EDS1100/2100 Device Server User Guide
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5: Using DeviceInstaller
This chapter covers the steps for locating a device and viewing its properties and details. The
Lantronix
DeviceInstaller
application is a free utility program pro
vided by Lantronix that discovers,
configures, upgrades, and manages Lantronix device servers. It can be downloaded from the
Lantronix website at
www.lantronix.com/support/downloads.html
. For instructions on using the
DeviceInstaller application to configure the IP address, related settings or for more advanced
features, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.
Note:
AutoIP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254 if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found.
Installing DeviceInstaller
1. Download the latest version of the Lantronix DeviceInstaller application from:
www.lantronix.com/support/downloads
.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process.
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type, select
Typical
.)
Accessing the EDS1100/2100 Unit Using DeviceInstaller
Note:
Make note of the MAC address. It may be needed to perform various functions in
the DeviceInstaller application.
1. Click
Start > All Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller 4.4 > DeviceInstaller.
When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search.
2. Click
Search
to perform additional searches, as desired.
3. Expand the
EDS
folder by clicking the
+
symbol next to the
EDS
folder icon. The list of
available Lantronix EDS1100/2100 devices appear.
4. Select the EDS1100/2100 unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its hardware (MAC) or IP
address to view its configuration.
5. On the right page, click the
Device
Details
tab. The current EDS1100/2100 configuration
appears. This is only a subset of the full configuration; the complete configuration may be
accessed via Web Manager, CLI, or XML.
Note:
The settings are Display Only in this table unless otherwise noted.
Table 5-1 Device Details Summary
Current Settings
Description
Name
Name identifying the EDS1100/2100 device server.
DHCP Device Name
Shows the name associated with the current IP address, if the IP
address was obtained dynamically.