Link Compatibility
WinLink User and Installation Guide
Version 1.750
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The Get Link Information dialog box appears:
Figure
6-1: Get Link Information Dialog Box
2.
Select or deselect the data options. If the file is to be sent to
Technical Support leave all options checked.
3.
Click
File Path
to specify the folder in which you want to save the
file and then click
Start
to save the information.
The file is saved in the specified folder as Link Information.txt
Link Compatibility
Link Compatibility indicates the version compatibility via software traps.
As new hardware is added to existing networks compatibility issues
may arise. An incompatibility issue is indicated to the user via a change
of color of the Link Status box on the Main Menu screen. Trap
messages in the Event Log indicate the problems or limitations and
suggest upgrades when appropriate.
The following Link Status messages are given:
fullCompatibility
-
different software versions were detected that are
fully compatible. Message indicates that upgrade is available.
restrictedCompatibility
-
different software versions were detected that
operate correctly. However, new features are not supported
softwareUpgradeRequired
- different software versions were detected
with limited operation. The link will operate as Ethernet only; a full
service will not be available. The message is software upgrade
required.
