ThingMagic Astra-EX - Manual (Page 16)

Setting Up the Reader
M6 and Astra-EX User Guide 16
Setup Procedure
The steps required to set up and run the M6 and Astra-EX Reader are:
1. Connecting Antenna(s) to the Reader
2. Powering Up the Reader
3. Connecting Your PC to the Reader
4. Communicating with the Reader using a Link-local Address
5. Logging On to the Reader
Connecting Antenna(s) to the Reader
The M6 Reader supports up to four monostatic antennas. The default power setting that
you configure is applicable to all antennas, although per-antenna settings are supported.
See
Settings Page for configuration options.
Before you apply power to the Reader, you must connect at least one antenna to an RFID
antenna port. When the Reader is powered on, any port that is not connected and
meeting the
Antenna Detection requirements is disabled.
Note
Use only authorized antennas and cables. See Appendix A: M6 and Astra-EX
Antenna and Cable Information .