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3.2 Starting the Configuration Utility
Advantech EKI-1361 & EKI-1362 Series devices provide an easy-to-use utility to
configure your device through an Ethernet connection. For secure administration, it
can also restrict the access rights for configuration to only one host PC. With this
secure function enabled, other PCs will not have permission for configuration. After
the installation program on the Advantech IEDG Series Driver Utility CD-ROM is
finished, the devices are ready for use and configuration.
Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility is an excellent device management tool.
You can connect and configure the local and remote Advantech devices easily. The
utility provides access to the following functions:
 Configure the network settings (you can set the IP address, Gateway address,
and Subnet mask)
 Perform diagnostic tests (virtual COM port testing, port status list)
 Perform administrative functions (export and import the device setting, manage
access IP, a descriptive name, upgrade firmware)
You can open the Configuration Utility from the Windows Start Menu by clicking Start
> All Programs > EKI Device Configuration Utility > EKI Device Configuration
Utility. The Configuration Utility displays as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3.5 Configuration Utility Overview
No Item Description
1 Menu Bar Displays File, View, Management, Tools and Help.
2 Quick Tool Bar Useful management functions shortcuts.
3 Device List Area Available devices are listed in this area. Devices and COM ports
can be organized or grouped in this area.
4 Information Panel Click on the devices or move cursor to the devices, the related
information is shown in this area.
5 Status Bar Displays the current time.
6 Configuration Area Click on the item on the Device List Area, the configuration page
displays.
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