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IR (Hand Punch) Setup in Synergy Workforce

Synergy

Go to Menu - System Setup - Devices

Click on the icon to add device and fill in the respective parameters as required.

General Tab

  • Type = General
  • Utilization = Select either Time and Attendance or Access Control or both Time and Attendance + Access Control depending on the usage
  • Device ID = Must be unique per each device
  • Description = Give a description of the device. Example Location Name
  • Department = Select department (optional)
  • Site Id = Optional
  • Device Model = IR (Handpunch)
  • Device Time Zone = Select the correct Time Zone depending on the country of installation
  • Active = must be switched ON
  • Connection Type = TCP/IP
  • 10 digits Buffer = must be switched ON
  • IP Address = Static IP address of the device (Synergy Workforce installed locally) = Static External Public IP address (Hosted Installation with Port Forwarding rules)
  • Device Port No = Port no allocated to the device

Permitted Employees Tab

Optional If selected, employees only those selected are permitted to use the device. If none selected, everyone can use the device

Departments Tab

Optional If selected, employees only from selected departments are permitted to use the device. If none selected, everyone can use the device