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Device Installer
3.2 Using Device Installer
Device Installer is used to locate all devices that use a Lantronix device server. The NET485 uses the XPort-
03 device server.
To configure the unit via a Web browser, double-click on one of the devices listed in the Device Installer
window. This will display the Device Details window.
Expand the list of XPorts by clicking the + symbol next to the XPort folder. Select an XPort unit by clicking
on it. Click the + sign to expand the details. Click on the IP address to display option tabs.
Figure 9 – Device Installer
3.2.1 Viewing the Current Configuration
Device Installer provides a view of the unit's configuration. To view the unit's current settings:
1. Follow the instructions above to locate the XPort.
2. In the right pane, click the Device Details tab. The current XPort configuration displays:
Name
Configurable field. A name that identifies the XPort. 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.
Group
Configurable field. A group name to categorize the XPort. 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.
Comments
Configurable field. Information about the XPort. Double-click the field, type in the value,
and press Enter to complete. This description or comment is not visible on other PCs or
laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Device Family
Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort’s device family type as XPort.
Type
Non-configurable field. Displays the device type as XPort.
ID
Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort’s ID embedded within the box.
Hardware Address
Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort’s hardware (or MAC) address.
Firmware Version
Non-configurable field. Displays the firmware currently installed on the XPort.
Extended Firmware
Version
Non-configurable field. Displays the full version nomenclature of the firmware.
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