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Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Rawrite.exe
Operating System
Diagnostic
Version
A
Size Driver
14KB
File Name
rawrite.exe
Observations
This is a Microsoft-base utility that is used to create disk images for use with our diagnostic disk image files
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
RS-232 Cabling and Loopback Plugs
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
20KB
File Name
hcab2.pdf
Observations
Building Custom Cables for Comtrol Hostess®550
Controllers (16-Port) RS-232
Compatibilit
Use this document if you want to build customized
cables for the following Comtrol controllers:
• Hostess 550 (16-port models; 100-pin and RJ45)
• Hostess 550/MC (16-port models)
Note: If you want to build cables for other Comtrol
controllers, order the appropriate cabling
documentation.
Building Cables
Usually you can buy the correct cables from
distributors and electronics stores for your controller.
In some cases, your peripheral equipment may need
custom cables.
Check your equipment to understand what kind of
cable to use, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data
Communications Equipment (DCE). All Comtrol serial
connectors are configured as DTE.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
RS-232/422 16-Port (DB25) interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
143KB
File Name
6220.pdf
Observations
RS-232/422 16-Port (DB25)
Interface Reference Card
for Hostess 550 16, Hostess 550/MC 16, Hostess 186 16,
Hostess i 16, and Hostess i/MC 16
Scope
This reference card discusses the interface box you
purchased with your Comtrol™ controller. Use this card
if you want to configure ports for RS-422 or synchronous
operation. Only the Hostess i and Hostess i/MC models
support synchronous mode.
Note: The default setting for
Configuring the Interface Box
Tables 1 and 2 provide you with the information that
you may need to configure the interface box. If you plan
on using RS-232 for asynchronous operation, you can
connect your peripherals without configuring the
interface box.
You must remove the back cover of the interface box to
configure the interface box if you wish to use:
• RS-422 mode
• Synchronous operation for the Hostess i or
Hostess i/MC. Make sure you have previously
configured the controller for synchronous mode, or
do so before using Ports 1 and 2 for synchronous
operation.
Note: If you open the interface box to configure it, be
aware that the jumpers are not specifically coded
to the adjacent port.
If you need to test signals, the ports are labeled on the
inside of the interface box.
There are two styles of jumpers used to configure the
interface box, 2-pin and 3-pin jumpers. There are only
six 3-pin jumpers.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
RS-232/422/485 16-Port (DB9) interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
26KB
File Name
6223.pdf
Observations
RS-232/422/485 16-Port (DB9)
Interface Reference Card
Hostess 550 16, Hostess 550/MC 16, Hostess 186 16,
Hostess i 16, Hostess i/MC 16, Hostess i/E 16
Scope
This reference card provides technical information for
the interface box that you purchased with your
Comtrol™ controller.
The interface box defaults to RS-232 asynchronous
mode. The Hostess 550 16, Hostess 550/MC 16, Hostess
i/MC 16, and Hostess i/E 16 can be configured for
RS-232 or RS-422 mode. The Hostess i 16 can be
configured for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 mode. The
Hostess 186 16 operates in RS-232 mode only.
Installing the Interface Box
Use the following procedure to install the interface
box:
1. Plug the interface box cable into the controller’s
connector.
2. Manually twist the plug’s thumbscrews into the
connector, being careful not to overtighten.
If you need pinout information for the cable connector
that attaches to the controller, see the documentation
that came with the controller.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
RS-232/422/485 16-Port (RJ45) interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
18KB
File Name
6225.pdf
Observations
RS-232/422/485 16-Port (RJ45)
Interface Reference Card
Hostess 550 16, Hostess 550/MC 16, Hostess 186 16,
Hostess i 16, Hostess i/MC 16, Hostess i/E 16
Scope
This reference card provides technical information for
the RJ45 16-port interface box that you purchased with
your Comtrol™ controller.
The interface box defaults to RS-232 asynchronous
mode. The Hostess 550 16, Hostess 550/MC 16, Hostess
i/MC 16, and Hostess i/E 16 can be configured for
RS-232 or RS-422 mode. The Hostess i 16 can be
configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode. The
Hostess 186 16 operates in RS-232 mode only.
