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Setting Up for Single Reader Operation
Astra User Guide
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Setting Up for Single Reader Operation
This section describes how to set up the Reader for Single Reader Operation using AC
power.
Equipment Required
To set up Single Reader Operation, you need the equipment that comes enclosed with
Astra Reader as well as some additional hardware
.
The following equipment comes with Astra Reader:
Astra Reader (540-0010-01 01)
WLAN antenna
Ferrite Bead for the Ethernet cable (Fair-Rite 0443164151)
Note
The WLAN Antenna is optional and it comes with the WiFi SKU, if Wi-Fi option is
purchased.
The additional hardware required includes:
Optional External DC Power Supply
with extension power cable (3m (10ft)) - If
using DC Power
A computer with a Java-enabled web browser
An optional additional antenna
Note
To install the Astra Reader, no software is required.
To set up the Reader as part of a larger scale deployment that uses Wireless Network
(WLAN) connection or Power Over Ethernet (PoE), refer to