Specifications
Matrix-2000™ Reference Manual 
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3.3.4  Ethernet Interface (Matrix-21XX models only) 
The Ethernet Interface can be used for TCP/IP communication with remote or local host 
computer by connecting the reader to either a LAN or directly to a host PC. 
The following is an example of a connection to a LAN using a straight through cable: 
RJ45 Modular Jack Pinout 
Pin Name  Function 
1  TX+  Transmitted data (positive pin) 
2  TX-  Transmitted data (negative pin) 
3  RX+  Received data (positive pin) 
6  RX-  Received data (negative pin) 
4, 5, 7, 8  NC  Not connected 
MATRIX
5
LAN 
3
4
2
1
6
5
3
4
2
1
6
7
8
7
8
RX+
TX-
TX+
RX-
n. c.
n. c.
n. c.
n. c.
n. c. = not connected
Figure 47 - Straight-Through Cable 
The following is an example of direct connection to a PC using a crossover cable: 
MATRIX
5
HOST PC
3
4
2
1
6
5
1
4
6
3
2
7
8
7
8
RX+
TX-
TX+
RX-
n. c.
n. c.
n. c.
n. c.
n. c. = not connected
Figure 48 - Crossover Cable 
On the Matrix-2000™ Ethernet interface the following communication channels are available: 
•  Data Socket 
•  Image Socket 
•  Image FTP Client 
•  HTTP Server 
•  Email Client 
For further details refer to the Ethernet Folder in the VisiSet™ Help On Line and to the 
"MatrixEthernet.pdf" document provided as supplementary documentation. 
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