Keyspan USA-49WG - Manual (Page 5)

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4.1 – Configuring Your Serial Device
Prior to using your serial device (modem, UPS, etc.) with the Keyspan USB 4-Port Serial Adapter, you must:
Connect your serial device (hardware) to the Keyspan port. 1.
Configure your serial device’s software to use the Keyspan port. 2.
Connecting Your Serial Device (Hardware)
If your Keyspan adapter is not connected, please do so NOW.
Step 1 – Connect Your Serial Device to the Keyspan Adapter.
Attach your serial device’s (Palm cradle, GPS, cell phone) serial cable to the serial port on your Keyspan USB 4-Port
Serial Adapter.
Step 2 – Determine Which Keyspan Port Your Serial Device is Connected To.
If you have a Keyspan product that has more than one serial port, please note which Keyspan serial port your serial
device is connected to (the serial port on the Keyspan product, not your USB ports on your computer or USB hub).
This information will become useful as we start Configuring Your Serial Device’s Software.
Configuring Your Serial Device’s Software
The following configuration instructions provide a basic overview of how to configure your software to use your
Keyspan serial port(s). For specific instructions on how to operate your serial device, please refer to your serial
device’s user manual for detailed instructions.
Step 1 – Check the Keyspan Serial Assistant.
Now that your serial device is connected to the Keyspan adapter, you should check to see if the Keyspan serial port is
installed correctly.
To do this, open the Keyspan Serial Assistant (in START menu -> PROGRAMS-> Keyspan USB 4-Port Serial Adapter ->
Keyspan Serial Assistant). When you open the Keyspan Serial Assistant, you will see the following window:
If your Keyspan hardware and software are installed correctly, you will see your adapter in the ‘Adapter Status’ tab
box. You should also see the COM port number (COM1, COM2, etc.) and the COM Port Status (IDLE or BUSY).