ThingMagic Astra-EX - Manual (Page 50)

Controlling the Reader
M6 and Astra-EX User Guide 50
Settings Page
The M6 and Astra-EX Settings Page enables you to change network, performance and
security settings. The page is divided into four main sections:
 
Reader Power Settings
  Gen2 Protocol Settings
  Network Settings
  Miscellaneous Settings
Changing these parameters changes the settings the Reader uses on startup. Although
boot options and network settings can be modified, be careful to use correct values or you
may not be able to connect to the Reader without restarting in Safe Mode.
Note
All settings set through the WebUI | Settings pages are persistent, they are
retained across reboots and become the default settings of the reader for client
applications. The values shown on these pages do not necessarily reflect the active
settings of the Reader if configuration parameters are transiently changed through
the MercuryAPI or LLRP. All changes made through MercuryAPI or LLRP client
applications are transient.
Note
Do not disconnect power until the save process is complete. Note that new RFID,
network and security settings take effect after saving. Boot-related options are
saved but DO NOT take effect until the Reader is restarted (see
Restart Page ).
Therefore, to ensure that all new settings take effect, it is recommended that you
restart the Reader after saving the new settings and after reconfiguring.
Reader Power Settings
The Reader Power Settings are used to control the amount of RF Power transmitted by
the reader when active. The RF power directly relates to the range at which the reader
can “see” tags, the higher the power, the longer the range.