User's Manual

MERCURY 3 RFID READER INSTALLATION AND SERVICE GUIDE (8200-0222-01, REV. 1/A)
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Configure the Reader
In some cases, the application software may
provide support for reader configuration. If so,
follow the instructions provided with the application.
The following procedure describes how to
configure the reader directly from a network PC
using the browser-based interface.
The reader is shipped with the following default
network configuration:
IP Address: 10.0.0.101
Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0
Gateway: 10.0.0.1
You must know the IP address and subnet mask
settings for the network environment in which the
reader will be running.
1. Exit any reader applications that are running
on the network.
IMPORTANT: Running another RFID reader
application while using the browser-based
interface may cause a reader error. If this
happens, reboot the reader or restart the
system using the browser-based interface.
2. Verify that the RFID reader is operational. The
green Power/Heartbeat LED must be blinking.
3. Start a Java-enabled web browser from any
network-enabled PC.
This PC must be configured with an IP address
and subnet mask compatible with the reader
default settings. For example: IP address
10.0.0.10, net mask 255.0.0.0.
4. Browse to…
http://10.0.0.101
The EPC/Multi-Band Reader browser-based
interface is displayed.
5. Click the Network link in the navigation menu.
The Network Settings page appears.
6. Enter the required network settings in the IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields.
Then, click the Save button.
7. Click the Restart link in the navigation menu.
The Startup Settings page appears.
8. Verify that the settings shown are correct.
Then, click the Restart System button.
It may take several seconds for the reader to
restart. If the IP address was changed, you
must type the new address in the browser
address field to communicate with the reader.
9. Once the system restarts, the RFID reader is
ready to receive commands from the network.
10. Use the Query page of the browser-based
interface to verify antenna operation.
11. Close the browser window. Start the RFID
reader application on the network.
Service
Using the Browser-Based
Interface
The EPC/Multi-Band Reader browser-based
interface communicates directly with the RFID
reader. It includes several tools that enable you to
monitor reader performance, change reader
settings, and upgrade reader firmware.
A navigation menu provides access to the
following:
• Current Operational Settings page
• Query page
• Radio Settings page
• Network Settings page
• Firmware Upgrade page
• Startup Settings page
• Help page
The browser-based interface can be run from any
PC on the network. However, it must be configured
with an IP address and subnet mask compatible
with the current operational settings of the reader.
To start the browser-based interface:
1. Exit all RFID reader applications on the
network.
IMPORTANT: Running another RFID reader
application while using the browser-based
interface may cause a reader error. If this
happens, reboot the reader or restart it using
the browser-based interface.