Installing the Interface Box
Use the following procedure to install the interface
box:
1. Plug the interface box cable into the controller’s
connector.
2. Manually twist the plug’s thumbscrews into the
connector, being careful not to overtighten.
If you need pinout information for the cable connector
that attaches to the controller, see the documentation
that came with the controller.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for Windows 98
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
35KB
File Name
2000022_a.pdf
Observations
Hostess and Hostess 550/554
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT
Software Installation Card
Scope
Use this Software Installation Card to install the Hostess
or Hostess 550/554 device driver for one of the following
operating systems:
• Windows NT
• Windows 95/98
Note: Other drivers can be downloaded from Comtrol at:
ftp (ftp://ftp.comtrol.com)
web site (http://www.comtrol.com)
These device drivers can support up to four of the following
Comtrol cards:
• Hostess (4- and 8-port)
• Hostess 550 (4-, 8-, and 16-port)
• Hostess 554 (RJ and quad/octacable)
Installation Overview
The installation follows these general steps:
1. Set the I/O address and interrupt DIP switches for
each card.
Note: Make sure that you set the Mask Enable switch
to OFF during the hardware installation. See
the Hardware Installation Card that came
with the hardware to set the DIP switches.
2. Install the card.
3. Install the driver for each port on the card.
4. Configure and attach the interface box (if applicable).
Note: For more information, see the documentation that
came with your card and interface box. This
documentation is also available through the web/ftp
sites.
Windows NT - Installing the Driver
After installing the hardware, follow these steps to install
the driver:
1. Boot the system and start Windows NT.
2. Windows NT 4.0: Select Run from the Start Button.
Windows NT 3.51: From the Program Manager, choose
File, and select the Run option.
You are prompted to select a program to run.
3. If installing from a diskette, type in the following and
press OK or enter the appropriate path:
a:\WinNT\setup
4. Highlight the appropriate items in the dropdown
menus to configure the driver:
• Board type
• I/O address
• IRQ
• Starting COM Port number
• Board number
Note: Make sure that you select values that reflect the
hardware settings on the card.
To install a Hostess 554, select the Hostess 550 4-
port (for quadcable) or Hostess 550 8-port (for
octacable) board option.
5. See the Verifying Installation discussion to test the
board.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
RS-422 Cabling and Loopback Plugs
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
18KB
File Name
hcab4.pdf
Observations
Building Custom Cables for Comtrol Hostess550
Controllers (16-Port) RS-422
Compatibilit
Use this document if you want to build customized
cables for the following Comtrol controllers:
• Hostess 550 (16-port models; 100-pin and RJ45)
• Hostess 550/MC (16-port models)
Note: If you want to build cables for other Comtrol
controllers, order the appropriate cabling
documentation.
Building Cables
Usually you can buy the correct cables from
distributors and electronics stores for your controller.
In some cases, your peripheral equipment may need
custom cables.
Check your equipment to understand what kind of
cable to use, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data
Communications Equipment (DCE). All Comtrol serial
connectors are configured as DTE.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for Windows NT4
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
35KB
File Name
2000022_a.pdf
Observations
Hostess and Hostess 550/554
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT
Software Installation Card
Scope
Use this Software Installation Card to install the Hostess
or Hostess 550/554 device driver for one of the following
operating systems:
• Windows NT
• Windows 95/98
Note: Other drivers can be downloaded from Comtrol at:
ftp (ftp://ftp.comtrol.com)
web site (http://www.comtrol.com)
These device drivers can support up to four of the following
Comtrol cards:
• Hostess (4- and 8-port)
• Hostess 550 (4-, 8-, and 16-port)
• Hostess 554 (RJ and quad/octacable)
Installation Overview
The installation follows these general steps:
1. Set the I/O address and interrupt DIP switches for
each card.
Note: Make sure that you set the Mask Enable switch
to OFF during the hardware installation. See
the Hardware Installation Card that came
with the hardware to set the DIP switches.
