User guide

14 TALKSWITCH USER GUIDE • NORTH AMERICA
2.2 RUNNING THE TALKSWITCH SOFTWARE
After the installation is complete, double-click the TalkSwitch icon. If
TalkSwitch is currently connected to the same network as your PC, the
configuration software detects and retrieves the settings from TalkSwitch
automatically. If TalkSwitch is not yet connected, or is connected via the USB
or Serial port, the following screen displays with different configuration
options.
Connection Type:
Button — Restore Firmware
This button is only available/active if a firmware update has failed. Click it to
start the TalkSwitch Firmware Update procedure and follow the instructions.
For information on Firmware updates, refer to section 3.8 — Upgrading the
TalkSwitch Software and Firmware.
Serial Select when a serial cable is used to connect the system to a PC.
Serial is only supported with models equipped with Serial port
(Serial cable must be purchased separately)
Ethernet Select when system is connected to PC over a LAN. Ethernet is
only supported with models equipped with a LAN port.
USB Select when a USB cable is used to connect the system to a PC.
(USB cable is supplied with units not equipped with a LAN port)
Internet Select when system is connected to over the Internet and the
required router ports has been opened to allow remote access to
the system Internet (supported by models equipped with a LAN
port)
File Select to edit a configuration file saved on the PC.
TalkSwith 24-CA
TalkSwitch 48-CA/CVA