Edgeport Industrial Installation Guide (90000409 Rev. J) – Page 6
Edgeport Driver Installation
For Windows XP, Server 2003, Server 2008,
and Vista
Note: You must be logged into an account with administrator privileges before proceeding.
Note: Please go to www.digi.com to download software for older Operating Systems.
1. Connect the USB cable. (Refer to the Table of Contents to locate the cabling instructions for
your specific Edgeport model.) If your computer is connected to the internet, the latest
Microsoft certified drivers will be automatically downloaded from the Microsoft driver update
server. If not, continue with step 3.
2. Insert the ―Edgeport Driver‖ CD into your CD-ROM drive. In most cases the drivers will be
automatically installed from the CD. If not, proceed with step 4.
3. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, select Install from a list or specific
location (Advanced) and click Next.
4. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next.
5. Select Specify a location and click Next.
6. Type in <CD drive letter>:\drivers and click OK.
7. Confirm that Windows is pointing to <CD drive letter>:\drivers. Then click Next
8. Wait while Windows finishes installing the driver files and click Finish to complete the
installation.
Your new COM port(s), numbered sequentially following the existing ports in your
system, is/are ready.
Interpreting the System Status Light
For All Edgeports except the Edgeport/1i
This light signifies a loss of USB communication with the host. If the loss is due to
unplugging the unit, when it is reconnected the light will blink red a few moments before
turning green. Otherwise, the light indicates a problem with the drivers, which may need
to be reinstalled. The red light will also blink during installation until the installation is
complete.
This light signifies serial port activity on the Edgeport. The amber light may also flash
briefly during installation.
This light indicates the serial ports are successfully set up and the Edgeport is operating
normally.
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