Kramer Electronics VP-725N - Manual (Page 18)

16 Installing and Configuring Com Port Redirector Software
3 Installing and Configuring Com Port
Redirector Software
The Com Port Redirector allows any PC running Windows to use ports on a
Kramer device as if they were connected directly to the PC. The Redirector
creates a virtual COM port within Windows that acts just like the selected serial
port on the Kramer device.
CPR supports Windows XP, Windows 2000 and 2003 server, and Windows Vista,
including Terminal Services.
Com Port Redirector consists of the following modules:

CPR Manager enables you to map com ports to device servers, configure
and test comports

CPR Monitor enables you to identify and troubleshoot problems
Find detailed instructions for using the modules in the Com Port Redirector online
Help.
Overall Procedure
The following procedure summarizes the steps for using Com Port Redirector:
1. Install Com Port Redirector on each PC that communicates with the device
server.
2. Review the general usage guidelines for the device server.
3. Configure the device server and Com Port Redirector.
4. Verify the connectivity between Com Port Redirector and the device server.