DeviceMaster DM/PRO/RTS/Serial Hub Linux: NS-Link (tty Ports) Installation Overview

Install the DeviceMaster DM-2000 series, DeviceMaster PRO, DeviceMaster RTS or DeviceMaster Serial Hub

Install PortVision DX and then program the network information (IPv4 address) into the DeviceMaster.

Optionally, you can use RedBoot to program the IP (IPv4 or IPv6) address. You can refer to Configuring the Network Settings in the RedBoot Procedures section of the DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide.

If necessary, update SocketServer.

If you do not want to use PortVision DX to update SocketServer, you can use RedBoot. Refer to Uploading Firmware in the RedBoot Procedures section of the DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide.

Note Technical Support recommends that you update to the latest version of SocketServer before installing the NS-Link device driver.

Locate and install the NS-Link device driver for Linux.

Note Refer to Extracting Files, if you need assistance unpacking the driver assembly.

Configure the serial ports. Refer to the readme file packaged with the NS-Link device driver.

Optionally, configure one or more ports for socket mode.

Connect the serial devices. Open the DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide if you need cabling information.