How to interact with the TS2+ device locally

This article explains how to connect locally to a TS2+ timing device, access its configuration interface, connect it to the Internet, and verify correct operation.

1. How to connect to the TS2+

All TS2+ devices broadcast a Wi-Fi network that you can connect to from any device: a tablet, a computer, or a mobile phone.

The structure is as follows:

• SSID: TS2+ XXXXX
• Password: TS2plus@

To connect:

1. Open the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your computer, tablet, or phone.
2. Select the TS2+ network.
3. Enter the password.
4. Once connected, access the web interface.

2. Access the web interface

In a web browser, connect to the device using the following URL:

http://ts2plus.local/

The management interface will load automatically.

3. System summary

On the Summary tab, you can check:

• Connectivity status. Remember the connection priority: if all connections are available (cable, Wi-Fi, or GSM), the preferred connection is cable, followed by Wi-Fi, and finally GSM.
• Battery status
• RFID reader status
• System. The name of the device you are connected to (important if you have multiple devices).

4. How to configure the Internet Wi-Fi connection

1. Go to the Network tab.
2. Click Scan or press XX more networks to display all detected networks.
3. Select a network.
4. Enter the password.
5. Click Connect.

The status of this Wi-Fi connection will show Connected ✅.

5. Verify the connection

• Source: Wi-Fi
• Connected network
• IP address
• Signal strength

✅ Device now has Internet access.

6. Energy status

On the Energy tab, you can check the energy connection. In this example:

• Source: External (DC)
• Batteries:
  • Whether they are charging or discharging
  • Status
  • Temperature
  • Health

⚠️ Helps detect power or battery issues.

7. RFID reader settings

Real-time status

• Antennas
• Regulatory region
• Channels
• Power
• Encoding
• Temperature

You can modify the configuration of the device

• Regulatory region. If the reader has different regions, you can modify it.
• Channel. You can select ground, left, or right if the reader supports these channels. This option is only available on ETSI readers.
• Power. Configure the working power level.
• Tag encoding. You can work with simple or extended encoding. The following article explains the difference between simple and extended encoding. Extended encoding applies to a very small percentage of clients and use cases.
• Buzzer. Activate or deactivate it.

Click Save.

8. Device overview (System menu)

• Device name
• Serial number
• Uptime
• System time
• Software version

Actions available:

• Reboot device
• Power off