Lantronix XPORT PROTM 900-560 - Manual (Page 21)

XPort Pro User Guide 21
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 address, 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.
2. Click Search to perform additional searches, as desired.
3. 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.
4. Select the XPort Pro unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its hardware (MAC) address to
view its configuration.
5. 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.
Table 3-1 Device Details Summary
Current Settings Description
Name Name identifying the XPort Pro.
DHCP Device Name Shows the name associated with the XPort Pro’ 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.