Ethernet network. This Quick Start will step you through hardware installation and initial configuration of your EDS8PR, EDS16PR or EDS32PR. WHAT'S IN THE BOX In addition to the EDS8PR, EDS16PR or EDS32PR, the box contains the following items: PART #...
QUICK CONNECT Complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the figure below. 1. Connect a serial device to your unit. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port. 3. Supply power to your unit using the power cord that was included in the packaging.
The following section describes assigning an IP address using DeviceInstaller. Note: For detailed instructions on assigning the IP address using the serial port, please see the User Guide or the EDS Video Tutorial on the CD or the Lantronix web site.
Step 2: Configure Network Settings To assign an IP address manually: 1. Click Start ➜ Programs ➜ Lantronix ➜ DeviceInstaller ➜ DeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an adapter and click OK.
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Note: If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an IP address), click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix device servers on the local network. 2. Click the Assign IP icon 3.
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USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY CONTINUED… 6. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message displays. Click Finish. 7. Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window. W W W . L A N T R O N I X . C O M...
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USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY CONTINUED… Step 3: Add the Unit to the Device List Now add the unit to the list of similar Lantronix devices on the network so that you can manage and configure it. To perform this step, click the Search icon .
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USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY CONTINUED Step 4: Complete the Configuration Once the unit is in the device list, you can complete the configuration: • To use a web interface (Web Manager), double-click the unit in the list and click the Web Configuration tab. See Configuration Using Web Manager on page 10.
CONFIGURATION USING WEB MANAGER In this Quick Start Guide, we briefly describe how to configure the EDS using Web Manager, Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. For detailed information on Web Manager configuration and on other methods, please see the User Guide for your product.
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CONFIGURATION USING WEB MANAGER CONTINUED 2. Use the menu to navigate to sub pages and configure the EDS. W W W . L A N T R O N I X . C O M...
Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e E D S 8 / 1 6 / 3 2 P R LEDS MEANING Transmit (green) Blinking = EDS is transmitting data on the serial port. Receive (yellow) Blinking = EDS is receiving data on the serial port.
CONTACT For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge base at www.lantronix.com/support or call (800) 422-7044 Monday – Fridayfrom 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, excluding holidays. www.lantronix.com W W W . L A N T R O N I X . C O M...
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