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D ra ft 2 FX7500 RFID READER INTEGRATOR GUIDE MN000026A04 Revision A July 2016
ii FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Zebra. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis.
iii Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Date Description -01 Rev A 1/2014 Initial release -02 Rev 2/2015 Zebra Re-Branding -03 Rev 4/2016 Updates for SNAP; updated screen shots. -04 Rev 7/2016 Updates: - Changed the installing antenna separation distance to 13.4 in (34 cm). - Changed max antenna gain exceed to + 6.6dBiL. - Changed Max Conducted RF Power at Antenna Input for US in table 3-1. - Changed Max Antenna Gain Allowed for US in table 3-1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... ii Revision History .............................................................................................................................. iii ix ix x xi xi xii Chapter 1: Quick Start Introduction .....................................................................................................................................
vi FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Tag Management ..................................................................................................................... Device Management ................................................................................................................ Logging .................................................................................................................................... Connection Options ...............................................
Table of Contents D ra ft 2 Reader Parameters (General) ................................................................................................. Read Points ............................................................................................................................. Read Points - Advanced .......................................................................................................... Configure Region .....................................................................
viii FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Chapter 7: Firmware Upgrade Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... Prerequisites................................................................................................................................... Failsafe Update...............................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Appendix E: Copying Files To and From the Reader Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... SCP................................................................................................................................................. FTP ................................................................................................................................................
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2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actual screens. D ra NOTE ft This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the FX7500 RFID readers and is intended for use by professional installers and system integrators. The FX7500 readers provide real time, seamless tag processing for EPC Class1 Gen2 compliant tags.
x FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Quick Start provides a Quick Start tag reading demonstration. • Chapter 2, Getting Started provides an overview of RFID technology/components and a description of the FX7500 reader and features. • Chapter 3, Installation and Communication provides information on installing and setting up the FX7500 readers.
About This Guide xi Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • “RFID reader” or “reader” refers to the Zebra FX7500 RFID readers.
xii FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Service Information If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at: http://www.zebra.com/support. When contacting Zebra support, please have the following information available: • Serial number of the unit • Model number or product name • Software type and version number.
2 CHAPTER 1 QUICK START Introduction Quick Start Demonstration ft This chapter provides a Quick Start setup demonstration. D ra The Quick Start demonstration offers a simple, temporary way to quickly set up the reader and read tags.
1-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 6. Wait for the green power LED to stay lit. See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-11 for boot-up details. Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Antenna Ports (Four Ports, Reverse TNC) Port 4 GPIO Reset GPIO USB-B Client 24 VDC USB-A Host 10/100BaseT Ethernet (with POE) Power Step 2, Connecting to the Reader To connect via host name: 2 Figure 1-1 FX7500 RFID Reader Rear Panel Connections Open a browser.
Quick Start 1-3 Step 3, First Time / Start-Up Login When starting the reader for the first time: In the User Login window, enter admin in the User Name: field and enter change in the Password: field. Figure 1-2 User Login Window 2. If you forget the user ID and/or password, see Reset to Factory Defaults LED Sequence on page 3-11 to reset the reader to factory defaults, and then select admin for the user name and enter change in the password field to regain access. D ra NOTE ft 2 1. Click Login.
1-4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Step 4, Set Region Set the region of operation. Setting the unit to a different region is illegal. NOTE In the Configure Region Settings window, select the region from the drop-down menu. D ra ft 2 1. Region configuration is not available for readers configured to operate in the United States region (under FCC rules). In this case, skip this step. Figure 1-3 Selecting the Region 2. Select the Communication Standard, if applicable. 3.
Quick Start Select Set Properties to complete the region selection. The Operation Successful window appears. 2 6. 1-5 Figure 1-4 Region Configuration, Operation Successful Window Select Commit/Discard. D ra ft 7. Figure 1-5 Commit/Discard Window 8. Click Commit to save the new region configuration and apply these changes to the reader configuration file, or click Discard to discard the region configuration changes. When the commit completes, the Commit Successful window appears.
1-6 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Step 5, Read Tags Select Read Tags to view the Reader Operation window. Enable Java JRE support on the browser for this page to function properly. NOTE For security reasons browsers may block the Read Tags page. Look for a pop window that can be hidden behind the browser or at the bottom of the screen (the taskbar in Windows) and allow the applet to run.
2 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Introduction D ra RFID Technology Overview ft This chapter provides an overview of RFID technology and components, and describes the FX7500 reader and its features. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify tagged items. An RFID tag contains a circuit that can store data. This data may be pre-encoded or can be encoded in the field.
2-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide RFID Components Zebra RFID offer low cost, long read range, and a high read rate. These features provide real time, end-to-end visibility of products and assets in the factory, distribution center, retail outlet, or other facility. A typical Zebra RFID system consists of the following components: • Silicon based RFID tags that attach to retail products, vehicles, trailers, containers, pallets, boxes, etc.
Getting Started 2-3 FX7500 RFID Readers The Zebra FX7500 RFID readers are intelligent, C1G2 UHF RFID readers with RFID read performance that provides real-time, seamless EPC-compliant tags processing. FX7500 RFID readers are designed for indoor inventory management and asset tracking applications in large scale deployments. The readers can host third-party customer-driven embedded applications.
2-4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Versions and Kits FX7500 RFID readers are available in a 2-port or 4-port version, individually (reader and mounting bracket) or in a kit that includes the reader, mounting bracket, an antenna, and a power supply. For detailed kit information, see FX7500 Kits on page A-1.
