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Troubleshooting – Comtrol RocketPort Universal PCI User Manual

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RocketPort Universal PCI User Guide: 2000284 Rev. G

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................21

Before Calling Technical Support ........................................................................................................... 21
RocketPort Universal PCI Diagnostics .................................................................................................. 21

Bootable CD .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Running the Bootable Diagnostic CD ...................................................................................................... 22

Testing a Port or Ports ....................................................................................................................... 22
Stress Testing the RocketPort Universal PCI .................................................................................. 23
Exiting the Diagnostic ....................................................................................................................... 23
If the Diagnostic Fails ........................................................................................................................ 23

Troubleshooting Windows Systems......................................................................................................... 23

Comtrol Utility.......................................................................................................................................... 24

Using PortMon to Test the Driver Installation ................................................................................ 26
Using Test Terminal to Test a Port ................................................................................................... 29

Troubleshooting Linux Systems .............................................................................................................. 31

lcom(1) ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
File Transfer ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Changing Serial Port Settings (stty) ....................................................................................................... 31
Setting Up Terminals and Modems (mgetty, getty) ............................................................................... 31
Testing with minicom ............................................................................................................................... 31

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................... 32