National Instruments ENET-232 Series User Manual

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Chapter 2 InstallationENET-232 and ENET-485 Series User Manual 2-2 ni.com2. Insert the NI-Serial Device Server Software for Linux x86/Solaris 2.xCD. Run the installation script INSTALL from the VISA subdirectoryof the appropriate directory. The default installation path is/opt/vxipnp/.3. Follow any onscreen prompts.Installing the Serial Device ServerComplete the following steps to install your serial device server.Step 1. Verify the Voltage RatingThe serial device server uses a universal power supply. Before you use yourserial device server, verify that the voltage rating listed on the externalpower supply matches the voltage supplied in your area.Caution If you do not use the power supply included in your kit, ensure that you do notoperate your serial device server at any voltage other than the one specified on the rearpanel. Doing so could damage the unit.Step 2. Record the Serial Number, Ethernet Address,and Default HostnameWhen you configure the serial device server for use on your network, youwill need to differentiate it from other network devices. Every product hasa unique serial number, Ethernet address, and default hostname.1. Locate the serial number, Ethernet address, and default hostname onthe baseplate label of the serial device server, as indicated inFigure 2-1.2. Record this information on the front page of the Getting Started cardthat came with your kit.Recording this information is not necessary for proper installation.However, you will find it convenient when you configure the serialdevice server.Note The Ethernet address is not the IP address. All devices on an Ethernet networkare assigned a unique physical address—the Ethernet address—so they can communicatewith each other.