Getting Started 2-5 FX7500 RFID Reader Rear Panel Table 2-1 Rear Panel Descriptions Port Description Two port version: Connect up to two antennas. Four port version: Connect up to four antennas. See Table A-1 on page A-2 for the maximum antenna gains and RF output powers for both US/Canada and EU. See Connecting Antennas on page 3-4 for connection information. Reset To reset the reader insert a paper clip into the reset hole, press and hold the reset button for not more than 2 seconds.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table 2-2 LED Indications LED Function Color/Status Description Power Off Amber Solid Red Flashing Amber Solid Green Solid Reader is powered off Booting Firmware upgrade Application initialization after booting Reader is powered on and operational ACTV Activity Off Amber Flashing Green Flashing No RF operations On for 500 mSec indicates another tag operation On for 500 mSec indicates a tag is inventoried or read STAT Status Off Red Solid Red Flashing Green
Getting Started 2-7 FX7500 RFID Reader Features Configuration and Upgrading Use the Administrator Console to reconfigure the reader. See Chapter 4, Administrator Console. The reader can also accept new firmware and configuration updates. Tag Management The Administrator Console provides the Read tags feature. See Read Tags on page 4-30.
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2 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND COMMUNICATION Introduction This chapter includes the following FX7500 RFID reader installation and communication procedures: ft • Unpacking the Reader on page 3-1 • Mounting and Removing the Reader on page 3-2 D ra • Mounting Tips on page 3-2 • Mounting Using the Mounting Plate on page 3-2 • Direct Mounting (Without the Mounting Plate) on page 3-3 • Connecting Antennas on page 3-4 • Communications Connections on page 3-5 • Ethernet Connection on page 3-5 • USB Connecti
3-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Mounting and Removing the Reader WARNING! When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 13.4 in (34 cm) between the antennas and all persons. Mounting Tips Mount the reader in any orientation. Consider the following before selecting a location for the FX7500 reader: • Mount the reader indoors, in operating range and out of direct sunlight, high moisture, and/or extreme temperatures.
Installation and Communication 3-3 Release Tab Mounting Holes Figure 3-1 Mounting Plate, Front Reposition the mounting plate over the mounting holes and secure using the supplied fasteners (as appropriate for the surface material). Mount the reader with the cable connections up or down, depending on the installation requirements. D ra NOTE ft 3. 2 Screw Head Stops (4 typical) CAUTION Use a hand screw driver to install the mounting plate (do not use a power driver).
3-4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Connecting Antennas WARNING! CAUTION When installing the antenna ensure a minimum separation distance of 13.4 in (34 cm) between the antenna and all persons. Power off the reader before connecting antennas. See Powering the Reader on page 3-10. Never disconnect the antennas while the reader is powered on or reading tags. This can damage the reader. Do not turn on the antenna ports from a host when the antennas are not connected.
Installation and Communication 3-5 Communications Connections Use a standard Ethernet connection, a standard POE, or POE + Ethernet connection to connect the FX7500 reader to a host or network. Ethernet Connection The reader communicates with the host using an Ethernet connection (10/100Base-T Ethernet cable). This connection allows access to the Administrator Console, used to change reader settings and control the reader.
3-6 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide To connect to a network that is not POE capable: 1. Terminate the Ethernet cable according to Table A-2 on page A-4. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the FX7500 reader 10/100BaseT Ethernet port. See Figure 2-4 on page 2-4. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a POE power injector. 4. Connect a patch cable from the POE power injector to the host system LAN port. 5. Verify that the unit booted properly and is operational.
Installation and Communication 3-7 Microsoft RNDIS Driver for Windows 7 If using Windows 7: After connecting a USB cable between the PC and reader, the RNDIS driver automatically installs. If it does not, right-click on Computer and select Manage. From System Tools, select Device Manager. Under Other Devices, look for an entry for RNDIS with an exclamation icon indicating that the driver was not installed. D ra ft 2 1. Figure 3-3 Computer Management Window 2.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Select Network adapters. ft 2 4. D ra 3-8 Figure 3-4 Selecting Device Type 5. Select Microsoft Corporation from the manufacturer list. 6. Under Network Adapter, select Remote NDIS Compatible Device, and click Next. After installation, the PC recognizes the reader as an RNDIS device. The PC obtains the IP address 169.254.10.102, and the reader is reachable at the IP address 169.254.10.1.
Installation and Communication The FX7500 listens on the USB virtual interface on a fixed port (49152) as well as on the standard LLRP port (5084). To enable this, select the Allow LLRP Connection Override check box in Configure LLRP Settings console window. 2 4. 3-9 ft Figure 3-5 Communication / Configure LLRP Settings Window D ra Only one LLRP session can be active on the reader, either through the primary Ethernet interface or through the virtual network over USB interface.
3 - 10 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Powering the Reader CAUTION Connect the antennas before supplying power to the reader. WARNING! For Mounting in Environmental Air Handling Space (EAHS): Do not install Power Supplies and PoE (Power Injector) in the EAHS unless they are suitable for use in EAHS as per UL 2043. Powering the Reader via AC Power Supply The approved AC power supply connects to the power port on the FX7500 reader using a locking connector (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-4).
Installation and Communication 3 - 11 LED Sequences System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence See Figure 2-5 on page 2-5 for LED locations. During system start-up: 1. All LEDs turn on for a few seconds when power is applied to the reader. 2. All LEDs turn off and the PWR LED turns amber. 3. The PWR LED turns green to indicate successful RFID application initialization. 4. When the sequence completes, the green PWR LED remains on and all other LEDs are off.
3 - 12 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Reading Tags After the reader powers up, test the reader. See System Start-up/Boot LED Sequence on page 3-11. 1. Enable tag reading using the web-based Administrator Console (see Read Tags on page 4-30) or control the reader through a real-time application such as Power Session. 2. Present a tag so it is facing the antenna and slowly approach the antenna until the activity LED turns green, indicating that the reader read the tag. See Figure 2-5 on page 2-5.
Introduction The screens and windows in this chapter may differ from actual screens and windows. The applications described may not be available on (or applicable to) all devices. Procedures are not device-specific and are intended to provide a functional overview. ft NOTE 2 CHAPTER 4 ADMINISTRATOR CONSOLE D ra This chapter describes the FX7500 Reader Administrator Console functions and procedures.
