RFID Reader Commands and Actions
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RFID Reader Commands and Actions

Control and manage RFID readers using the commands and actions accessible from the Device Settings
Device Settings
menu at the far right of the readers' row on the
Infrastructure
Devices
page.
Device Settings Menu
Screenshot of the Device Settings menu.
The commands and actions available are as follows:
  • Start
    : Activates the reader so that it starts reading tags.
  • Stop
    : Deactivates the reader so that it stops reading tags.
  • Restart
    : Stops the Resonate Agent instance running on the reader (which communicates with
    Resonate RFID Reader Management
    ), and then starts a new instance of that application.
  • Reboot
    : Reboots the reader. To execute this command, you must select
    Update Immediately
    .
  • Logs
    : Allows you to see the reader's logs (Application, System, Directionality, or Radio logs). This command might take several seconds to complete, depending on the size of the log being shown. Also, some logs are available for certain readers.
  • Update Firmware
    : Updates the firmware version running on the reader. Select the version to install on the reader from the supported list. Note that only the listed firmwares are available; contact Zebra Product Support if you require a different version. To execute this command, you must select
    Update Immediately
    .
  • Update Agent App
    : Updates the version of Resonate Agent that runs on the reader. Select the version to install on the reader from the supported list. To execute this command, you must select
    Update Immediately
    .
  • Edit
    : Allows you to edit and view the settings of the reader.
  • Delete
    : Removes the reader from
    Resonate RFID Reader Management
    .
    Resonate
    will no longer manage the reader.