C•CURE 800/8000 Hardware Configuration Guide - Tyco Security ...

Configuring COM Ports from WindowsConfiguring COM Ports from WindowsUse the Ports icon on the XP Control Panel to configure COM ports forcontrollers, panels, modems, and CCTV switchers. This is separate from theC•CURE System Administration application; consult your Microsoft WindowsSystem Guide for complete information.You can configure communications ports using the Hardware menu on theadministration application.There are 3 types of ports that you can configure:• RS-232 serial COMM ports• NET ports for terminal servers• RAS ports for iSTAR dialup and serial connectionConfiguring RS-232 serial COMM portsYou can configure up to 255 COMM ports. They are used for apC’s, RS-485converters, modems, line drivers, Bi-directional devices, and CCTV.You may try to run an application, like hyper-terminal, on the server machinethat requires a certain COM port and it will not run because the C•CURE800/8000 driver has the port. You can set that port off-line on this screen, aslong as the 800 driver is not using it.It is important to set the port characteristics in Windows when using RS-232ports.To configure COM Ports from Windows1. Right-click My Computer and select Manage>System Tools>DeviceManager>Ports>desired port.2. On the Communications Port Properties dialog box, select the PortSettings tab.C•CURE 800/8000 Hardware Configuration Guide 7–3