Lantronix 485 User Manual

Device Installer 

Device Installer is used to locate all devices that use a Lantronix device server. The NET485 uses the XPort-
03 device server.  

To configure the unit via a Web browser, double-click on one of the devices listed in the Device Installer 
window. This will display the Device Details window. 

Expand the list of XPorts by clicking the + symbol next to the XPort folder. Select an XPort unit by clicking 
on it. Click the + sign to expand the details. Click on the IP address to display option tabs. 

 

Device Installer provides a view of the unit's configuration. To view the unit's current settings:  

1. Follow the instructions above to locate the XPort. 

2. In the right pane, click the Device Details tab. The current XPort configuration displays: 

 

Configurable field. A name that identifies the XPort. Double-click the field, type in the 
value, and press Enter to complete. This name is not visible on other PCs or laptops 
using DeviceInstaller. 

Configurable field. A group name to categorize the XPort. Double-click the field, type in 
the value, and press Enter to complete. This group name is not visible on other PCs or 
laptops using DeviceInstaller. 

Configurable field. Information about the XPort. Double-click the field, type in the value, 
and press Enter to complete. This description or comment is not visible on other PCs or 
laptops using DeviceInstaller. 

Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort’s device family type as XPort. 

Non-configurable field. Displays the device type as XPort. 

Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort’s ID embedded within the box. 

Non-configurable field. Displays the XPort’s hardware (or MAC) address. 

Non-configurable field. Displays the firmware currently installed on the XPort. 

Non-configurable field. Displays the full version nomenclature of the firmware. 

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