Check Hardware Requirements - Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8500S Operating Manual

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INSTALLATION

Check Hardware Requirements

If you want to communicate through a pair of modems, you will use the Windows
Dial-Up networking service to make the connection.
You must install the appropriate communications services in Windows (if they
are not already installed) before you can run 8500S Remote software. You may
therefore need to have access to the Windows install disk(s) — or have their im-
age copied onto your computer's hard drive — before you attempt to use the
8500S PC Remote application.
In all cases, regardless of whether your PC communicates to the 8500S
through its serial port or Ethernet connector, it uses the ppp and the
TCP/IP protocols to communicate with the 8500S.
To connect your PC to your 8500S, regardless of the method you choose, you will
need the following:
Orban 8500S OPTIMOD-FM.
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If connecting by serial cable: a null modem cable (also called a "reverse" cable).
This cable has DB9 female connectors at both ends for connecting the 8500S to
the serial port on your computer. If your computer has a DB25 connector, you
will need to obtain an adapter.
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If connecting by modem: a 3Com/U.S. Robotics® 56kbps fax modem EXT and
normal (not null) modem cable for the 8500S side of the connection. Note that
Orban Customer Service does not support any other type of modem for connect-
ing to the 8500S.
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If connecting by network: a standard Ethernet cable (with RJ45 connectors) to
connect to a network hub or router, or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect di-
rectly to your PC's Ethernet jack.
PC running Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher)/XP/Vista/7.
8500S PC Remote will not run on older Windows versions.
Recommended Components
Computer.................................................................... Pentium II or higher
Available Disk Space .......................................................................... 25MB
RAM ........................................................Depends on your computer's OS
Display................................................................................. SVGA or higher
Microsoft Windows.................................. 2000 (SP3 or higher)/XP/Vista/7
COM Port .......................................................16550 (or compatible) UART
When connecting your 8500S, use shielded cable to protect the pins in the RS-232
connector from electrostatic discharge.
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