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XPort™ User Guide 12
3: Getting Started
This chapter covers the steps for getting the XPort device server online and working.
Required Information
Hardware Address
You need to know the unit’s hardware address (also known as MAC address), which
is on the product label. It is in the format: 00-20-4a-XX-XX-XX, where the XXs are
unique numbers assigned to the product.
Hardware Address: 00-20-4a-_____-_____-_____
IP Address
The XPort must have a unique IP address on the network. The systems administrator
generally provides the IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway. The
IP address must be within a valid range, unique to the network, and in the same
subnet as the PC.
IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______
Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______
Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______
Using DeviceInstaller to Assign an IP Address
The unit’s IP address must be configured before it can work correctly on a network.
You have several options for assigning an IP to your unit. We recommend that you
manually assign the IP address over the network using DeviceInstaller software,
which is on the product CD.
Note: To use a serial connection instead of an Ethernet connection to configure the
device, see Using the Serial Port on page 22.
Installing DeviceInstaller
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically starts and
displays the main window.
2. If the CD does not launch automatically: