4: Using DeviceInstaller
UDS2100 Device Server User Guide
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4.
Select
Assign a specific IP address
and click
Next
.
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.
From the
Tools
menu, 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
attached to the network properly and 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.
Adding the Unit to the Manage List
Now add the unit to the list of similar Lantronix devices on the network so you
can manage and configure it. To perform this step, click the
Search
icon .
DeviceInstaller locates the unit and adds it to the list. Now you can manage
(configure) the unit so it works with the serial device on the network.
Accessing the UDS2100 Using DeviceInstaller
1.
Click
Start
Programs
Lantronix
DeviceInstaller
DeviceInstaller.
2.
Click the UDS folder. The list of available Lantronix UDS2100 devices
displays.
3.
Expand the list of UDS2100s by clicking the
+
symbol next to the UDS2100
icon. Select the UDS2100 unit by clicking on its IP address to view its
configuration.
Viewing the Current Configuration
DeviceInstaller provides a view of the unit's configuration.
To view the unit's current settings:
1.
Follow the instructions above to locate the UDS2100.
2.
In the right pane, click the
Device
Details
tab. The current UDS2100
configuration displays: