ThingMagic Astra-EX - Manual (Page 32)

Networking the Reader
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Automatic Hostname: M6-xxxxxx or Astra-EX-xxxxxx
At startup, the Reader, by default, generates an 'automatic hostname' by appending the
last three bytes of its MAC address to its hostname, such as M6-210027.
Note
Your network must have properly configured DNS servers or you must be
Communicating with the Reader using a Link-local Address if you wish to connect
to the Reader through its hostname. When using DHCP, the DHCP server
periodically adds the hostname to the DNS server's database.
Note
On some systems, especially when Communicating with the Reader using a Link-
local Address , the hostname must end in “.local” for the connection to succeed. i.e.
m6-21071f.local
MAC Address
The Reader's MAC address is printed on a white label on the side of the Reader, as LAN:
#...#. You can also find the Reader's MAC address on the Status page.
The first six characters of the MAC address are ThingMagic's manufacturer's code. The
last six characters of the MAC address are specific to the Reader and are used for
automatic hostname addressing.
To log on to the Reader using the MAC address:
1. Obtain the Reader's MAC address, launch your web browser, and then log on to
the Reader by entering its automatic hostname in the address bar, such as
http:/
/M6-xxxxxx (the last six characters of the Reader's MAC address).
2. Press Enter.
The Reader's Login dialog box appears.
3. Enter the following:
User name: web
Password: radio
4. Click OK.
The Reader displays the
M6 and Astra-EX Status Page .
5. Check the Connected Antenna Ports fields. If the text is green, that antenna is
connected.