Fixed Readers Fixed Reader Installation and Setup Instructions The following article outlines the steps to setting up a fixed reader within Simple RFID RF Reader Reader connects to Antenna via Coax cable. Reader can be powered via AC power adapter or PoE. Coax Cable Coax cable communicates radio signal from Antenna to Reader. Installer may cut and re-end the coax cable if needed.  IF INSTALLER BRINGS COAX: (Needed cable length - Series) 5-20 Ft. -- LMR-195 25-45 Ft. -- LMR-240 50-100 Ft. -- LMR 400 Connectors*: MTI Antenna:SMA (male) to R-TNC (male) *Connectors based upon antenna Antenna Antennas connect to Impinj readers via coax cable. Antenna placement recommended at least 10’ from the product. Ensure that the face of the antenna points towards the products. Antenna Mount Antenna mount provides various options for placement of antennas. AC Power  Plugs into the Impinj reader to provide power. If the reader is mounted in an area with no AC power option the reader can be powered via PoE. Not Included: Ethernet Cable (Cat5/6) - This  Install Simple RFID Print Client Download and Install the Simple RFID Fixed Reader Client from Simple RFID Open a web browser and navigate to web.simplerfid.com  Login Go to Settings (gear icon) Select Resources Download Fixed Reader Client Confirm that you can see the device on the network Check reader availability on the network You can check if the reader is accessible within the network, by accessing its Web Interface : 1. a) Go to https://speedwayr-xx-yy-zz (or https://speedwayr-xx-yy-zz.local if the reader is connected directly to the PC), where xx-yy-zz is the last three sections of the Speedway reader's MAC address. or b) Enter local network IP of your reader in the address bar (e.g. 192.168.1.5) 2. Enter credentials: Login : root Password : impinj (the password may not be shown as you type them) Set a static IP address on Impinj Speedway RAIN RFID reader Please note: The reader has DHCP Default IP of Reader 192.168.1.5 You may want to change the IP address of the Speedway reader from the default DHCP to a static address. Download PuTTY from the link below, if you have not already done so: http://www.putty.org/ Launch PuTTY. If prompted, run it as administrator. In "PuTTY Configuration" screen, follow the appropriate steps depending on which port on the Speedway reader you are connected to: A) Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Speedway reader (not the Console port),     A-1) Choose "SSH" Connection type (default).     A-2) Enter the Speedway reader's hostname in the "Host Name (or IP address)" field. The  hostname for the Speedway reader is: speedwayr-xx-yy-zz where xx-yy-zz is the last three sections of the Speedway reader's MAC address. 4. Click the "Open" button. 5. You should get an RShell login prompt. If you see a blank screen, hit the "Enter" key once. 6. Type the following login and password information: Login : root Password : impinj (the password may not be shown as you type them) 7. Once you've successfully logged in, you will see something similar to the following. You are now logged into the reader's RShell interface. 8. To find out the Speedway reader's IP address, type the following at the RShell prompt:  > show network summary The results (as shown below) indicate a couple of things: a) ipAddressMode = 'Dynamic' means this Speedway reader is set to acquire its IP address via DHCP. If this Speedway reader was set to a static IP address, it would say 'Static'. b) ipAddress = '192.168.0.20' indicates this is the IP address for this Speedway reader. 9. To change the IP address, type the following at the RShell prompt: a) To set the Speedway reader to DHCP:         > config network ip dynamic b) To set the Speedway reader to a static IP address:         > config network ip static xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ("xxx"s are values between 1 and 255. For example, "config network ip static 192.168.0.20") -- or --         > config network ip static xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx For example, if you type: > config network ip static 192.168.0.20 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.255 you are configuring the IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and Broadcast Address respectively, separated by a space character) NOTE: consult the RShell Reference Manual for additional details. 10. To exit from the RShell interface, type the following at the RShell prompt: > exit Notify Simple RFID that the Reader has been connected Record the name of the PC (This will allow Simple RFID) Install AnyDesk.com to allow remote access If possible set a password for unattended access (as simple123) Email the PC name and AnyDesk ID to support@simplerfid.com   ____________________________________________________________________________ Verify Reader is Sending Data to Simple RFID After the reader is connected to the customers account you will need to Enable the reader https://support.impinj.com/hc/en-us/articles/202756488-Troubleshooting-Reader-Connectivity-Issues Fixed Reader Overview Our Fixed Reader setup guide provides complete instructions on installing the Fixed Reader Client, configuring, and connecting to the web portal. After the fixed reader has been configured, if the reader goes offline you can restart it by restarting the services . Get the latest firmware from the Impinj website here . Restarting Fixed Reader Client Install Print Client Restarting the Fixed Reader Client on the host PC can usually resolve issues related to fixed reader connectivity. From the HOST PC, type into the Windows start menu "Services." Then from the HOST PC Services page  Scroll down until you locate "SimpleRFID Fixed Reader Client" (The list is alphabetized) Click "SimpleRFID Fixed Reader Client" On the left, click "Restart." After a few minutes, you should see your fixed reader back online. If the device is still offline, confirm that the host PC is connected to the internet, and contact  support@simplerfid.com . Impinj xSpan - Update Firmware To update the firmware on an Impinj xSpan reader, you can use either the Web UI or a USB flash drive. The  Impinj Support Portal  outlines both methods, including steps to download the firmware, prepare the USB drive, and initiate the upgrade.  