Communications, Communication methods – FingerTec FMM-100 User Manual
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Chapter 2
Communications
Communication Methods
FingerTec devices offer several types of communication mediums for data transfer that
allows you to share employee credentials across all devices within the network without re-
enrolling users. Employee attendances are downloaded onto our software for easy view-
ing, analysis and reporting.
We recommend that you delete the attendance records after upon completion of the
download process. The deletion process can be done manually at the device or com-
mands via the software’s interface.
This chapter will provide instructions to guide you in setting up the correct parameters to
establish connection between your devices and the software. The available communica-
tion methods are listed below:
• TCP/IP
• WiFi (Wireless)*
• GPRS or 3G*
• Webster
• RS 232/RS 485
• USB drive
*This communication method is only available upon request
Configuring your Device ID should be your first step before continuing with the above
communication methods. It is crucial that each terminal’s unique ID is identified at set
apart. By default, all our Device IDs are set to “1”, therefore you must change the Device ID
manually if multiple devices are installed.
To change the Terminal ID:
Step 1:
Menu
>
COMM. Settings
>
PC Connection
>
Device ID
>
OK
Step 1:
Insert new ID by pressing the keypad
>
OK to Save
>
ESC to Exit