2. Install the card.
3. Install the driver for each port on the card.
4. Configure and attach the interface box (if applicable).
Note: For more information, see the documentation that
came with your card and interface box. This
documentation is also available through the web/ftp
sites.
Windows NT - Installing the Driver
After installing the hardware, follow these steps to install
the driver:
1. Boot the system and start Windows NT.
2. Windows NT 4.0: Select Run from the Start Button.
Windows NT 3.51: From the Program Manager, choose
File, and select the Run option.
You are prompted to select a program to run.
3. If installing from a diskette, type in the following and
press OK or enter the appropriate path:
a:\WinNT\setup
4. Highlight the appropriate items in the dropdown
menus to configure the driver:
• Board type
• I/O address
• IRQ
• Starting COM Port number
• Board number
Note: Make sure that you select values that reflect the
hardware settings on the card.
To install a Hostess 554, select the Hostess 550 4-
port (for quadcable) or Hostess 550 8-port (for
octacable) board option.
5. See the Verifying Installation discussion to test the
board.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for MS-DOS
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
150KB
File Name
2000092a.pdf
Observations
Device Driver for the MS-DOS Operating
System Installation Guide (Hostess 550 16-
Port)
Scope
Use this document to install the device driver for the MS-DOS operating system (the device
driver was developed and tested using levels 5.0 and 6.2).
Organization
This guide contains the following information to install and use the device driver:
Section 1. Overview - Contains an installation overview and lists device driver features.
Section 2. Installation - Explains how to install the device driver.
Section 3. Developing Applications - Provides information to develop applications for the
device driver in BASIC, C, and Assembly languages.
Section 4. Troubleshooting and Technical Support - Contains information that may help
you resolve installation or operations problems. In addition, it lists information that you should
gather before calling for technical support.
Introduction
The Hostess 550 supports a 16550 UART.
Flowchart 1-1 shows an installation overview.
Flowchart 1-1. Software and Hardware Installation Overview
Note: See Section 4. Troubleshooting if you have installation problems.
Device Driver Features
The device driver has the following features:
• Fully interrupt driven
• The Hostess 550 supports FIFO mode
The device driver is a file I/O driver that supports DOS IOCTL. All communication parameters
(including baud rate, parity, number of bits in character, stop bit, flow control, protocols, and
so forth) can be changed by using an IOCTL with the proper function call (see Section 3.
Developing Applications).
Once parameters are set, they stay set until they are changed by another IOCTL or the system
is reset.
Software Installation
This section contains the following information:
• Installing the device driver
• Setting up the CONFIG.SYS file
• Resolving errors associated with the CONFIG.SYS file
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for OS-2
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
120KB
File Name
6075d.pdf
Observations
Device Driver for the OS/2 Operating System (6075)
Installation Reference Card
Hostess Series
Hostess 550 Series
Hostess/MC Series
Hostess 550/MC Series
Scope
Use this reference card to install the device driver and the
controller. This device driver supports up to four Hostess,
Hostess/MC, Hostess 550, or Hostess 550/MC Series controllers.
To use this device driver, you must have an OS/2 operating
system and an ISA/EISA or PS/2-based machine.
The following is an installation overview for the Hostess and
Hostess 550 Series controllers.
The following is an installation overview for the Hostess/MC and
Hostess 550/MC Series controllers.
Notes: For support or troubleshooting information, see the
documentation that came with your controller.
If you are installing a Hostess/MC or Hostess 550/MC, use
the Controller Installation section first.
Device Driver Features
The device driver is functionally compatible with the IBM
COM01.SYS or COM02.SYS device drivers. It has the following
features:
• Software interfacing to the device driver can be written in
any programming language supported by the OS/2 operating
system
• Fully interrupt driven
• Supports programs in both real and protected modes
• Supports FIFO mode on 16550 UARTs
• Processes multiple operations accessing a single port
Installing the Device Driver
Use the following steps to install the device driver:
1. Insert the device driver diskette.
2. Copy the HOSTDRV.SYS file to your root directory, or to
another directory specified in the DEVICE statement of the
CONFIG.SYS file.
