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DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000594 Rev. A Introduction - 9
Introduction
This section discusses the following topics:
• Supported DeviceMaster Models on Page 9
• DeviceMaster Port Usage (below)
• Installation Overview on Page 9
- NS-Link COM Port Driver Installation Overview on Page 11
- NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview on Page 11
- TCP/IP Socket Port Installation Overview on Page 11
• Locating Software and Documentation on Page 12
• Connectivity Requirements on Page 13
Supported DeviceMaster Models
This Installation and Configuration Guide supports the DeviceMaster platform,
which includes the following models:
• DeviceMaster PRO
• DeviceMaster RTS
• DeviceMaster Serial Hub
The Guide refers to DeviceMaster unless there is model-specific information. FTP
links in this Guide typically point to an RTS subdirectory, where the file resides
that supports all DeviceMaster models.
Note: The DeviceMaster LT provides different RJ45 pin outs and is not discussed
in this guide. Refer to the DeviceMaster LT User Guide for product-specific
information.
DeviceMaster Port Usage
DeviceMaster serial ports can be configured for many environments, which
include the following:
• COM port (or secure COM ports) when the NS-Link driver for Windows is
installed
• tty ports when the NS-Link driver for Linux is installed
• Socket ports when SocketServer or the NS-Link web page is configured
accordingly
Installation Overview
DeviceMaster installation and configuration follows these steps:
1. Hardware installation.
Power up the DeviceMaster. Technical Support suggests installing one
DeviceMaster at a time to avoid configuration problems using
Hardware