ATEN Technology SN0108 Computer Drive User Manual


 
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Chapter 7
Real COM Port Management
Overview
The SN0108 / SN0116 offers Real COM Port (Virtual COM Port) support.
Devices connected to this virtual port appear as if they were connected to a
COM port on the local computer. Data transmission between the device and the
local computer takes place over the virtual COM port to the SN0108 / SN0116.
This mode is useful with serial devices such POS terminals, Bar Code Readers,
Serial printers, etc. In addition, this mode can be used with other Altusen
management products, such as the PN9108 Power Over the NET™.
Driver Installation
In order to utilize Real COM port management, the Altusen virtual COM port
driver must be installed on the local computer.
Windows 2000 and Higher Installation
To install the Windows 2000 and higher driver, do the following:
1. On the software CD that came with your SN0108 / SN0116 package,
locate the file: sn0108_0116_virtual COM port_ windows 2000__vxxx.exe
Note: The vxxx specified above stands for the driver’s version number. The
file on the CD will show an actual version number.
2. Double click the filename. The Setup screen appears: