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. Configure the PortServer for RealPort. See Configuring a PortServer for RealPort.
4. Install the RealPort driver. See:
   • Installing the Driver: Introduction
   • Installing the Driver: CD
   • Installing the Driver: RPM Methods
   • Installing the Driver: TGZ Method
5. Add and Configure your PortServer(s) in Linux. There are two methods for doing this. See:
   • Managing PortServers with Digi RealPort Manager.
   • Managing PortServers with dgrp_cfg_node.

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

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