Comtrol DeviceMaster 500 Télécharger Pilotes, Utilitaires, Manuel et Firmware

Use PortVision Plus to upload into your DeviceMaster.

For Linux Only. For information about using LCOM, see the manual page packaged with the files.

This self-extracting zip file contains all DeviceMaster installation and configuration documents. Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................5
Product Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation Considerations (Wireless) ...................................................................................................... 6
WLAN Configuration Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7
Installation Quick Start ............................................................................................................................. 7
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Installation and WLAN Configuration ..........................................................9
Connecting the Hardware and Initial Configuration........................................................................... 9
Configuring an IP Address (Static or DHCP) ....................................................................................... 15
1-Port Serial Device Server Connection ................................................................................................. 18
Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge Connection................................................................................................. 19
Changing the Wireless Operating Mode Settings ................................................................................ 20
Changing the Wireless Web Interface Password ................................................................................. 22
Saving the Wireless Configuration System Settings........................................................................... 23
Loading Wireless Configuration System Settings ............................................................................... 24
Restoring Default Wireless Configuration System Settings ............................................................. 25
Using the Reset Button ............................................................................................................................ 25
Using a Web Browser ............................................................................................................................... 25
Network Configuration for the Serial Portion..............................................................27
Configuration Software ............................................................................................................................. 27
TCP/IP Socket Use (No COM or tty Support) ......................................................................................... 27
COM or tty Port with Optional Socket Mode .......................................................................................... 27
Installing, Updating, and Removing PortVision Plus......................................................................... 28
PortVision Plus Installation.................................................................................................................... 28
Updating PortVision Plus ........................................................................................................................ 28
Removing PortVision Plus........................................................................................................................ 28
Using PortVision Plus to Configure the Network Settings ...............................................................29
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................31
Connecting Devices.................................................................................................................................... 31
DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs ................................................................................................. 33
DB9 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................ 33
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) .......................................................................................................... 34
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) .......................................................................................................... 34
DB9 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)........................................................................................... 34
Configuring SocketServer..................................................................................................35
SocketServer Overview............................................................................................................................. 35
SocketServer Versions ............................................................................................................................... 37

This is the help system integrated in SocketServer version 7.10 or higher.

Can be used with the DeviceMaster Serial Hub and PRO 8-port, DeviceMaster 500 4-port, and DeviceMaster RTS 4/8-port models. DeviceMaster Rackmount Shelf Kit
Installation
The DeveMaster Rackmount Shelf Kit can be purchased to mount the
DeviceMaster RTS (4-port and 8-port) or the DeviceMaster ATS family in a
standard 19” IT rack. One DeviceMaster can be mounted on a single shelf.
The shelf mounts into a standard equipment rack and provides pre-drilled holes
for mounting the DeviceMaster units. A mounting bracket for the external power
supply is included with the kit.
Requirements
To install the rackmount kit, you will need the following:
• Phillips screw driver
• 5/16” nut driver
• DeviceMaster RTS 4/8-port installations require the brackets and screws
that were shipped with the RTS.
Hardware Included
This list represents the hardware included for the rackmount kit installation.
• One shelf
• One bracket to mount the power supply (5801097)
• Four round head 5/8” phillips screws to mount the shelf in the IT rack.
• Four flat head phillips screws to secure the DeviceMaster ATS. These are not
used in a DeviceMaster RTS installation.
• One nut that is used to mount the power supply bracket.
• Four nuts that are used to mount the DeviceMaster RTS. These are not used
when installing a DeviceMaster ATS.
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when mounting the DeviceMaster ATS or RTS in a rack.
• If the DeviceMaster is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the
operating temperature of the IT rack environment may be greater than the
ambient temperature. Be sure to install the DeviceMaster in an environment
that is compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature for your
model.
• Make sure that the mechanical loading is level to avoid a hazardous condition;
such as, loading heavy equipment in the IT rack unevenly. The IT rack should
safely support the combined weight of all equipment in the rack.

