User`s guide

10 Chapter 1 Introduction
Online Help for the Web UI (User Interface)*
This context-sensitive online help provides information on configuration
fields used with web browser configuration interface.
*This information is part of the user interface and not an actual document
on the CD.
Setup Overview
The Following is an overview of the process for setting up a device in the
Digi TS family. The rest of this guide provides details on each step of the
process.
Step A: Plan
Before beginning setup, consider the following:
• How to assign an IP address to the Digi device’s Ethernet interface,
which can be accomplished in a number of ways. See "Configuring
the IP Address" on page 15.
• The various ways in which your Digi device can be configured. See
"About Configuration Methods" on page 11 for more information.
Note: A key consideration is whether to use RealPort. Other considerations include
the type of peripheral that will connect to the port and the peripheral’s cabling
requirements. See "RealPort Decision Guide" on page 56 and the online
RealPort driver documentation and Cable Guide, both of which are on the
Software and Documentation CD.
Step B: Set Up the Hardware
1. If the Digi device supports multiple serial port interfaces (EIA-232,
EIA-422/485), set the interface with the dip switches on the device.
2. Connect peripherals to serial ports. See the Cable Guide on the
Software and Documentation CD.
3. Connect the device to the network.
4. Connect the power supply to the Digi device.
Step C: Install and Setup Digi Port Authority-Remote
Digi Port Authority-Remote is a utility that provides one of the ways to
configure an IP address and also provides port monitoring.
Step D: Configure an IP Address
There are a number of ways to configure an IP address. See "Configuring
the IP Address" on page 15 for more information.
Step E: Configure Ports
See the following for more information:
• "IA Profiles and Procedures" on page 41
• "Network Settings" on page 19