Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview..........................................................................................1-1
Features...........................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist............................................................................................................1-2
Front Panel View .............................................................................................................1-3
Rear Panel View ..............................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2 Getting Started................................................................................2-1
Knowing Your Application ..............................................................................................2-2
Single-Host Type...................................................................................................2-2
Multi-Host Type ....................................................................................................2-4
Custom Type .........................................................................................................2-5
Connecting the Hardware.................................................................................................2-6
Preparing Windows NT with TCP/IP Network........................................................2-6
Locating NPort Server ..........................................................................................2-7
Connecting the Network ........................................................................................2-8
Connecting the Power ...........................................................................................2-9
Connecting Asynchronous Serial Devices ............................................................2-10
Chapter 3 Setting Up Single-Host....................................................................3-1
Driver and Software Installation.......................................................................................3-3
Adding a NPort Server.....................................................................................................3-5
Configuration Using NPort Manager................................................................................3-8
Saving Configuration ..........................................................................................3-10
Adding More Servers...........................................................................................3-10
Deleting Server...................................................................................................3-10
Modifying Mapping COM Names........................................................................ 3-11
Unmapping Ports................................................................................................3-12
Configuring Server General Information .............................................................3-12
Configuring Server Password..............................................................................3-13
Replacing A Server .............................................................................................3-14
Upgrading NPort Server Firmware.................................................................................3-15
Uninstalling the Software...............................................................................................3-15