1:Using this Guide
Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the xDirect device server. It is for system administrators and those responsible for installing and maintaining the xDirect.
Chapter Summary
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
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Chapter 2: Introduction | Describes the main features of the xDirect and the protocols it supports. |
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Chapter 3: Installation of | Provides information for installing your unit and getting it up and running |
xDirect | using DeviceInstaller or a serial port connection. |
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Chapter 4: Using | Instructions for viewing the current configuration using DeviceInstaller. |
DeviceInstaller |
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Chapter 5: Configuration | Details using the Web Manager to set parameters such as port and server |
Using Web Manager | properties. |
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Chapter 6: Configuration Via | Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command line interface) |
Telnet or Serial Port (Setup | using a Telnet connection through the network or a terminal or terminal |
Mode) | emulation program through the serial port. |
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Chapter 7: Setup Mode: | Details the network (server) settings |
Server Configuration |
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Chapter 8: Setup Mode: | Details the serial port settings. |
Channel Configuration |
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Chapter 9: Setup Mode: | Details expert and security settings and explains how to reset the unit to |
Advanced Settings | factory default values. |
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Chapter 10: Firmware | Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating the |
Upgrades | xDirect. |
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Chapter 11: Monitor Mode | Provides instructions for accessing and using the command line interface to |
| monitor the network and diagnose problems. |
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting | Describes common problems and error messages and how to contact |
and Contact Info | Lantronix Technical Support. |
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Appendix B: Connections | Provides descriptions and illustrations of connection hardware. |
and Pinouts |
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Appendix C: Technical | Lists technical specifications for the xDirect. |
Specifications |
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Appendix D: Alternative | Provides detailed information about using DHCP, AutoIP, BOOTP, ARP, |
Ways to Assign an IP | and Telnet to assign an IP address. |
Address |
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Appendix E: Binary to | Provides instructions for converting binary values to hexadecimals. |
Hexadecimal Conversions |
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Appendix F: Compliance | Provides Lantronix compliance information. |
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