Orban Optimod-TV 8382, Operating Manual

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INSTALLATION ORBAN MODEL 8382
age copied onto your computer’s hard drive—before you attempt to use the
8382 PC Remote application
.
In all cases, regardless of whether your PC communicates to the 8382
through its serial port or Ethernet connector, it uses the ppp and the
TCP/IP protocols to communicate with the 8382.
Check Hardware Requirements
To connect your PC to your 8382, regardless of the method you choose, you will
need the following:

Orban 8382 OPTIMOD-TV.

If connecting by serial cable: a null modem cable (also called a “reverse” cable),
supplied by Orban with your 8382 when it was shipped. This cable has DB9 fe-
male connectors at both ends for connecting the 8382 to the serial port on your
computer. If your computer has a DB25 connector, you will need to obtain an
adapter.

If connecting by modem: a 3Com / U.S. Robotics® 56kbps fax modem EXT and
normal (not null) modem cable for the 8382 side of the connection. Note that
Orban Customer Service does not support any other type of modem for connect-
ing to the 8382.

If connecting by network: a standard Ethernet cable (with RJ45 connectors) to
connect to a network hub or router, or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect di-
rectly to your PC’s Ethernet jack.

PC running Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher) or XP.
8382 PC Remote will not run on older Windows versions.
Recommended Components
Computer.................................................................... Pentium II or higher
Available Disk Space .......................................................................... 25MB
RAM .................................................................................................. 256MB
Display................................................................................. SVGA or higher
Microsoft Windows................. 2000 SP3 (or higher) or XP (Home or Pro)
COM Port .......................................................16550 (or compatible) UART
WARNING!
When connecting your 8382, use shielded cable to protect the pins in the RS-232
connector from electrostatic discharge.
The following subsections provide steps for connecting to your 8382 OPTIMOD-TV
software using the Windows 2000 / XP Direct Cable Connect or via modem connec-
tion.