Configure RealPort on a Digi device from the Digi Navigator

You can configure the Connect EZ to communicate with your computer using RealPort. In this step, you can select which serial ports on the device should be set to RealPort mode, and the RealPort service is enabled for the device.

Configuring RealPort on your device is the first step in a two-step process. To ensure communication between the device and your laptop, you must also configure your computer for RealPort after the first step is completed.

Note You can also manually configure the device for RealPort by logging into the device's web UI. See Advanced RealPort configuration without using the Digi Navigator.

  1. Make sure the Connect EZ is powered and connected your local network or computer with an Ethernet cable.

  2. Launch the Digi Navigator.

  3. A list of the devices discovered by the Digi Navigator displays. For information about how devices are discovered and how to add a device to the list, see Digi Navigator device discovery process.

  4. Find the device that you want to configure and expand it to display the IP addresses for the device.

  5. Use one of the following methods to begin configuring RealPort on the device:

    • Configuration pane: Click on the IP address to display options in the Configuration pane. Click Configure Device for RealPort. The Enter Device Credentials page displays.

    • Shortcut menu: Right-click on an IP address to display the shortcut menu, and click Configure Device For RealPort. The Enter Device Credentials page displays.

  6. In the Enter Device Credentials page, enter the device's default user name and password in the Username and Password fields. The default user name is admin and the default password is the unique password printed on the label packaged with your device. If the defaults do not work, they may have been changed. Verify with your system administrator.

  7. Click OK.

  8. When RealPort configuration is complete, the Success message displays.

  9. Click OK to close the message.

  10. (Optional) If desired, you can verify the RealPort configuration. See Configure the serial port for RealPort mode and Configure the RealPort service.

 

NEXT STEP: Install and configure RealPort on your computer. See Install and configure RealPort on your computer.