Enrolling Zebra Sled RFD-40 & RFD-90

About this task

This task outlines the steps to enroll Zebra Sled RFD-40 and RFD-90 devices in SOTI Connect.
Important: MQTT communication between SOTI Connect and Zebra Sleds uses the SOTI-SDK-MQTT protocol, not Zebra-JSON-RPC (used for Zebra printers). Ensure the MQTT server is registered with SOTI-SDK-MQTT before proceeding.
  1. Download and install the latest 123RFID Desktop tool from Zebra RFID Software.
  2. Download the certified firmware for your device:
    Note: Verify firmware compatibility with your version of SOTI Connect using the Certified Device List.
  3. Connect the Sled to your computer via USB.
  4. Obtain the MQTT root certificate and MQTT server settings (typically uploaded to SOTI Connect File Store).
  5. Launch the 123RFID Desktop tool.
    1. Locate the reader and connect to the Sled.
    2. Confirm the installed firmware version. If the firmware is outdated, select Firmware and upgrade the Sled.
    3. After firmware update, configure the region.
  6. Select Configure (Gear Icon) > Edit Configuration on Reader > General.
  7. Scroll to NTP Server Settings > Enable > Update NTP server addresses as required > Set.
  8. Go to Communication > Wi-Fi, apply Wi-Fi settings and select Connect.
  9. Wait for the green Wi-Fi icon, then select Get Details to confirm Status and IP Address.
  10. Select the End Point tab, then configure as follows:
    Configuration Name Setting
    Protocol MQTT TLS
    URL Enter MQTT server address
    Port 8883
    Keep Alive 30 seconds
    Tenant ID Enter applicable Tenant ID (if used)
    Clean Session Enable
    Reconnect Delay Default
    Host Verify Host
    Username Enter RBAC username (max 16 characters)
    Password Enter RBAC password (max 16 characters)
  11. Select Update.
  12. Wait for the confirmation dialog that settings were applied.
    Note: If the message does not appear, re-apply MQTT settings and select Update.
  13. Select Next.
  14. In Certificate Management configure the following:
    Configuration Name Setting
    Interface MQTT
    Certificate Type ca_cert
    Select Certificate Upload the .pem certificate downloaded from the File Store and select Install.
  15. Select Next.
  16. Select Save Config > Save to Reader.
  17. Select Reboot.
  18. In the SOTI Connect console, check the notification bell for the new device discovery and enrollment.