User`s guide

Setup Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction 17
Setup Overview
The following is an overview of the process for setting up your Digi device.
The rest of this guide provides details on each step of the process.
Step 1: 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 "Configure the IP
Address" on page 11.
• The various ways in which your Digi device can be configured. See
"About Configuration Methods" on page 18 for more information.
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: Determining whether
to Install RealPort" on page 71 and the online RealPort driver
documentation and Cable Guide, both of which are on the Software and
Documentation CD.
Step 2: Set Up the Hardware
1. Mount brackets to side of device for rack mounting.
2. Adhere the rubber feet to the bottom of the device for desktop.
3. Connect the device to the network.
4. Connect peripherals to serial ports. See the Cable Guide on the
Software and Documentation CD.
5. Connect the device to the network.
6. Connect the power supply to the Digi device.
Step 3: Configure an IP Address
There are a number of ways to configure an IP address. See "Configure
the IP Address" on page 11 for more information.
Step 4: Configure Ports
See the following for more information:
• "Configure Industrial Automation (IA)" on page 55
• "Network Settings" on page 25
Step 5: Configure Other Features as Required
See the following for information on setting up other features:
• "Security Configuration" on page 47
• "PPP Settings" on page 49
• "Autoconnection" on page 53