
Message, Standard Message, User Defined Message, and MUX
(ADP) Message.
Controller/Client Configuration
Number of Client Readers - The number of client readers in a multi-reader
network must be defined on the reader acting as the Controller. Drop-down
list selectable for up to 14 readers functioning as “Clients”. Client readers
must be set at zero (0).
Group Number - All readers in a Controller/Client group (both the Controller
and ALL Clients) must be set to the same controller group number. The
default of zero (0) disables a reader from listening for messages to become a
client.
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