User`s manual

NPort Server Lite User’s Manual 2-1

2 Getting Started

Now that you have been introduced to NPort Server Lite's features and specifications, it’s

time to install the hardware and get your system up and running.

We begin this chapter with a brief explanation of the two general types of operation mode

available when using NPort Server Lite. The setup procedure is somewhat different for

each operation mode; so first take the time to determine which application best suits your

needs.

The surest and quickest way to get your system configured properly is to first read

everything in this chapter, and then start the actual installation process.

This chapter includes:

q Knowing Your Application

• Host-Based Mode

• Pair-Connection Mode

q Connecting the Hardware

• Choosing a Location

Ø Desktop

Ø Wall or Cabinet

Ø DIN Rail

• Network Connection

• Power Connection

• Serial Connection