4-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Selection Menu Primary Information Window Product Identification Header Help Information Window ft 2 Help Information Window Toggle On/Off Button Profiles D ra Figure 4-1 Reader Administrator Console Main Menu Use profiles for multiple reader deployments to save configuration time, as only a few APIs are needed to completely configure a reader. See Reader Profiles on page 4-43.
Administrator Console 4-3 Connecting to the Reader NOTE This section describes procedures in a Windows environment. To use the Administrator Console to manage the reader, first power up the reader and connect it to an accessible network. See Powering the Reader on page 3-10 and Ethernet Connection on page 3-5. The green power LED indicates that the reader is ready. If the green power LED is not lit, reset the reader. See Resetting the Reader on page 4-2. Connect to the reader in one of two ways: 1.
4-4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 3. Proceed to Administrator Console Login on page 4-6 to log in to the reader. NOTE Connect the reader to a network that supports host name registration and lookup to ensure the network can access the reader using the host name. For instance, some networks can register host names through DHCP.
Administrator Console 4-5 Using Zero-Configuration Networking when DHCP Server is Not Available If a DHCP server is not available, the FX7500 reader can use zero-configuration networking to automatically provide a unique network IP address. The reader can then use TCP/IP to communicate with other computers also using a zero-configuration networking-generated IP address.
4-6 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Administrator Console Login The reader has a unique first time startup sequence that requires setting a unique user ID and password and as well as the region (regulatory requirement). NOTE The recommended browsers are IE10 (disabling Compatibility View is recommended), Chrome v29, and FireFox 24. These browsers were tested and validated to work properly. Other browsers may or may not work properly.
Administrator Console 4-7 Setting the Region For global reader configurations, set the region of operation. Setting the unit to a different region is illegal. NOTE In the Configure Region Settings window, select the region from the drop-down menu. D ra ft 2 1. Region configuration is not available for readers configured to operate in the United States region (under FCC rules). In this case, skip this step. Figure 4-4 Selecting the Region 2. Select the Communication Standard if applicable. 3.
Figure 4-5 Commit/Discard Window Click Commit to apply the changes to the reader configuration file, or Discard to discard the new region configuration changes. ft 8. 2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide When the commit completes, the Commit Successful window appears. The region is now set and stored in the reader.
Administrator Console Reader Administrator Console ft 2 The Reader Administrator Console main window appears after successfully logging into the reader.
4 - 10 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide • Communication - see Communication Settings on page 4-31 • LLRP - see Configure LLRP Settings on page 4-34 • SNMP - see SNMP Settings on page 4-35 • Wireless - see Wireless Settings on page 4-36 • Services - see Network Services Settings on page 4-37 • Date/Time - see System Time Management on page 4-38 • IP Sec - see IPV6 IP Sec on page 4-39 • Change Password - see Change Password on page 4-40 • GPIO - see GPIO on page 4-41 • Applications - see Applications on
Administrator Console 4 - 11 The Reader Status window provides consolidated reader status information: • System Clock: The current system clock value, in the format of [Year] [Month] [Day] [Hour: Minute: Second] [Time Difference with UTC]. Click the link to adjust the reader date and time settings. • Up Time - Displays how long the reader has been running, in the format [Number of Days] [Number of Hours] [Number of Minutes] [Number of Seconds].
4 - 12 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide • KillCount - Displays the number of successful (and failed) kill operations on tags. • Reset Statistics - Resets all success and failure counts (including the optional Gen2 and Custom statistics) for all read points. • Refresh Interval - Sets the refresh interval (in seconds) for this window. The statistics information for the chosen read point is refreshed every N seconds (where N is the set refresh interval).
Administrator Console 4 - 13 NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics ft 2 Select NXP to view the NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics window. This window provides options to view the statistics of read points for the custom NXP operations the reader supports. Figure 4-10 NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics Window • Choose ReadPoint - Select a specific read point from the drop-down list to display the statistics, or select D ra All to view the combined statistics for all read points.
4 - 14 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Event Statistics ft 2 Select Events to view the Events Statistics window. This window provides options to view the statistics of events. Figure 4-11 Event Statistics Window • AmbientTemperatureHighAlarm - Displays the number of events raised for ambient temperature high D ra alarm. • AmbientTemperatureCriticalAlarm - Displays the number of events raised for ambient temperature critical alarm.
Administrator Console 4 - 15 Other Custom Command Operation Statistics ft 2 Select Other Custom to view the Other Custom Command Operation Statistics window. This window provides options to view the statistics of read points for the custom operations the reader supports. Figure 4-12 NXP Custom Command Operation Statistics Window • Choose ReadPoint - Select a specific read point from the drop-down list to display the statistics, or select D ra All to view the combined statistics for all read points.
4 - 16 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Configure Reader Use the Configure Reader submenus to access the following functions. Reader Parameters (General) D ra ft 2 Select Configure Reader in the selection menu to configure reader settings using this window. Figure 4-13 Reader Parameters • Name - Sets the user-configured reader name. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters. • Description - Sets a user-configured reader description. Accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Administrator Console 4 - 17 • Power Negotiation - When the Power Negotiation option is set as enabled, and committed, the FX7500 reader starts power negotiation. Power negotiation occurs only if the reader is powered from a switch that is capable of LLDP based power negotiation. If the reader is powered from a source that does not support LLDP, power negotiation can still be enabled and disabled, but the reader does not carry out any power negotiation.
4 - 18 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Antenna Configuration • Choose Read Point - Select a read point to display the configuration. • Description - Enter a read point description of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. • User Configuration - Enable or disable the read point. Disabling a read point blocks RF operation using the port/antenna. • Air Protocol - Displays the air protocols the read point supports. The reader currently supports only EPC Class1 GEN2 air protocol.
