WiPort® NR Embedded Device Server User Guide
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3: Using DeviceInstaller
This chapter covers the steps for viewing the WiPort NR device server properties and
device details.
The WiPort NR default configuration is as follows:
BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP enabled.
Note:
AutoIP generates a random IP address in the range 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254 if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found.
Accessing WiPort NR Embedded Device Server Using
DeviceInstaller Utility
Note:
Make note of the MAC address. You will need it to locate the WiPort
NR embedded device server using DeviceInstaller application. For more
information on the hardware address, see
on page
To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install the latest version from the downloads
page on the Lantronix web site
www.lantronix.com/downloads
.
1. Run the executable to start the installation process and respond to the
installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type, select
Typical.) Click
Start
All Programs
Lantronix
DeviceInstaller
DeviceInstaller
.
2. The list of Lantronix devices available displays.
3. Expand the list of WiPort NR devices by clicking the + symbol next to the WiPort
NR icon. Select the WiPort NR unit by clicking on its IP address to view its
configuration.
Viewing the WiPort NR Current Configuration
1. In the right window, click the
Device
Details
tab. The current WiPort NR
configuration displays:
Name
Configurable field. Enter a
name
to identify the WiPort NR
embedded device server. Double-click on the field, type in the
value, and press
Enter
to complete. This name is not visible
on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller utility.
DHCP Device Name
Shows the configured name of the DHCP device, if any.
Group
Configurable field. Enter a
group
to categorize the WiPort NR
module. Double-click on the field, type in the value, and press
Enter
to complete. This group name is not visible on other
PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller utility.