Lantronix EDS8PS EDS - User Guide - Page 41
: Using DeviceInstaller, Accessing EDS Using DeviceInstaller, Device Details Summary
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6: Using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for locating a device and viewing its properties and details. DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that discovers, configures, upgrades and manages Lantronix Device Servers. It can be downloaded from the Lantronix website at www.lantronix.com/support/downloads.html. For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure the IP address, related settings or for more advanced features, see the DeviceInstaller online help. Note: AutoIP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 if no BOOTP or DHCP server is found. Accessing EDS Using DeviceInstaller Note: Make note of the MAC address. It is needed to locate the EDS using DeviceInstaller. 1. Click Start > All Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller. When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search. 2. Click Search to perform additional searches, as desired. 3. Expand the EDS folder by clicking the + symbol next to the EDS folder icon. The list of available Lantronix EDS devices appears. 4. Select the EDS unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its hardware (MAC) address to view its configuration. 5. On the right page, click the Device Details tab. The current EDS configuration appears. This is only a subset of the full configuration; the complete configuration may be accessed via Web Manager, CLI, or XML. Device Details Summary Note: The settings are Display Only in this table unless otherwise noted. Current Settings Name DHCP Device Name Group Comments Table 6-1 Device Details Summary Description Name identifying the EDS. Shows the name associated with the EDS' current IP address, if the IP address was obtained dynamically. Configurable field. Enter a group to categorize the EDS. Doubleclick the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete. This group name is local to this PC and is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller. Configurable field. Enter comments for the EDS. Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to complete. This description or comment is local to this PC and is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller. EDS User Guide 41