XPort Pro User Guide
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3:
Using DeviceInstaller
This chapter covers the steps for locating a device and viewing its properties and details.
DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that discovers, configures, upgrades
and manages Lantronix Device Servers. It can be downloaded from the Lantronix website at
www.lantronix.com/support/downloads.html
. For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure
the IP addres, related settings or for more advanced features, see the DeviceInstaller online help.
Note:
AutoIP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254 if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found.
Accessing XPort Pro Using DeviceInstaller
Note:
Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the
XPort Pro
using
DeviceInstaller.
1. Click
Start > All Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller.
When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search. To perform another
search, click the “Search” button.
2. Expand the XPort Pro folder by clicking the
+
symbol next to the XPort Pro folder icon. The list
of available Lantronix XPort Pro devices appears.
3. Select the XPort Pro unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its hardware (MAC) address to
view its configuration.
4. On the right page, click the
Device
Details
tab. The current XPort Pro configuration appears.
This is only a subset of the full configuration; the complete configuration may be accessed via
Web Manager, CLI, or XML.
Device Details Summary
Note:
The settings are Display Only in this table unless otherwise noted.
Current Settings
Description
Name
Name identifying the XPort Pro.
DHCP Device Name
Shows the name associated with the XPort Pro’s current IP
address, if the IP address was obtained dynamically.
Group
Configurable field. Enter a group to categorize the XPort Pro.
Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to
complete. This group name is local to this PC and is not visible on
other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Comments
Configurable field. Enter comments for the XPort Pro. Double-click
the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete. This
description or comment is local to this PC and is not visible on
other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Device Family
Shows the XPort Pro device family type as “XPort”.
Type
Shows the device type as “XPort Pro”.