This contains RedBoot information. Table of Contents
I. The eCos Kernel .............................................................................................................................................. xxv
Kernel Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 27
SMP Support ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Thread creation ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Thread information ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Thread control ............................................................................................................................................... 47
Thread termination ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Thread priorities ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Per-thread data .............................................................................................................................................. 53
Thread destructors......................................................................................................................................... 55
Exception handling ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Counters ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Clocks............................................................................................................................................................ 61
Alarms........................................................................................................................................................... 63
Mutexes ......................................................................................................................................................... 65
Condition Variables....................................................................................................................................... 71
Semaphores ................................................................................................................................................... 75
Mail boxes..................................................................................................................................................... 77
Event Flags.................................................................................................................................................... 79
Spinlocks....................................................................................................................................................... 83
Scheduler Control ......................................................................................................................................... 85
Interrupt Handling......................................................................................................................................... 87
Kernel Real-time Characterization................................................................................................................ 93
II. RedBoot™ User’s Guide ................................................................................................................................ ciii
1. Getting Started with RedBoot ...................................................................................................................... 1
More information about RedBoot on the web........................................................................................ 1
Installing RedBoot................................................................................................................................. 1
User Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 2
RedBoot Editing Commands.................................................................................................................. 2
RedBoot Startup Mode........................................................................................................................... 3
RedBoot Resource Usage....................................................................................................................... 4

Table of Contents
Installation Overview............................................................................................................7
Installation and Configuration .................................................................................................................. 7
Step 1: Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................... 7
Step 2: DeviceMaster 500 Configuration................................................................................................... 7
Step 3: Driver Installation and Configuration.......................................................................................... 7
Step 4: Socket Port Configuration ............................................................................................................. 7
Step 5: Serial Device Connection ............................................................................................................... 7
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................9
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................. 9
1-Port Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 10
1-Port Embedded Installation .................................................................................................................. 12
Building the Serial Ribbon Cable ............................................................................................................ 12
Mounting the Embedded 1-Port............................................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Network and Serial Cables............................................................................................... 14
Connecting the Power and Verifying Installation .................................................................................. 14
4-Port Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Adding a Unit to an Existing Installation............................................................................................. 17
Replacing Hardware.................................................................................................................................. 18
Device Programmed with IP Address...................................................................................................... 18
Device Programmed with MAC Address ................................................................................................. 18
Initial Configuration ...........................................................................................................19
PortVision Plus Requirements.................................................................................................................19
Installing PortVision Plus ......................................................................................................................... 19
Configuring the Network Settings .......................................................................................................... 20
Checking the SocketServer Version ....................................................................................................... 22
Uploading SocketServer ............................................................................................................................ 23
Device Driver Installation..................................................................................................25
Linux Installation....................................................................................................................................... 25
Windows Installation................................................................................................................................. 25
Windows Vista: NS-Link Installation...................................................................................................... 26
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: NS-Link Installation............................................................. 27
Windows 2000: NS-Link Installation ...................................................................................................... 28
Configuring the NS-Link Driver for Windows...................................................................................... 29
Configuring COM Port Properties for Windows.................................................................................. 30
Completing the SICK LMS Scanner Installation................................................................................... 31
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................33

Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows)
This document contains an overview of installation procedures to set up the
DeviceMaster 500 and LMS scanner at 500K baud in Windows. You can use this
document to set the DeviceMaster 500 and SICK LMS scanner to other baud rates
that may use an RS-232 cable.
Optionally, refer to the DeviceMaster 500 Installation and Configuration Guide for
the following information:
• Hardware installation
• Installing PortVision Plus
• Configuring the network information
• Checking (and if necessary, updating) SocketServer
• Device driver installation, configuration, and COM port configuration
Note: Optionally, refer to the NS-Link User Guide for Windows for detailed
driver installation and configuration procedures or the help system.
• Managing the DeviceMaster 500
• Troubleshooting procedures
Installation Requirements
The following hardware is required for the installation:
• SICK LMS scanner
• DeviceMaster 500
• RS-422 cable that maps the DeviceMaster 500 connector to the SICK LMS
scanner
The following software is required for the installation, which is located on the
Software and Documentation CD shipped with the DeviceMaster 500:
• PortVision Plus
• NS-Link device driver for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
and Windows Vista
• Comtrol Utility Package (WCom2 - Test Terminal and PMon2 - Port Monitor)
• SICK MST Demo Software (optional for other baud rates)

Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................. 5
NS-Link Driver Overview........................................................................................................................... 5
NS-Link Requirements .................................................................................................................................................5
IP or MAC Addressing Issues.......................................................................................................................................6
NS-Link Features..........................................................................................................................................................6
Using the Port Sharing Feature...................................................................................................................................6
Connectivity Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................7
Locating DeviceMaster Documentation................................................................................................... 8
Locating DeviceMaster Software............................................................................................................... 8
Verifying the DeviceMaster is Ready for NS-Link................................................................................. 8
Initial NS-Link Installation.............................................................................................................11
Windows 7..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista ............................................................................................. 12
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................. 13
Updating, Adding, or Removing DeviceMasters ........................................................................15
Updating an Existing Driver..................................................................................................................... 15
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 ............................................................................................15
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .....................................................................................................................15
Adding Additional DeviceMasters........................................................................................................... 16
Removing an Existing Driver ................................................................................................................... 16
NS-Link Configuration .....................................................................................................................17
Associating the MAC Address................................................................................................................... 18
Programming the IP Address ................................................................................................................... 19
Disabling DHCP Requests (MAC Mode) ................................................................................................. 22
Retrieving IP Address Information from the DeviceMaster............................................................. 24
Changing Device Properties ..................................................................................................................... 24
Configuring DeviceMaster Ports as Sockets......................................................................................... 25
Configuring Advanced COM Port Properties .............................................................................27
Troubleshooting and Technical Support .....................................................................................31
How to Find Diagnostic Tools and Utilities .......................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 32
General Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Advisor ....................................................................................................................................... 34
NS-Link Driver Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 35

Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................. 5
NS-Link Driver Overview........................................................................................................................... 5
NS-Link Requirements .................................................................................................................................................5
IP or MAC Addressing Issues.......................................................................................................................................6
NS-Link Features..........................................................................................................................................................6
Using the Port Sharing Feature...................................................................................................................................6
Connectivity Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................7
Locating DeviceMaster Documentation................................................................................................... 8
Locating DeviceMaster Software............................................................................................................... 8
Verifying the DeviceMaster is Ready for NS-Link................................................................................. 8
Initial NS-Link Installation.............................................................................................................11
Windows 7..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista ............................................................................................. 12
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................. 13
Updating, Adding, or Removing DeviceMasters ........................................................................15
Updating an Existing Driver..................................................................................................................... 15
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 ............................................................................................15
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .....................................................................................................................15
Adding Additional DeviceMasters........................................................................................................... 16
Removing an Existing Driver ................................................................................................................... 16
NS-Link Configuration .....................................................................................................................17
Associating the MAC Address................................................................................................................... 18
Programming the IP Address ................................................................................................................... 19
Disabling DHCP Requests (MAC Mode) ................................................................................................. 22
Retrieving IP Address Information from the DeviceMaster............................................................. 24
Changing Device Properties ..................................................................................................................... 24
Configuring DeviceMaster Ports as Sockets......................................................................................... 25
Configuring Advanced COM Port Properties .............................................................................27
Troubleshooting and Technical Support .....................................................................................31
How to Find Diagnostic Tools and Utilities .......................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 32
General Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Advisor ....................................................................................................................................... 34
NS-Link Driver Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 35

Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................. 5
NS-Link Driver Overview........................................................................................................................... 5
NS-Link Requirements .................................................................................................................................................5
IP or MAC Addressing Issues.......................................................................................................................................6
NS-Link Features..........................................................................................................................................................6
Using the Port Sharing Feature...................................................................................................................................6
Connectivity Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................7
Locating DeviceMaster Documentation................................................................................................... 8
Locating DeviceMaster Software............................................................................................................... 8
Verifying the DeviceMaster is Ready for NS-Link................................................................................. 8
Initial NS-Link Installation.............................................................................................................11
Windows 7..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista ............................................................................................. 12
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................. 13
Updating, Adding, or Removing DeviceMasters ........................................................................15
Updating an Existing Driver..................................................................................................................... 15
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 ............................................................................................15
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .....................................................................................................................15
Adding Additional DeviceMasters........................................................................................................... 16
Removing an Existing Driver ................................................................................................................... 16
NS-Link Configuration .....................................................................................................................17
Associating the MAC Address................................................................................................................... 18
Programming the IP Address ................................................................................................................... 19
Disabling DHCP Requests (MAC Mode) ................................................................................................. 22
Retrieving IP Address Information from the DeviceMaster............................................................. 24
Changing Device Properties ..................................................................................................................... 24
Configuring DeviceMaster Ports as Sockets......................................................................................... 25
Configuring Advanced COM Port Properties .............................................................................27
Troubleshooting and Technical Support .....................................................................................31
How to Find Diagnostic Tools and Utilities .......................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 32
General Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Advisor ....................................................................................................................................... 34
NS-Link Driver Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 35

Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows)
This document contains an overview of installation procedures to set up the
DeviceMaster 500 and LMS scanner at 500K baud in Windows. You can use this
document to set the DeviceMaster 500 and SICK LMS scanner to other baud rates
that may use an RS-232 cable.
Optionally, refer to the DeviceMaster 500 Installation and Configuration Guide for
the following information:
• Hardware installation
• Installing PortVision Plus
• Configuring the network information
• Checking (and if necessary, updating) SocketServer
• Device driver installation, configuration, and COM port configuration
Note: Optionally, refer to the NS-Link User Guide for Windows for detailed
driver installation and configuration procedures or the help system.
• Managing the DeviceMaster 500
• Troubleshooting procedures
Installation Requirements
The following hardware is required for the installation:
• SICK LMS scanner
• DeviceMaster 500
• RS-422 cable that maps the DeviceMaster 500 connector to the SICK LMS
scanner
The following software is required for the installation, which is located on the
Software and Documentation CD shipped with the DeviceMaster 500:
• PortVision Plus
• NS-Link device driver for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
and Windows Vista
• Comtrol Utility Package (WCom2 - Test Terminal and PMon2 - Port Monitor)
• SICK MST Demo Software (optional for other baud rates)

Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows)
This document contains an overview of installation procedures to set up the
DeviceMaster 500 and LMS scanner at 500K baud in Windows. You can use this
document to set the DeviceMaster 500 and SICK LMS scanner to other baud rates
that may use an RS-232 cable.
Optionally, refer to the DeviceMaster 500 Installation and Configuration Guide for
the following information:
• Hardware installation
• Installing PortVision Plus
• Configuring the network information
• Checking (and if necessary, updating) SocketServer
• Device driver installation, configuration, and COM port configuration
Note: Optionally, refer to the NS-Link User Guide for Windows for detailed
driver installation and configuration procedures or the help system.
• Managing the DeviceMaster 500
• Troubleshooting procedures
Installation Requirements
The following hardware is required for the installation:
• SICK LMS scanner
• DeviceMaster 500
• RS-422 cable that maps the DeviceMaster 500 connector to the SICK LMS
scanner
The following software is required for the installation, which is located on the
Software and Documentation CD shipped with the DeviceMaster 500:
• PortVision Plus
• NS-Link device driver for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
and Windows Vista
• Comtrol Utility Package (WCom2 - Test Terminal and PMon2 - Port Monitor)
• SICK MST Demo Software (optional for other baud rates)

Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................. 5
NS-Link Driver Overview........................................................................................................................... 5
NS-Link Requirements .................................................................................................................................................5
IP or MAC Addressing Issues.......................................................................................................................................6
NS-Link Features..........................................................................................................................................................6
Using the Port Sharing Feature...................................................................................................................................6
Connectivity Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................7
Locating DeviceMaster Documentation................................................................................................... 8
Locating DeviceMaster Software............................................................................................................... 8
Verifying the DeviceMaster is Ready for NS-Link................................................................................. 8
Initial NS-Link Installation.............................................................................................................11
Windows 7..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista ............................................................................................. 12
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................. 13
Updating, Adding, or Removing DeviceMasters ........................................................................15
Updating an Existing Driver..................................................................................................................... 15
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 ............................................................................................15
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .....................................................................................................................15
Adding Additional DeviceMasters........................................................................................................... 16
Removing an Existing Driver ................................................................................................................... 16
NS-Link Configuration .....................................................................................................................17
Associating the MAC Address................................................................................................................... 18
Programming the IP Address ................................................................................................................... 19
Disabling DHCP Requests (MAC Mode) ................................................................................................. 22
Retrieving IP Address Information from the DeviceMaster............................................................. 24
Changing Device Properties ..................................................................................................................... 24
Configuring DeviceMaster Ports as Sockets......................................................................................... 25
Configuring Advanced COM Port Properties .............................................................................27
Troubleshooting and Technical Support .....................................................................................31
How to Find Diagnostic Tools and Utilities .......................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 32
General Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Advisor ....................................................................................................................................... 34
NS-Link Driver Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 35

Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows)
This document contains an overview of installation procedures to set up the
DeviceMaster 500 and LMS scanner at 500K baud in Windows. You can use this
document to set the DeviceMaster 500 and SICK LMS scanner to other baud rates
that may use an RS-232 cable.
Optionally, refer to the DeviceMaster 500 Installation and Configuration Guide for
the following information:
• Hardware installation
• Installing PortVision Plus
• Configuring the network information
• Checking (and if necessary, updating) SocketServer
• Device driver installation, configuration, and COM port configuration
Note: Optionally, refer to the NS-Link User Guide for Windows for detailed
driver installation and configuration procedures or the help system.
• Managing the DeviceMaster 500
• Troubleshooting procedures
Installation Requirements
The following hardware is required for the installation:
• SICK LMS scanner
• DeviceMaster 500
• RS-422 cable that maps the DeviceMaster 500 connector to the SICK LMS
scanner
The following software is required for the installation, which is located on the
Software and Documentation CD shipped with the DeviceMaster 500:
• PortVision Plus
• NS-Link device driver for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
and Windows Vista
• Comtrol Utility Package (WCom2 - Test Terminal and PMon2 - Port Monitor)
• SICK MST Demo Software (optional for other baud rates)

Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................. 5
NS-Link Driver Overview........................................................................................................................... 5
NS-Link Requirements .................................................................................................................................................5
IP or MAC Addressing Issues.......................................................................................................................................6
NS-Link Features..........................................................................................................................................................6
Using the Port Sharing Feature...................................................................................................................................6
Connectivity Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................7
Locating DeviceMaster Documentation................................................................................................... 8
Locating DeviceMaster Software............................................................................................................... 8
Verifying the DeviceMaster is Ready for NS-Link................................................................................. 8
Initial NS-Link Installation.............................................................................................................11
Windows 7..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista ............................................................................................. 12
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................. 13
Updating, Adding, or Removing DeviceMasters ........................................................................15
Updating an Existing Driver..................................................................................................................... 15
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 ............................................................................................15
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .....................................................................................................................15
Adding Additional DeviceMasters........................................................................................................... 16
Removing an Existing Driver ................................................................................................................... 16
NS-Link Configuration .....................................................................................................................17
Associating the MAC Address................................................................................................................... 18
Programming the IP Address ................................................................................................................... 19
Disabling DHCP Requests (MAC Mode) ................................................................................................. 22
Retrieving IP Address Information from the DeviceMaster............................................................. 24
Changing Device Properties ..................................................................................................................... 24
Configuring DeviceMaster Ports as Sockets......................................................................................... 25
Configuring Advanced COM Port Properties .............................................................................27
Troubleshooting and Technical Support .....................................................................................31
How to Find Diagnostic Tools and Utilities .......................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 32
General Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Advisor ....................................................................................................................................... 34
NS-Link Driver Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 35

RRAS Configuration Overview for Windows XP.
RRAS Configuration Overview for
Windows XP

Note: This document contains sample procedures to assist you in quickly enabling
RRAS and installing a modem in RRAS. There are several ways in which to
do this. If you are familiar with a different method, feel free to use your own
method.
This is not a complete procedure for configuring RRAS. For additional
information, use the Microsoft help system or contact Microsoft Corporation
for more in depth RRAS support.

Setting Up RRAS
Use the following procedure as a reference to set up RRAS in Windows XP.
1. Open the Control Panel (from the Start button) and select Administrative Tools.
2. Double-click on the Services icon.
3. Right-click on the Routing and Remote Access entry and select Properties.
4. Select Automatic from the Startup type drop list.
5. Select the Start button.
6. Select Ok to close the Routing and Remote Access Properties (Local Computer)
window.
7. Close the Services control panel.
8. Close the Administrative Tools Control
panel.

