RocketLinx WR7802-XT Series User Guide
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Using PortVision DX
There are several ways to configure network information. Comtrol Technical Support recommends connecting
the WR7802-XT to a PC or laptop running
and installing
PortVision DX
for initial configuration.
This section shows how to use PortVision DX for initial network configuration and discusses how to:
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Install PortVision DX (
)
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Configure the network address (
)
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Check the firmware and bootloader version on the WR7802-XT to verify that the latest versions are
loaded (
) before configuration
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Download the latest version firmware and bootloader and upload it to the WR7802-XT (
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Perform other PortVision DX tasks, such as:
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Uploading firmware to multiple WR7802-XT switches (
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Adding a new RocketLinx (managed or unmanaged) or a third party device to PortVision DX to
maintain device information on your network (
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Using configuration files for use in configuring multiple installations with the same features (
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Using the LED Tracker (
)
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Organize how PortVision DX displays your Comtrol Ethernet attached products (
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Access the latest documentation for your Comtrol Ethernet attached product
PortVision DX Overview
PortVision DX automatically detects Comtrol Ethernet attached products physically attached to the local
network segment so that you can configure the network address, upload firmware, and manage the following
products:
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RocketLinx (managed) switches
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DeviceMaster family
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DeviceMaster DM series
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DeviceMaster PRO
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DeviceMaster LT
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DeviceMaster RTS
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DeviceMaster Serial Hub
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DeviceMaster Industrial Gateway family
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DeviceMaster EIP
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DeviceMaster MOD
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DeviceMaster PNIO
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DeviceMaster UP
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IO-Link Master family
In addition to identifying Comtrol Ethernet attached products, you can use PortVision DX to display any
third-party switch and hardware that may be connected directly to those devices. All non-Comtrol products
and unmanaged RocketLinx switches are treated as non-intelligent devices and have limited feature support.
For example, you cannot configure or update firmware on a third-party switch.
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