Lantronix Com Port Redirector, Com Port Redirector 4 Quick Start Manual

Com Port Redirector v.4

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Quick Start

Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1

Overall Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 1

Installation .................................................................................................................................... 2

Device Server Configuration Guidelines...................................................................................... 4

Quick Setup.................................................................................................................................. 5

1. Com Port List........................................................................................................................ 5

2. Search for Device Servers ................................................................................................... 6

3. Add or Remove Com Ports .................................................................................................. 7

4. Configure the Com Port........................................................................................................ 8

Part No. 900-445

Rev. C July 2006

Introduction

Lantronix's Com Port Redirector (CPR) v.4, powered by TruPort™ technology, is a software
utility for network-enabling software applications that do not have network support. Com Port
Redirector installs virtual communication ports; these communication (com) ports are redirected
over a network to the serial port of a Lantronix device server. TruPort® Technology combines

RFC2217 Com Port control protocol with Lantronix® data handling, discovery, and device
server technology, enabling advanced remote serial interface control.

CPR supports Windows XP, Windows 2000 and 2003 server, and Windows Vista, including
Terminal Services.

Example of How Com Port Redirector Works

Com Port Redirector consists of the following modules:

CPR Manager enables you to map com ports to device servers, configure, and test comports.

CPR Monitor enables you to identify and troubleshoot problems.

You will find detailed instructions for using the modules in the Com Port Redirector online Help.

Overall Procedure

The following procedure summarizes the steps for using Com Port Redirector.

1. Install Com Port Redirector on each PC that will communicate with the device server.

2. Review the general usage guidelines for the device server.

3. Configure the device server and Com Port Redirector.

4. Verify the connectivity between Com Port Redirector and the device server.

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Installation

To install Com Port Redirector:

1. Perform the appropriate step to start the installation:

 If Com Port Redirector is on a CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-

ROM drive and click the Redirector button,

OR

 If you downloaded Com Port Redirector, double-click the downloaded file.

The Lantronix CPR Welcome window displays.

2. Click the Next button. The Select Installation Folder window displays.

3. Browse to the folder where you want to install the CPR. We recommend you select the
default.

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4. To view available disk space on your drives, click the Disk Cost button.

5. Click the Next button. The Confirm Installation window displays.

6. Click the Next button. The installation begins; then a warning message displays
indicating that CPR has not passed Windows Logo testing.

7. Click the Continue Anyway button. The installation continues and the warning displays
again.

8. Click the Continue Anyway button again. The installation continues until the Installation
Complete window displays.

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