DataMan

The DataMan page of the Device Management app provides a list of standalone readers and reader groups, including reader data. You can edit the configuration, flash the LED, reboot, or access the DataMan WebHMI of individual readers. You can perform mass configuration or firmware updates for reader groups.
Item Description

Action ribbon

Provides quick access to actions you can perform on the selected readers.

Button Description

Add Selected to Group

Add selected readers to MRS group.

Upload Configuration

Upload a configuration file to the selected readers.

Upload Firmware

Upgrade firmware on selected readers.

Download as CSV

Download a list of readers as a CSV file.

Discover devices

Find readers on the local and remote networks, depending on the configuration on the Remote Subnets page.
Search Field

Allows for searching for a reader by any characteristic, such as name, model or firmware version.

Standalone reader list

 A table view of the settings of the standalone readers that are discovered on the network with options that can be enabled or disabled for the reader.

Grouped reader list

 Table views of the readers in a group sorted alphabetically by group name with options that can be enabled or disabled for the individual reader.

Columns of the Table View

The table view of the standalone or group readers displays information and allows setting changes to the individual readers.

Column Title Description

Actions

Click on the icons to perform actions on an individual reader.
Button Description

Edit Device Network Settings

Modify the name, IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the reader. Enter the reader password if required.

Flash LED

Remotely trigger the LED of the reader for easy identification.
Reboot Reboot the reader.
Show Device Logs

Opens a window that shows the reader logs. In this window, you can reload to pull the latest logs or download them as .log file.
Open DataMan WebHMI Open the DataMan WebHMI in a new tab. For more information, see DataMan WebHMI.
Password Protected Indicates whether the reader is password protected.

Primary

A check mark signifies the primary reader.

Name

A customizable name of the reader.

Type

The model of the reader.
MAC Address The MAC address of the reader.
Firmware Version

The version of firmware installed on the reader.
Address Type Indicates network address type (DHCP or static) for the reader.

IP Address

The IP address of the reader.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the reader.
Gateway The gateway of the reader.
Source Network Interface The Ethernet port the reader uses for connection.

State

Displays the state of the reader, which can be:

  • In Local Subnet
  • In Remote Subnet
  • In Remote Subnet Behind NAT
  • Waiting For DHCP
  • Misconfigured
  • Unknown
Task Status Displays the status of the task, such as rebooting, applying network settings, and name changes.