{"id":19715,"date":"2026-01-31T16:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T11:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/?p=19715"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T05:09:25","slug":"how-can-i-set-up-the-essl-x990c-biometric-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-set-up-the-essl-x990c-biometric-device\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I setup the Essl X990c biometric device?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Essl X990c biometric device<\/strong> must be properly configured to ensure seamless attendance data synchronization between the biometric machine and <strong>NextOS<\/strong>.  This setup involves configuring the required network settings, connecting the device to the internet, and linking it to the NextOS server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow the steps below to complete the <strong>initial configuration on the biometric device<\/strong> first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Power on the device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the power cable and switch on the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-11-225x300.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-11-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-11-810x1080.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-11-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-11.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Connect to the internet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the device using a <strong>LAN cable<\/strong> (recommended).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong> only if the device supports it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the device display and ensure the internet connection is active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the device is not connected, resolve the network issue before proceeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Before LAN\/WiFi Connection<\/strong><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-14-300x225.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><strong>After LAN\/WiFi Connection<\/strong><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-300x225.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Access COMM Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To configure IP Address &amp; other Server settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.1<\/strong> <strong>Ethernet (LAN) settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>MENU<\/strong> button, and Use the arrow keys to navigate to <strong>COMM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Ethernet, Press OK to configure following details :<br><strong>MENU &gt; COMM &gt; Ethernet<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subnet Mask<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gateway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, enable <strong>DHCP<\/strong> to allow the device to automatically detect these values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Navigate to COMM<br><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-12-300x225.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><strong>Ethernet Settings<br><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-15-300x225.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-16-300x225.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.2 ADMS (server settings)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From <strong>COMM<\/strong>, navigate to <strong>ADMS<\/strong><br><strong>MENU &gt; COMM &gt; ADMS.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable the <strong>Domain Name<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the server address as:<br>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nlp.nexterp.in\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nlp.nexterp.in\/\">https:\/\/nlp.nexterp.in\/<\/a>\u201d&nbsp; or&nbsp; \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/nlp.nexterp.in\/\">nlp.nexterp.in<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17-300x225.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18-300x225.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Verify server connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After saving the ADMS settings, the device should show <strong>Connected to Server<\/strong> on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Complete setup in NextOS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the device is connected to the server, additional configuration is required in <strong>NextOS<\/strong> to sync staff data and complete device-user mapping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refer to :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-integrate-biometric-devices-for-my-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How can I integrate biometric devices for my school?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-map-new-staff-members-to-a-biometric-device\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-map-new-staff-members-to-a-biometric-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How can I map new staff members to a biometric device?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-register-fingerprints-on-a-biometric-device\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-register-fingerprints-on-a-biometric-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How can I register fingerprints on a biometric device?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-configure-an-rfid-card-on-a-biometric-device\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-can-i-configure-an-rfid-card-on-a-biometric-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How can I configure an RFID card on a biometric device?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br><a href=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-to-get-started-with-biometric-attendance-in-nextos\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/helpcenter.nexterp.in\/helpcenter\/how-to-get-started-with-biometric-attendance-in-nextos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to get started with Biometric attendance in NextOS?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Essl X990c biometric device must be properly configured to ensure seamless attendance data synchronization between the biometric machine and NextOS. 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