How do I install NETRS2321POE in Windows? - StarTech.com IT Pro Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Installation for the NETRS2321POE involves software installation, as well as the setup of a virtual serial port using the software.</p><p>To install the software, complete the following:</p><ol><li>Download the software from <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fnetrs232%23dnlds" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">www.startech.com/NETRS2321POE#dnlds</a>.</li><li>Right-click the folder.</li><li>Click <strong>Extract all</strong>.</li></ol><p>Once the software is extracted, it will have to be run to first configure the device. To do this, complete the following:</p><ol><li>Connect the NETRS2321POE to your computer or network using an Ethernet cable.</li><li>Connect it to a power source.</li><li>Open the extracted folder from Step 3.</li><li>Open the <strong>IP-Search-Utility</strong> folder.</li><li>Right-click <strong>Etm.exe</strong>.</li><li>Click <strong>Run as administrator</strong>.<ol><li>The software should locate the NETRS2321POE. If it is required to change the IP address of the device, perform steps 6-9. If not, proceed to step 10.</li></ol></li><li>Click <strong>Config</strong>.</li><li>Click <strong>IP Address</strong>.</li><li>Enter the preferred IP address.</li><li>Click <strong>OK</strong>.<ol><li><strong>Note:</strong> Ensure that the IP address given matches your network. If the device is connected directly to your PC, disconnect it and then connect it to your network. Ensure that you can still see the device by refreshing the Ethernet Manager.</li></ol></li><li>Click <strong>Config</strong>.</li><li>Click <strong>Device Settings</strong> to edit the port settings.<ol><li><strong>Note:</strong> By default, there is no password required to log in.</li></ol></li><li>Click <strong>Login</strong>.</li><li>Enter any required port settings, if necessary.<ol><li><strong>Note:</strong> The <strong>Socket port of serial I/O</strong> number is needed for mapping the COM port to the PC, so this should be noted.</li></ol></li><li>Click <strong>Update.</strong></li></ol><p>After the device is configured, a different piece of software will need to be run to create the virtual COM port. To do this, complete the following:</p><ol><li>Open the <strong>Virtual-Com</strong> folder from the extracted zip file.</li><li>Open the appropriate folder for your operating system.</li><li>Right-click <strong>VSerPortConsole.exe</strong>.</li><li>Click <strong>Run as administrator</strong>.</li><li>Right-click in the window.</li><li>Click <strong>add port</strong>.<ol><li><strong>Note:</strong> The default values can be used, or the COM port can be changed if a specific one is needed.</li></ol></li><li>Right-click on the port.</li><li>Click <strong>add net</strong>.</li><li>Enter the IP address and socket port of the NETRS2321POE.</li><li>Click OK.</li></ol><p><br></p> </article> </main>