3. Edit the CONFIG.SYS file (in your root directory), by adding a
DEVICE statement with the following format:
DEVICE=path \HOSTDRV.SYS param1 param2 param3 param4
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for SCO UNIX System V-386 Rel 3.2
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
22KB
File Name
2000091a.pdf
Observations
Hostess 550 Series
Device Driver for SCO UNIX
Software Installation Documentation
Scope
Use this reference card to install the Hostess® device driver software and controller board
hardware. This device driver can support up to four of the following Comtrol Hostess
controller boards:
• Hostess 550 2-port
• Hostess 550 4-port with 100-pin or RJ45 connectors
• Hostess 550 8-port with 100-pin or RJ45 connectors
• Hostess 550 16-port
To use this device driver, you must have the SCO UNIX operating system installed on an ISAor
EISA-bus machine. The installation follows these general steps:
1. Remove existing Comtrol drivers. (Recommended.)
2. Install the device driver.
3. Configure and install the controller board.
4. Configure and attach the interface box (if applicable).
5. Enable the ports on the controller.
Note: For more information, see the hardware documentation for your controller board and
interface box.
Removing the Device Driver
Follow these steps to remove an existing device driver:
1. Boot the system, log in as the system administrator to root, and invoke the custom utility.
2. Select the Remove option and press Enter.
3. Select Hostess 550 Device Driver and press Enter.
4. Select the Hostess 550 Device Driver package and press Enter.
5. Select Yes to verify the removal. Press Enter.
6. Type y to boot the kernel by default. Press Enter.
7. Type y to rebuild the kernel environment, then Enter.
8. The following message is displayed:
Setting up new kernel environment
Press any key to continue.
9. Select Quit and press Enter.
10. Select Yes and press Enter.
Note: Make sure that custom properly removes the old device driver before performing
step 11.
11. At the system prompt, type the following:
rm /etc/perms/h550 (Press Enter.)
12. Reboot your system. The device driver is removed after the kernel is rebooted.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
16-Port Connectors
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
20KB
File Name
2000039_a.pdf
Observations
Hostess 550 100-Pin Connector
16-Port
Hardware Tech Tip
Introduction
This Hardware Tech Tip discusses the 100-pin connector
on the controller for the Hostess 550 16-port boards.
You can use this information if you are building your own
interfaces.
Technical Support
• Model number
• Serial number
• Interface type
• I/O address and IRQ
• Operating system type and release
• Device driver version
• PC make, model, and speed
• List other devices in the PC and their addresses
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Diagnostic
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
1.4MB
File Name
1500022a.i
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
EISA Configuration
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
4KB
File Name
eisacfg.zip
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Hardware Installation
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
95KB
File Name
2000028_a.pdf
Observations
Also contains all hardware-related information, including connectors, interfaces, and specifications. Hostess 550 16
Hardware Installation Card
Scope
This Hardware Installation Card discusses the following
topics for the Hostess 550.
• Installation overview
• Identifying your controller
• Setting the base I/O address and IRQ switches
• Daisy-chaining IRQs
• Setting communications jumpers
• Installing the controller
• Specifications
• Troubleshooting and placing a support call
The Comtrol web/ftp site contains additional information:
• Signal information for the 100-pin connector on the
controller
• Connector information for your interface.
• Building loopback plugs
• Additional device drivers
• Software installation documentation
Note: Call Technical Support if you require a Hostess
Series and Hostess 550 Series Programming Guide.
Installation Overview
Installation follows these general steps:
1. Set the base I/O address and IRQ switches to unused
values for your machine.
2. Install the controller board.
3. Configure and attach the interface box, if applicable.
Note: See the Interface Reference Card to configure
the interface (if applicable).
4. Attach peripherals to the interface box.
Note: You must provide the serial cables to connect the
peripheral devices to the controller.
