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1.  Place the PC, reader, and antenna on a tabletop near two 120 VAC 

outlets.  

 

CAUTION: 

Set up the reader antennas so they are at least 9 

inches away from the nearest person who will be in range of the RF 
signal for prolonged periods. (See full FCC caution on back page.) 

 

 

NOTE: When you are not actively using the reader for 
demonstration or programming purposes, we recommend you pull 
the power connector out of the reader to prevent unnecessary 
transmission of RF energy. 

 
2.  Connect an Ethernet cable from the reader to a nearby LAN drop or 

network switch.  You must use TCP/IP to communicate with the 
reader. 

 
3.  Connect an Ethernet to the LAN port on the PC from a nearby LAN 

drop or network switch. 

 
4.  Connect the antenna coaxial cables to antenna port 0 and antenna 

port 1. 

 

Screw the fitting from the cable end onto the reader connector 

clockwise

 until finger tight to secure the cable to the reader. 

 

5.  Connect the DC power supply to the reader. 
 
6.  Plug the AC power cord into power supply. 
 
7.  Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet and verify power. The 

green LED will be illuminated when power is on. 

 

 

NOTE: When you are not actively using the reader, we recommend 
you pull the power connector out of the reader to prevent 
unnecessary transmission of RF energy. 

  
8.  Plug in the PC (if necessary) and turn it on. 
 
10.  Launch the desired host software application (such as the Alien 

RFID Gateway). 

 

Quick Hardware Installation 

 
 
 
 

1.  Quit all applications/programs currently running on your PC (except 

Windows Explorer). 

 
2.  Place the Alien CD in your CD drive. 
 
3.  The CD will automatically launch the installation application. 
 
4.  Follow the on-screen instructions, clicking “Next” to move to the next 

step. 

 
5.  At the “Install Finished” screen, click “Finish”. 

 

6.  To launch the Alien RFID Gateway software, double-click on its icon 

(located directly on the desktop, and under 

Start / Programs / Alien 

RFID / Gateway / Alien RFID Gateway

).

 

 

  

Quick Software Installation 

Ant with Alien 350 micron NanoBlock™ IC. 

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