> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.simplifi.work/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Configure a Beacon

There are two steps involved in configuring a Beacon:

1. Set up the Beacon on StaffSync and obtain a Major ID (HEX) and Minor ID (HEX).
2. Configure the Beacon using the app iBKS Config Tool.

### **Beacon Setup on OnTask**

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Shadow the organisation for which you wish to set up the beacon.

1. Select **Our Profile.**
2. Select **Beacons**.
3. Select **Beacon Management**.
4. Select **New Beacon**.
5. Enter the name of the beacon (it’s recommended to use the location as the name).
6. Enter a unique number for this beacon (1 – 15).
7. Select **Save Beacon Details**

**A. The Major ID (HEX) is generated. This ID is unique to the company and ensures that only employees within this company can use the beacon.**

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**B. The Minor ID (HEX) is generated. This ID is unique to the individual beacon.**

You will need both the Major and Minor ID (HEX) for the next steps.

### **Configuring the Beacon Using the iBKS Config Tool**

You will need the **iBKS Config Tool** app for this step. It is available on both the **Apple App Store** and **Google Play Store**.

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<Tip>
  **We recommend completing the following steps away from any other active beacons.**
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1. Remove the plastic tab from the beacon.
2. Twist and open the cap to remove the battery from the beacon.
3. This button starts and stops a search for nearby devices. If you don’t see a live list being loaded with nearby devices, then press the \*\*Sync **button on the**iBKS Config Tool \*\* to start a search.
4. Insert the battery back into the beacon as shown in the image (battery name facing up).\
   Your beacon will now be discoverable on the **iBKS Config Tool**.
5. You will see a list of names appear in the app. Once you see **StaffSync**, click the **Sync** button again to stop the search.\
   *(If you can’t see the name within the first 30 seconds, repeat steps 2–4.)*
6. Select **StaffSync**. (You may need to scroll down to find it again.)

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1. Select **iBeacon Services** to expand the dropdown.
2. Select the dropdown area with text.
3. Enter 1000 for the Advertising Interval
4. Enter the four-digit **Major ID (HEX)** from Step 1.
5. Enter the four-digit **Minor ID (HEX)** from Step 2.\
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   **A. Cal.power1m set at -58 – This sets the beacon’s range to 1–2 metres. Altering this value will adjust the beacon’s range.**
6. Click the back arrow twice
7. Select Save & Disconnect