Lantronix EDS8PS User manual

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EDS8/16PS Quick Start Guide
EDS8/16PS

EDS8/16PS
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Quick Setup Using the DeviceInstaller Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Configuration Using Web Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
EDS8/16PS
QUICK START GUIDE CONTENTS
What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EDS8/16PS
Quick Setup Using the DeviceInstaller Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Configuration Using Web Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
EDS8/16PS
QUICK START GUIDE CONTENTS
What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Quick Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Quick Start Guide
EDS8/16PS
QUICK CONNECT
Complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the
figure below.
1. Connect a serial device to your unit.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port.
3. Supply power to your unit using the power cord that was included in
the packaging.
4. Supply power to the serial device.
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The EDS products allow serial devices to connect and communicate over an
Ethernet network.This Quick Start will step you through hardware installation
and initial configuration of your EDS8PS or EDS16PS.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
In addition to the EDS8PS or EDS16PS, the box contains the following items:
PART # COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
500-041 Power cord
500-103 RJ45-DB9F Null Modem Cable
CD-EDSPS-XX CD-ROM containing the User Guide, software utilities,
and Quick Start Guide.
PINOUTS
RS-232 Pin Assignment
10/100 BASE-T
Ethernet
Serial Device
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Quick Start Guide
EDS8/16PS
QUICK CONNECT
Complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the
figure below.
1. Connect a serial device to your unit.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port.
3. Supply power to your unit using the power cord that was included in
the packaging.
4. Supply power to the serial device.
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The EDS products allow serial devices to connect and communicate over an
Ethernet network.This Quick Start will step you through hardware installation
and initial configuration of your EDS8PS or EDS16PS.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
In addition to the EDS8PS or EDS16PS, the box contains the following items:
PART # COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
500-041 Power cord
500-103 RJ45-DB9F Null Modem Cable
CD-EDSPS-XX CD-ROM containing the User Guide, software utilities,
and Quick Start Guide.
PINOUTS
RS-232 Pin Assignment
10/100 BASE-T
Ethernet
Serial Device
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3
1

4WWW.LANTRONIX.COM
QUICK SETUP USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY
Step 1: Install DeviceInstaller
To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install it from the product CD:
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. 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).
3. Click the DeviceInstaller button.
4. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.
(When prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.)
Note: For more information about DeviceInstaller, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.
Step 2: Configure Network Settings
To assign an IP address manually:
1. Click Start > Programs >Lantronix > DeviceInstaller >DeviceInstaller.
If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an
adapter and click OK.
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IP ADDRESSING
Your unit must have a unique IP address on your network. The IP address can be
assigned automatically or you can assign it manually.
DHCP
Many networks use an automatic method of assigning an IP address called
DHCP. If you are unsure whether your network uses DHCP, check with your
systems administrator.
The EDS looks for a DHCP server when it first powers up. You can use the
DeviceInstaller graphical user interface to search the network if your unit has been
assigned an IP address by the DHCP server. If the EDS does not acquire an IP, or you
do not use DHCP, you must assign a fixed IP address using the serial port of the EDS.
FIXED IP ADDRESS
In most installations, a fixed IP address is desirable. The system administrator
generally provides the IP address.
The IP address must be within a valid range, unique to your network, and in the
same subnet as your PC. You will need the following information before you set
up the unit as described in this Quick Start Guide.
IP Address:
___ ___ ___ ___
Subnet Mask: ___ ___ ___ ___
Gateway: ___ ___ ___ ___
The following section describes assigning an IP address using DeviceInstaller.
Note: For detailed instructions on assigning the IP address using the serial port, please
see the User Guide or the Lantronix web site.

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QUICK SETUP USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY
Step 1: Install DeviceInstaller
To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install it from the product CD:
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. 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).
3. Click the DeviceInstaller button.
4. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.
(When prompted to select an installation type, select Typical.)
Note: For more information about DeviceInstaller, see the DeviceInstaller Online
Help.
Step 2: Obtain the IP address
1. Click Start > Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller.
If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message displays. Select an
adapter and click OK.
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IP ADDRESSING
Your unit must have a unique IP address on your network. The IP address can be
assigned automatically or you can assign it manually.
DHCP
Many networks use an automatic method of assigning an IP address called
DHCP. If you are unsure whether your network uses DHCP, check with your
systems administrator.
The EDS looks for a DHCP server when it first powers up. You can use the
DeviceInstaller graphical user interface to search the network if your unit has been
assigned an IP address by the DHCP server. If the EDS does not acquire an IP, or you
do not use DHCP, you must assign a fixed IP address using the serial port of the EDS.
FIXED IP ADDRESS
In most installations, a fixed IP address is desirable. The system administrator
generally provides the IP address.
The IP address must be within a valid range, unique to your network, and in the
same subnet as your PC. You will need the following information before you set
up the unit as described in this Quick Start Guide.
IP Address:
___ ___ ___ ___
Subnet Mask: ___ ___ ___ ___
Gateway: ___ ___ ___ ___
The following section describes assigning an IP address using DeviceInstaller.
Note: For detailed instructions on assigning the IP address using the serial port, please
see the User Guide or the Lantronix web site.

USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY CONTINUED…
6. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message
displays. Click Finish.
7. Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window.
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USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY CONTINUED…
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. Note the device IP address.
3. Access Web Manager by entering the device IP address in the address bar of a
browser. The device's factory default username is "admin" and factory default
password is the last 8 characters of the Device ID (for devices manufactured after
January 1, 2020) or "PASS" (for all older devices).
Step 3: Complete the Configuration
Assign an IP address in the network settings and perform other configuration.
To use Setup Mode (a command line interface), double-click the unit in
the DeviceInstaller list and click the Telnet Configuration tab or use a
Telnet client.
Note: Please see your product's User Guide and Command Reference for
detailed instructions on configuration.

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USING THE DEVICEINSTALLER UTILITY CONTINUED…
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) and 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.
CONFIGURATION USING WEB MANAGER
Use the menu to navigate to sub pages and configure the EDS.

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CONTACT
For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge base
at www.lantronix.com/support
Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone]
www.lantronix.com
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EDS8/16PS
LEDS MEANING
Transmit (green) Blinking = EDS is transmitting data on the serial port.
Receive (yellow) Blinking = EDS is receiving data on the serial port.
Power (blue) ON = EDS is receiving power.
Diagnostic (yellow) Fast blink = initial startup (loading OS).
Slow blink (once per second) = operating system startup.
ON = unit has finished booting.
Speed (yellow) ON = EDS is connected to a 100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet network.
OFF = EDS is connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.
Activity (green) Blink = EDS is sending data to or receiving data from the
Ethernet network.

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CONTACT
For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge
base at www.lantronix.com/support or call [phone] Monday – Friday
from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, excluding holidays.
www.lantronix.com
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EDS8/16PS
LEDS MEANING
Transmit (green) Blinking = EDS is transmitting data on the serial port.
Receive (yellow) Blinking = EDS is receiving data on the serial port.
Power (blue) ON = EDS is receiving power.
Diagnostic (yellow) Fast blink = initial startup (loading OS).
Slow blink (once per second) = operating system startup.
ON = unit has finished booting.
Speed (yellow) ON = EDS is connected to a 100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet network.
OFF = EDS is connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.
Activity (green) Blink = EDS is sending data to or receiving data from the
Ethernet network.

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EDS8/16PS Quick Start Guide
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