User`s guide

Configuration through the web interface
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Configuration pages
The choices under Configuration in the menu display pages for configuring settings for various
features, such as network settings, and serial port settings. Some of the configuration settings are
organized on sets of linked screens. For example, the Network Configuration screen initially
displays the IP Settings, and provides links to Network Services Settings, Advanced Settings, and
other network settings appropriate to the Digi device.
Applications pages
Depending on the Digi device, there may be an Applications menu item for configuring various
applications available for use in the device.
 Python: For loading and running custom programs authored in the Python
programming language onto ConnectPort X Family devices.
 Ekahau Client: For Digi Connect wireless devices, configures Ekahau Client™ device-
location software. See page 119.
 RealPort: Configures RealPort settings. See page 117.
 Industrial Automation: Configures the Digi device for use in industrial automation
applications.
Apply and save changes
The web interface runs locally on the device, which means that the interface always maintains and
displays the latest settings in the Digi device. On each screen, the Apply button is used to save any
changes to the configuration settings to the Digi device.
Cancel changes
To cancel changes to configuration settings, click the Refresh or Reload button on the web
browser. This causes the browser to reload the page. Any changes made since the last time the
Apply button was clicked are reset to their original values.
Restore the Digi device to factory defaults
The device configuration can be reset to factory defaults as needed during the configuration
process. See "Restore a device configuration to factory defaults" on page 155.
Online help
Online help is available for all screens of the web interface, and for common configuration and
administration tasks. There is also tutorial available on the Home page.