Method 1: Web UI Connect to the reader's Web UI:  Access the xSpan reader's web interface using a web browser and its IP address. Log in:  If prompted, enter the administrator credentials. Navigate to the Firmware Upgrade section:  Look for a section related to reader upgrades, firmware updates, or software updates. Browse and select the firmware file:  Use the browse button to locate and select the .upg firmware file you downloaded. Initiate the upgrade:  Click the upgrade or install button. Reboot the reader:  Once the firmware upgrade is complete, reboot the reader to activate the new firmware.  Method 2: USB Flash Drive 1. Prepare the USB drive: Format the USB drive to FAT32 and create the necessary directory structure: `impinj\revolution\upgrade\images\`. 2. Download the firmware: Place the firmware image file (.upg) within the  images  folder on the USB drive. 3. Connect the USB drive: Plug the USB drive into the xSpan reader's USB Host port while the reader is powered on. 4. Initiate the upgrade: The reader will automatically detect the firmware and begin the upgrade process. 5. Monitor the upgrade: The reader's power LED will flash amber during the upgrade and become solid green upon completion. 6. Reboot the reader: Manually reboot the reader to activate the new firmware.  Impinj xSpan - Troubleshooting Connection The xSpan reader should by default have DHCP enabled, allowing you to connect via: http://xspan-XX-XX-XX.local (where the X values are the last 3 bytes of the MAC address) http:// username: root password: impinj However, if you're unable to connect, DHCP may be disabled, in which case you need to connect to the device on its local link address (most likely 169.254.1.1 ) and use RShell to enable DHCP. Determine the reader's self-assigned IP address by pinging the hostname: Windows (PowerShell): ping xSpan-XX-XX-XX.local You should see something like this: Pinging xSpan-13-68-53.local [fe80::216:25ff:fe13:6853]%11 with 32 bytes of data: The address in [brackets] is the address of the reader. macOS (Terminal): ping -c 1 xspan-XX-XX-XX.local You should see something like this: PING xspan-13-69-b9.local (169.254.1.1): 56 data bytes The address in (parentheses) is the address of the reader. Log in via ssh and enable DHCP using RShell: ssh root@ password: impinj > show network summary You'll likely see ipAddressMode='Static' . This confirms that DHCP is disabled. > config network ip dynamic This will enable DHCP and reboot automatically. After completing these steps, you should be able to access the reader on your LAN. Impinj R220 The Impinj R220 is a two port reader designed for applications that require 2 antennas (or fewer), such as choke-points, overhead readers, or smart shelving. Updating Firmware To update the firmware on an Impinj Speedway Revolution R220 reader, you can use either the Web UI or a USB flash drive. The Web UI method involves connecting the reader to your network, logging in, and selecting the "Reader Upgrade" option to upload the firmware. The USB flash drive method requires formatting the drive to  FAT , placing the firmware file on the drive, and inserting it into the reader's USB HOST port.  Web UI Method: Connect to the reader's Web UI:  You can access the Web UI by connecting your computer to the same network as the reader and accessing the reader's IP address in a web browser. The default IP address is typically http://169.254.1.1. Log in:  Use the default credentials: username "root" and password "impinj". Navigate to Reader Upgrade:  In the Web UI, locate and select the "Reader Upgrade" section. Upload the firmware:  Browse for the firmware file on your computer and upload it. Upgrade and Reboot:  Select the "Upgrade" button and then "Reboot" to apply the new firmware.  USB Flash Drive Method: Prepare the flash drive:  Format the USB drive to the FAT file system and create the following folder structure: `impinj\revolution\upgrade\images\`. Place the firmware file:  Download the firmware file and place it in the `impinj\revolution\upgrade\images\` folder on the flash drive. Insert the flash drive:  Insert the flash drive into the reader's USB HOST port. Wait for the upgrade:  The firmware will automatically upload to the reader. Reboot the reader:  Manually reboot the reader to complete the firmware update.  Impinj R420 Update Firmware To update the firmware on an Impinj R420 reader, you can use either the Web UI or a USB flash drive. The Web UI method involves connecting to the reader's IP address, logging in with the default credentials, and selecting the "Reader Upgrade" section to upload the firmware file. Alternatively, you can format a USB flash drive to FAT, copy the firmware file to it, and insert it into the reader's USB HOST port, where it will automatically upload the firmware.  Using the Web UI: Connect to the Reader:  Ensure the reader is powered and connected to your network.  Locate the IP Address:  Find the reader's IP address (it may be a default address like  http://169.254.1.1 ).  Log In:  Access the reader's Web UI, and log in using the default credentials: username  root  and password  impinj .  Select Reader Upgrade:  Navigate to the "Reader Upgrade" section within the Web UI.  Browse and Select:  Click "Browse" to locate the firmware file (.upg) on your computer and select it.  Upgrade and Reboot:  Click "Upgrade" to start the upload. Once complete, click "Reboot" to apply the new firmware.  Using a USB Flash Drive: 1. Format the Drive: Format a USB flash drive to FAT. 2. Copy Firmware: Download the firmware file (e.g., .upg) and place it on the flash drive, preferably in a directory structure like  impinj\\revolution\\upgrade\\images\\ . 3. Insert and Wait: Insert the flash drive into the reader's USB HOST port while the reader is powered on. The power LED will flash amber during the upload. 4. Reboot: Once the power LED turns solid green, manually reboot the reader to apply the new firmware.