Lantronix MatchPort Series Quick Start Manual

Lantronix MatchPort Series Quick Start Manual

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MatchPort Demonstration Kit
Quick Start
Part Number 900-486
Revision F May 2010

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  • Page 1 MatchPort Demonstration Kit Quick Start Part Number 900-486 Revision F May 2010...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................3 Demonstration Kit Contents ..................3 What You Need to Know ....................3 Hardware Address ..................3 IP Address ..................... 3 Connecting a MatchPort Device—Network Method ............ 4 A. Connect to a MatchPort b/g _________________________________________ 4 Option 1: Wired connection via Ethernet ............4 Option 2: Wireless connection via Access Point or Wireless Router ....
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MatchPort™ Demonstration Kit from Lantronix. This Quick Start guide describes the procedures for initial connection to the MatchPort device through either a network connection or serial port. Once a connection is established you can use the WebManager or command line interface (CLI) for configuration and control.
  • Page 4: Connecting A Matchport Device-Network Method

    Connecting a MatchPort Device—Network Method Choose the connection method appropriate for your MatchPort type then follow the instructions in the corresponding section:  MatchPort b/g  wired or wireless  Section A  MatchPort AR or MatchPort NR  wired  Section B ...
  • Page 5: Option 3: Wireless Connection Via Wireless Card (Factory Default)

    b. Disable all wireless security (no encryption, no/open authentication). 5. Select the appropriate power plug adaptor for your geographical location. Insert it into the slot on the Universal Power Supply; then plug the power supply into an outlet. 6. Connect the output plug of the power supply to the MatchPort Evaluation Board.
  • Page 6: Connect To A Matchport Ar Or Matchport Nr

    B. Connect to a MatchPort AR or MatchPort NR You have only one option for connecting to a MatchPort AR or MatchPort NR: Wired connection via Ethernet 1. Connect the PC to the Evaluation Board with a cross-over cable or a hub/switch and two RJ45 cables.
  • Page 7: Option 2: Wireless Connection Via Access Point Or Wireless Router

    2. Select the appropriate power plug adaptor for your geographical location. Insert it into the slot on the Universal Power Supply; then plug the power supply into an outlet. 3. Connect the output plug of the power supply to the MatchPort Evaluation Board.
  • Page 8 3. Connect the output plug of the power supply to the Evaluation Board. The final setup should look like this: Move the power switch on the Evaluation Board to ON. This is the last step in 'connection.' The MatchPort is ready for configuration 5.
  • Page 9: Connecting A Matchport Device-Serial Method

    Connecting a MatchPort Device—Serial Method In the event that the equipment required for a network connection is not available for the initial configuration of the MatchPort, the serial method can be used. 1. Connect one end of the supplied DB9F/F serial cable to the serial port on the laptop or desktop.
  • Page 10: Install Deviceinstaller

    PC has more than one network adapter, a message appears. Select an adapter and click OK. 2. Click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix device servers on the local network. (In case no DHCP server is available, it can take 30 seconds before an AutoIP address is generated and the unit is detectable).
  • Page 11 5. Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask appears automatically based on the IP address. You may change it. On a local network, you can leave the Default gateway blank (all zeros). 6. Click Next. 7. Click Assign and wait several seconds until a confirmation message appears.
  • Page 12: Configure Your Matchport Device

    Configure Your MatchPort Device From DeviceInstaller it is easy to start the Lantronix browser-based tool, “Web Manager” to configure the MatchPort. For detailed information on Web Manager configuration and on other methods, see the MatchPort User Guide. 1. In DeviceInstaller, select the unit and then the Web Configuration tab. Press the Go icon.

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