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PremierWave XN Quick Start Guide
WhAT’S IN ThE bOX
Power Supply
Ethernet Cable
PremierWave® XN Device Server
WiFi Antennas
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INSTALL DEvICEINSTALLER™
REQUIREMENTS: Computer must have a working Wi-Fi adapter run-
1. Download the latest version of DeviceInstaller from
http://www.lantronix.com/downloads. The minimum version required
version for DeviceInstaller is 4.3.0.4.
ning Windows as the Operating System (OS).
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.
2. Run the executable to start the installation process on the computer
being used to configure the PW-XN.
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quICk CONNECT
1. Configure the wireless Wi-Fi adapter to connect wirelessly to the PW-XN
e. Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet Connections,
right click on Wireless Connection >> Properties >> General
tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) >> click Properties.
For example, if using Windows utility in XP select Start >> Control Panel >>
Network Connections, right click on Wireless Connection >> Properties >>
Wireless Networks tab >> click Add under Preferred Network:
a. Set the Network name (SSID) to “Lantronix Initial Adhoc Network”
b. Set Encryption to None (no encryption)
Assign the following IP address and Subnet mask to the Wi-Fi
adapter:
IP address: 169.254.1.10
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
c. Set the option to “Adhoc” for the Connection type
2. Power up the unit with the included power supply.
d. Select “Auto” for Wireless mode
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IP ADDRESS CONFIguRATION
1. Run DeviceInstaller
6. Enter the IP address. The Subnet mask displays automatically
based on the IP address. If desired, you may change it. On a local
network, you can leave the Default gate way blank (all zeros). Click
Next.
Click: Start > Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller.
2. Click the Search icon and select the unit from the list of Lantronix device
servers on the local network.
3. Click the Assign IP icon.
7. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirma-
tion message displays. Click Finish.
4. If prompted, enter the MAC address (on the product label) and click Next.
5. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.
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TROubLEShOOTINg
If DeviceInstaller is unable to discover the PW-XN:
Check the wireless settings for the Wi-Fi adapter: Adhoc, SSID =
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In Windows Device Manager, ensure that the wireless Wi-Fi adapter is
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Lantronix Initial Adhoc Network, No Encryption.
installed and working properly
Check that the Wi-Fi adapter is connected and associated to the
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Check that the correct IP address (169.254.1.10) and Subnet mask
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PremierWave XN.
(255.255.0.0) is assigned to the Wi-Fi adapter
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CONTACT
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or call (800) 422-7044 Monday – Friday from
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, excluding holidays.
IP Address Assignment Tutorial
To view a tutorial on how to assign an IP address, visit
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