5. Install the device driver.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Programing Guide
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
14.8MB
File Name
6231d.pdf
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for UNIX SVR4.2 (UnixWare 2.1.x)
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
22KB
File Name
2000099a.pdf
Observations
Driver for the Device Driver for the
SVR4 UNIX (UnixWare 2.0)Operating System
Software Installation Documentation
Hostess® and Hostess 550/554 (4/8-Port)
Hostess® 550 4/8/16-Port
Scope
Use this document to install the Hostess® device driver. This device driver can support up to
four of the following Comtrol Hostess controller boards:
• Hostess or Hostess 550 4-port with 100-pin or Hostess 554 4-port with RJ45 connectors
• Hostess or Hostess 550 8-port with 100-pin or RJ11 connectors
• Hostess 550 16-port
To use this device driver, you must have a UNIX System V Revision 4 operating system
installed on an ISA- or EISA-bus machine. The installation follows these general steps:
1. Remove existing Comtrol drivers. (Recommended.)
2. Install the device driver.
3. Configure and install the controller board using the hardware installation
documenatation.
4. Configure and attach the interface box (if applicable).
5. Enable the ports on the controller.
Note: For more information, see the hardware installation documentation for your controller
and interface box.
Removing the Device Driver
Follow these steps to remove an existing device driver:
1. Log in as the system administrator to root and invoke the pkgrm utility. For example:
pkgrm hts0
2. Remove the port monitor services.
3. You may also want to shut down the system at this time. If you have other device drivers
to remove, you may want to delay rebooting until you are finished removing the other
device drivers. Changes take place on the next kernel reboot.
Installing the Device Driver
To install or reinstall this device driver use the following procedure. For more detailed
information regarding the following procedure, see your operating system documentation.
1. Boot the system, login as the system administrator (root), and invoke the pkgadd utility.
For example:
pkgadd -d diskette1.
The primary drive is diskette1 and the secondary drive is diskette2.
2. Insert the device driver diskette in the primary drive.
3. Press Enter to continue when prompted to type [go] when you are ready or [q] to quit.
4. Press Enter to select the ALL option.
5. Press Y or N and Enter to respond to whether you are using a monochrome VGA
monitor. (The default is N.)
6. Enter the number of controller boards you plan to install.
7. Select the controller type. For the Hostess 554, select an equivalent Hostess 550
controller.
8. Select the interrupt (IRQ) number.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for WFWG 3.11
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
17KB
File Name
2000096a.pdf
Observations
Driver for the Windows 3.1 Operating System
Hostess 2/4/8-Port
Hostess 550 2/4/8-Port
Software Installation Documentation
Scope
Use this reference card to install the Hostess® or Hostesss 550 device driver . This device
driver can support up to four of the following Comtrol Hostess controller boards:
• Hostess or Hostess 550 2-port controllers
• Hostess or Hostess 550 4-port with 100-pin or RJ45 connectors
• Hostess or Hostess 550 8-port with 100-pin or RJ11 connectors
To use this device driver, you must have Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups
installed on an ISA- or EISA-bus machine. The installation follows these general steps:
1. Install the device driver.
2. Configure and install the controller board.
3. Configure and attach the interface box (if applicable).
Note: For more information, see the documentation that came with your controller board and
interface box.
Installing the Device Driver
Follow these steps to install the device driver onto your hard disk:
1. Boot up the computer and start the Windows 3.1 operating system.
2. Insert the Comtrol Device Driver diskette into the appropriate diskette drive.
3. From the Program Manager window, select the File option.
4. From the File menu, select the Run option.
5. You are prompted to select a program to run.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Rawrite Documentation
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
2KB
File Name
rawrite3.doc
Observations
Documentation on using Rawrite.exe.
RaWrite 1.3
------------
Disclaimer of Warrenty
----------------------
Users of this software must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "This
software is supplied AS IS. Mark Becker disclaims all warranties, expressed
or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability
and of fitness for any purpose. Mark Becker assumes no liability for
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of this
software."
Purpose
-------
Write a disk image file to a floppy disk.
Equipment/Software Requirements
-------------------------------
* PC/XT/AT or 100% compatible with at least 256K of RAM and a floppy disk
drive.
