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6.0 The Ethernet port
The Ethernet port supports TCPIP sockets. The interface acts as a server, a connection to the
interface can be established via port 2000. Once a connection is active any reads by a Smart
Antenna will be served to that socket and to the serial port.
6.1 The XPORT
Interfacing the Reader to your PC
– Ethernet
Note, our UHF Demo Program will not work with TCPIP. Seek to use HyperTerminal or Teraterm.
This Reader is a standard TCP/IP Ethernet device employing a Lantronix XPort Ethernet modem. It
will be necessary to load a program termed DeviceInstaller (included on CD ROM or ask for a link to
download) in order to setup your preferred properties. You can also access the latest version here,
Specifications:
Protocol: TCP/IP
Connectors: RJ45
Serial Baud rate: 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX (auto-sensing)
Maximum cable
run: 2000’
Configuring the XPORT with DeviceInstaller
- Open the zip file named DeviceInstaller that should
have been provided to you. This program will assist you in the setup of the Ethernet Interface. Unzip
and extract the files contained to your PC. Go to the folder you extracted the files to and execute the
setup.exe file. Note; if you receive the following message:
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Windows Installer Loader
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This setup requires the .NET Framework version 1.1.4322. Please install the .NET Framework and
run this setup again. The .NET Framework can be obtained from the web. Once the download is
found you will be prompted, “Would you like to do this now?”
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Say yes and download the file to the same folder you chose for the DeviceInstaller then execute the
.Net Framework setup.exe file you just downloaded and follow the prompts. Then go back to original
setup.exe file for DeviceInstaller and follow the prompts to install the files in a Lantronix folder under
Programs.
Connect the Reader to an Ethernet port, not your laptop or PC, but the same network your laptop or
PC is connected, then power the Reader. Verify the light on the left of the Ethernet connector is
either solid orange or solid green. Go to your Programs folder under Lantronix and execute the
Application File “DeviceInstaller.exe.” Then click the search button and wait for DeviceInstaller to find
your device.
