Black Box SW926C, SW928C, SW929C, SW927C, SW925AE Using the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer Files

MODULAR SMART SWITCH

MODULAR SMART SWITCH

8.Using the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer Files

The Modular Smart Switch can be used to transfer files between PCs connected to the serial ports. This can be done using standard file-transfer software such as Fastlynx, Laplink, ProComm® +, or Kermit.

NOTE

The file-transfer facility can only be used between computers that are connected to the Modular Smart Switch via an RS-232 or RS-422 serial link.

8.1 Transferring Files Between IBM® Compatible PCs

To transfer files between two PCs connected to the Modular Smart Switch, follow the steps below.

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ADMENU

DESTINATION

FILE TRANSFER

	DIRECT OUTPUT
	FUNCTIONS
	OPTIONS
	PORT 1	COM1
	<ESC>	QUIT
A	B	C

FILE TRANSFER

ENTER TARGET PORT FOR DATA EXCHANGE

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NOTE

Before you use your Modular Smart Switch to transfer files, make sure that you have installed the control software on both PCs.

1.Activate the control software on the first PC.) You can activate the control software by using the hotkey combination or by running the program HOTKEY.COM from the DOS prompt or from within a batch file.) Select the File Transfer option on the main menu. Enter the serial

port on the Modular Smart Switch that is connected to the second PC. The main menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 8-1.

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Figure 8-1. Main Menu.

A=The port on the Modular Smart Switch that is connected to the computer that you wish to exchange files with.

B=The port on your computer that is connected to the Modular Smart Switch.

C=A flashing arrow to indicate that the Modular Smart Switch is in “file- transfer mode.”

2.Boot up the file-transfer software on the first PC.

3.Activate the control software on the second PC. Select the File Transfer option on the main menu. Enter the port on the Modular Smart Switch that is connected to the first PC.

4.Boot up the file-transfer software on the second PC.

5.Follow the instructions for your file-transfer software.

6.Quit from the file transfer software on both PCs.

When using file-transfer software, make sure that you have selected the target PC before you boot up your file transfer software. Failing to do this could cause unwanted data to be sent to your printer/plotter. To make sure that this does not occur it is advisable to activate the control software and your file-transfer software from a batch file. This will cause the control software to appear automatically before you boot your file-transfer software. A suitable batch file for Kermit would be as follows:

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