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3. Device Discovery Over the Network
INSTALL DeviceInstaller™
REQUIREMENTS: Computer must have a working Ethernet
adapter running Windows as the Operating System (OS). For
device discovery, the computer and device should be connected
to the same IP subnet.
1. Run the latest version of DeviceInstaller from the CD. The
minimum required version for DeviceInstaller is 4.3.0.7.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process on the
computer being used to configure the xDirect.
3. Follow the installation wizard prompts.
4. IP Address Configuration
1. Run
DeviceInstaller
Click:
Start > Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller
.
2. Upon launch, DeviceInstaller will search for NetPort II devices on the
network. Select the unit from the list of NetPort II devices on the local
network. (You may also click on the Search icon if your device isn’t found
immediately.)
3.Click the
Assign IP
icon.
4.If prompted, enter the MAC address (on the product label) and click Next.
5. Select Assign a Specific IP address and click
Next
.
6. Enter the
IP Address
.
The
Subnet Mask
displays automatically based on
the IP address. If desired, you may change it. On a local network, you can
leave the
Default Gateway
blank (all zeros). Click
Next
.
7. Click the
Assign
button and wait several seconds until a confirmation
message displays.
Click
Finish
.
8. Click on the
“Search”
icon and DeviceInstaller locates the unit and adds it
to the list.
If DeviceInstaller is unable to discover the NetPort II:
In Windows Device Manager, ensure that the
Ethernet adapter is installed and working properly.
If your PC or laptop has more than one network
interface, make sure the correct interface is
selected in DeviceInstaller.
Go to Tools>Options and make sure the correct
network interface is selected. If not, check the
correct interface, click on OK, and restart
DeviceInstaller.
Check the LED indicator on the NetPort II to make
sure there is a physical connection between the
Ethernet adapter and the NetPort II.
5. Complete the configuration
Once the NetPort II is in the device list, it can be configured.
1. Double-click the unit in the list. Details about the unit will be displayed.
2. Select the Web Configuration tab and click on the green arrow. You will
be prompted for a username and password.
3. The default username is admin and default password is
PASS.
Contact
Technical Support
For technical support queries:
e-mail
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 851 770, Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, excluding public holidays.
NetPort II Quick Start Guide
