Networking Settings
Sargas User Guide
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Networking Settings
You can set up the Sargas Reader to use either manual IP addressing or DHCP. By
default, the Reader has automatic addressing enabled that boots up looking for a DHCP
server. If no DHCP server is found it will use a Link-local address. Optionally, you can
have the reader use a static address as a fall-back instead of a link-local address.
DHCP can be used to automatically assign the Reader's IP address, subnet mask, default
gateway, NTP Server, DNS server, and hostname. During the initial boot sequence, if the
Reader does not get a DHCP-assigned IP address, a link-local address will be negotiated
with any connected device(s). However, the Reader will periodically check to see if a
DHCP server is available. See the
Troubleshooting Table
for assistance determining the
IP address if you cannot access the reader using the URL hostname.
The following section explains how to set up your PC and Reader on a network.
Setting Up the Network Hardware
Whether you use DHCP or static network addressing, make sure that the network is
connected before powering up the Reader. If the Reader does not automatically get the
address from a DHCP server, then, by default, a link-local address is used.You will need
to change the fallback interface to “static” if you wish the reader to use a default address if
no DHCP server is available.
Before setting up your network:
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Reader and the other end to an
Ethernet switch or hub.
Check that all antennas are securely connected, and then power-up the
Reader.
Connect your PC to the same network as that of the Reader.
Note
Some older 10baseT network hubs may not work properly with the Reader. If you
encounter connectivity problems, we recommend using nothing below 10/100baseT
hubs/switches.
Using Ethernet Power (PoE)
Another desirable way of powering up the Sargas Reader is to use a single Ethernet cable
that is both a communication link and a power source. Although the Sargas Reader does
