3: Installation of xDirect
4.For
Note: The provided power supply is 5 VDC 1A. For all xDirect units power can also be supplied via pin 9 (+) and pin 5
Required Information
Before configuring the xDirect, have the following information available:
Hardware Address
Take note of the unit’s hardware address (also known as the Ethernet or MAC address). It is on the product label, in the format:
Hardware Address:
IP Address
The xDirect must have a unique IP address on your network. This address references the specific unit. By default, the unit is
Note: The factory default IP address is 0.0.0.0 to enable DHCP, BOOTP, and AutoIP. When the units boots, it sends a DHCP broadcast to try and get an IP address. If it receives no reply from a DHCP server, the xDirect tries BOOTP. If the xDirect does not receive a response from BOOTP, it reverts to an AutoIP address.
IP Address: | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ |
Subnet Mask: | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ |
Gateway: | _______ | _______ | _______ | _______ |
You have several options for assigning an IP address and related network settings to your unit. This chapter provides information about using the DeviceInstaller (graphical user interface) and serial port login (command line interface) methods.
Note: For information about other methods of assigning the IP address, such as DHCP,
AutoIP, ARP, and Telnet, see Appendix D: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address.
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