Lantronix XPort 080-318 User manual

Part Number 900-312
Revision C August 2004
XPort™ Development Kit
Quick Start Guide
XPort™ Quick Start Guide

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Contents
Contents..............................................................................................................................1
Introduction .........................................................................................................................1
What’s in the Box................................................................................................................1
Connect the XPort Evaluation Board..................................................................................1
What You Need to Know.....................................................................................................3
Hardware Address......................................................................................................................3
IP Address..................................................................................................................................3
Install DeviceInstaller..........................................................................................................4
Assign IP.............................................................................................................................4
Configure.............................................................................................................................6
Introduction
Thank you for your decision to purchase the XPort™ Developer Kit from Lantronix. Use
this Quick Start as a handy reference to get you up and running quickly. It will take you
step by step through hardware setup and configuration and help you verify that
everything is working.
Note: This document covers XPort Device Server versions XP1001000-01, XP1001000-
03, and XP1002000-03.
What’s in the Box
Part # Component Description
080-318 XPort Evaluation Board
XP1001000-01,
XP1001000-03 or
XP-1002000-03
XPort Device Server
520-062 +5VDC Universal Power Supply with snap-fit plugs for different
countries
500-107 RS232 cable, DB9M/F
500-110 CAT5e UTP RJ45M/M Ethernet cable
CD-XPT-xx CD with software utilities and documentation (in PDF format)
500-109 Serial adapter, 25-pin to 9-pin
Connect the XPort Evaluation Board
To get started, you must connect the XPort Evaluation Board to your network. Follow the
steps below:
Note: This procedure assumes that the PC is connected to the network. You
may connect a crossover Ethernet cable directly between the PC and XPort
Evaluation Board if a network is not available.

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Connect the RS-232 cable to the serial interface of the XPort
Evaluation Board.
Connect the RS232 cable to an available serial port on the
back of your PC.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the XPort.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network
hub.
Connect the Universal Power Supply to the XPort
Evaluation Board.
Select the appropriate power plug adaptor for your
geographical location. Insert it into the slot on the Universal
Power Supply; then plug the power supply into an outlet.

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The final setup should look like this:
Verification Check: If powered up correctly, the XPort Evaluation Board power LED
indicator lights red and remains on. This LED is next to the 5VDC barrel connector on the
evaluation board.
What You Need to Know
Hardware Address
You need to know the unit’s hardware address (also known as a MAC address). It is on
the product label, in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers
assigned to the product.
Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____
IP Address
Your XPort must have a unique IP address on your network. The systems administrator
generally provides the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. The IP address must be
within a valid range, unique to your network, and in the same subnet as your PC.
IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______
Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______
Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______
You have several options for assigning an IP to your unit. We recommend that you
connect the XPort to the network and assign the IP address using DeviceInstaller
software, which is on the product CD. For information on other methods, see the XPort
User Guide.

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Install DeviceInstaller
1. Open DeviceInstaller on the CD-ROM.
If the CD does not launch automatically:
a. Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.
b. Enter your CD drive letter, colon, backslash, Launch.exe (e.g., D:\Launch.exe).
2. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.
Note: For more information about DeviceInstaller, see the DeviceInstaller User
Guide on the product CD and the DeviceInstaller help file.
Assign IP
The unit’s IP address is normally set to 0.0.0.0 at the factory. The hardware address is on
the product label. The unit is DHCP enabled as the default.
1. Click StartÆPrograms ÆLantronixÆDeviceInstallerÆDeviceInstaller. If your PC
has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an adapter and click
OK.
Note: If the unit already has an IP address (e.g., DHCP has assigned an IP
address), click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix
device servers on the local network.
2. Click the Assign IP icon .
3. If prompted, enter the hardware address (on the product label) in the format 00-20-
4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are unique numbers assigned to the product. Click
Next.
4. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.
5. Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask displays automatically based on the IP
address; if desired, you may change it. On a local network, you can leave the Default
gateway blank (all zeros). Click Next.

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6. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message
displays. Click Finish.
7. Select the XPort from the main window list and click ToolsÆPing. The results
display in the Status area. Click the Clear Status button to clear the window so you
can ping the device again.
Note: If you do not receive “Reply” messages, make sure the unit is properly
attached to the network and that the IP address assigned is valid for the
particular network segment you are working with.
8. Click the Close button.

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Configure
In this quick start, we briefly describe how to configure the XPort using Web-Manager,
Lantronix’s browser-based configuration tool. For detailed information on Web-Manager
configuration and on other methods, please see the XPort User Guide.
1. Select the unit and click the Web icon . The Lantronix Web-Manager window
displays in your browser.
Note: You can also open your JAVA enabled web browser and enter the IP
address of the XPort to open Web-Manager.
2. Use the Menu (buttons) on the left to navigate to sub pages where you can configure
the XPort.
3. When you are finished, click the Update Settings button to save your settings.