* MS-DOS version 3.21 or greater.
* A formatted diskette.
This program uses well-documented generic low-level DOS and BIOS functions.
It should run on nearly every PC in existance. PS/2's should be able to run
RaWrite but this has not been tested.
CAVEAT
------
This program will write ANY disk file to a floppy, overwriting any previous
information that may have been present. If you wish to re-use a diskette
that has been written to by RaWrite then that diskette will probably need to
be reformatted; all MS-DOS specific information will have been erased.
Usage
-----
C> RAWRITE
And follow the prompts. All arguments are case-insensitive.
If the source and destination drives are the same, RaWrite will ask the user
to swap diskettes as required. Rawrite allocates a large buffer in RAM to
reduce the number of disk swaps.
RaWrite may be aborted at any time by typing ^C or CTRL-Break.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
MS-DOS
Version
1.03
Size Driver
36KB
File Name
6117.zip
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
OS-2
Version
1.06
Size Driver
86KB
File Name
6075.exe
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
SCO UNIX System V-386 Rel 3.2
Version
1.06
Size Driver
95KB
File Name
6008.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
SCO XENIX 386
Version
1.17
Size Driver
84KB
File Name
6015.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR3.2
Version
1.15
Size Driver
86KB
File Name
6043.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR4.1 (UnixWare 1.x)
Version
A
Size Driver
292KB
File Name
6251.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR4.2 (UnixWare 2.0.x)
Version
2.10
Size Driver
278KB
File Name
6255.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR4.2 (UnixWare 2.0.x)
Version
A
Size Driver
292KB
File Name
6251.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR4.2 (UnixWare 2.1.x)
Version
2.10
Size Driver
278KB
File Name
6255.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR4.2 (UnixWare 2.1.x)
Version
A
Size Driver
292KB
File Name
6251.z
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
WFWG 3.11
Version
1.30
Size Driver
80KB
File Name
6187.zip
Observations
16 Port Version of the Windows 3.1 Driver
=========================================
NOTE: This ReadMe file only applies to the 16 port version of the
driver and is intended for developers only. If you have ordered
the "standard" Windows 3.1 Driver, the following information
does not apply.
Introduction
------------
As you probably know, there are only 9 serial (COM) port names available
under Microsoft Windows 3.1, named COM1 through COM9. This is unfortunate,
especially for manufacturers of 16 port serial controllers! However,
Comtrol has developed a device driver that allows the "upper" ports to
be used by mapping the "lower" device names to the upper ports.
Serial Port Explanation for Windows 3.1
---------------------------------------
Comtrol products are shipped with a controller that gets installed
an a slot in your computer and an interface box that attaches to the
controller. Obviously, a 16 port controller will have a 16 port interface
box. What is not so obvious is how the ports on the interface box get
device names attached to them. The first port on the interface box is
typically NOT going to be COM1. Most PCs will already have 1 or more
serial ports. Think of the first port on the interface box as the
next port available. For example, if your PC has a COM1, then the first
port on the interface box will be COM2. If your PC has COM1 and COM2, then
the first port on the interface box will be COM3.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
Windows 3.1
Version
1.30
Size Driver
80KB
File Name
6187.zip
Observations
16 Port Version of the Windows 3.1 Driver
=========================================
NOTE: This ReadMe file only applies to the 16 port version of the
driver and is intended for developers only. If you have ordered
the "standard" Windows 3.1 Driver, the following information
does not apply.
Introduction
------------
As you probably know, there are only 9 serial (COM) port names available
under Microsoft Windows 3.1, named COM1 through COM9. This is unfortunate,
especially for manufacturers of 16 port serial controllers! However,
Comtrol has developed a device driver that allows the "upper" ports to
be used by mapping the "lower" device names to the upper ports.
