4: Using Deviceinstaller; Installing Deviceinstaller; Assigning An Ip Address - Lantronix UDS1100 User Manual

4: Using DeviceInstaller

This chapter covers the steps for getting the UDS1100 device server online and for
viewing its current configuration.
Note: DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that
discovers, configures, upgrades, and manages Lantronix Device Servers. It can
be downloaded from the Lantronix website at
www.lantronix.com/support/downloads.
For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure the IP address and related
settings or for more advanced features, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.

Installing DeviceInstaller

To install DeviceInstaller:
1. Download the latest version of DeviceInstaller from
http://www.lantronix.com/support/downloads.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process.
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type,
select Typical).

Assigning an IP Address

The unit's IP address must be configured before it can work correctly on a network. The
unit's IP address is normally set to 0.0.0.0 at the factory. The hardware address is on the
product label. The unit is DHCP enabled as the default.
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.
Note:
address), click the Search icon
Lantronix device servers on the local network.
2. Click the Assign IP icon
3. If prompted, enter the hardware address (on the product label) and click Next.
4. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.
5. Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask displays automatically based on the IP
address; if desired, you may change it. On a local network, you can leave the Default
gateway blank (all zeros). Click Next.
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If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an IP
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and select the unit from the list of
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