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Controlling the Reader
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- Allows the user to write tags; this is only applicable to tags that are
editable.
- Allows the user to modify Reader configuration and network
settings.
- Upgrades the tag Reader with new firmware images
provided by ThingMagic.
- Allows the user to restart the Reader through a "warm boot."
- Provides the current operating settings and access to the
status logs of the Reader.
- Provides the statistics that are defined by the EPCglobal Reader
Management Standard v1.0.1
To start the browser-based interface:
1.
Exit all Reader applications on the network.
Note
Running another 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.
2.
Start a Java-enabled web browser from any network-enabled PC.
3.
Type the IP address of the Reader to which you want to communicate in the
address field of the browser. You can also use Apple's Bonjour protocol to
browse to it.
A log-in dialog appears.
4.
Enter the following:
User name: "web"
Password: "radio" (all lower-case).
5.
Click OK.
A navigation menu and the Status page appear in the browser, as shown in the
.
Status Page
The Astra Status Page, as shown in the
, indicates the connected antennas,
software version, and LAN configuration of the Reader.