Serial Port Explanation for Windows 3.1
---------------------------------------
Comtrol products are shipped with a controller that gets installed
an a slot in your computer and an interface box that attaches to the
controller. Obviously, a 16 port controller will have a 16 port interface
box. What is not so obvious is how the ports on the interface box get
device names attached to them. The first port on the interface box is
typically NOT going to be COM1. Most PCs will already have 1 or more
serial ports. Think of the first port on the interface box as the
next port available. For example, if your PC has a COM1, then the first
port on the interface box will be COM2. If your PC has COM1 and COM2, then
the first port on the interface box will be COM3.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
Windows 95
Version
1.00
Size Driver
75KB
File Name
1800005a.exe
Observations
Installation Notes
Hostess(R) Device Driver for the Windows(TM) 95 Operating System
===============================================================
ABOUT HOSTESS BOARDS AND THE WINDOWS 95 OPERATING SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER
1. Double click on the "My Computer" icon.
2. Double click on the "Control Panel" icon.
3. Double click on the "Add New Hardware" Installation Wizard.
a. On the 1st Sheet, click on the
b. On the 2nd Sheet, select the No option for the following prompt:
"Do you want Windows to search for your new Hardware?
( ) Yes(Recommended)
(X) No"
c. On the 3rd Sheet, a list of installable hardware is shown.
Select the "Ports (COM & LPT).
Select "Comtrol Corporation" on the right and
"Hostess COM Port" on the left (if they are available),
otherwise; press the
HostPort.inf file.
Continue by selecting the
d. On the 4th sheet, Windows will show you the default computer
resources that it will be installed at, click the
Resources are configured later in the installation.
e. On the 5th sheet, click on the
f. Windows will ask you if you wish to shut down the system in
order to finish the installation. Click on the
4. Go back to Step 3 for each additional port on your Hostess board
that you wish to configure.
For example, if you have a Hostess 550 8 port board, you will
have to add new hardware a total of eight times.
5. Double click on the "System" icon. This brings up a number
of tabbed sheets.
6. Select the 2nd Sheet, "Device Manager." This brings up a list
of devices installed on the Computer.
7. Double click on the "Ports (COM & LPT)", this should expand
the selection to include all of the port device.
8. Click on the first new port created for the Hostess board and
then click on the
This brings up a number of Property Sheets associated with
the Hostess Port.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
Windows 98
Version
1.00
Size Driver
75KB
File Name
1800005a.exe
Observations
Installation Notes
Hostess(R) Device Driver for the Windows(TM) 95 Operating System
===============================================================
ABOUT HOSTESS BOARDS AND THE WINDOWS 95 OPERATING SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER
1. Double click on the "My Computer" icon.
2. Double click on the "Control Panel" icon.
3. Double click on the "Add New Hardware" Installation Wizard.
a. On the 1st Sheet, click on the
b. On the 2nd Sheet, select the No option for the following prompt:
"Do you want Windows to search for your new Hardware?
( ) Yes(Recommended)
(X) No"
c. On the 3rd Sheet, a list of installable hardware is shown.
Select the "Ports (COM & LPT).
Select "Comtrol Corporation" on the right and
"Hostess COM Port" on the left (if they are available),
otherwise; press the
HostPort.inf file.
Continue by selecting the
d. On the 4th sheet, Windows will show you the default computer
resources that it will be installed at, click the
Resources are configured later in the installation.
e. On the 5th sheet, click on the
f. Windows will ask you if you wish to shut down the system in
order to finish the installation. Click on the
4. Go back to Step 3 for each additional port on your Hostess board
that you wish to configure.
For example, if you have a Hostess 550 8 port board, you will
have to add new hardware a total of eight times.
5. Double click on the "System" icon. This brings up a number
of tabbed sheets.
6. Select the 2nd Sheet, "Device Manager." This brings up a list
of devices installed on the Computer.
7. Double click on the "Ports (COM & LPT)", this should expand
the selection to include all of the port device.
