Configuring Zebra RFID Reader
To configure Zebra RFID reader, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the Zebra RFID reader.Note: It is recommended to connect both RFID and the laptop to the same network.
2. Open a browser and enter the following URL in the format below:
http://<Model_Name_of_Zebra_RFID><Last_6_digits_of_mac>
For example: http://fx75008036bd
- FX7500 - Model name of the Zebra RFID
- 8036bd - Last 6 digits of mac
3. Enter the username and password to login into the RFID reader console.
Note: The default credentials are as follows:
- Username - admin
- Password - change
4. Navigate to the Communication tab and expand the Zebra IoT Connector.
5. Click Configuration.
6. Under Configuration, click Add Endpoint and enter the following details:
- Endpoint Type - Select the endpoint type as MQTT from the dropdown
- Enpoint Name - Enter the unique endpoint name
- Endpoint Description - Enter the endpoint description
7. Update the following details:
Tabs |
Details |
Connections |
Server URL - The server URL varies depending on where the SureMDM account is hosted. Below are the SureMDM URLs based on the region.
Port - Enter 1884. Protocol - Enter TCP. Client ID -Enter the UID or Serial Number of the RFID reader. Clean Session - Check this option. Debug - Uncheck this option. Basic Authentication - Check this option. Username - Enter the SureMDM Account ID. Password - Enter the Things Gateway password. Keep Alive - Time interval for PINGREQ messages(default is 60 seconds) |
Topics |
Update the values for Management Events and Tag Data events as shown below:
Update the values for Management and Control as shown below: Under Command
Under Response
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Certificates |
Certificates are optional and can be skipped |
6. Once done, click Update.
7. Navigate to Configurations > Interface Configuration and ensure all options are auto-filled with the value(EndPoint Names).
- Management Interface
- Control Interface
- Tag Data Interface
- Management Event Interface
Note: If the value (Endpoint Name) is not auto-populated, choose the same manually from the dropdown and click Update.
8. Navigate to Connections and click Connect.
- The RFID reader's connection status will be displayed as connected.
- The Zebra RFID Reader device will appear on the SureMDM console.