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NEXT STEP: If you are performing the initial device set-up, you should proceed to the next step after
getting the device's IP address:
Step 5: Configure RealPort from the Digi Navigator
You can configure the Connect EZ to communicate with your computer using RealPort from the Digi
Navigator. You must enable RealPort on the device and then configure your computer for RealPort.
In this step, all serial ports on the device are set to RealPort mode and the RealPort service is
enabled. The COM ports on your laptop are also configured.
Note
You can also manually configure the device for RealPort by logging into the device's web UI. See
Advanced RealPort configuration without using the Digi
1.
Download and install
2. Make sure the Connect EZ is powered connected your local network or computer with an
Ethernet cable.
3. Launch the Digi Navigator.
4. A list of the devices discovered by the Digi Navigator displays. Click on the device that you
want to configure. For information about how devices are discovered and how to add a device
to the list, see
5. Configure RealPort on the device.
a. Click the Configure device for RealPort button. A login screen displays.
b. Enter the device's default user name and password in the appropriate fields. The default
user name is admin and the default password is the unique password printed on the label
packaged with your device.
c. Click Submit. A progress message displays.
d. When RealPort configuration is complete, the Success message displays.
e. Click Close to close the message.
6. Configure RealPort on your computer. The RealPort service is installed during this process.
a. Click Configure this PC for RealPort.
b. From the Select starting COM list box, select the COM port that should be configured for
RealPort. The first available COM port is selected by default. The number of COM ports
configured matches the number of serial ports on the Connect EZ device.
c. Click Submit. A series of progress messages displays.
d. When the configuration is complete, a message displays.
e. Determine your final step:
Digi Connect EZ Mini User Guide
Step 5: Configure RealPort from the Digi
the Digi Navigator.
Digi Navigator device discovery
Step 5: Configure RealPort from the Digi Navigator
Navigator.
Navigator.
process.
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