Comtrol DeviceMaster NS-Link - Manual (Page 4)

4 DeviceMaster Driver User Guide: 2000595 Rev. A
Table of Contents
Network Configuration in Comtrol Drivers Management Console................................................. 46
Disabling IP Mode .................................................................................................................................... 46
Changing a Static IP Address .................................................................................................................. 47
Setting Up DHCP ..................................................................................................................................... 49
Configuring DeviceMaster Ports as Sockets......................................................................................... 50
Enabling Secure Data Mode...................................................................................................................... 51
Using Driver Configuration Files.....................................................................................53
Saving Driver Configuration Files .......................................................................................................... 53
Loading a Driver Configuration File ...................................................................................................... 54
Loading Device Configuration ........................................................................................................... 54
Loading Port Configuration ............................................................................................................... 56
Removing the DeviceMaster and Driver ........................................................................59
Removing a DeviceMaster ......................................................................................................................... 59
Removing the NS-Link Device Driver .................................................................................................... 60
Troubleshooting and Technical Support........................................................................63
How to Find Diagnostic Tools and Utilities .......................................................................................... 63
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 64
General Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 65
Connectivity Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 66
DeviceMaster LEDs ..................................................................................................................................... 68
Port LEDs.................................................................................................................................................. 68
Network and Device LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 68
Using the Advanced Tab ............................................................................................................................ 70
NS-Link Driver Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 75
Using Port Monitor to Test Ports............................................................................................................. 76
Using Test Terminal.................................................................................................................................... 79
Opening Ports ........................................................................................................................................... 79
Sending and Receiving Test Data (RS-232/422 and RS-485: 4-Wire).................................................... 80
Loopback Test (RS-232)............................................................................................................................ 81
Sending and Receiving Data (RS-485: 2-Wire) ....................................................................................... 82
How Disable/Enable the Device Driver .................................................................................................. 85
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................... 85
Appendix A. Configuring Non-Plug and Play Devices ................................................87
Installing Non-Plug and Play Devices .................................................................................................... 87
Installing Modems .................................................................................................................................... 87
Installing Printers .................................................................................................................................... 88