Check Hardware Requirements; Running The Orban Installer Program - Orban OPTIMOD 6300 Operating Manual

OPTIMOD 6300 DIGITAL
In all cases, regardless of whether your PC communicates to the 6300
through its serial port or Ethernet connector, it uses the ppp and the
TCP/IP protocols to communicate with the 6300.

Check Hardware Requirements

To connect your PC to your 6300, regardless of the method you choose, you will
need the following:

Orban 6300 OPTIMOD 6300.

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 6300 to
the serial port on your computer. If your computer has a DB25 connector, you
must obtain an adapter.

If connecting by modem: a 3Com / U.S. Robotics® 56kbps fax modem EXT and
normal (not null) modem cable for the 6300 side of the connection. Note that
Orban Customer Service does not support any other type of modem for connect-
ing to the 6300.

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) or XP.
6300 PC Remote will not run on older Windows versions.
Recommended Components
Computer.................................................................... Pentium II or higher
Available Disk Space .......................................................................... 25MB
RAM .................................................................................................. 256MB
Display.................................................................................SVGA or higher
Microsoft Windows ................. 2000 SP3 (or higher) or XP (Home or Pro)
COM Port ...................................................... 16550 (or compatible) UART
When connecting your 6300, use shielded cable to protect the pins in the RS-232
connector from electrostatic discharge.
The following subsections provide steps for connecting to your Optimod 6300 soft-
ware using the Windows 2000 / XP Direct Cable Connect or via modem connection.

Running the Orban Installer Program

Insert the installer CD into your computer's CD drive.
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