Digi Edgeport/8r - Manual (Page 8)

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Edgeport/21c, Edgeport/22c
The Edgeport/21c and Edgeport/22c are compact, multi-connector converters for mobile and high-end workstation
users who need to attach multiple serial (RS-232) ports, a printer port, and USB peripherals to a single USB
upstream connector.
Cabling Edgeport
Type A
These Edgeports operate as bus-powered hubs. For more information about hubs, see the section “Understanding
Hubs” on page 17. To connect your Edgeport, plug the USB cable (with the Type A plug) into a USB port located
on your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into a Digi Hubport.
Installing the Printer Port
For Windows 98, CE, SE, Me, 2000, XP and NT Users
The parallel port on your Edgeport/21c supports only printers. To use your newly installed printer port:
1. From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers.
2. Right click on the printer you wish to use on your new port and select Properties.
3. In the Details tab, click on the drop down list box under Print to the following port and choose
USBLPTx or USB00x (depending on OS), then click OK.
Installing the Hub Drivers
For Windows 98, CE, SE, Me, 2000, and XP Users
After following the instructions described in “Cabling Edgeport” above, hub installation will be complete and you
may continue with “Edgeport Driver Installation” on page 7.
For Windows NT Users
No separate process is required. Go to “Edgeport Driver Installation” on page 7.