Lantronix EDS16PS Installing the EDS8/16PS, Finding a Suitable Location, Connecting the EDS8/16PS

3: Installation of EDS8PS and EDS16PS

1.Press and hold the reset button for about 3 seconds. The status LED blinks quickly.

2.When the fast blinks stop, release the button. When the unit reboots, the status LED changes from a fast blink to a solid ON.

Restore factory defaults:

1.Press and hold the reset button for about 11 seconds. The LED blinks quickly for about 3 seconds, then comes on for about 5 seconds, then blinks slowly for about 2 seconds.

2.When the slow blinks stop, release the button.

Installing the EDS8/16PS

Finding a Suitable Location

You can install the EDS8/16PS either in a shelf or as a desktop unit.

If using AC power, avoid outlets controlled by a wall switch.

Connecting the EDS8/16PS

All EDS serial ports support RS-232 devices.

Connect the EDS8/16PS to one or more serial devices.

1.Power off the serial devices.

2.Attach a CAT 5 serial cable between the EDS8/16PS and your serial device. See the

Appendix D - Lantronix Cables and Adapters (on page 158), for a list of cables and adapters you can use.

3.Connect an Ethernet cable between the EDS8/16PS Ethernet port and your Ethernet network.

4.Insert the power cord into the back of the EDS8/16PS. Plug the other end into an AC wall outlet.

5.Power up the serial devices.

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