Getting Started :: Installation

Run the Setup Program

The Serial/IP setup program is a .EXE file that prepares files and runs the Microsoft Installer to install the Serial/IP software on the local computer.

If this is the first time you have installed the software on this computer, you may use a built-in 30-day trial license by leaving the license key blank. The 30-day trial period starts at the time of installation.

To run the setup program

On the computer that will run the redirector:

1. Log in as a user with Administrator privileges.

2. If you are performing an upgrade, exit all Windows programs that use virtual COM ports.

3. Run the Serial/IP setup program and follow its instructions.

4. If you wish to restrict access to the Serial/IP Control Panel to users with Administrator privileges, select the feature Administrator Only Mode. (The redirector can still be used by anyone.) See notes below for details on this feature.

5. At the end of software installation, the setup program will run the Serial/IP Redirector and display the Select Ports window, if this is the first time you have installed this redirector.

Next: Create Virtual COM Ports

 Notes

The license key can be updated at any time using the Licensing command in the Serial/IP Control Panel.

If you use a license key that conflicts with the license key being used for a redirector on another computer, the redirector will display a window that displays information about the conflicting license key.

If the Serial/IP Redirector has been previously installed on this computer, the setup program restores the settings used by the prior installation.

The setup program asks for your name and company information.  These fields are optional, and will appear in the Licensing window for your convenience.  The name and company are entirely independent of the license key.

As an alternative to the setup program, MSI files are available on request from your supplier.

If you select the Administrator Only Mode feature, the Serial/IP Redirector will run for all users but the following restrictions will apply to users that do not have Administrator privileges:

• The Serial/IP icon in the Windows System Tray will not appear.

• The Serial/IP Control Panel will not be accessible.

• The Check for Updates button in the About box is disabled.

  Related Topics

Features Controlled by the License Key

License Key Help

License Key Conflicts