Lantronix EDS-MD16, EDS-MD8 Accessing EDS-MD Using DeviceInstaller, Device Detail Summary

4:Using DeviceInstaller

This chapter covers the steps for locating a EDS-MD4/8/16 unit and viewing its properties and device details. DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that discovers, configures, upgrades and manages Lantronix Device Servers.

Notes:

For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure the IP address and related settings or for more advanced features, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.

Auto IP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254, with a netmask of 255.255.0.0, if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found. These addresses are not routable.

Accessing EDS-MD Using DeviceInstaller

Note: Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the EDS-MD4/8/16 using DeviceInstaller.

To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install the latest version from the downloads page on the Lantronix web site www.lantronix.com/downloads.

1.Run the executable to start the installation process and respond to the installation wizard prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.)

2.Click Start -> All Programs -> Lantronix -> DeviceInstaller -> DeviceInstaller.

3.When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search. To perform another search, click Search.

4.Expand the EDS-MD4, EDS-MD8 or EDS-MD16 folder by clicking the + symbol next to the folder icon. The list of available Lantronix EDS-MD4/8/16 devices appears.

5.Select the EDS-MD4/8/16 unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its IP address to view its configuration.

6.On the right page, click the Device Details tab. The current EDS-MD4/8/16 configuration appears. This is only a subset of the full configuration; the full configuration may be accessed via Web Manager, CLI or XML.

Device Detail Summary

Note: The settings are Display Only in this table unless otherwise noted

Current Settings	Description
Name	Name identifying the EDS-MD.
DHCP Device Name	The name associated with the EDS-MD module’s current IP address, if
	the IP address was obtained dynamically.

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