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5. 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.

6. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message 

displays. Click Finish.

7. Select the device from the main window list and select Ping from the Tools

menu. The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP address of the selected unit.

8. Click the Ping button. The results display in the Status window. Click the Clear 

Status button to clear the window so you can ping the device again.

Note:

If you do not receive "Reply" messages, make sure the unit is properly 

attached to the network and that the IP address assigned is valid for the particular
network segment you are working with. If you are not sure, check with your 
systems administrator.

9. Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window.

DEVICEINSTALLER

Step 1: Install DeviceInstaller

To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install it from the product CD.

1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. If the CD does not launch automatically:

a. Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.

b. Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g., D:\Launch.exe).

3. Click the DeviceInstaller button.

4. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (When prompted to select an 

installation type, select Typical.)

Note:

For more information about DeviceInstaller, see the DeviceInstaller online Help.

Step 2: Configure Network Settings

To assign an IP address manually:

1. Click Start 

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Programs 

Lantronix 

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DeviceInstaller 

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DeviceInstaller.

If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an 
adapter and click OK.

Note:

If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an IP address),

click the Search icon          and select the unit from the list of Lantronix device servers
on the local network.

2. Click the Assign IP icon         .

3. If prompted, enter the hardware address (on the product label) and click Next.

4. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.

Summary of Contents for XPress-DR Plus

Page 1: ...2006 Copyright Lantronix is a trademark of Lantronix All rights reserved 900 428 Rev A 03 06 XPress DR Quick Start Guide XPress DR Industrial Device Server ...

Page 2: ...XPRESS DR QUICK START CONTENTS What s In the Box 2 Overview 2 Pinouts 3 5 Quick Connect 6 7 Assigning IP Address 8 9 DeviceInstaller 10 12 LEDs 13 Contact 13 XPress DR Industrial Device Server ...

Page 3: ...pect the contents of the package using the enclosed packing slip or the list below If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately XPress DR CD with protocols utilities and User Guide Quick Start Guide P N 500 103 RJ45 DB9F serial cable Accessory Din rail wall mount bracket 3 terminal screw connector for power input 5 terminal screw connector for serial port The user m...

Page 4: ...not be needed for your application 9 Pin RS 232 to Serial RJ45 The included Lantronix P N 500 103 RJ45 DB9F serial cable assumes you are connecting a typical PC Com port to the XPress DR serial port This cable is pinned to provide full serial line control to an RS232 DTE device Lantronix offers a comprehensive list of cables and adapters to simplify device connectivity to the XPress DR See the Use...

Page 5: ... can disrupt communications on the network Make sure the device is configured for your application before connecting it to an active network 1 Connect a serial device to your XPress DR 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port 3 Supply power to your XPress DR using a 9 30 VDC or 9 24 VAC 2 3 W maximum source 4 Supply power to the serial device 5 Verify that the green Link LED is lit ...

Page 6: ...her methods see the XPress DR User Guide ASSIGNING AN IP ADDRESS Your unit must have a unique IP address on your network Two ways to assign an IP address are described below Additional methods of assigning an IP Address and configuring the XPress DR are described in the Users Guide DHCP Many networks use an automatic method of assigning an IP address called DHCP If you are unsure whether your netw...

Page 7: ... close the dialog box and return to the main window DEVICEINSTALLER Step 1 Install DeviceInstaller To use the DeviceInstaller utility first install it from the product CD 1 Insert the product CD into your CD ROM drive 2 If the CD does not launch automatically a Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run b Enter your CD drive letter colon backslash Launch exe e g D Launch exe 3 Click the...

Page 8: ...figure it To perform this step click the Search icon DeviceInstaller locates the unit and adds it to the list Step 4 Complete the Configuration Once the unit is in the device list you can complete the configuration To use a web interface Web Manager double click the unit in the list and click the Web Configuration tab To use Setup Mode a command line interface double click the unit in the list and...

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