Keyspan Laptop Docking Station installation instructions Use Your Serial Device

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Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual

For example, if you have a Palm, you will have to tell the Palm Desktop software to look for your Palm handheld (hardware) on a Keyspan serial port. By doing this, you establish communication between your serial device's software (ie the Palm Desktop software) and your serial device hardware (the Palm handheld unit).

Most serial devices will have software that will allow you to select which serial port the device is connected to. Depending on your serial device and its software, you may have to configure: a Control Panel (ie modems accessing ISPs), an application (ie UPSes), or some combination of these (ie modems accessing terminals using Zterm).

Please refer to your serial devices documentation on which method your serial device uses and how to access that software's serial port "configuration" screen.

Once you've determined where to select or configure your serial device's software's serial port settings, please proceed to Step 5.

Step 5 - Determine Which Serial Port To Select In Your Serial Device's Software

When you've found the port selection screen in your serial device's software, you may be presented with a list of serial port names, a list of icons, or some combination of both.

At this point, you have to select the name or icon of the Keyspan serial adapter you are connecting to. Please note that you can see the port name and icon port name of your Keyspan Serial Adapter in the Capabilities section in this manual.

Step 6 - Use Your Serial Device

Once you've configured your serial software to use the Keyspan serial port, you're ready to start using your serial device under Mac OS.

This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS.

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Contents Table of Contents Contents IntroductionRequirements Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Serial Port CapabilitiesKeyspan Mini Port Replicator Printer Port Keyspan Mini Port Replicator 2 port USB HubInstalling the Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS Installation InstructionsInstalling the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Hardware Configuring Your Serial Device Connecting Your Serial Device HardwareConfiguring Your Serial Devices Software Keyspan Serial Assistant window Use Your Serial Device Explanation of Assistant Features Keyspan Serial AssistantLaunching the Keyspan Serial Assistant Keyspan Serial Assistant Window Assist Menu Keyspan ManagerKeyspan Manager Window Explanation of Manager FeaturesOn next On next Special Menu Adapter and Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Problem Solving Hardware TroubleshootingSoftware/Serial Device Troubleshooting When You Need More Help Appendices Frequently Asked Question List Frequently Asked Questions FAQsRev 02jun20JA 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 InformationRed LED BehaviorDeclaration of Conformity Canada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard CE Mark Declaration of ConformityAustralia/New Zealand CopyrightTrademarks Keyspan Warranty Information Copyright ProtectionLicense Grant No Liability for Consequential Damages Limited Warranty on Software and MediaGeneral Support Information Contacting SupportInternational Support Options