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2. Installation and Configuration
Installation of the converter is a simple process. First install the driver, then plug the converter into a USB port.
When the converter is plugged in, Windows will load the correct drivers for the converter and the new COM port.
In this chapter, basic installation and configuration procedures are explained. Although the installation screens
will be for Windows 2000, the procedures are essentially the same for Windows 98 and later versions.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Initial Driver Installation
Hardware Installation
Windows 98/ME and Windows 2000
Windows XP, Windows 2003/Vista, and Windows 2008 and 2012 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Configuring the COM Port
Configuring the Converter
Removing the Converter
Uninstalling the Driver
Advanced UPort 1100 Driver Functions
Enable Fixed-base COM Mode
Install Linux Driver
Linux Kernel 2.4.20 and above
Linux Kernel 2.6.x
Installing the Windows CE Driver
Installation with an installation package for Win CE 6.0
Installation with an installation package for Win CE 5.0
Removing the Moxa WinCE 5.0 / CE 6.0 Driver
Installation with a CAB File
Removing the Moxa WinCE 5.0 / CE 6.0 Driver