ThingMagic Astra - Manual (Page 17)

Setting Up for Single Reader Operation
Astra User Guide 17
Connecting Your PC to the Reader
You can provide network connectivity to the Astra Reader using either the Ethernet or
WIFI. For instructions on connecting the Reader to a network using WLAN or PoE, see
the section
Networking the Reader .
To connect your PC to the Reader:
1. Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable to your PC.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the Reader, as shown
in
Figure 4 .
Figure 4: Connecting the PC to the Astra Reader
Setting Up Your PC's TCP/IP Connection
If you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, consult your network
administrator regarding how to set up your PC’s TCP/IP connection.
If you are using Windows XP, perform the following steps to set up your PC's TCP/IP
connection:
1. Select Start from the Start bar, and then select Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network Connections icon.
3. Disable your PC's wireless connection.
4. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.
The Local Area Connection Status window appears, as shown in
Figure 5 .