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DeviceMaster Driver User Guide: 2000595 Rev. A Before Installing the Comtrol Drivers Management Console - 9
Before Installing the Comtrol Drivers
Management Console
This section provides an overview for the procedures that you may need to perform
before installing the Comtrol Drivers Management Console for the device driver.
This section contains the following discussions:
• Initial Installation Overview on Page 9
• Install the Hardware on Page 9
• Install PortVision DX on Page 10
• Program the IP Address (Network Information) on Page 11
• Uploading SocketServer on Page 14
Initial Installation Overview
If you have already performed the following procedures, you can skip to the next
section,
NS-Link Device Driver Installation on Page 15.
You may also refer to the DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide,
which provides detailed information about the following procedures:
1. Install the hardware (below).
2. Install PortVision DX (below).
3. Program the network information using PortVision DX (Page 11).
4. Check the SocketServer version and determine whether you need to download
an updated version (Page 13).
5. If necessary, upload the latest version of SocketServer (Page 14).
Install the Hardware
If you have not done so, install the DeviceMaster:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the DeviceMaster and a host PC NIC or to
the same Ethernet network segment using a standard Ethernet cable. Refer to
Connectivity Requirements on Page 66 for cabling information.
2. Connect the power supply or cable to the DeviceMaster and apply power.
3. Check the DeviceMaster LEDs to verify that it is ready. Refer to DeviceMaster
LEDs on Page 68 to determine the LED status.