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Network Configuration for the Serial Portion
DeviceMaster AIR User Guide: 2000365 Rev. C - 27
Network Configuration for the Serial
Portion
Use this section to configure DeviceMaster AIR network information for the serial
portion.
There are many ways to configure network information, which method you choose
depends on your operating system and how you plan on using the DeviceMaster
AIR serial port.
Configuration Software
There are two distinct uses for the serial port, which affects the type of software
that you can use to configure the serial characteristics:
•
TCP/IP socket mode, without COM or tty support
•
COM or tty port, with optional TCP/IP socket mode support
It is best to determine how you want to use the serial ports before you program the
network settings in the DeviceMaster AIR.
TCP/IP Socket Use
(No COM or tty
Support)
To configure the DeviceMaster AIR for use as only a TCP/IP socket does not
require installation of additional software. There are many methods that you can
use to configure the network settings. Select the method that suits your
environment.
•
is the fastest and easiest way to configure network
information if you have access to a Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows
Server 2003 system.
PortVision Plus requires that you connect the DeviceMaster AIR to the same
network segment as the Microsoft system during the configuration process.
•
configuration works on any supported operating system and provides
two ways to configure network information Serial connection or Telnet
connection. See
Configuring the Network Settings
COM or tty Port
with Optional
Socket Mode
To use any of the DeviceMaster AIR ports as COM ports (Microsoft environment)
or tty ports (Linux), you should install the
NS-Link device driver
and configure
DeviceMaster AIR network information for the serial portion during the driver
installation.
If you are reading this from the CD, use the menu system to
locate the NS-Link
User Guide
for your operating system or download the latest version through the
internet.