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Connecting to the terminal (serial) port is one of
two methods by which you can enter settings and
run diagnostics using the on-board software of the
SuperPipe. Using the Ethernet connection is the
other method.
For PC Users
Cable needed: Serial cable (provided) and, possi-
bly, a DB-9-to-DB25 serial cable adapter (pro-
vided).
1
Connect a modem cable to a serial connector
on your computer and note the serial port num-
ber.
2
If the plug at the other end of the modem cable
has 25 pins, connect the 25-to-9 pin adapter
included with the SuperPipe to the plug.
3
Connect the cable to the Terminal port on the
back of the SuperPipe unit.
For Unix Users
Cable needed: Serial cable (provided).
1
Connect a modem cable for the computer to the
Terminal port on the back of the SuperPipe.
2
Connect the other end of the cable to the serial
port on the computer.
For Macintosh Users
Cable needed: Serial cable (you provide) and a 25-
pin-to-9 pin adapter (provided).
1
Connect the 25-to-9 pin adapter to the DB-25
end of a Macintosh modem cable.
2
Connect the cable to the Terminal port on the
back of the SuperPipe.
3
Connect the other end of the cable to a serial
port (either the Modem or Printer port) on the
computer.
Connect to the Terminal Port
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