NPort W2150/2250 Plus Series User’s Manual
Installing and Configuring the Software
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Overview
This chapter describes how to install and use NPort Windows Driver Manager, NPort Search
Utility, and NPort Linux and UNIX drivers. These items are located on the Document & Software
CD that is provided with the NPort W2150/2250 Plus Series.
NPort Windows Driver Manager
is a utility that installs and manages NPort COM drivers for
COM mapping.
NPort Search Utility
is a utility for the management of NPort device servers over
the network. You may also use NPort Search Utility to upgrade the firmware.
NPort Windows Driver Manager
NPort Windows Driver Manager installs remote NPort serial ports as new COM ports on your
Windows PC. When the drivers are installed and configured, devices that are attached to serial
ports on the NPort will be treated as if they were attached to your PC’s own COM ports. The
NPort serial port must be configured for Real COM mode when being mapped to a COM port.
Installing NPort Windows Driver Manager
1.
The main installation window will open when you insert the Document & Software CD. Click
[INSTALL COM Driver]
to proceed. Once the installation program starts running, click
[Yes]
to proceed.
2.
The installation wizard will open. Click
[Next]
to proceed.