Lantronix EDS32PR Installation of EDS4100, Package Contents, User-Supplied Items, EDS User Guide

4:Installation of EDS4100

This chapter describes how to install the EDS4100 device server.

Package Contents

Your EDS4100 package includes the following items:

One EDS4100 device server.

One DB9F-to-DB9F null modem cable.

A printed Quick Start Guide.

Your package may also include a power supply.

User-Supplied Items

To complete your EDS4100 installation, you need the following items:

RS-232 and/or RS-422/485 serial devices that require network connectivity:

A serial cable for each serial device. One end of the cable must have a female DB9 connector for the EDS4100 serial port.

To connect an EDS4100 serial port to another DTE device, you will need a null modem cable, such as the one supplied in your EDS4100 package.

To connect the EDS4100 serial port to a DCE device, you will need a straight-through (modem) cable.

An available connection to your Ethernet network and an Ethernet cable.

A working power outlet if the unit will be powered from an AC outlet.

Identifying Hardware Components

The following two figures show the front and back of the EDS4100.

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