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PortServer TS 8/16 Troubleshooting

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Checking and Changing Port Configuration

Use this topic to ensure that PortServer TS 8/16 serial port configuration is correct. You can display
and change port configuration from either the command line or the web interface. This topic
addresses the command line only. For information regarding the web interface, access the port from
the web interface and then use the online help.

RealPort

Specify

set ports dev=rp

to define a device type.

Configure serial line attributes on the RealPort host.

Configure flow control on the RealPort host.

Printer

For most printers, specify

set ports dev=prn.

Use the set line command to configure serial line attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Use the set flow command to configure flow control attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Incoming Modem

For most incoming modem connections, specify

set ports dev=min

Use the set line command to configure serial line attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Use the set flow command to configure flow control attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Outgoing Modem

For most outgoing modem connections, specify

set ports dev=mout

.

Use the set line command to configure serial line attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Use the set flow command to configure flow control attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Two-way Modem

For both incoming and outgoing modem connections, specify

set ports dev=mio.

Use the set line command to configure serial line attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Use the set flow command to configure flow control attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Terminal

For most terminal connections, specify

set ports dev=term

. Also, if you have configured

the port for autoconnection, ensure that the destination IP address and TCP port (dport) are cor-
rect.

Use the set line command to configure serial line attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

Use the set flow command to configure flow control attributes that are consistent with peripheral
requirements.

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