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Configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire
The easiest and fastest way to configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire is to use the
FreeWire Installation Wizard for Windows, which supports:
• Windows XP
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows 7
The FreeWire Installation Wizard also installs the FreeWire Manager and the port
redirector after setting up basic configuration settings.
The FreeWire Manager provides an alternate method to configure the network,
wireless serial settings. In addition, you can use the FreeWire Manager to:
• Check DeviceMaster FreeWire status information
• Change network and wireless settings, including access protocol
• Configure advanced serial settings
• Access the web page to update firmware
This section discusses the following topics:
• Installing the DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation Wizard
(below)
• Configuring Network and Wireless Settings
on Page 24
- Advanced Serial Port Configuration
on Page 24
- Configuring Ad Hoc Mode
on Page 25
Optionally, you can use the embedded web server page or Command Console for
configuration, see Web Browser and Console Configuration
on Page 27.