Chapter 2
Installation
ENET-232 and ENET-485 Series User Manual
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2.
Insert the
NI-Serial Device Server Software for Linux x86/Solaris 2.x
CD. Run the installation script
INSTALL
from the
VISA
subdirectory
of the appropriate directory. The default installation path is
/opt/vxipnp/
.
3.
Follow any onscreen prompts.
Installing the Serial Device Server
Complete the following steps to install your serial device server.
Step 1. Verify the Voltage Rating
The serial device server uses a universal power supply. Before you use your
serial device server, verify that the voltage rating listed on the external
power supply matches the voltage supplied in your area.
Caution
If you do not use the power supply included in your kit, ensure that you do not
operate your serial device server at any voltage other than the one specified on the rear
panel. Doing so could damage the unit.
Step 2. Record the Serial Number, Ethernet Address,
and Default Hostname
When you configure the serial device server for use on your network, you
will need to differentiate it from other network devices. Every product has
a unique serial number, Ethernet address, and default hostname.
1.
Locate the serial number, Ethernet address, and default hostname on
the baseplate label of the serial device server, as indicated in
Figure 2-1.
2.
Record this information on the front page of the
Getting Started
card
that came with your kit.
Recording this information is not necessary for proper installation.
However, you will find it convenient when you configure the serial
device server.
Note
The Ethernet address is not the IP address. All devices on an Ethernet network
are assigned a unique physical address—the Ethernet address—so they can communicate
with each other.
