Comtrol ES8508 Series User Guide - Manual (Page 17)

RocketLinx ES8508 Series User Guide: 2000575 Rev. A Using PortVision DX - 17
Using PortVision DX
There are several ways to configure network information. Comtrol Technical Support recommends connecting
the ES8508 to a PC or laptop running Windows and installing PortVision DX for initial configuration.
This section shows how to use PortVision DX for initial network configuration and discusses how to:
• Install PortVision DX ( Page 19 )
• Configure the network address ( Page 21 )
• Check the firmware and bootloader version on the ES8508 to verify that the latest versions are loaded
(
Page 24 ) before configuration
• Download the latest version firmware and bootloader and upload it to the ES8508 ( Page 25 )
• Perform other PortVision DX tasks, such as:
- Configuring multiple ES8508 switches ( Page 26 )
- Uploading firmware to multiple ES8508 switches ( Page 27 )
- Adding a new RocketLinx (managed or unmanaged) or a third party device to PortVision DX to
maintain device information on your network (
Page 28 )
- Using configuration files for use in configuring multiple installations with the same features ( Page 29 )
- Using the LED Tracker ( Page 30 )
• Organize how PortVision DX displays your Comtrol Ethernet attached products ( Page 29 )
• Access the latest documentation for your Comtrol Ethernet attached product
Optionally, you can use the web user interface or the CLI to perform these tasks on the ES8508 using these
subsections:
• IP Configuration on Page 51
• Firmware Upgrade on Page 67
• Basic Settings (CLI) on Page 146
NetVision
NetVision, the configuration utility that only supported RocketLinx has been replaced by PortVision DX,
which supports all Comtrol Ethernet attached products.
If you are familiar with NetVision and wish to use it, NetVision is still available but has been moved to Legacy
status, meaning that it is no longer being maintained. If any bugs or issues exist, Technical Support will have
you load and use PortVision DX.