Installing a Serial Mouse

CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE PORT REPLICATOR

When connecting a new device to any port on the port replicator, the corresponding software drivers must be installed. Consider the following guidelines when preparing to connect new devices:

ŸIf your operating system is Windows 98, you will be prompted by a series of screens beginning with Add New Hardware Wizard.

You may need your Windows 98 CD to complete the installation of the neccessary device driver.

ŸIf your operating system is Windows 2000, the device driver will install automatically.

ŸWith either operating system, you must run the Setup or Install that was included with your device.

ŸTo load any device-specific software, assign the device to a port as follows:

parallel printer	PB1284-1 (USB port)
serial mouse or modem	serial USB (COMx) where x is the
	number of the COM port
PS/2 mouse or keyboard	no port name required; the device
	will be converted to emulate a USB
	mouse or keyboard.

After connecting a standard serial mouse to the serial port on the port replicator, press the Reset button until the Link LED flashes (about 5 seconds). Pressing the Reset button resets the serial port. Do this each time you restart your notebook computer and whenever connecting a serial device.

Installing a Serial Modem

Follow your modem installation instructions to add this device to your port replicator. When prompted to select the port, choose the Serial USB (COMx), where x is the COM port number assigned by your operating system.

USB Mobile Port Replicator specifications

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