Master Setup Process

Use this overview as a general process for installing and configuring the Linux device driver for AccelePort asynchronous adapters.

1. Install the adapter. See the appropriate hardware installation card for more information.
2. Install the Linux driver. See: Installing the Driver: CD or Installing the Driver: Downloaded.

   The installation software creates devices in /dev. See: Device Names.

3. If you are using 8-pin RJ-45 connectors and need modem control signals, configure the ports for ALTPIN operation. See: Using 8-Pin RJ-45 Connectors.
4. AccelePort adapters support baud rates in excess of the maximum baud rate supported by UNIX. To enable the use of these higher baud rates, a ditty parameter, fastbaud, has been provided. See: fastbaud Data Rate Mapping.
5. If you have terminals with attached printers, the TTY devices may be configured to support transparent printing. See About Transparent Printing for a general description of the process and Configuring Transparent Printers for the procedure.