Lantronix XN - Manual

1.

Run DeviceInstaller

Click: Start > Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller.

2.

Click the

Search

icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix device

servers on the local network.

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 gate way

blank (all zeros). Click

Next

.

7. Click the

Assign

button and wait several seconds until a confirma-

tion message displays. Click

Finish

.

•

Check the wireless settings for the Wi-Fi adapter: Adhoc, SSID =

Lantronix Initial Adhoc Network, No Encryption.

•

Check that the Wi-Fi adapter is connected and associated to the

PremierWave XN.

PremierWave

®

XN Quick Start Guide

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer must have a working Wi-Fi adapter run-

ning Windows as the Operating System (OS).

3.

Respond to the installation wizard prompts.

1.

Download the latest version of DeviceInstaller from

http://www.lantronix.com/downloads.

The minimum version required

version for DeviceInstaller is 4.3.0.4.

2.

Run the executable to start the installation process on the computer

being used to configure the PW-XN.

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INSTALL DEvICEINSTALLER™

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If DeviceInstaller is unable to discover the PW-XN:

•

In Windows Device Manager, ensure that the wireless Wi-Fi adapter is

installed and working properly

•

Check that the correct IP address (169.254.1.10) and Subnet mask

(255.255.0.0) is assigned to the Wi-Fi adapter

3

IP ADDRESS CONFIguRATION

4

TROubLEShOOTINg

1.

Configure the wireless Wi-Fi adapter to connect wirelessly to the PW-XN

For example, if using Windows utility in XP select

Start >> Control Panel >>

Network Connections

, right click on

Wireless Connection >> Properties >>

Wireless Networks

tab >> click

Add

under

Preferred Network

:

a. Set the Network name (SSID) to

“Lantronix Initial Adhoc Network”

b. Set Encryption to

None

(no encryption)

c. Set the option to

“Adhoc”

for the Connection type

d. Select

“Auto”

for Wireless mode

e.

Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet Connections,

right click on

Wireless Connection >> Properties >> General

tab

, select

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

>> click

Properties

.

Assign the following IP address and Subnet mask to the Wi-Fi
adapter:

IP address: 169.254.1.10

Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

2.

Power up the unit with the included power supply.

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quICk CONNECT

CONTACT

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

WhAT’S IN ThE bOX

Ethernet Cable

WiFi Antennas

PremierWave® XN Device Server

Power Supply