Using the Redirector :: The Configuration Wizard

Using the Configuration Wizard

Starting with a few basic settings that you provide, the Configuration Wizard detects and interrogates the serial device server to help you determine the correct settings of important redirector options.

To run the Configuration Wizard

In the Serial/IP Control Panel:

  1. Select a virtual COM port in the list.

  2. In User Credentials, select Use Credentials Below, if the server requires login.

  3. Click Configuration Wizard.

In the Configuration Wizard window:

  1. If the following settings are not correct, enter them now:

  2. If the server requires a user login, type valid credentials in Username and Password.

  3. Click Start.

As the Wizard runs, the Status panel shows a summary of server characteristics and the Log panel shows the Wizard's interaction with the server.

If the Configuration Wizard fails

The Wizard indicates errors in the Status panel, with details in the Log panel. To run the Wizard again:

  1. Analyze error messages in the Status panel. details

  2. If necessary, analyze the messages in the Log panel. details

  3. Correct the Wizard settings.

  4. Click Start to run the Wizard again with those settings.

When the Configuration Wizard succeeds

The Wizard indicates a successful run by messages in the Status panel and enabling the button Use Settings. To finish:

  1. Click Use Settings to return to the Control Panel.

  2. If User Credentials are being used, you can now change the source of these credentials as appropriate. details

  3. The setting for Connection Protocol should be left as is.

  4. The following settings may need to be set for your application, but only if the Wizard has not detected COM Port Control protocol support by the server:

  5. If your application requires Restore Failed Connectoins, configure those settings. details

  6. The setting for Security should be left as is.

 Notes

To copy the contents of the Status and Log panels to the Windows clipboard, use the Copy button.

The only Advanced Options setting that affects the operation of the Wizard is Include Domain in Windows Credentials.

  Related Topics

Status Panel Messages

Log Panel Messages

Configure a Virtual COM Port