Portserver Quick Start - Digi PortServer/8 User Manual

PortServer Quick Start

This "Quick Start" Getting Started section will help you quickly get your PortServer terminal
server up and running. Wherever possible, the factory default settings are used. Later, once you
have verified that the PortServer can communicate with your network, you can fine-tune the net-
work and terminal parameters for optimum performance.
Plug in the PortServer power supply, and connect the PortServer to the Ethernet
Step 1. Turn off the power switch on the PortServer unit.
Connect your network cable to the appropriate connector on the left side of the Port-
Step 2.
Server. Be sure to follow your network system's instructions and precautions on
connecting devices to the network.
If you are using a Thinnet (10Base2) cable, plug the cable into the BNC coaxial
connector. Make sure the selector switch is in the left-hand position.
If you are using a Twisted Pair (10BaseT) cable, plug the cable into the 10BaseT
connector. Make sure the selector switch is in the right-hand position.
Step 3. Make sure the PortServer's power switch is turned off, then plug the transformer's
power connector into the DIN connector on the left side of the PortServer's case.
Now plug the PortServer's power adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Before connecting the PortServer box to the Ethernet network, be
sure to turn the power switch on the PortServer off. Also, when con-
necting peripheral devices to the PortServer connectors, both the
peripheral and the PortServer's power switches must be turned off.
Plugging any electronic device into another device under power can
cause damage to one or both of the devices.
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