Lantronix XN User Manual

PremierWave® XN Quick Start Guide

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PremierWave® XN Device Server

INSTALL DEVICEINSTALLER™

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.

QUICK CONNECT

Power Supply

Ethernet Cable

WiFi Antennas

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. 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

IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If DeviceInstaller is unable to discover the PW-XN:

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

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installed and working properly

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

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(255.255.0.0) is assigned to the Wi-Fi adapter

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.

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 confirmation message displays. Click Finish.

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

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Lantronix Initial Adhoc Network, No Encryption.

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

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PremierWave XN.

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