Comtrol Hub DeviceMaster - Manual (Page 35)

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Initial Configuration
There are several ways to configure network information. Comtrol Technical
Support recommends connecting the DeviceMaster to a PC or laptop running
Windows and installing PortVision DX for initial configuration.
Optionally, you can use RedBoot to configure the network address, see RedBoot
Procedures on Page 129.
This section shows how to use PortVision DX for initial DeviceMaster
configuration. It also defines requirements and how configuring DeviceMaster
security affects PortVision DX and shows you how to:
• Install PortVision DX
• Configure the network address ( Page 40 )
• Check the SocketServer version on the DeviceMaster ( Page 43 )
• If necessary, download the latest version SocketServer and upload it into the
DeviceMaster (
Page 45 )
• Organize how PortVision DX displays your Comtrol Ethernet attached
products
• Access the latest documentation for your Comtrol Ethernet attached product
PortVision Plus
PortVision DX replaces PortVision Plus. PortVision Plus does not support:
• Operating systems above Windows 7
• SocketServer versions v9.00 or above
• NS-Link device driver v10.xx or above
PortVision DX Overview
PortVision DX automatically detects Comtrol Ethernet attached products
physically attached to the local network segment so that you can configure the
network address, upload firmware, and manage the following products:
• DeviceMaster family
- DeviceMaster PRO
- DeviceMaster RTS
- DeviceMaster Serial Hub
- DeviceMaster UP
- DeviceMaster 500
• DeviceMaster LT
• IO-Link Master
• RocketLinx switches
In addition to identifying Comtrol Ethernet attached products, you can use
PortVision DX to display any third-party switch and hardware that may be
connected directly to those devices. All non-Comtrol products and unmanaged