4: Using DeviceInstaller
xDirect User Guide
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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 xDirect Using DeviceInstaller
1. Click
Start
Programs
Lantronix
DeviceInstaller
DeviceInstaller.
2. Click the xDirect folder. The list of available Lantronix xDirect devices displays.
3. Expand the list of xDirects by clicking the
+
symbol next to the xDirect icon. Select the xDirect
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 xDirect.
2. In the right pane, click the
Device
Details
tab. The current xDirect configuration displays.
Table 4-1 xDirect Configuration in DeviceInstaller
Current Settings
Description
Name
Configurable field. A name that identifies the xDirect. The name field is
blank by default. Double-click the field, type in the value, and press
Enter
to complete. This name is not visible on other PCs or laptops
using DeviceInstaller.
DHCP Device Name
Non-configurable field. Displays the name associated with xDirect’s
current IP address, if the IP address was obtained dynamically.
To change the DHCP device name, see
Chapter 5: Configuration Using
Web Manager
or
Chapter 6: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port
(Setup Mode)
.
Group
Configurable field. A group name to categorize the xDirect. Double-click
the field, type in the value, and press
Enter
to complete. This group
name is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
