Setting up devices for WMS

Article08/28/20242 min read

To ensure the security of your system, a scanner must be authorized before it can connect to your Business Central to process Warehouse documents. It is recommended you follow the initial setup before adding devices.

  1. Select the Search icon , enter Device List (WMS) and then choose the related link.
  2. On the Device List (WMS) page, choose the Add Device action.
  3. Enter a the comment filed value to identify the device, for each device. A barcode for configuration will be generated in the fact box.
  4. Deselect the line and select the line again, to ensure the barcode is updated correctly.

On the handheld device

  1. With your device connected to the internet, open the Aptean WMS App from Google Play.
  2. It will ask you to select a server.
  3. Select a server, when the current server is not listed, press Add.
    a. Use the scanner to scan the barcode for configuration.
    b. Press Add.
  4. Select the Company.
  5. Select the User.
  6. Select the Location.
  7. Then select Login.

Supported scanners

Every scanner that has a Zebra or Honeywell scanning processing unit should work with the warehouse management system. It is recommended that you get information and approval from your Aptean contact in order to guarantee that the scanner is connected to the WMS correctly. Also, do not acquire any new scanning devices without approval. The minimum version of Android required for the WMS app is 7.0 (API level 24).