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1: Using this Guide Additional Documentation Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest documentation and the following additional documentation. Document xDirect Quick Start DeviceInstaller Online Help "Live" Tutorials on the Lantronix Web Site (English) Com Port Redirector User Guide Description Provides the steps for getting the xDirect up and running. Provides instructions for using the Windows-based utility to configure the xDirect and other Lantronix device servers. Explain and demonstrate assigning an IP address to the xDirect and setting up the xDirect and Com Port Redirector. See http://ltxfaq.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1119. Provides information on using the Windows-based utility to create a virtual com port. xDirect User Guide 11

Section	Page
xDirect User Guide	1
Copyright & Trademark	2
Warranty	2
Contacts	2
Disclaimer	2
Revision History	2
Table of Contents	3
List of Figures	8
List of Tables	9
1: Using this Guide	10
Purpose and Audience	10
Chapter Summary	10
Additional Documentation	11
2: Introduction	12
Key Features	12
Applications	12
Protocol Support	14
Additional Features	14
Configuration Methods	14
Product Information Label	15
3: Installation of xDirect	16
Package Contents	16
Installing the xDirect	16
Required Information	17
Hardware Address	17
IP Address	17
4: Using DeviceInstaller	18
Installing DeviceInstaller	18
Assigning an IP Address	18
Adding the Unit to the Manage List	19
Accessing the xDirect Using DeviceInstaller	19
Viewing the Current Configuration	19
Next Step	21
Assigning the IP Address: Serial Port Login	21
5: Configuration Using Web Manager	22
Accessing xDirect Using DeviceInstaller	22
Network Configuration	24
Network Mode	24
Automatic IP Address Configuration	24
Static IP Address Configuration	25
Ethernet Configuration	25
Server Configuration	26
Server Configuration	26
Advanced	26
Host List Configuration	28
Retry Settings	28
Host Information	28
Channel 1 Configuration	29
Serial Settings	29
Channel 1	29
Port Settings	29
Pack Control	30
Flush Input Buffer (Serial to Network)	30
Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial)	30
Connection Settings - TCP	31
Connect Protocol	31
Connect Mode: Passive Connection	31
Connect Mode: Active Connection	32
Endpoint Configuration	32
Common Options	32
Disconnect Mode	33
Connection Settings - UDP	33
Connect Protocol	34
Datagram Mode	34
Endpoint Configuration	34
Apply Settings	35
Apply Defaults	35
6: Configuration Via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)	36
Accessing Setup Mode	36
Telnet Connection	36
Serial Port Connection	38
Exiting Setup Mode	38
7: Setup Mode: Server Configuration	39
Server Configuration (Option 0)	39
IP Address	39
Set Gateway IP Address	40
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part	40
Set DNS Server IP Address	40
Change Telnet Configuration Password	41
DHCP Name	41
8: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration	42
Channel 1 (Option 1)	42
Baudrate	42
I/F (Interface) Mode	43
Flow	43
Port Number	44
Connect Mode	44
a) Incoming Connection	45
b) Response	46
c) Active Startup	46
Host List Option (Hostlist)	47
d) Datagram Type	48
e) Modem Mode	48
Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode	50
Show IP Address after 'RING'	50
Auto Increment Source Port	51
Remote IP Address	51
Remote Port	51
Disconnect Mode (DisConnMode)	51
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)	52
Pack Control	53
Packing Interval	53
Trailing Characters	53
Send Characters	53
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout)	54
Send Characters	54
Telnet Terminal Type	54
Channel (Port) Password	54
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings	55
Expert Settings (Option 5)	55
TCP Keepalive Time In Seconds	55
ARP Cache Timeout In Seconds	55
CPU Performance	55
Monitor Mode at Bootup	56
HTTP Port Number	56
MTU Size	56
TCP Re-Transmission Timeout	56
Enable Alternate MAC	56
Ethernet Connection Type	56
Security Settings (Option 6)	56
Disable SNMP	57
SNMP Community Name	57
Disable Telnet Setup	57
Disable TFTP Firmware Update	58
Disable Port 77FE (Hex)	58
Disable Web Server	58
Disable Web Setup	58
Disable ECHO Ports	58
Enable Encryption	58
Enable Enhanced Password	59
Default Settings (Option 7)	59
Channel 1 Configuration Defaults	60
Expert Settings Defaults	60
Security Settings Defaults	60
10: Firmware Upgrades	61
Obtaining Firmware	61
Reloading Firmware	61
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface	61
Using TFTP: Command Line Interface	62
Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller	62
11: Monitor Mode	64
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial Port	64
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Network Port	64
Monitor Mode Commands	65
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Contact Info	67
LEDs	67
Status LED	67
Serial LEDs	68
RJ45 Ethernet LED	68
Problems and Error Messages	68
Technical Support	71
Appendix B: Connections and Pinouts	72
Serial Port Pinouts	72
Ethernet Connector Pinouts	73
Power Jack (Mini USB-B)	74
Appendix C: Technical Specifications	75
Appendix D: Alternative Ways to Assign an IP Address	77
DHCP	77
AutoIP	77
BOOTP	78
ARP and Telnet	78
Appendix E: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions	79
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal	79
Conversion Table	79
Scientific Calculator	79