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
parallel printer | |
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. |
Installing a Serial Mouse
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.
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