6: Configuration Via Telnet Or Serial Port (Setup Mode); Accessing Setup Mode; Telnet Connection; Figure 6-1 Mac Address And Login Prompt - Lantronix xDirect User Manual

6: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup
Mode)
You must configure the unit so it can communicate on a network with your serial device. As an
alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous chapter, you can use the following
procedures remotely or locally:
Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network.

Use a terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port locally.

The series of prompts at which you enter configuration settings is called Setup Mode.
Note: Detailed information about other setup methods are available from your Lantronix
Sales Associate.
The unit's configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power. You can
change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset after the configuration has been
changed and stored.
This chapter explains how to access and use Setup Mode. To complete the configuration,
continue with
Chapter 7: Setup Mode: Server
and
Configuration
Note: The menus in the configuration chapters show a typical device. Your device may
have different configuration options.

Accessing Setup Mode

Telnet Connection

To configure the unit over the network, establish a Telnet connection to port 9999.
Note: You can also use DeviceInstaller to access Telnet. Select the device from the
main window list, and click the Telnet Configuration tab. Skip steps 1 and 2.
To establish a Telnet connection:
1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run and type the following command, where x.x.x.x is
the IP address, and 9999 is the unit's fixed network configuration port number:
2. Click OK. The following information and login prompts display (see
*** Lantronix xDirect 232 Device Server ***
MAC address 00204A9D028B
Software version V6.9.0.0RC3 (120828) XDIRECT
AES library version 1.8.2.1
User Name :admin
xDirect User Guide
Chapter 9: Setup Mode: Advanced
Windows:
telnet x.x.x.x 9999
UNIX:
telnet x.x.x.x:9999

Figure 6-1 MAC Address and Login Prompt

Configuration, Chapter 8: Setup Mode: Channel
Settings.
Figure 6-1).
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