ThingMagic Nomad RFID Setup Guide User Manual
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Nomad RFID Reader Setup Guide
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Downloading and Installing the RFID SearchLight
Software
There are three methods to download and install the RFID SearchLight application.
WARNING:
Do not connect the RFID Reader’s USB cable until after the software installation
is completed.
Use a USB FLASH drive
1. Download the package from
onto a USB
FLASH drive connected to your PC
2. If connected, disconnect the Nomad RFID Reader from the USB port of the Nomad.
Insert the USB FLASH drive into the USB port of the Nomad.
3. Using File Explorer, browse to the USB FLASH drive and click on
RFIDSearchLightinstaller.CAB to begin the installation process.
Use Active Sync 4.5 or greater (Windows XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows
Vista and Windows 7)
NOTE: If you are running MS Windows XP, use the Active Sync link provided here:
If you are running MS
Windows Vista or 7, use Windows Mobility Device Center provided here:
1. Download the package from
onto a your PC’s
hard drive.
2. Connect the Nomad to the PC with a USB cable and follow the procedure to copy
files over to the Nomad.
3. Click on RFIDSearchLightinstaller.CAB to begin the installation process.
Directly download the installer file to the Nomad
If your Nomad is connected directly to the Internet via WiFi or WVAN, you can use this
method.
NOTE: Data charges may apply if you use this method over a Wi-FI or WVAN connection.
1. Connect to the Internet.
2. In your browser, go to