### Master Setup Process

1. Read any release notes that may be included with the installation media.
2. Gather information necessary for installation. See Information to Gather.
3. Install the RealPort driver. See:
   - Installing the Driver: Introduction
   - Installing the Driver: CD
   - Installing the Driver: RPM Methods
   - Installing the Driver: TGZ Method
4. Configure the PortServer for RealPort. See Configuring a Digi One RealPort or PortServer for RealPort or Configuring EtherLite for RealPort.
5. Add and configure your Digi One RealPort or PortServers in Linux. There are two methods for doing this. See:
   - Managing a Digi Device with Digi RealPort Manager.
   - Managing a Digi Device with dgrp_cfg_node.

   Note: Managing a Digi Device with Digi RealPort Manager uses a graphical interface, while the procedures in Managing a Digi Device with dgrp_cfg_node uses commands entered at a Linux command prompt.

6. Configure your ports for operation. See Device Configuration Overview.