Accessing the TCP3 device Embedded Web Server (EWS)

You can access the Embedded Web Server of the TCP3 device using one of the following methods:

• Using a web browser and the TCP3 device IP address

  Note: We recommend using the EWS method when setting up one device at a time.

• Using the TCP3 Config utility to open the TCP3 device EWS

• Using the TCP3 Config utility window

  Notes:

  • We recommend using the TCP3 Config utility window when setting up multiple devices with the same configuration. In this method, configuration files can be created and pushed to multiple TCP3 devices.
  • This method is also used to discover TCP3 devices on a network when their IP addresses are unknown. For more information, see the TCP3 Technical Manual included in the TCP3 administrator pack at https://www.elatec-rfid.com/en-us/tcp-adminpack-overview.

Obtaining the IP address of the TCP3 device

1. On the TCP3 device, press and hold the Input button near the USB ports until the BUSY light blinks three times, and then release it.

2. From the network settings page that is printed, locate the IP address of the TCP3 device. The IP address appears under the HOST NETWORK column in the Address row.

Notes:

• The TCP3 device uses DHCP to get an IP address from the local network. This IP address is used to access the EWS of both the printer and the TPC3 device.
• The TCP3 device EWS can be accessed using the IP address and port 81. Open a web browser, and then type http://<TCP3_device_ip>:81 in the browser.
• The printer EWS can be accessed using just the IP address. Open a web browser, and then type http://<TCP3_device_ip> in the browser.

Logging in to the TCP3 device EWS

1. Open a web browser, and then type http://<TCP3_device_ip>:81 in the browser.

   Note: <TCP3_device_ip> is the IP address of the TCP3 device.

2. Type the user name and password.

   Notes:

   • The default user name is admin, and the default password is the last eight characters in the host MAC address. The host MAC address is printed on the back of the TCP3 device. For example, if the host MAC address is 20:1D:03:01:7E:1C, then the default password is 03017E1C.
   • The password is case-sensitive and must be typed in uppercase.

Accessing the TCP3 device EWS using a web browser and IP address

To access the EWS of the TCP3 device using a web browser, you must get the IP address of the TCP3 device. For more information, see Obtaining the IP address of the TCP3 device.

When you have the IP address of the TCP3 device, you can log in to the device EWS. For more information, see Logging in to the TCP3 device EWS.

Accessing the TCP3 device using the TCP3 Config utility

The TCP3 Config utility (TCP3Config.exe) is used to discover, configure, save, and push configurations to TCP3 devices.

Discovering TCP3 adapters on the network

• When started, the TCP3 Config utility automatically performs a local subnet search for TCP3 devices.

• You can search for other subnets using cross-subnet discovery.

Discovering across subnets

You can search other network subnets by creating a search file. The search file is a TXT file containing one or more IP addresses or search criteria. Each line of text in the file must have only one IP address or one search criteria.

1. On the TCP3 Config utility, click File > Load Network Search File.

   

2. Click Start Discovery.

   
   Note: The search returns a list of all the discovered TCP3 devices.
   

3. Select a TCP3 device, and then click Open Home Page of Device.

   
Note: The TCP3 home page opens in a web browser. Type the user name and password to access the page. For more information, see Logging in to the TCP3 device EWS.

Accessing the TCP3 Config utility configuration window

TCP3 devices can be configured using the configuration window on the TCP3 Config utility. The configuration window is similar to the TCP3 device EWS. Use this window of the utility to configure TCP3 devices and save the configurations for future deployment.

Use the default password to access the TCP3 Config utility window. If the default password has been changed, then set the new password of the TCP3 device within the TCP3 Config utility.

1. From the Password menu, select Use Custom Password.

   

2. Type the new password and then confirm it.

   

3. Double-click the entry of the TCP3 device to open the configuration window.