PremierWave® 2050 802.11ac Embedded Wi-Fi® User Guide
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3: Using DeviceInstaller
This chapter covers the steps for getting the PremierWave 2050 gateway online and for viewing its
current configuration though the Lantronix DeviceInstaller application. DeviceInstaller is a free
utility program that discovers, configures, upgrades, and manages Lantronix devices. It can be
downloaded from the Lantronix website at
www.lantronix.com/support/downloads
.
For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure the IP address and related settings or for
more advanced features, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.
Note:
Auto IP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254, with a netmask of 255.255.0.0, if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found.
These addresses are not routable.
Installing DeviceInstaller
1. Download the latest version of 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 PremierWave 2050 Using DeviceInstaller
Note:
Make note of the MAC address on your PremierWave 2050 gateway. It may be
needed to perform various functions in the DeviceInstaller application.
1. Click
Start
All Programs
Lantronix
DeviceInstaller 4.4
DeviceInstaller.
2. When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search. To perform another
search, click
Search
.
3. Expand the
PremierWave
folder by clicking the
+
symbol next to the folder icon. A list of
available Lantronix PremierWave 2050 gateways appears.
4. Select a PremierWave 2050 gateway by expanding its entry and clicking on its IP address to
view its configuration.
5. On the right page, click the
Device Info
tab. The current PremierWave 2050 configuration
appears. This is only a subset of the full configuration; the full configuration may be accessed
via Web Manager, CLI, or XML.
