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READER INTERFACE GUIDE
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Network Configuration Commands
These commands allow you to configure and retrieve settings related to reader
communications with the network.
MACAddress
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The MAC (Media Access Control) Address is a unique, hardcoded value that
identifies each device with a network interface. The reader's MAC Address can
be retrieved with the
get MACAddress command.
The value returned is a sequence of six hex bytes, separated by colons.
MACAddress Example
Command
Response
>get MACAddress
MACAddress = 00:90:c2:c3:14:38
DHCP
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The reader supports automatic network configuration using the widely available
DHCP protocol. If DHCP is available at the reader installation site, this protocol
can be switched on. If DHCP is not available or not desired the use of this
protocol can be switched off.
Valid command parameters are ON and OFF.
The default setting is ON.
After making changes with this command, you must save and reboot the
reader to implement the changes.
DHCP Examples
Command
Response
>get DHCP
DHCP = ON
Command
Response
>set DHCP = OFF
DHCP = OFF
IPAddress
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If DHCP is not used for automatic configuration, the reader must be manually
configured for use on a network. The IPAddress command allows you to assign
and retrieve the host’s IP address.
DHCP must be off in order to change the IPAddress.
After making changes with this command, you must save and reboot the
reader to implement the changes.
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