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Choosing the Proper Operation Mode
In this chapter, we describe the various NPort 5600 operation modes. The options include an operation mode that uses a driver installed on the host computer, and operation modes that rely on TCP/IP socket programming concepts. After choosing the proper operation mode in this chapter, refer to Chapter 5 for detailed configuration parameter definitions.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Real COM Mode
TCP Server Mode
TCP Client Mode
UDP Mode
Pair Connection Mode
Reverse Telnet Mode
Disabled Mode
RFC 2217 Mode
PPP Mode