8. Click on the first new port created for the Hostess board and
then click on the
This brings up a number of Property Sheets associated with
the Hostess Port.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
Windows NT 3.51
Version
1.30
Size Driver
89KB
File Name
1800006a.exe
Observations
Installation Notes
Hostess(R) Serial Port Installer for the Windows(TM) NT Operating System
===============================================================
ABOUT HOSTESS BOARDS AND THE WINDOWS NT OPERATING SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER
If the older Comtrol Installer program was used, the Registry entries
will need to be taken out using the regedit.exe (WINNT 4.0) or
regedt32.exe (WINNT 3.51) program.
Remove any entries associated with the Hostess board in the following area:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Serial\Parameters
This new install program is capable of un-installing ports that it installs,
so this process is only require if the original Comtrol installer
program was used. The original Comtrol installer was called Hostess.exe
(6304.ZIP).
This new install program is called SETUP.EXE, to use it create
a sub-directory for these files on your harddrive and copy it
over and run the SETUP.EXE program.
A test terminal program(called WCOM32.EXE) is included to help you
test out or verify installation of the ports.
===============================================================
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON HOSTESS BOARDS/WINDOWS NT
The Hostess 550 boards are equipped with 16C550 UART chips that provide
a larger hardware buffer (16 byte FIFO). The Hostess 450 boards contain
the traditional 16C450 UART that has a single byte hardware buffer.
The Hostess boards are equipped with an IRQ "id" and "mask" register,
which allow drivers to process data more efficiently. The "id"
register is a single register which a driver may read to determine
which ports have pending interrupts. This is useful when you have
a number of ports sharing the same interrupt, otherwise the driver
must read the status from each port to determine who needs servicing.
The "mask" register is a register which the driver may write to in order
to enable or disable each ports interrupts. The "id" and "mask" registers
are normally placed at offset 07H from the first ports base address.
The Hostess-16 has an additional IRQ id/mask register for the
high 8 ports at offset 47H.
The configuration information is placed in the Windows NT System
Registry. It is very similiar to the older "SYSTEM.INI" file used
to configure Windows 3.1, except the Registry is a binary file (you
can not edit it with a text editor) and has a hierarchical organization.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 550 16 ISA
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
Windows NT4
Version
1.30
Size Driver
89KB
File Name
1800006a.exe
Observations
Installation Notes
Hostess(R) Serial Port Installer for the Windows(TM) NT Operating System
===============================================================
ABOUT HOSTESS BOARDS AND THE WINDOWS NT OPERATING SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE DEVICE DRIVER
If the older Comtrol Installer program was used, the Registry entries
will need to be taken out using the regedit.exe (WINNT 4.0) or
regedt32.exe (WINNT 3.51) program.
Remove any entries associated with the Hostess board in the following area:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Serial\Parameters
This new install program is capable of un-installing ports that it installs,
so this process is only require if the original Comtrol installer
program was used. The original Comtrol installer was called Hostess.exe
(6304.ZIP).
This new install program is called SETUP.EXE, to use it create
a sub-directory for these files on your harddrive and copy it
over and run the SETUP.EXE program.
A test terminal program(called WCOM32.EXE) is included to help you
test out or verify installation of the ports.
===============================================================
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON HOSTESS BOARDS/WINDOWS NT
The Hostess 550 boards are equipped with 16C550 UART chips that provide
a larger hardware buffer (16 byte FIFO). The Hostess 450 boards contain
the traditional 16C450 UART that has a single byte hardware buffer.
The Hostess boards are equipped with an IRQ "id" and "mask" register,
which allow drivers to process data more efficiently. The "id"
register is a single register which a driver may read to determine
which ports have pending interrupts. This is useful when you have
a number of ports sharing the same interrupt, otherwise the driver
must read the status from each port to determine who needs servicing.
The "mask" register is a register which the driver may write to in order
to enable or disable each ports interrupts. The "id" and "mask" registers
are normally placed at offset 07H from the first ports base address.
The Hostess-16 has an additional IRQ id/mask register for the
high 8 ports at offset 47H.
The configuration information is placed in the Windows NT System
Registry. It is very similiar to the older "SYSTEM.INI" file used
to configure Windows 3.1, except the Registry is a binary file (you
can not edit it with a text editor) and has a hierarchical organization.
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