Keyspan 1.9 Configuring Your Serial Device, Connecting Your Serial Device Hardware

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Keyspan:High Speed USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS-v1.9 User Manual

4.1 - Configuring Your Serial Device

Prior to using your serial device (modem,UPS, etc.) with the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter, you must:

1.connect your serial device (hardware) to the Keyspan port

2.configure your serial device's software to use the Keyspan port

The following instructions provide a general overview of this process however we do provide specific configuration instructions for certain serial devices. For a list of these examples, please read the Configuration Examples for Mac OS Appendix in this manual.

Connecting Your Serial Device (Hardware)

If your Keyspan adapter is not connected, please do so NOW.

Step 1 - Connect Your Serial Device To The Keyspan Adapter

Attach your serial device's (ie Palm cradle, GPS, cell phone) serial cable to the serial port on your Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter.

Step 2 - Determine Which Keyspan Port Your Serial Device Is Connected To

If your have a Keyspan product that has more than one serial port, please note which Keyspan serial port your serial device is connected to (the serial port on the Keyspan product, not your USB ports on your computer or USB hub). This information will become useful as we start Configuring Your Serial Device's Software.

Configuring Your Serial Device's Software

The following configuration instructions provide a basic overview of how to configure your software to use your Keyspan serial port(s). For specific instructions on how to operate your serial device, please refer to your serial device's user's manual for detailed instructions...

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This User Manual applies to the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS.

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Contents Table of Contents Introduction ContentsRequirements Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter Port Specifications HardwareSpecifications Software CapabilitiesRev 02may12JA Keyspan Serial Assistant in the Control Panels folder Installation InstructionsConnect the USB cable to the Adapter if necessary Connecting Your Serial Device Hardware Configuring Your Serial DeviceConfiguring Your Serial Devices Software Keyspan Serial Assistant window Use Your Serial Device Keyspan Serial Assistant Explanation of Assistant FeaturesLaunching the Keyspan Serial Assistant Keyspan Serial Assistant Window Assist Menu Keyspan Manager Window Explanation of Manager FeaturesRev 02may12JA On next Special Menu On next Adapter and Keyspan USB PDA Adapter Hardware Troubleshooting Problem SolvingSoftware/Serial Device Troubleshooting When You Need More Help Appendices Frequently Asked Question List Frequently Asked Questions FAQsRev 02may12JA Compatibility List for Mac OS Modems and Modem Software Configuration Examples for Mac OS Before you begin C.01 Palm DesktopOpen the HotSync Manager application Serial Port Settings tab and window Serial Port Pin Outs External Loopback Connector InformationLED Behavior Work Around ProblemTX Ack Advance OverviewWhat Should I Use? Integer baud / totalBitsPerCharacter * 1000 + Declaration of Conformity Canada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard CE Mark Declaration of ConformityCopyright Australia/New ZealandTrademarks Copyright Protection Keyspan Warranty InformationLicense Grant No Liability for Consequential Damages Limited Warranty on Software and MediaGeneral Contacting Support Support InformationInternational Support Options