Document Outline

• M6 and Astra-EX User Guide
  • Introduction
  • Hardware Overview
    • What’s in the Box
      • M6 Reader
      • Astra-EX Reader
    • Ports and Connectors
      • Antenna Connections
      • Ethernet/PoE
      • USB Accessory
      • Console
      • GPIO
      • DC Power
      • Reset Button
  • Programming Interfaces
    • MercuryAPI
    • Demo Applications
    • LLRP
    • On-Reader Applications
  • Setting Up the Reader
    • Equipment Required
    • Setup Procedure
      • Connecting Antenna(s) to the Reader
      • Powering Up the Reader
      • Interpreting the Reader Indicator LED
      • Connecting Your PC to the Reader
      • Communicating with the Reader using a Link-local Address
      • Logging On to the Reader
  • Networking the Reader
    • Setting Up the Network Hardware
      • Using the Wireless Network
      • Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
    • Using DHCP
      • M6 and Astra-EX Setup
      • PC Setup
      • Automatic Hostname: M6-xxxxxx or Astra-EX-xxxxxx
      • MAC Address
    • Fallback Interface Options
      • Fallback to the Same Physical Interface
      • Fallback to the Other Physical Interface
    • Reader Discovery
      • Using mDNS
      • Reader Listing
      • Identify Reader
  • Connecting to the USB Console Port
  • Using GPIO
    • Inputs
    • Outputs
    • Connector Pinout
  • Controlling the Reader
    • Using the Browser-Based Interface
      • Status Page
      • Query Page
      • Settings Page
      • Restart Page
      • Diagnostics Page
      • Statistics Page
      • Firmware Upgrade Utility
  • Using Safe Mode
    • Force M6 and Astra-EX to boot in safe mode
  • Advanced Reader Functionality
    • Protocol Support
      • ISO 18000-6C (Gen2)
    • ISO 18000-6B
      • Protocol Configuration Options
      • Tag Read Meta Data
  • Reader RF Power
    • Power Settings for Authorized Antennas and Cables
    • Setting the Reader RF Power
  • Mounting the Reader
    • M6
    • Astra-EX
    • Variables Affecting Performance
    • Environmental
    • Tag Considerations
    • Multiple Readers
  • M6 Specifications
    • UHF RFID Antenna Interface
    • Power
    • Environmental
    • Physical Dimensions
    • Supported UHF Tag Protocols
    • Data/Control/Wireless Interfaces
    • Performance
    • Regulatory & Safety
    • User Memory
  • Astra-EX Specifications
    • UHF RFID Antenna Interface
    • Power
    • Environmental
    • Physical Dimensions
    • Supported UHF Tag Protocols
    • Data/Control/Wireless Interfaces
    • Performance
    • Regulatory & Safety
    • User Memory
  • Compliance and IP Notices
    • Regulatory Compliance
      • Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
      • Industry Canada
  • Appendix A: M6 and Astra-EX Antenna and Cable Information
    • Authorized Antennas
    • Authorized Cables
  • Appendix B: M6 and Astra-EX Dimensions
  • Appendix C: Advanced Administration
    • Changing the Web Interface uid/passwd
    • Changing console/root password:
  • Appendix D: Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Table
    • Reset to the Default Configuration
    • Collecting Diagnostic Data for ThingMagic Support
    • Analyzing the Boot Logs