DeviceMaster LT User Guide
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Device Driver (NS-Link) Installation
This section discusses the following topics:
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Overview
The following subsections discuss procedures that need to be done before
installing and configuring the NS-Link device driver.
Before Installing the
NS-Link Driver
Before installing the NS-Link device driver for the Linux and Windows operating
systems, the following conditions must be met:
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The DeviceMaster LT is connected to the network and powered on (
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The network information has been configured in the DeviceMaster LT
(
Configuring the Network Settings
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Checked to see if the latest version of SocketServer resides on the
DeviceMaster LT (
Checking the SocketServer Version
PortVision DX or you can open your browser, enter the DeviceMaster LT IP
address to view the version on the
Server Status
page
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If necessary, uploaded the latest version of SocketServer (
SocketServer with PortVision DX
on Page 24 or you can use RedBoot,
Uploading Firmware - Telnet Method (Linux)
Note:
Technical Supports recommends that you update to the latest version of
SocketServer before installing any NS-Link device driver
After NS-Link driver installation and configuration, the same ports can be
configured as TCP/IP sockets using an NS-Link version of the SocketServer web
page (