User manual

8 Chapter 1 Introduction
Setup Overview
Following is an overview of the process for setting up a device in the Digi
TS family of devices for use. 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 13.
• How to configure serial ports. 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 "Setting Up RealPort" on page 35 and the online RealPort
driver documentation and Cable Guide, both of which are on the
Software and Documentation CD.
• The various ways in which your Digi device can be configured. See
"About Configuration Methods" on page 9 for more information.
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 the device to the network.
3. Connect peripherals to serial ports. See the Cable Guide on the
Software and Documentation CD.
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 13 for more information.
Step E: Configure Ports
See the following for more information:
• "Setting Up RealPort" on page 35
• "Network Settings" on page 17