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2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the reader.
Align the male cable connector so that its shape and pins match the
shape and holes of the female DB-9 RS-232 port.
Figure 9 - RS-232 Connector
Push the aligned connector into the port.
Finger-tighten the screws to secure the cable/connector to the reader.
3. Connect the RS-232 cable to the serial port on the PC.
Settings for RS-232 are 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit,
and no flow control.
Start up terminal software on the PC, such as HyperTerminal with these
settings, and be prepared to observe the reader's messages as it boots
up.
4. Connect the ALX-416 power supply to the reader.
If you are using an 802.3af compliant network, skip this step.
WARNING: You must use the ALX-416-1 PoE power supply or the ALX-
416-2 AC/DC brick certified for use with the ALR-9680 by Alien
Technology. Failure to do so voids the product warranty and violates the
terms of the FCC license.
If you are using the ALX-416-1 PoE power supply, use the standard
Ethernet cable to connect the reader RJ-45 jack to the “LAN+DC” RJ-45
jack of the power supply.
If you are using the optional ALX-416-2 AC/DC power supply, connect
the DC power jack into the DC power plug of the reader. Tighten the
screw fitting finger tight.
Caution: DO NOT use both the PoE power supply and the optional
AC/DC power brick on the same unit at the same time.
DO NOT plug the AC power cord into the supply at this time.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the reader and LAN or PC.
If you are using an 802.3af compliant network to power the reader skip
this step.
Connecting to the LAN
If you are using the ALX-416-1 PoE power supply provided with the
Reader Kit, connect a standard Ethernet cable from the PoE power
supply LAN port to a nearby LAN drop or network switch.
If you are using the ALX-416-2 AC/DC power brick, connect a
standard Ethernet cable to the ALR-9680 LAN/PoE port and to the
LAN drop or network switch.
Connecting directly to a PC