adept technology GadgetGateway, User Manual

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2.3 Needed Hardware
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GadgetGateway Overview
To configure the GadgetGateway, you will need:
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A computer with a serial port and a serial communications program (i.e., Windows
HyperTerminal);
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Optionally, once the GadgetGateway is on the IP network, a Web browser can be
used for most of the configuration (i.e., Netscape or Internet Explorer).
2.3 Needed Hardware
The Adept Systems GadgetGateway needs the following hardware.
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Serial Interface Cable
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5-Volt Power Supply
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ANSI/EIA 709.1 Interface Connector
Up to date documentation and firmware is available on Adept's web site (http://www.gad-
gettek.com/support.psp).
FIGURE 2.7 Multi-cast communications on IP backbone.