Configuring a PortServer (II), PortServer TS and Digi One Device Server for RealPort in Windows NT, 2000 or XP
Procedure
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Connect a terminal (or PC with terminal emulation software) to port 1 on the
PortServer. Both the PortServer and your
peripheral devices power switches must be OFF.
NOTE: If the cable that you receive with the PortServer does NOT say crossover on it, you will need a null modem cable
to connect to the cable provided with the PortServer product. This may also require a gender changer. -
To use Hyperterminal, go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Communication,
Hyperterminal (see Figure 1).
Figure 1 -
Type in a name, and choose an icon. It really doesn't matter what you
choose for either. Choose OK when finished.
(see Figure 2).
Figure 2 -
In the Connect using drop down box, choose the serial com port you have the
cable connected to on your PC.
Choose OK when finished (see Figure 3).
Figure 3 -
You will need to be configured for VT100, Bits per second to 9600, 8N1 and Flow
Control to none (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 -
Power up the PortServer. When AC shows on the PortServer, press
Enter. You should get a login prompt. Log in
as root (see Figure 5). Press Enter.
Figure 5 -
The default password is dbps (see Figure 6). Press Enter.
Figure 6 -
Configure the PortServer's network attributes by typing set config and
press enter to set:
a. An IP address for the PortServer b. An optional DNS name for the PortServer (on the myname field) c. A required TCP port number for RealPort (realport=771) Example set config ip=199.86.5.160 myname=PSII realport=771
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Verify the network settings by reissuing the set config command
(without parameters) and then ensuring that the settings are appropriate (see
Figure 7).
Figure 7