Administrator Console 4 - 19 • Get Configuration - Select an antenna to get the current configuration for that antenna. After login, you must get the antenna configuration for an antenna before settings can be applied. The antenna configuration page retains the retrieved settings after login if you do not refresh the page using browser refresh. • Transmit Power - Displays the current transmit power setting after selecting Get Configuration, and allows changing the transmit power for that antenna.
4 - 20 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide • Communication Standard - Select the communication standard from the list of standards that the chosen region supports. If a region supports only one standard, it is automatically selected. • Frequency Hopping - Check to select frequency hopping. This option appears only if the chosen region of operation supports this. • Selected Channels - Select a subset of channels on which to operate (from the list of supported channels).
Administrator Console 4 - 21 Certificate Configuration ft 2 The Certificate Configuration page is available under the Configure Reader menu when the Administrator Console is in HTTPS mode only. To enable HTTPS mode, select Communication > Services, and on the Reader Communication Parameters page select HTTPS from the Web Server drop-down menu. Figure 4-17 Setting HTTPS Mode D ra Select Configure Reader > Certificates.
4 - 22 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Self-signed certificates have restrictions, such as by default clients do not trust them because they are not issued by a trusted Certification Authority (CA). Custom trusted certificates may be beneficial in certain use cases, for example: • LLRP by default does not authenticate the client or reader. Security extensions to the standard allow client or reader authentication using digital certificates.
Administrator Console 4 - 23 OpenSSL. This guide can not document all options. The following example illustrates one method of creating custom certificates. Custom Certificate Creation Example The following example illustrates how to set up an OpenSSL-based certification authority to issue reader and client certificates.
4 - 24 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide caconfig.cnf # Sample caconfig.cnf file for XYZ certification authority # # Default configuration to use when one is not provided on the command line. # [ ca ] default_ca = local_ca # # # Default location of directories and files needed to generate certificates. # [ local_ca ] =. certificate = $dir/cacert.pem database = $dir/index.txt new_certs_dir = $dir/signedcerts private_key = $dir/serial ft serial = $dir/private/cakey.
Administrator Console 4 - 25 # # # The default root certificate generation policy. # [ req ] default_bits = 2048 default_keyfile = ./private/cakey.pem default_md = sha1 # prompt = no distinguished_name = root_ca_distinguished_name x509_extensions = v3_ca # 2 # # Root Certificate Authority distinguished name.
4 - 26 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide keyUsage = digitalSignature, keyEncipherment extendedKeyUsage nsComment = serverAuth, clientAuth, nsSGC, msSGC = "SSL/TLS Certificate" samplereader.cnf # # samplehost.cnf - customized for a reader. Edit last 4 octets after FX7500 to suit hostname of reader to which certificate is issued # [ req ] = no distinguished_name = FX7500123456.ds [ FX75000657E5.
Administrator Console 4 - 27 InitRootCA.
4 - 28 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide CreateReaderCert.
Administrator Console 4 - 29 CreateClientCert.
4 - 30 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Read Tags Select Read Tags to view the Reader Operation window. Use this window to perform inventory on the connected antennas and view the list of inventoried tags. Enable Java JRE support on the browser in order for this window to function properly. NOTE This page is not supported when LLRP is configured in secure mode. D ra ft 2 NOTE Figure 4-19 Read Tags Window • Start Inventory - Click to starts inventory operation on the connected antennas.
Administrator Console 4 - 31 Communication Settings Select Communication to view the Configure Network Settings window. This window has tabs for Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth. Each tab has options for IPV4 and IPV6. D ra ft 2 Configure Network Settings - Ethernet Tab Figure 4-20 Configure Network Settings - Ethernet Tab IPV4 • Obtain IPV4 Address via DHCP - The reader supports both automatic TCP/IP configuration via DHCP and manual configuration. The DHCP button turns DHCP on and off.
4 - 32 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide IPV6 • Obtain IPV6 Address via DHCP - The reader supports both automatic TCP/IPV6 configuration via DHCP and manual configuration. The DHCP button turns DHCP on and off. If DHCP is turned on, this window displays actual current values of the reader's IPV6 address, prefix length, default gateway, and DNS server. Because these are obtained from the DHCP server, they cannot be changed manually.
Administrator Console 4 - 33 IPV6 The reader supports only DHCP based configuration for WIFI. This window displays the current values of the reader's IPV6 address, prefix length, default gateway, and DNS server. Since these are obtained from the DHCP server, they cannot be changed manually. ft 2 Configure Network Settings - Bluetooth Tab D ra Figure 4-22 Configure Network Settings - Bluetooth Tab The reader supports only automatic IP configuration of the Bluetooth interface.
4 - 34 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Configure LLRP Settings ft 2 Select LLRP to view and set the LLRP settings. By default, LLRP activates in server mode, where LLRP clients can connect to the reader using the port number specified in the Client port field. You can also configure the reader in LLRP client mode. In this case, configure the LLRP server address in this web page as well. LLRP cannot be disabled since it is the primary native protocol for RFID for the reader.
Administrator Console 4 - 35 • Connect Status - Indicates whether the reader is connected to the LLRP host. This button toggles between ConnectLLRP and DisconnectLLRP. Clicking ConnectLLRP initiates an LLRP connection to the host server. LLRP configuration options when the reader is in Secure mode: • Security Mode - Specifies whether LLRP communicates in secure or unsecure mode. Checking Enable Secure Mode switches the LLRP port to 5085 by default. You can override the port value.
4 - 36 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Wireless Settings 2 Select Wireless to view the Reader Wireless Settings Parameters window. ft Figure 4-25 Wireless Settings Window D ra Use this window to set the wireless configuration on the reader.
