Chapter 1 — About the RFID Reader
16 IF2 Network Reader User Manual
The next table includes environmental requirements for the IF2.
Choose a location that meets these requirements.
Connect the IF2 to Your Network
After you place the IF2 in its mounting location, you can connect it to
your network.
To connect the IF2 to your network
1 Install the IF2 in its mounting location. For help, see “Install the
IF2” on page 15.
2 Attach one to four RFID antennas to the RFID antenna ports,
starting with port 1. For help, see “About the Top Panel Ports”
on page 7.
3 Connect an Ethernet cable to the IF2 Ethernet port.
4 Connect power to the IF2:
• If you are using DC power, connect the DC power cord to a
power source, and to the power port on the IF2.
• If you are using Power Over Ethernet, connect the Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet port, and use an 802.3at compliant power
converter to power the IF2.
When you apply power, the IF2 boots and the green Power LED
turns on.
IF2 Environmental Requirements
Type Minimum Maximum
Operating temperature -20 ºC (-4 ºF) 55 ºC (13 1ºF)
Storage temperature -30 ºC (-22 ºF) 70 ºC (158 ºF)
Humidity (non-condensing) 5% 95%
Note: If you are using a DHCP server, make sure the server is
running before you connect power to the IF2.
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