Lantronix 900-653-R manual Installation of xDirect, Package Contents, Installing the xDirect

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3:Installation of xDirect

This chapter describes how to install your xDirect and get it up and running in the shortest possible time.

Package Contents

Verify and inspect the contents of the xDirect package using the following list. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

xDirect

Power supply*

Note: *Power supply available for non-Power Over Ethernet (PoE) units only.

Quick Start Guide

Installing the xDirect

Figure 3-1 xDirect with PoE Connected to a Serial Device and Network

Figure 3-2 Standard xDirect (without PoE) Connected to a Serial Device and Network

To install the unit:

Note: See the Connections and Pinouts for details about connectors and pinouts.

1.Connect a serial device to your xDirect.

2.Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port.

3.For the xDirect PoE version, power is supplied to your unit over the Ethernet interface using an 802.3af PoE-compliant power source such as a PoE mid-span or PoE Ethernet switch.

Note: xDirect is a PoE Power Device, Class 1. For indoor use only. Do not connect to PoE networks with cable routing to the outside plant!

xDirect User Guide

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Contents User Guide Warranty Copyright & TrademarkContacts DisclaimerTable of Contents Using this GuideInstallation of xDirect Using DeviceInstallerConfiguration Using Web Manager Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port Setup ModeSetup Mode Server Configuration Setup Mode Channel ConfigurationFirmware Upgrades Setup Mode Advanced SettingsMonitor Mode Appendix a Troubleshooting and Contact Info Appendix B Connections and PinoutsAppendix E Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Appendix F ComplianceList of Figures Serial Tunneling ExampleList of Tables Purpose and Audience Using this GuideChapter Summary Additional Documentation Document DescriptionIntroduction Key FeaturesApplications Introduction Configuration Methods Additional FeaturesProtocol Support Product Information Label Product LabelPackage Contents Installation of xDirectInstalling the xDirect Hardware Address Required InformationIP Address Using DeviceInstaller Installing DeviceInstallerTo install DeviceInstaller Assigning an IP AddressAccessing the xDirect Using DeviceInstaller Viewing the Current ConfigurationTo view the units current settings XDirect Configuration in DeviceInstallerSupports Configurable Pins CommentsDevice Family TypeAssigning the IP Address Serial Port Login Next StepConfiguration Using Web Manager Accessing xDirect Using DeviceInstallerConfiguration Using Web Manager Network Configuration Network ModeAutomatic IP Address Configuration To assign an IP address automaticallyStatic IP Address Configuration Ethernet ConfigurationSelect Use the following IP configuration To assign an IP address manuallyServer Configuration To configure the xDirect device server settingsMonitor Mode @ Bootup CPU Performance ModeConfig Server Port Timeout msHost List Configuration To configure the host listRetry Timeout Retry CounterSerial Settings Channel 1 ConfigurationTo configure the channel’s serial settings Enable Packing Baud RateData Bits ParityTo configure a channel’s TCP settings Connection Settings TCPAccept Incoming Password Required Modem ModeModem Escape Sequence Pass ThroughConnection Settings UDP To configure a channel’s UDP settingsUse Broadcast Datagram TypeDevice Address Table Apply Settings Apply DefaultsConfiguration Via Telnet or Serial Port Setup Mode Accessing Setup ModeTelnet Connection To establish a Telnet connectionPassword Press Enter for Setup Mode Two options through which to exit setup mode Exiting Setup ModeSerial Port Connection Setup Mode Server Configuration Server Configuration OptionBootP/DHCP/AutoIP options IP AddressSet Gateway IP Address Netmask Number of Bits for Host PartSet DNS Server IP Address Standard IP Network NetmasksChange Telnet Configuration Password Dhcp NameChannel 1 Option Setup Mode Channel ConfigurationBaudrate Interface Mode Interface Mode OptionsCommon Interface Mode Settings FlowConnect Mode Port NumberFlow Control Options Reserved Port NumbersConnect Mode Option Connect Mode OptionsIncoming Connection Active Startup ResponseManual Connection Address Example Host List Option Hostlist C0.0.0.0/0Autostart Automatic ConnectionModem Mode To enable the hostlistDatagram Type Directed UDPModem Mode Messages Message MeaningSend the Escape Sequence +++ in Modem Mode 10 Modem Mode CommandsModem Mode Function Command Show IP Address after RingDisconnect Mode DisConnMode Auto Increment Source PortRemote IP Address Remote Port11 Disconnect Mode Options Flush Mode Buffer Flushing12 Flush Mode Options Pack Control Packing IntervalTrailing Characters Send CharactersDisConnTime Inactivity Timeout Channel Port PasswordSend Characters Telnet Terminal TypeSetup Mode Advanced Settings Expert Settings OptionARP Cache Timeout In Seconds TCP Keepalive Time In SecondsSecurity Settings Option Disable Telnet Setup Disable SnmpSnmp Community Name Disable Tftp Firmware Update Disable Port 77FE HexDisable Web Server Disable Web SetupDefault Settings Option Enable Enhanced PasswordChannel 1 Configuration Defaults Expert Settings DefaultsSecurity Settings Defaults Setup Mode Advanced SettingsFirmware Upgrades Using Tftp Graphical User InterfaceObtaining Firmware Reloading Firmware Firmware FilesUsing Tftp Command Line Interface To recover firmwareFirmware Upgrades Monitor Mode Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial PortEntering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port To enter Monitor Mode locallyMonitor Mode Commands Monitor Mode CommandsCommand Command Name Function G0, G1, ....,Ge, GfCommand Response Codes Response MeaningAppendix a Troubleshooting and Contact Info LEDsStatus LED Table A-2 Status LEDSerial LEDs Problems and Error MessagesRJ45 Ethernet LED Using DeviceInstaller Serial Settings on page 29 or United States Technical SupportEurope, Middle East and Africa Appendix B Connections and Pinouts Serial Port PinoutsEthernet Connector Pinouts Table B-6 Ethernet RJ45 Connector Pin-OutsPower Jack Mini USB-B Table C-1 xDirect Technical Specifications Appendix C Technical SpecificationsCategory Description Appendix C Technical Specifications Appendix D Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address AutoIPARP and Telnet To assign a temporary IP addressAppendix E Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Converting Binary to HexadecimalConversion Table Scientific CalculatorAppendix E Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Safety Appendix F ComplianceManufacturer’s Name & Address Electromagnetic EmissionsAppendix F Compliance RoHS Notice