User`s guide

Introduction
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The Java applet interface is a completely customizable interface. For example, the web interface
can be changed by replacing the Digi logo with your company logo or changing the colors used in
the interface workspace.
The Java applet can also be used as a basis for further interface development. That is, if the Java
applet is adequate for most configuration needs, but needs some modifications, the applet’s
operation can be customized. If a totally unique user interface is desired, the Java applet can serve
as a sample program and a starting point from which to build new interfaces. It illustrates such
concepts as configuring various aspects of the device using the RCI, applet packaging, and Swing
user interface. Custom management applications can be written in other languages that run on a
separate system in the network and talk to the device using RCI. For example, a printer
manufacturer might have a configuration utility written in C++ that is installed on the PC along
with the print driver.
The Java applet requires that the Sun Java Runtime environment be loaded. It does not allow for
configuration of as many features as the web interface. The interface is essentially frozen, and has
not been updated with additional configurable features that are available in the web interface.
There is limited online help for the Java applet configuration screens. For more information on
configurable areas, fields, and selectable values, review the online help for the web interface.
Access the Java applet interface from the User Interface section of the Home page of the web
interface. Either click the Launch button next to the Custom Interface option, or click the Set as
Default to set the Java applet as the default device interface. In some cases, a Digi device’s default
device interface may have already been preset to the Java applet by a system administrator.
See Chapter 3, "Configure Digi devices" for more information on using the Java applet to
configure devices. While that chapter primarily focuses on configuring Digi Connect Family
devices from the web interface, it also covers configuration from the Java applet, primarily the
differences from the web interface.