4: Using DeviceInstallerxDirect User Guide 20
Comments Configurable field. Information about the xDirect. Double-click the field,
type in the value, and press Enter to complete. This description or
comment is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller.
Device Family Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s device family as xDirect.
Type Non-configurable field. Displays the device type as XDT232 or XDT485.
ID Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s ID embedded
within the unit.
Hardware Address Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s hardware (or MAC)
address.
Firmware Version Non-configurable field. Displays the firmware currently installed on the
xDirect.
Extended Firmware Version Non-configurable field. Displays the full version nomenclature of the
firmware.
Online Status Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s status as online, offline,
unreachable (the xDirect is on a different subnet), or busy (the xDirect is
currently performing a task).
IP Address Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s current IP address. To
change the IP address, see Assigning an IP Address.
IP Address was Obtained Non-configurable field. Displays “Dynamically” if the xDirect automatically
received an IP address (e.g., from DHCP). Displays “Statistically” if the
IP address was configured manually. If the IP address was assigned
dynamically, the following fields appear:
Obtain with DHCP with value of True or False
Obtain with BOOTP with value of True or False
Obtain with RARP with value of True or False
Obtain with Auto IP with value of True or False
Subnet Mask Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s current subnet mask. To
change the subnet mask, see Assigning an IP Address.
Gateway Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s current gateway. To change
the gateway, see Assigning an IP Address.
Number of COB partitions
supported Non-configurable field. Displays the number of COB partitions supported.
Number of Ports Non-configurable field. Displays the number of ports on the xDirect.
TCP Keepalive Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s TCP keepalive value. The
value is in the range 1-65s, and the default setting is 45.
Telnet Supported Non-configurable field. Indicates if Telnet sessions are permitted.
Displays True.
Telnet Port Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s port for telnet sessions.
Web Port Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s port for Web Manager
configuration.
Maximum Baud Rate
Supported Non-configurable field. Displays the xDirect’s maximum baud rate.
Note: The xDirect may not currently be running at this rate.
Firmware Upgradable Non-configurable field. Displays True, indicating the xDirect’s firmware is
upgradable as newer version become available.
Supports Configurable Pins Non-configurable field. Displays False.
Supports Email Triggers Non-configurable field. Displays False.
Supports AES Data Stream Non-configurable field. Displays True. xDirect supports AES encryption
Current Settings (continued) Description