Checking The Socketserver Version - Comtrol DeviceMaster PRO Installation And Configuration Manual

Checking the SocketServer Version

Checking the SocketServer Version
36 - Initial Configuration
SocketServer refers to the web page that is integrated in the firmware that comes pre-
installed on your DeviceMaster platform, which provides an interface to TCP/IP socket
mode configuration and services.
Comtrol recommends verifying that your DeviceMaster contains the latest SocketServer
version before setting up the secure COM port redirector or configuring socket ports to
avoid installation problems.
Note: It is not necessary to update SocketServer if you plan on using an NS-Link device
driver.
Use the following procedure to check the SocketServer version on the DeviceMaster.
1. If necessary, start PortVision Plus and scan the network.
2. Check the SocketServer version number of the Software Version for the DeviceMaster.
3. Check the Comtrol web site to see if a
4. If the version on the web site is later than the version on the DeviceMaster, download
the file and then go to
If the SocketServer version on the DeviceMaster is current, you are ready to start
setting up the secure COM ports redirector or to configure the sockets using the
SocketServer web page. Use the appropriate discussion to complete the
DeviceMaster configuration process.
• Secure COM Port Set Up on Page 45
• Socket Port Configuration on Page 49
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