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Lantronix Device Installer User Manual

Lantronix Device Installer
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IP Addresses
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To resolve this issue, configure your PC with a static IP address on the same subnet as the
address you are assigning to your device. For information on configuring a static IP address in
Windows, see the Windows Help files. You can access Windows Help files by clicking the
Windows Start button and selecting Help. Search in Windows Help for static IP address.
WARNING: Before you change the network settings on your PC, be sure to write them
down so you can restore the settings after assigning an IP address to your device.
IP Addresses and Subnetting
To understand why DeviceInstaller is failing and how to resolve this issue, you must have some
general knowledge of TCP/IP and subnetting.
IP addresses are separated into network classes. Network classes are also known as subnet
classes. The letters A, B and C denote the subnet/network classes. An IP address is made up of
four octets, each separated by a decimal point, as shown below:
AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD
A’s = First Octet
B’s = Second Octet
C’s = Third Octet
D’s = Fourth Octet
To check your PC’s current IP configuration on Windows 2000 or XP:
1. Click Start --> Run.
2. At the Open prompt, type cmd. A command window opens.
3. At the command window, type ipconfig. Your Windows TCP/IP configuration displays.
To check your PC’s current IP configuration on Windows 98:
1. Click Start --> Run.
2. At the Open prompt, type command. A command window opens.
3. At the command window, type ipconfig. Your Windows TCP/IP configuration displays.
Class A Subnets and Addresses
Class A networks use a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0. This subnet mask indicates that the first octet
in each IP address on the network must be the same number. This allows network devices to
communicate on the Local Area Network (LAN).
If your PC is on a class A network (meaning it’s using a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0), the first octet
of your PC’s IP address and the first octet of the IP Address you are assigning to your Lantronix
device must be the same number.
Class A Example:
Your PC is configured with the IP and subnet mask below:
10.100.110.120 – IP Address
255.0.0.0 – Subnet Mask
Your Lantronix device must be assigned an IP that is:
10.xxx.xxx.xxx
where the x’s are an available IP address on the network.
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Lantronix Device Installer Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLantronix
ModelDevice Installer
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview of DeviceInstaller

DeviceInstaller Functionality

The DeviceInstaller is an all-in-one utility for detecting various Lantronix devices on a network.

Managing Devices with DeviceInstaller

Choose Network Adapter for Communication

Select the network adapter used for communication with devices on the network.

Search for All Devices on the Network

Search for all Lantronix devices within the local area network.

Change Device Identification Views

View device information in different ways, identifying devices by hardware, IP address, or name.

Add a Device to the List Manually

Manually add individual devices to the list as an alternative to using the Search tool.

View Device Details

View a device's current configuration settings using DeviceInstaller.

Device Lists Management

Save the Device List

Save the list of devices as a text file for later use, including device name, group, comments, and IP address.

Open the Device List

Open a previously stored list of devices from a text file.

Print the Device List

Print the current list of devices displayed in the DeviceInstaller.

Check Device Diagnostics

Determine if a device is online and the network is functional using the Ping option.

Reset Device

Reset a device, noting that this option is a dangerous capability and best used by power users.

IP Address Configuration

Set IP Address Manually

Set the IP address of a device on the list or identify a device not on the list and set its IP address.

Set IP Address Automatically

Specify the method by which the device obtains its network settings automatically.

Enter User ID and Password

Enter user ID and password if a device requires them for IP address setup.

TCP/IP and Subnetting Tutorial

Provides information on TCP/IP protocol and subnetting for assigning IP addresses.

IP Addresses and Subnetting Basics

Understand IP address structure, network classes, and subnetting concepts.

Check PC IP Configuration

Check your PC's current IP configuration using ipconfig in Windows.

Class A Subnets and Addresses

Details on Class A network IP addresses and subnet masks.

Class B Networks and Addresses

Details on Class B network IP addresses and subnet masks.

Class C Networks and Addresses

Details on Class C network IP addresses and subnet masks.

Complex Subnet Masks

Information on complex subnet masks and using a subnet calculator.

Auto IP Addresses Explained

Explanation of Auto IP address issues and how DeviceInstaller handles them.

Resolve Auto IP Address Issues

How to resolve Auto IP address issues by configuring a static IP address.

Configuration Methods

Access the Web Interface

Access the device's web interface to configure it using DeviceInstaller or an external browser.

Access Telnet Configuration

Connect to the device's configuration menu via Telnet using DeviceInstaller.

Firmware Upgrades

Upgrade Firmware Overview

Overview of upgrading firmware using existing installer files or specifying individual files.

Upgrade Using Individual Files

Details devices and file types required for upgrading firmware using individual files.

Upgrade Using an Existing Installation File

Upgrade firmware on a device using a pre-existing Lantronix installation (.lxi) file.

Save Setup Records

Save setup records for updating flash memory on the unit, if supported by the device.

View Setup Record

View the contents of a previously saved setup record.

Install Setup Records

Install previously saved setup records to upgrade the device.

Recover Firmware via Serial Port

Install firmware through the serial port instead of the network in case of failure.

Customization Options

Customize Logging Features

Customize logging features, including activation, log file size, and viewing program.

Display Device Warning

Configure DeviceInstaller to display a warning when a device is no longer online.

Customize Category Name

Include the device version in the category name for better identification.

Customize Reboot Settings

Specify settings for the reboot process, including enabling reset commands and setting wait times.

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