Administrator Console 4 - 37 Network Services Settings 2 Select Services to view the Configure Network Service Settings window. ft Figure 4-26 Configure Network Service Settings Window The reader supports the following network services. D ra • Web Server - Configures the web server in either HTTP (unsecure) or HTTPS (secure) mode. • Shell - Sets the shell to SSH (secure) mode or a disabled state. • File Server - Sets the file server to either FTP (unsecure) or FTPS (secure) mode.
4 - 38 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide System Time Management ft 2 Select Date Time to view the System Time Management window. Use this window to set the date and time value of the reader, or to specify an NTP server for the reader to synchronize with. D ra Figure 4-27 System Time Management Window To specify an SNTP server, enter the SNTP server's IP address or name in the SNTP Server Name or IP Address box, and then click Set SNTP Parameters.
Administrator Console 4 - 39 IPV6 IP Sec ft 2 Select IP Sec to view the IPV6 IP Sec window. IP Sec settings allow adding IPSec pairing of the reader with a partner with a pre-shared key. Figure 4-28 IPV6 IP Sec Window D ra To add an IP Sec entry: 1. Click the Add IP Sec Entry radio button. 2. In the IP Address field, specify the IP address of the partner with whom the IP SEC communication is intended. 3.
4 - 40 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Change Password To ensure the controlled and secured access to reader Administrator Console functions, designate which users and computers are authorized to have system access by setting up authorized user accounts. Only users logging in with a registered user name and password can successfully access Administrator Console functions.
Administrator Console 4 - 41 Managing User Login and Logout Users must log in and log out of the system to ensure that system access is granted only to authorized users, and that only one user is logged in at a time to ensure that multiple users do not make conflicting changes to the system. If the user performs no action for a period of time, the system automatically logs him or her out. The user must log in again to use the Administrator Console.
4 - 42 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Applications Figure 4-31 User Application Page ft 2 Select Applications to view the User Application Page. This window allows installing applications on the reader and provides details of the installed application. The Existing Packages section includes the following options: D ra • List of Installed apps - The drop-down menu lists the current packages installed in the reader. • Start/Stop - The image displays the running status as follows.
Administrator Console 4 - 43 Reader Profiles Select Profiles in the selection menu to view the Reader Profiles window, which shows the current profiles on the reader and allows performing profile-related operations. NOTE Because the Reader Profiles window uses an applet to connect to the reader, enable JVM support on the browser in order for this window to function properly.
4 - 44 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide FIPS Support on FX7500 The FX7500 supports FIPS 140-2 Level 1 for the following interfaces: • HTTPS • FTPS • SSH • LLRP Server • IPSec To enable or disable FIPS support in the reader profile, export the profile XML (CurrentConfig) from the reader and set FIPS_MODE_ENABLED to 1 to enable FIPS, or 0 to disable FIPS. Then import the XML to the reader and activate. Changing the FIPS mode restarts the reader. By default, FIPS is disabled.
Administrator Console 4 - 45 Firmware Update The Firmware Update window allows upgrading to new firmware. From the selection menu, click Update. NOTE You must be logged in with Administrator privileges in order to access this window. See Change Password on page 4-40. The reader supports three different methods of updating the firmware: • Update using a USB drive. • File-based update that allows uploading the firmware files from the PC (or a network location) to the reader and running the update.
4 - 46 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide System Log 2 The System Log window lists reader log information. ft Figure 4-35 System Log Window This window offers the following options: • Apply Filter - Select a filter option from the drop-down menu to view logs for particular process and/or D ra severity: • None - Do not apply a filter. • Minimum Severity only - The severity level filters the log.
Administrator Console 4 - 47 Configure System Log 2 This window configures system log settings. If the system log host is not set (or is not valid), log messages are not sent. ft Figure 4-36 Configure System Log Window This window offers the following options: D ra • Remote Log Server IP - Configures the host IP address to which log messages are sent. IP address 0.0.0.0 indicates that no host is configured. • Remote Log Server Port - Remote log server listening port. The default port is 514.
4 - 48 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Reader Diagnostics 2 Select Diagnostics to view the Reader Diagnostics window, which allows running diagnostics and viewing the diagnostics report. ft Figure 4-37 Reader Diagnostics Window D ra Selecting Start Diagnostics clears the system log and displays the diagnostics report. The reader reboots when the diagnostics completes. Return to the Diagnostics window to view the diagnostics report.
Administrator Console 4 - 49 Shutdown ft 2 To protect the integrity of the reader data, gracefully reboot the reader via the Administrator Console when necessary. Figure 4-38 System Shutdown/Restart Window D ra To shut down or restart the reader: 1. Click the Shutdown link to display the System Shutdown/Restart window. 2. Check the Please Confirm check box to accept the system shut down and/or restart the system (this may interrupt normal system operation). 3.
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2 CHAPTER 5 WI-FI CONFIGURATION Wireless Network Advanced Configuration D ra ft FX7500 uses the wpa_supplicant application to connect with wireless networks. Advanced users can place their own configuration file in the /apps folder to connect to wireless networks. This configuration file is wpa_supplicant.conf. The parameters of this file are well documented in the public domain. Refer to http://linux.die.net/man/5/wpa_supplicant.conf for the most commonly used parameters and http://www.daemon-systems.
5-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Note that there are no text boxes in the user interface for ESSID and password. The console obtains these directly from the custom configuration file.
Wi-Fi Configuration Configuration file with multiple network blocks: # Simple case: WPA-PSK, PSK as an ASCII passphrase, allow all valid ciphers network={ ssid="RFID_TNV" psk="123456789" priority=1 } network={ ssid="RFID_TNV_WPA/WPA2" psk="123456789" priority=2 } D ra ft 2 Refer to http://linux.die.net/man/5/wpa_supplicant.conf for further examples.
