Lantronix xDirect Quick Start Manual

1 HARDWARE REvIEW 2 HARDWARE InSTALLATIOn 1. Connect a serial device to the xDirect. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port. 3. For standard xDirect units, supply power to your unit using the power supply that was included in the packaging. 4. For the xDirect PoE version, power is supplied to your unit over an Ethernet interface using an 802.3af PoE compliant power source such as a PoE mid-span or PoE Ethernet switch. THIS COMPLETES THE HARDWARE INSTALLATION. Power Port (mini USB connector) 3.5" (88.9 mm) Depending on the xDirect™ model, the following pinouts apply xDirect Device Server Quick Start Guide Power Supply* 5vDC with International adapters * not included with xDirectPoE version WHAT’S In THE BOX xDIRECT PINOUTS RJ45 ETHERNET xDirect™ Quick Start Guide 1 HARDWARE REvIEW 2 HARDWARE InSTALLATIOn 1. Connect a serial device to the xDirect. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port. 3. For standard xDirect units, supply power to your unit using the power supply that was included in the packaging. 4. For the xDirectPoE version, power is supplied to your unit over an Ethernet interface using an 802.3af PoE compliant power source such as a PoE mid-span or PoE Ethernet switch. THIS COMPLETES THE HARDWARE INSTALLATION. Power Port (mini USB connector) 3.5" (88.9 mm) Depending on the xDirect™ model, the following pinouts apply xDirect Device Server Quick Start Guide Power Supply* 5vDC with International adapters * not included with xDirectPoE version WHAT’S In THE BOX xDIRECT PINOUTS RJ45 ETHERNET xDirect™ Quick Start Guide 1 HARDWARE REvIEW 2 HARDWARE InSTALLATIOn 1. Connect a serial device to the xDirect. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port. 3. For standard xDirect units, supply power to your unit using the power supply that was included in the packaging. 4. For the xDirectPoE version, power is supplied to your unit over an Ethernet interface using an 802.3af PoE compliant power source such as a PoE mid-span or PoE Ethernet switch. THIS COMPLETES THE HARDWARE INSTALLATION. Power Port (mini USB connector) 3.5" (88.9 mm) Depending on the xDirect™ model, the following pinouts apply xDirect Device Server Quick Start Guide Power Supply* 5vDC with International adapters * not included with xDirectPoE version WHAT’S In THE BOX xDIRECT PINOUTS RJ45 ETHERNET Link LED Activity LED Contact 8 Contact 1 DB9F in RS232 Mode (All models) DB9F in RS422/485 (4-Wire) Mode (xDirect485 & PoE Models) DB9F in RS485 (2-Wire) Mode (xDirect485 & PoE Models) RJ45 Link LED Activity LED Reset Switch - on bottom Serial TX LED Serial Port DB9 Female (DCE) Serial RX LED Power / Status LED GND DTR (in) 5-15 VDC (in) CTS (out) RTS (in) DSR (out) TX (in) RX (out) DCD (out) 5 9 1 6 GND TX+ RX- RX+ TX- 5 9 1 6 GND TX/ RX+ TX/RX- 5 9 1 6 5-15 VDC (in) 5-15 VDC (in) Link LED Activity LED Contact 8 Contact 1 DB9F in RS232 Mode (All models) DB9F in RS422/485 (4-Wire) Mode (xDirect485 & PoE Models) DB9F in RS485 (2-Wire) Mode (xDirect485 & PoE Models) RJ45 Link LED Activity LED Reset Switch - on bottom Serial TX LED Serial Port DB9 Female (DCE) Serial RX LED Power / Status LED GND DTR (in) 5-15 VDC (in) CTS (out) RTS (in) DSR (out) TX (in) RX (out) DCD (out) 5 9 1 6 GND TX+ RX- RX+ TX- 5 9 1 6 GND TX/ RX+ TX/RX- 5 9 1 6 5-15 VDC (in) 5-15 VDC (in) Link LED Activity LED Contact 8 Contact 1 DB9F in RS232 Mode (All models) DB9F in RS422/485 (4-Wire) Mode (xDirect485 & PoE Models) DB9F in RS485 (2-Wire) Mode (xDirect485 & PoE Models) RJ45 Link LED Activity LED Reset Switch - on bottom Serial TX LED Serial Port DB9 Female (DCE) Serial RX LED Power / Status LED GND DTR (in) 5-15 VDC (in) CTS (out) RTS (in) DSR (out) TX (in) RX (out) DCD (out) 5 9 1 6 GND TX+ RX- RX+ TX- 5 9 1 6 GND TX/ RX+ TX/RX- 5 9 1 6 5-15 VDC (in) 5-15 VDC (in)

INSTALL DeviceInstaller™ REQUIREMENTS: Computer must have a working ethernet adapter running Windows as the Operating System (OS). For device discovery, the computer and device should be connected to the same IP subnet. 1. Run DeviceInstaller Click: Start > Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller. 2. Upon launch, DeviceInstaller will search for Lantronix devices on the network. Select the unit from the list of Lantronix devices on the local network. (You may also click on the Search icon if your device isn’t found immediately.) 3. Click the Assign IP icon. 4. If prompted, enter the MAC address (on the product label) and click Next. 5. Select Assign a Specific IP address and click Next. 6. 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. 7. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message displays. Click Finish. 8. Click on the “Search” icon and DeviceInstaller locates the unit and adds it to the list. Once the xDirect is in the device list, it can be configured. 1. Double-click the unit in the list. Details about the unit will be displayed. 2. Select the Web Configuration tab and click on the green arrow. You will be prompted for a username and password. 1. Download the latest version of DeviceInstaller from http://www.lantronix.com/downloads. The minimum required version for DeviceInstaller is 4.3.0.7. 2. Run the executable to start the installation process on the computer being used to configure the xDirect. 3. Follow the installation wizard prompts. If DeviceInstaller is unable to discover the xDirect: • In Windows Device Manager, ensure that the ethernet adapter is installed and working properly. • If your PC or laptop has more than one network interface, make sure the correct interface is selected in DeviceInstaller. • Go to Tools>Options and make sure the correct network interface is selected. If not, check the correct interface, click on OK, and restart DeviceInstaller. • Check the LED indicator on the xDirect™ to make sure there is a physical connection between the Ethernet adapter and the xDirect. 3. The default username is admin and default password is PASS. For additional configuration, please refer to the xDirect User Guide for detailed instructions: http://www.lantronix.com/support/downloads xDirect™ Quick Start Guide 3 DEvICE DISCOvERY OvER nETWORk 4 IP aDDrEss ConFIGUratIon 5 CoMPLEtE thE ConFIGUratIon Contact Technical Support For technical support queries, visit http://www.lantronix.com/support or call (800) 422-7044 Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, excluding holidays. Latest Firmware For the latest firmware downloads, visit http://www.lantronix.com/support/downloads IP Address Assignment Tutorial To view a tutorial on how to assign an IP address, visit http://www.lantronix.com/support/tutorials