Infrastructure Mode
It is possible to connect to the reader in infrastructure mode using WiFi connection. You need to reset the reader to factory defaults, connect to the device in ad-hoc mode, and then use the Wireless tab under Communication Settings to activate and configure infrastructure mode.
Infrastructure mode requires a router as an access point. Encryption and authentication are available as seen in the table below. See the DataMan Communications and Programming Guide for detailed information.
| Authentication mode | Encryption | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Open System | WEP-40, WEP-104 | passphrase |
| WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK | TKIP, AES, TKIP/AES | passphrase |
| EAP-TLS | TKIP, AES, TKIP/AES |
- Client’s certificate - CA’s certificate - Client’s private key - Client’s username |
| PEAP-MSCHAPV2 | TKIP, AES, TKIP/AES |
- Client’s certificate - CA’s certificate - Client’s username |
Note:
- The base station is only used for charging the reader in this setup. If an intelligent base station is used, the reader has to be unassigned in the DataMan Setup Tool (connected to the base station) under the Communication Settings > Wireless tab if the reader has already been placed in the base station.
- Placing the reader in the intelligent base station automatically reassigns it to the base station unless the base station is unplugged from the network first.