                   Release Notes PN 93000441

         Digi EtherLite Configuration Utility (DgIpServ)
                       Version 2.9.129.0

                 Software Package PN 40002241

                          04/28/2004


  CONTENTS

  Section      Description
  -------------------------------
  1            Introduction
  2            Supported Products
  3            Known Limitations
  4            Additional Notes
  5            History


  1. INTRODUCTION

     This document describes the Digi EtherLite Configuration
     Utility (DgIpServ). With DgIpServ you can perform the
     following operations to configure your EtherLite device:

     o Store IP settings
       Choose Store IP settings to assign an IP address,
       subnet mask, and default gateway to an EtherLite for the
       first time. Ask your network administrator for this information.

     o Erase IP settings
       Choose Erase IP settings to erase IP settings without
       assigning new ones.

     o Update Firmware
       Choose Update Firmware to apply an update you downloaded
       from the Digi Support Web site (http://support.digi.com).

     o Reboot Unit
       Reboot the EtherLite.

     Refer to the following number when searching the Digi
     International Inc. Web site (www.digi.com) or the FTP
     site (ftp.digi.com) for the latest software package:

     40002241_<highest revision letter>


  2. SUPPORTED PRODUCTS

     Model                  Number of Ports
     --------------------------------------
     EtherLite   2                 2
     EtherLite   8                 8
     EtherLite  16                16
     EtherLite  32                32
     EtherLite  80                 8
     EtherLite 160                16
     EtherLite 162                16


  3. KNOWN LIMITATIONS

     DgIpServ uses BOOTP/DHCP to configure the EtherLite and TFTP
     to download firmware.

     Normally, BOOTP/DHCP only works over the local network; so be
     sure that the EtherLite and the Windows machine running DgIpServ
     are on the same local network.

     With EtherLite RealPort firmware before version 1.5, other
     BOOTP/DHCP servers running on the same local network that might
     try to assign an IP address to the EtherLite will conflict with
     DgIpServ.  If you have problems, turn off other BOOTP/DHCP servers
     on the local network.

     Also, EtherLite RealPort firmware before version 1.5 may not be
     able to change a saved configuration with DgIpServ.  When the
     EtherLite has a saved configuration, the EtherLite sends out
     only one BOOTP request immediately after the Ethernet link comes
     up.  If the hub or switch is slow in bringing up the link, that
     one BOOTP request can be lost.  If you have this problem, try
     connecting the EtherLite to a different hub or switch.  Cross
     over cables might not work; try a hub or switch, instead.  You
     can also set or erase the EtherLite settings using the serial
     boot console rather than DgIpServ.

     EtherLite RealPort firmware version 1.5 has corrected some of
     these problems.  It will give preference to DgIpServ over other
     BOOTP/DHCP servers on the network, so it will work with DgIpServ
     even if there are other BOOTP/DHCP servers.  It also waits before
     sending out the BOOTP request to give slow hubs, switches, and
     cross over cable connections time to bring up the link.


  4. ADDITIONAL NOTES

     1. Unzip the archive to a folder of your choice.
     2. Run DGIPCLN.CMD to remove previous versions of DGIPSERV.
     3. Run DGIPSERV.EXE and follow the instructions on the screen.

     On-line help is available when you install the product.


  5. HISTORY

     Version 2.9.129.0 -- Production release, Rev. C
     ----------------

     April 28, 2004

     o Added a separate screen and explicit instructions on
       when to turn the EtherLite off and back on.  Added a
       "Finished." message when the configuration is done
       and the EtherLite is again in a safe state.

       Turning the EtherLite off at the wrong time can damage
       the device.

     o Added a screen to set the virtual port and optimization
       parameters.

     o Removed the "Change IP" option, since it was identical
       to "Store Settings".

     o Added help for all screens; updated help information.

     o The display window automatically scrolls so the latest
       messages are always visible.  Also the display window
       text is no longer mistakenly highlighted.

     o Added periodic "Waiting..." messages while waiting for
       bootp.

     o Print a message when the new IP address is confirmed.

     o Improved error handling and error messages.

     o Errors during startup are now displayed; before they were
       lost because the display window was not ready.

     o Fixed both the "Erase Settings" and "Reboot Unit" options;
       before they failed to start up Windows sockets.

     o Improved the way DgIpServ works with older firmware versions.

     o Improved the way DgIpServ works with EtherLites that are already
       configured.  For example, setting the same IP address that is
       already configured on the EtherLite is now ok; before this would
       hang DgIpServ.

     o DgIpServ now is given preference over other BOOTP/DHCP
       servers by the EtherLite.


     Version 2.5.67.0 -- Production release, Rev. B
     ----------------

     August 7, 2002

     o Fixed: After updating the firmware on any EtherLite with the
       DGIPSERV utility the Gateway and Subnet Mask are erased.
     o Fixed DGIPSERV issue with systems having multiple IP addresses
       (either because multiple Network Interface Adapters are installed
       or a VPN connection is established). Added a dialog that asks in
       this special case for the network interface to use.
     o Changed: The gateway address in DGIPSERV is set to 0.0.0.0 now,
       instead of clearing it upon dialog initialization.
     o Added support for the relay ip address (giaddr) in DHCP/BOOTP
       broadcast packets.
     o Fixed: After updating the firmware on any EtherLite with the
       DgIpServ utility the Gateway and Subnet Mask are erased. (#7727)
     o Fixed DGIPSERV issue with systems having multiple IP addresses
       (either because multiple Network Interface Adapters are installed
       or a VPN connection is established).(#7826)
     o Added DGIPCLN.CMD to remove previous version from the system.


     Version 2.4.46.0 -- Production release, Rev. A
     ----------------

     April 4, 2002

     o Initial release as stand-alone software package.
