Comtrol RocketPort Windows 98 Manual de usuario

Software InstallationandConfiguration GuideWindows 95/98

10 Software and Document UpdatesIntroductionTable 2. Device Drivers for RocketPort and RocketModemOperating System (Level)Part NumberRocketPortISARock

Overview 11Windows 95/98OverviewUse this section to install and configure the RocketPort or RocketModem driver for the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operat

12 Updating, Disabling, or Removing the DriverWindows 95/98Updating, Disabling, or Removing the DriverUpdating from an earlier RocketPort Windows 95 D

Updating, Disabling, or Removing the Driver 13Windows 95/98Removing the Windows 95/98 Device DriverThere are two parts to removing a RocketPort or Roc

14 Installing the New DriverWindows 95/98Installing the New DriverFollow the procedures below to install the device driver. Note: The installation pro

Installing the New Driver 15Windows 95/985. After the adapter passes diagnostics, remove the diagnostics diskette and reboot the computer into Windows

16 Installing the New DriverWindows 95/9811. Select the RocketPort/RocketModem device and click the Properties button.12. Select the Board Options tab

Installing the New Driver 17Windows 95/98If the All box is checked, all ports after the one you select are automatically numbered in sequence: You can

18 Installing the New DriverWindows 95/983. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon. The Add New Hardware Wizard starts.4. Click Next. You are asked if

Installing the New Driver 19Windows 95/98You are asked to select the type of hardware to install:6. Select Multi-function adapters and click Next. A l

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20 Installing the New DriverWindows 95/988. Select the Comtrol product you are installing and click Next. The Add New Hardware Wizard selects an I/O a

Installing the New Driver 21Windows 95/98c. Double-click on Multi-function adapters.d. Select the RocketPort or RocketModem and click Properties.e. Se

22 Advanced ConfigurationWindows 95/9815. Your system is now ready for use. No reboot is necessary.16. If desired, continue with the Advanced Configur

Advanced Configuration 23Windows 95/98Your current COM port assignment displays:6. Use the Port Select window to select the RocketPort/RocketModem por

24 Advanced ConfigurationWindows 95/98Remapping Baud RatesThis option lets you remap the 300, 600, 1200, and 2400 baud rates to more useful values. A

Advanced Configuration 25Windows 95/989. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as required.10. If mapping to a rate above 230.4K bps, set the scan rate as described be

26 Advanced ConfigurationWindows 95/98Changing the IRQIf you experience IRQ conflicts or need to make more substantial changes beyond disabling IRQ us

RocketPort 485 27Windows 95/98Pay attention to the Conflict information window, as it displays the names of other devices using the selected interrupt

28 Adding RocketPort CardsWindows 95/981. Click the Start button, select Settings, then select Control Panel.2. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon

Configuring Modems 29Windows 95/98Configuring ModemsRocketPort adapters can support any asynchronous serial modem for use by any application that uses

3Table of ContentsIntroduction ...7Overview...

30 Configuring ModemsWindows 95/985. Click Next. A list of modem manufacturers and models displays:6. RocketPort: select your modem from the lists, or

Configuring Printers 31Windows 95/989. Click Finish. The Modems Properties window displays: 10. To add more modems, click the Add button and repeat St

32 TroubleshootingWindows 95/981. Connect the printer to the desired port. Use a DTE-to-DTE null modem cable unless the printer maker specifies otherw

Troubleshooting 33Windows 95/983. Verify that you have obtained and installed all Microsoft service packs for your operating system.4. Verify that you

34 TroubleshootingWindows 95/98• All PCI-bus productsPCI-bus I/O addresses are slot specific. If you want to move a RocketPort from one PCI slot to an

Troubleshooting 35Windows 95/98Programming InformationMicrosoft provides technical support for communication calls, which the RocketPort or RocketMode

36 TroubleshootingWindows 95/98The Windows 3.1 special RocketPort library calls are not supported in Windows 95/98 (this was supplied for Windows 3.1

Troubleshooting 37Windows 95/98Bypassing the Normal Windows 32 APIsAn application program cannot talk to the port driver directly, and must go through

38 Using Test Terminal (wcom32.exe)Windows 95/98Using Test Terminal (wcom32.exe)WCOM32 is a terminal program that enables you to open a port, send cha

Using Test Terminal (wcom32.exe) 39Windows 95/98If the COM port is available, a terminal window pops up: Note the <loop> button in the termina

4Table of ContentsKnown Issues...33Driver Error Messages...

40 Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe)Windows 95/984. If the port has failed in Step 2 or 3, and the RocketPort is equipped with an external interface box

Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe) 41Windows 95/98The monitor window displays: Once the monitor window displays, Port Monitor is active and collecting da

42 Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe)Windows 95/98*The Reset command does not clear raw data from the calcs.dat file. It simply resets the selected displ

Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe) 43Windows 95/98either as an integer, as an on/off state, as an integer with a kilo, mega, or giga suffix, or as an hh:

44 Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe)Windows 95/98• View Data: only variables that appear on-screen are included.The External Program field is used to en

Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe) 45Windows 95/98execution without losing accumulated data.Port Monitor also creates a \REPORTS directory. All hourly an

46 Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe)Windows 95/98ErrorsTotal hardware receive errors (parity, framing, and overruns.)TxMinCPSLast minute average of tran

Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe) 47Windows 95/98 TxCPSDayAvMaxWrk Peak TxHourCPS for the current day.RxCPSMinAvMaxWrk Peak RxCPSInst for the current mi

48 Using Port Monitor (rktmon.exe)Windows 95/98

49Bbaud ratesaccessing higher rates under Win95/9824remapping under Win95/9824ByteSize35CCitrix WinFrame7COM portabove COM1037customer supportbefore y

5List of TablesIntroduction...7Table 1. Support Call Information...

50IndexRRemote Access Service7rktmon.exe33, 40RocketPort Monitor program33, 40Sscan rate under Win95/9825SCO OpenServerversions supported7SetCommState

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Overview 7IntroductionOverviewThe Comtrol RocketPort/RocketModem Software Installation and Configuration Guide covers the following Comtrol software p

8 Technical SupportIntroductionTechnical SupportComtrol has a staff of support technicians available to help you. U.S. and U.K. telephone support is a

Software and Document Updates 9IntroductionComtrol Corporate HeadquartersInternet URL: www.comtrol.comemail: [email protected] site: ftp.comtrol.