Comtrol DeviceMaster NS-Link - Manual (Page 5)

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Overview
This section discusses the following topics:
• When to Use the DeviceMaster NS-Link Device Driver
• Comtrol Drivers Management Console
• Supported Operating Systems
• Products Supported
• Conventions on Page 6
• Downloading the Latest Software and User Guides on Page 7
When to Use the DeviceMaster NS-Link Device Driver
Install the DeviceMaster NS-Link device driver to use DeviceMaster serial ports
as native COM ports and to set up secure COM ports. If you install the device
driver, you can also configure the ports for socket mode or serial tunneling. See
NS-Link Device Driver Configuration Considerations on Page 27 for detailed
information about the NS-Link device driver.
Comtrol Drivers Management Console
This User Guide discusses how to install and configure Comtrol device drivers
using the Installation Setup Wizard and the Comtrol Drivers Management Console
for the NS-Link device driver.
The Comtrol Drivers Management Console is accessible through the Windows
Control Panel using a dedicated shortcut created during the initial device driver
installation process. The Comtrol Drivers Management Console allows you to
browse all installed and supported Comtrol products in one place and apply any
changes quickly.
Note: This User Guide discusses the DeviceMaster, see the RocketPort EXPRESS/
INFINITY, RocketPort and RocketModem (Universal PCI) Series User
Guide for Windows for adapter specific information.
You can refer to Using the Comtrol Drivers Management Console on Page 29 for
general information about the Comtrol Drivers Management Console.
Supported Operating Systems
The Comtrol Drivers Management Console supports the following operating
systems:
• Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1
• Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP