8 TalkSwitch User Guide
2.2 Running the TalkSwitch software
After installation is complete, double-click the TalkSwitch icon. The following screen
provides different connection options.
Connection Type: USB
If TalkSwitch is connected to the PC via a USB cable, then select this option and
press ‘Connect’ to continue.
Connection Type: Serial
If TalkSwitch is connected to the PC via a Serial cable, then select this option and
choose the Serial Port associated to the connection. Press ‘Connect’ to continue.
Connection Type: Ethernet
Ethernet is not a supported connection type for the TalkSwitch 24CA. Only USB
and Serial are supported.
Connection Type: Internet
Internet is not a supported connection type for the TalkSwitch 24CA since it does
not have an Ethernet port. Only USB and Serial are supported.
Connection Type: File
If you wish to work offline on a configuration file, select this option then press
the Browse button to select the file you wish to view/edit.
Restore Firmware:
This activates the TalkSwitch Firmware Update procedure in the event a firmware
update has failed. Follow the instructions accordingly.