
EDS1100/2100 User Guide 30
5: Using DeviceInstaller
This chapter covers the steps for locating a EDS1100/2100 unit and viewing its properties and
device details. It contains the following sections:
Accessing EDS1100/2100 using DeviceInstaller
Device Details Summary
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 and 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 EDS1100/2100 using DeviceInstaller
Note: Keep a record of the MAC address because the MAC address is required to
locate the EDS1100/2100 using DeviceInstaller.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller. When
DeviceInstaller starts, it performs a network device search. To perform another search, click
the Search button.
2. Expand the EDS folder by clicking the plus (+) symbol next to the folder icon. The list of
available Lantronix EDS1100 and EDS2100 devices displays.
3. Select the EDS1100 or EDS2100 by expanding its entry and clicking on its hardware (MAC)
address to view its configuration.
4. Click the Device Details tab, on the right. The current EDS1100/2100 configuration displays.
This is only a subset of the complete configuration; access the complete configuration by
using the Web Manager, CLI, or XML.
Device Details Summary
Table 5-1 lists and describes the display only settings unless otherwise noted.
Table 5-1 Current Settings and Description
Current Settings Description
Name Name identifying the EDS1100/2100.
Group Configurable field. Enter a group to categorize the EDS1100/2100.
Double-click 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.
Comments Configurable field. Enter comments for the EDS1100/2100. 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.
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