5-4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Preferred Configurations for Access Points The FX7500 reader supports WPA/WPA2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Access) and also WEP128 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wired_Equivalent_Privacy) by default over the Administrator Console. Other supported protocols are explained in previous sections. This section provides details on the preferred configurations for access points.
Wi-Fi Configuration 5-5 D ra ft 2 Network Type: WPA2/CCMP Figure 5-3 AP 5131, WPA2/CCMP Create a security policy WPA2 and select WPA/TKIP from the Encryption menu. Enter an ASCII password between 8 and 63 characters or 64 hex characters. Select Apply and associate the ESSID with a security policy.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide ft 2 Network Type: WEP128 D ra 5-6 Figure 5-4 AP 5131, WEP128 Create a security policy WEP128 and select WEP from the Encryption menu. Enter an ASCII password between 13 characters or HEX password of 26 characters. Select Apply and associate the ESSID with a security policy.
Wi-Fi Configuration D ra ft 2 Open Network Figure 5-5 Open Network AP: Android Device Enable the wireless tethering from the settings menu. Open Network Figure 5-6 Android Device, Open Network Select Open from the Security drop-down menu and select Save.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide ft 2 Network Type: WPA2 PSK Figure 5-7 Android Device, WPA2 PSK Select WPA2PSK from the Security drop-down menu and enter a password. Select Save to start the wireless hotspot. D ra 5-8 WPA PSK Figure 5-8 Android Device, WPA PSK Select WPA PSK from the Security drop-down menu and enter a password. Select Save to start the wireless hotspot.
Wi-Fi Configuration 5-9 2 iPhone ft Figure 5-9 iPhone Device D ra Select Personal Hotspot from the Settings menu and enter a password. Copying Files to the Reader See Appendix E, Copying Files To and From the Reader for instructions on copying files to /apps directory.
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Introduction 2 CHAPTER 6 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ft The primary communication to the Zebra FX7500 RFID reader is via the LLRP protocol interface on TCP port 5084. There are two ways to develop applications for the reader: • Using the RFID3 API set included in the Zebra RFID SDK. The FX7500 reader supports host-based and embedded RFID3 APIs. D ra • Java, C SDK support via the Eclipse IDE for host-based and embedded applications. • Microsoft .
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2 CHAPTER 7 FIRMWARE UPGRADE Introduction This chapter provides reader firmware update information on using the web-based Administrator Console. The following methods are available to update the firmware on the FX7500 reader. ft • Update using a USB drive. • File-based update that allows uploading the firmware files from the PC (or a network location) to the reader and running the update. D ra • FTP / FTPS / SCP server-based update.
7-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Failsafe Update FX7500 provides true failsafe firmware update. Each partition (such as OS and platform) has an active and backup partition. The firmware update process always writes the new images to the backup partition. This ensures that any power or network outages in the middle of firmware update does not prevent the reader from being operational. In the case of a firmware update failure, the power LED on the reader lights red.
Firmware Upgrade 7-3 Updating FX7500 Reader Software Verifying Firmware Version To verify that the FX7500 reader firmware is outdated: Log into the reader. In the User Login window, enter admin in the User Name: field and enter change in the Password: field. D ra ft 2 1. Figure 7-1 User Login Window 2. Select Firmware on the left side panel to verify that the current version of reader software is outdated, e.g., 1.1.66.
7-4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Updating Methods Download the reader update files from http://www.zebra.com/support:, then use one of three methods to update the reader software to a later version, e.g., 1.1.45.0 or higher: • Update Using a USB Drive (Recommended) • File-Based Update on page 7-6 • FTP-Based Update on page 7-8 Update Using a USB Drive (Recommended) Copy all reader update files into the root folder of the USB drive. D ra ft 2 1. Figure 7-3 USB Drive Root Folder 2.
Firmware Upgrade The reader starts the update process in 5 - 7 seconds, and indicates progress as follows: • The reader continuously blinks the Power LED red. • The reader blinks all four LEDs orange once. • The reader Power LED remains steady orange. • The reader Power LED settles to a steady green to indicate that the update is complete.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide File-Based Update Copy all reader update files into any folder on a host computer. 2 1. Figure 7-6 Host Computer Folder Log into the reader and navigate to the Firmware Update page. ft 2. D ra 7-6 Figure 7-7 Firmware Update Window 3. Select File based Upload.
Firmware Upgrade 4. Click on Browse and navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update files. 2 Figure 7-8 Browsing Update Files 5. Select response.txt and click Open. 6. Click Start Update. The reader starts the update process and displays the update status as follows: • The reader continuously blinks the Power LED red. ft • The reader blinks all 4 LEDs orange once. • The reader Power LED remains steady orange.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide FTP-Based Update Copy all the update files into an appropriate FTP location. Log into the reader and navigate to the Firmware Update page. ft 2 1. Figure 7-10 Firmware Update Window 2. Select FTP/FTPS Server. 3. Enter the FTP location where the files are located. 4. Enter the User Name and Password for the FTP server login. 5. Click Start Update.
Firmware Upgrade 7-9 Verifying Firmware Version To verify reader update success: Log into the reader. In the User Login window, enter admin in the User Name: field and enter change in the Password: field. Figure 7-12 User Login Window Select Firmware on the left side panel to verify that the current version of reader software is the new version number, e.g., 1.1.68, which indicates that the update was successful. D ra 2. ft 2 1.
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CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Table 8-1 provides FX7500 troubleshooting information. Table 8-1 Troubleshooting Problem/Error Possible Causes Possible Solutions The CPU cannot communicate. Refer to the system log for error messages. Reader error LED stays lit on power up. An error occurred during the power up sequence. Refer to the system log for error messages. Cannot access the Administrator Console. User name and password is unknown.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table 8-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Possible Causes Certain real time applications are no longer functional. The node address, IP address, or other reader configuration parameter(s) were changed using the Administrator Console, and the application expects the previous configuration. Update the settings within the application. Refer to the application manual.
Troubleshooting 8-3 Table 8-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem/Error Possible Causes Accurately retype the user name. User forgot the user ID. Web console supports the following users: - Admin (default password is change) - Guest (no password required) - rfidadm - supported over SSH,FTP/FTPS, SCP, but not over Administrator Console. Reset the reader to factory defaults and select Admin for user name and enter change in the password field to regain access.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table 8-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem/Error Possible Causes Possible Solutions Failed to confirm the new password. The system requires entering the password identically two times. Accurately retype the password twice. Network configuration change(s) have not been saved. The user requested log out prior to committing/ discarding the changes made during the session. Select one of the Commit/Discard options. New password is the same as the old one.
Troubleshooting 8-5 Table 8-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem/Error Possible Causes Possible Solutions The device address information (parent) is invalid, missing, or formatted inaccurately. Contact Zebra support. See Service Information on page xii. Command parsing state error. Missing argument for the command. Command internal type cast error. Missing operator. Unknown operator. A command was formatted inaccurately. Contact Zebra support. See Service Information on page xii.
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2 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FX7500 Kits KT-FX75004US-01 4-Port US Reader Kit FX7500-42310A30-US (4-port US reader) • AN480-CL66100WR (wide-band AN-480 antenna) • BRKT-70661-01R (antenna mounting bracket) • • D ra • ft • CBLRD-1B4001800R (15-foot RF cable) 50-14000-159R (power supply) 23844-00-00R (US power cord) KT-FX75002US-01 2-Port US Reader Kit • • FX7500-22310A30-US (2-port US reader) AN480-CL66100WR (wide-band AN-480 antenna) • BRKT-70661-01R (antenna mounting bracket) •
A-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide KT-FX75002WR-01 2-Port Global Reader Kit • FX7500-22315A30-US (2-port global reader) • AN480-CL66100WR (wide-band AN-480 antenna) • BRKT-70661-01R (antenna mounting bracket) • CBLRD-1B4001800R (15-foot RF cable) • 50-14000-159R (power supply) Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the RFID reader intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications.
Technical Specifications A-3 Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item FX Hardware/OS and Firmware Management Flash 512 MB; DRAM 256 MB Operating System Linux Firmware Upgrade Web-based and remote firmware upgrade capabilities Management Protocols RM 1.0.1 (with XML over HTTP/HTTPS and SNMP binding) Network Services DHCP, HTTPS, FTPS, SFPT, SCP, SSH, HTTP, FTP, SNMP and NTP Network Stack IPv4, IPv6 Security Transport Layer Security Ver. 1.
A-4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Cable Pinouts 10/100bT Ethernet / POE Connector The 10/100BT Ethernet / POE connector is an RJ45 receptacle. This port complies with the IEE 802.3af specification for Powered Devices.
Technical Specifications USB Client Connector The USB Client port is supplied on a USB Type B connector. Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 4 Figure A-2 USB Client Connector Pin USB Client Port Connector Pinout Pin Name Direction 5.0V_USB I 5.0V USB Power Rail Pin 2 USB_DN I/O Pin 3 USB_DP I/O Pin 4 GND Data Negative Data Positive ft Pin 1 Description 2 Table A-3 Ground D ra - USB Host Connector The USB Host port is supplied on a USB Type A flag connector.
A-6 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide GPIO Port Connections These plug terminal block types allow connecting and disconnecting individual wires independently. A single connector is used for both inputs and outputs. See Table A-5 for pin descriptions.
Introduction 2 APPENDIX B STATIC IP CONFIGURATION ft This appendix describes three methods of setting the static IP address on an FX7500 RFID Reader. D ra Reader IP Address or Host Name is Known - Set the Static IP Using the Web Console 1. Browse the device using the host name, e.g., FX7500CD3B1E. 2. Log onto the device. Figure B-1 Reader Administration Console Login Window 3. Click Communication.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Set Obtain IP Address via DHCP to Off and enter all required information. 2 4. Figure B-2 Reader Communication Parameters Window Click Set Properties. You can set a static IP that doesn't belong to this DHCP network. 6. Click Commit/Discard, then click the Commit button. ft 5. D ra B-2 Figure B-3 Commit/Discard Window 7. The message Reader IP Address config has changed. Needs reader reboot to take effect appears.
Static IP Configuration B-3 Reader IP is Not Known (DHCP Network Not Available) - Set the Static IP Using the Web Console Connect the device and a PC running Windows XP to the same network that doesn't have a DHCP server, or connect the device directly to the PC. 2. Ensure both the device and PC Ethernet jack use at least one LED to indicate network connection detect. 3. If the PC uses an assigned static IP, update it to use DHCP. The PC obtains an IP that starts with 169.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Set Obtain IP Address via DHCP to Off and enter all required information. 2 8. 9. Click Set Properties. ft Figure B-6 Reader Communication Parameters Window 10. Click Commit/Discard, then click the Commit button. D ra B-4 Figure B-7 Commit/Discard Window 11. The message Reader IP Address config has changed. Needs reader reboot to take effect appears. Reset the device and use the reader with the static IP network.
