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Miscellaneous: Maximum ports
This setting configures the total number of computers connected. It allows you to skip scanning of
unused ports when all ports are not connected. It also inhibits the computer select window from
showing unused computers. To change the maximum ports, highlight the maximum ports with the up
or down arrow keys. Press enter to clear the field and input a new value followed by the enter key,
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Figure 14
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Figure 14. Miscellaneous screen
Miscellaneous: Scan time
This item sets the time, in seconds, that Vista will pause at each of the computers when scanning.
The default setting is 5 seconds. To change the scan time, highlight the scan time with the up or
down arrow keys. Press enter to clear the field and input a new value followed by the enter key. The
value can be from 1 to 16 seconds.
Save
If you want to keep the changes you made to any of the settings, you should use the save function.
Use the up or down arrow keys to highlight save and press enter. A message will pop-up to notify
you to press enter to save the settings and escape not to save them. Regardless of saving or not,
the settings are active. If you did not save the settings and then remove power from the box, the
settings will revert to the previously saved values.
Miscellaneous
Maximum ports
8
Scan time (seconds)
10
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