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Reader Equipment Installation
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2.2.1. Connecting the Serial Port
The INfinity 610 is equipped with one DB9 type RS-232 serial port for
communication up to 115200 Baud. If you are using the serial port for
reader communication, connect a serial cable from the COM port on your PC
to the serial port on the reader. See Figure 2 for location of the connector.
The maximum serial cable length is 12 feet at 115200 Baud.
2.2.2. Connecting the USB Ports
The INfinity 610 is equipped with two USB 2.0 ports. The USB Type B port
provides connectivity to the INfinity 610 console. This connection is used to
send commands and receive responses and is typically connected to your
server. The USB Type A port is used for external devices such as printers,
external hard drives, or other peripherals.
For standard communications, connect a USB Type B cable to the reader
and then to your PC or server. The maximum cable length is 5 meters to the
nearest hub, router, or computer.
2.2.3. Connecting and Configuring the Ethernet Port
The maximum Ethernet cable length is 30 meters. If you are communicating
with your reader across a Local Area Network (LAN), connect an Ethernet
cable from your hub or router to the RJ-45 connection. See Figure 2 for
location of the connector. If you are connecting the reader directly to a PC,
you must use a crossover cable. See Note to the left.
By default, the reader is configured to use a DHCP server to obtain its IP
address and related information. In the event a DHCP server is unavailable,
the reader will boot with an IP address in the 169.254.x.x subnet.
In the absence of other readers on the same network, and if no other
network traffic is observed which references 169.254.1.1, the reader will
select that address; otherwise, it will select a random address on the
169.254.x.x subnet.
IP address settings can be changed using RST. Refer to the View or Change
the Reader’s Network Settings section in Chapter 5.
Ethernet Cables
In most cases, you
will connect the
INfinity 610 to a
network hub or
router. However, if
you are connecting
directly to a PC or
other computer,
you will need a
Crossover Cable
that swaps the Tx
and Rx signals.