2 APPENDIX C RF AIR LINK CONFIGURATION Introduction ft This appendix lists the different air link configurations supported. The air link configuration is available through LLRP and RFID3 API interfaces. D ra Radio Modes The supported modes are exposed as a list of individual UHFC1G2RfModeTableEntry parameters in regulatory capabilities as shown in Table C-1 and Table C-2. The Mode Index column refers to the index used to walk the C1G2UHFRFModeTable.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table C-1 Radio Modes for FCC Readers (Continued) RF Mode Index Divide Ratio BDR Value M Value M2=2, FM0=1, M4=4, M8=8 FLM Value PIE Value Min Tari Max Tari Step Tari Spectral EPC HAG Mask T&C Indica- Conformtor** ance 64/3 128000 2 PR_ASK 2000 12500 23000 2100 Dense false 11 64/3 160000 2 PR_ASK 1500 12500 18800 2100 Dense false 12 64/3 160000 2 PR_ASK 2000 12500 18800 2100 Dense false 13 64/3 60000 4 PR_ASK 1500 25000 2
RF Air Link Configuration C-3 Table C-2 Radio Modes for ETSI Readers RF Mode Index Divide Ratio BDR Value M Value M2=2, FM0=1, M4=4, M8=8 FLM Value PIE Value Min Tari Max Tari Step Tari Spectral EPC HAG Mask T&C Indica- Conformtor** ance 64/3 120000 2 PR_ASK 1500 25000 25000 0 Dense false 2 64/3 120000 2 PR_ASK 1500 12500 23000 2100 Dense false 3 64/3 120000 2 PR_ASK 2000 25000 25000 0 Dense false 4 64/3 120000 2 PR_ASK 2000 12500 23000 2100 Dense false
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table C-2 Radio Modes for ETSI Readers (Continued) RF Mode Index Divide Ratio BDR Value M Value M2=2, FM0=1, M4=4, M8=8 FLM Value PIE Value Min Tari Max Tari Step Tari Spectral EPC HAG Mask T&C Indica- Conformtor** ance 27 64/3 30000 8 PR_ASK 2000 12500 23000 2100 Dense false 28 64/3 32000 8 PR_ASK 1500 25000 25000 0 Dense false 29 64/3 32000 8 PR_ASK 1500 12500 23000 2100 Dense false 30 64/3 32000 8 PR_ASK 2000 25000 25
2 APPENDIX D CONNECTING WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH DONGLES Introduction ft This appendix describes how to connect to a wireless network using a USB Wi-Fi dongle on the FX7500, and how to connect to a peer device over Bluetooth using a USB Bluetooth dongle. D ra Connecting to a Wireless Network Using a Wi-Fi Dongle To connect to a wireless network using a USB Wi-Fi dongle on the FX7500: Plug the supported wireless dongle into the USB host port on the FX7500. Supported dongles are: 1.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide To confirm that the Wi-Fi dongle is detected properly, log in to the reader Administrator Console. On the Home page ensure the USB Port Status displays Device Connected. Hover the mouse pointer over this link to display the WiFi dongle information shown in Figure D-2. 2 2. 3. ft Figure D-2 Wi-Fi Dongle Connected Select Communication > Wireless.
Connecting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Dongles Once the APs are scanned, enter the appropriate passkey and enable Connect Automatically (if required to connect to the AP automatically if the connection is lost). 2 4. D-3 Select Connect. When the connection to the AP succeeds, an IP is assigned and appears in the IP Address field. D ra 5. ft Figure D-4 Entering Connect Information Figure D-5 Assigned IP Address The reader is now accessible using the wireless IP shown in the IP Address field (157.235.207.
2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide ft Figure D-6 Wi-Fi Tab - IPV4 The reader can also be accessed via Wi-Fi using an IPV6 address if supported by the network to which the API is connected.
Connecting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Dongles D-5 Connecting to a Peer Device over Bluetooth Using a Bluetooth Dongle To connect to a peer device over Bluetooth using a USB Bluetooth dongle on the FX7500: 1. Plug the supported Bluetooth dongle into the USB host port on the FX7500. The following Bluetooth dongles are supported on the FX7500: • Asus Mini Bluetooth Dongle USB-BT211. • MediaLink Bluetooth Dongle MUA-BA3.
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Change the Discoverable and Pairable properties to On. 2 4. Figure D-10 Changing Discoverable and Pairable Properties Optionally select Use Passkey and enter a passkey to validate the Bluetooth connection. The default passkey for the FX7500 is 0000. 6. Discover the reader from a Bluetooth-enabled device (such as a laptop). Use the host name to identify the reader among the discovered devices (e.g., FX7500060C17). 7.
Connecting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Dongles D-7 2 connection is established). Also find this in the Communication > Bluetooth page. Both IPV4 and IPV6 based IP address are supported for adhoc Bluetooth connection between the reader and the client. Open the web page or sample application to connect to the Bluetooth IP (192.168.67.21 in Figure D-12) and read tags. D ra 9.
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2 APPENDIX E COPYING FILES TO AND FROM THE READER Introduction ft The FX7500 reader supports the SCP, FTP, and FTPS protocols for copying files. SCP D ra The following examples illustrate SCP use: scp SourceFileName rfidadm@MyReaderIP:/apps scp rfidadm@MyReaderIP:/apps/SourceFileName userid@MyLinuxMachineIP:/MyFolderName FTP The following examples illustrate FTP use: ftp> open To 157.235.207.146 Connected to 157.235.207.146. 220 Welcome to Thredbo FTP service. User (157.235.207.
E-2 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide FTPS D ra ft 2 Use any standard GUI tool such as FileZilla to connect to the FX7500 reader over FTPS.
Introduction 2 APPENDIX F DATA PROTECTION ft The FX7500 stores data in transition when it detects a network condition that prevents the reader from sending data. This applies to RFID tag data that the reader application is transmitting to the outbound TCP socket, and is no longer owned by the RFID application because it was sent to the network layer for transmission.
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INDEX B 2 Numerics A backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5 connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5 ft 10/100BaseT Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 2-4, 2-5 2-port reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 4-port reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide wi-fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 connecting to reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 via bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5 via host name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 via IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 via wi-fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 connection .
Index - 3 N NXP statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13, 4-15 O obtain reader IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 P S SCP copying files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii set region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 4-7 setting date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 setting time . . .
Index - 4 FX7500 RFID Reader Integrator Guide U unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 updating firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 4-44, 4-45, 7-3 prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 updating software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 2-4, 7-4 client pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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