Adding Modem to RRAS
Use the following procedure as a reference if you need assistance with setting up
incoming calls on a modem port.
1. Open the Control Panel, right-click the Network Connections icon, and select
Open.
2. Right-click the Incoming Connections icon and select Properties.
3. Select the modem or modems that you want to setting up incoming calls upon.
4. Select the Users tab and select the users that are permitted dial-in permission.
Note: If necessary, use the Add button to add addition users.
5. Select the Networking tab, configure any necessary protocols, and select Ok.
6. Close the Network Connections control panel.

For Linux Only
Using MiniCom to Test
Comtrol Serial Ports

This procedure discusses how to use MiniCom in Linux to test ports using a null-modem cable connected
between two ports. If necessary, cabling information is available in each product’s hardware installation
documentation.
Note: This document uses ports ttyR0 and ttyR1 in the examples. You will

Note: Linux is case sensitive, be sure to use the proper case. tty is lower case, R, V and SI are in uppercase.
Instructions for testing modem products are included at the end of this document.
Testing Serial Ports
Use this procedure to test serial ports:
1. Verify that the driver has been installed and loaded using the installation documentation.
2. Connect a null-modem cable to Ports 0 and 1 on the device.
3. Log in to Linux if you have not already do so.
4. At the system prompt, change directory to the /dev directory so that a listing of the created Comtrol ports
may be seen.
[root@localhost/root]# cd /dev
5. List the Comtrol ports.
[root@localhost/dev]# ls ttyR*
This should show the tty ports that have been installed beginning at 0 (zero) and sequentially numbered
to the highest port on the device. For example, a RocketPort 16 has ttyR0 through ttyR15 displays as:
ttyR0 ttyR10 ttyR12 ttyR14 ttyR2 ttyR4 ttyR6 ttyR8
ttyR1 ttyR11 ttyR13 ttyR15 ttyR3 ttyR5 ttyR7 ttyR9
6. Return to the home directory:
[root@localhost/dev]# cd ..
7. Start Minicom with the setup option to configure the appropriate port.
[root@localhost/root]# minicom -s
The following warning message may appear:
minicom:Warning: Configuration file not found, using defaults
The following screen should appear:
[Configuration]
Filenames and paths
File transfer protocols
Serial port setup
Modem and dialing
Screen and keyboard
Save setup as dfl
Save setup as...
Exit
Exit from Minicom
8. Using the up and down arrow keys select Serial port setup. The following window should appear:
A - Serial Device : /dev/modem
B - Lockfile Location : /var/lock
C - Callin Program
D - Callout Program
E - Bps/Par/Bits : 38400 8N1
F - Hardware Flow Control : Yes
G - Software Flow Control : No
Change which setting?
9. Enter a and the cursor should move to the end of A - Serial Device : /dev/modem.
10. Using the backspace key, change modem to ttyRx (
where x is a number of the port to test. This example uses Ports 0 for the first terminal window, so the
line should read, A - Serial Device : /dev/ttyRx
Note: Linux is case sensitive, be sure to use the proper case. In this the first terminal window we will use
Port 0, so the line should read A - Serial Device : /dev/ttyR0
11. With the cursor at the Change which setting? option, press the Enter key to close this screen and return to
the configuration screen.

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................5
Product Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation Considerations (Wireless) ...................................................................................................... 6
WLAN Configuration Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7
Installation Quick Start ............................................................................................................................. 7
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Installation and WLAN Configuration ..........................................................9
Connecting the Hardware and Initial Configuration........................................................................... 9
Configuring an IP Address (Static or DHCP) ....................................................................................... 15
1-Port Serial Device Server Connection ................................................................................................. 18
Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge Connection................................................................................................. 19
Changing the Wireless Operating Mode Settings ................................................................................ 20
Changing the Wireless Web Interface Password ................................................................................. 22
Saving the Wireless Configuration System Settings........................................................................... 23
Loading Wireless Configuration System Settings ............................................................................... 24
Restoring Default Wireless Configuration System Settings ............................................................. 25
Using the Reset Button ............................................................................................................................ 25
Using a Web Browser ............................................................................................................................... 25