Installing a Driver from a Download

Use this procedure to install the HP-UX RealPort device driver after downloading it.

Note: This is an example of an installation of RealPort on HP-UX. Your installation steps may vary depending on your version of HP-UX. Consult your HP-UX documentation for information on installing drivers.

Procedure

1. Log onto the console as root.
2. Copy the driver file to /tmp either from a diskette, or by using ftp.
3. Extract the files from the compressed tar file with this command:

   tar xvf filename.tar

   where filename.tar is the name of the downloaded tar file.

4. Now register the installation package with the system by entering the following command:

   swreg -l depot /tmp/drp.pkg

5. Once the component files have been copied, use the swinstall program to copy the component files to the system.

   /usr/sbin/swinstall -s /tmp/drp.pkg

6. Choose the DRP line item.
7. Choose Actions > Mark for Install.
8. Choose Actions > Install (analysis)... 

   The Install Analysis window appears.

9. Choose OK to proceed.
10. Confirm the prompts that follow.

    Upon successful completion, swinstall will reboot your system.

11. Continue with the procedure Adding a Digi Device with drpadmin.