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XPress-DR+
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ASSIGNING AN IP ADDRESS CONTINUED
Fixed IP Address
In most installations, a fixed IP address is desirable. The systems administrator
generally provides the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
The IP address must be within a valid range, unique to your network, and in the
same subnet as your PC. You will need the following information before you set
up the unit as described in DeviceInstaller, below.
IP Address:
_______ _______ _______ _______
Subnet Mask:
_______ _______ _______ _______
Gateway:
_______ _______ _______ _______
You have several options for assigning an IP to your XPress-DR+. We recommend
that you connect the unit to the network and assign the IP address using
DeviceInstaller software, which is on the product CD. For information on other
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 network uses DHCP, check with your systems
administrator.
The XPress-DR+ looks for a DHCP server when it first powers up. The unit has
acquired an IP address if the red LED stops flashing and the green Status LED is
on continuously. You can use the DeviceInstaller software (see below) to search
the network for the IP your unit has been assigned by the DHCP server and add
the unit to the list of Lantronix devices on the network.
If the unit does not acquire an IP address, or you do not use DHCP, you must
assign a fixed IP address.
Note:
The unit’s IP address is set to 0.0.0.0 at the factory. The unit is DHCP– enabled as
the default.
