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6.
During setup, the user may specify installation directories and other preferred
configurations. This program also adds entries to the system registry that are necessary
for specifying the operating parameters for each driver. An uninstall option is also included
to remove all registry/INI file entries from the system.
7.
The software is now installed, and you can proceed with the hardware installation.
Linux Installation
You MUST have “root” privileges to install the software and drivers.
The syntax is case sensitive.
The 7802ec is supported natively in Linux kernels 3.7.0-rc6 and later. SeaCOM for Linux can be downloaded
here:
https://www.sealevel.com/support/software-seacom-linux/
. It includes the
README
and the
Serial-
HOWTO
help files (located at seacom/dox/howto). This series of files both explains typical Linux serial
implementations and informs the user about Linux syntax and preferred practices.
User can use a program such as 7-Zip to extract the tar.gz file.
In addition, the software selectable interface settings can be accessed by referencing
seacom/utilities/7802ecmode.
Upgrading to the current SeaCOM driver
1.
Download the current driver using the instructions from the Software Installation section on
page 10. Please take note of the destination directory for download.
2.
Follow the instructions in the subsequent section named Remove Hardware Using Device
Manager.
3.
Follow the instructions in the subsequent section named Remove Software Using Control
Panel.
4.
Follow the instructions in the previous section named Windows Installation.
For additional software support, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, (864) 843-4343. Our
technical support is free and available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. For
email support contact: