International Server User Manual

1-2 Setup Overview
Setup Overview
This section provides an overview of the setup 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 2-1.
• How to configure serial ports. A key consideration is whether to use RealPort. Other consider-
ations include the type of peripheral that will connect to the port and the peripheral’s cabling
requirements. See "Configuring Ports for RealPort" on page 3-1 and the online RealPort driver
documentation and Cable Guide, both of which are on the Access Resource CD.
• The various ways that your Digi device can be configured. See "About Configuration Methods"
on page 1-5 and "Configuration Prerequisites" on page 1-6 for more information.
Step B: Set Up the Hardware
1. Connect the device to power and to the network.
2. Connect peripherals to serial ports. See the Cable Guide on the Access Resource CD.
Step C: Install and Setup DPA-Remote
DPA-Remote is a utility that provides one of the ways to configure an IP address and also provides
port monitoring. See the Digi Port Authority Remote Device Monitor Setup Guide, which is on the
Access Resource CD.
Step D: Configure an IP Address
There are a number of ways to configure an IP address. See "Configuring the IP Address" on page 2-
1 for more information.
Step E: Configure Ports
See the following for more information:
• "Configuring Ports for RealPort" on page 3-1
• "Configuring Ports for Printers" on page 4-1
• "Configuring Ports for Terminals and Computers" on page 6-1
• "Configuring Ports for Modems" on page 5-1
Step F: Configure Other Features as Required
See the following for information on setting up other features:
• "Configuring PPP" on page 8-1
• "Configuring IP Routing" on page 9-1
• "Configuring Autoconnection" on page 7-1
• "Configuring Console Management" on page 10-1
• "Configuring Security Features" on page 12-1
• "Configuring DNS" on page 13-1
Step G: Troubleshoot Setup Problems
Troubleshoot problems as required. See "PortServer TS 8/16 Troubleshooting" on page 17-1. .