Setup Overview
Following is an overview of the process for setting up a device in the Digi TS family of devices for use. The rest of this guide provides details on each step of the process.
Step A: Plan
Before beginning setup, consider the following:
•How to assign an IP address to the Digi device’s Ethernet interface, which can be accomplished in a number of ways. See "Configuring the IP Address" on page 13.
•How to configure serial ports. A key consideration is whether to use RealPort. Other considerations include the type of peripheral that will connect to the port and the peripheral’s cabling requirements. See "Setting Up RealPort" on page 35 and the online RealPort driver documentation and Cable Guide, both of which are on the Software and Documentation CD.
•The various ways in which your Digi device can be configured. See "About Configuration Methods" on page 9 for more information.
Step B: Set Up the Hardware
1.If the Digi device supports multiple serial port interfaces
2.Connect the device to the network.
3.Connect peripherals to serial ports. See the Cable Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.
4.Connect the power supply to the Digi device.
Step C: Install and Setup Digi Port
Digi Port
Step D: Configure an IP Address
There are a number of ways to configure an IP address. See "Configuring the IP Address" on page 13 for more information.
Step E: Configure Ports
See the following for more information:
•"Setting Up RealPort" on page 35
•"Network Settings" on page 17
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