[NTLK] How do I install the Keyspan driver?

[Brian Skow]

It was the "normal Mac software install" that was eluding me. Now, the driver is installed and I've selected "KeySerial1" in NCX, but I need some instructions on how 
to configure its connection (in System Preferences/Network). I read through the Keyspan manual, but it only discusses a modem/cell phone connection set up. In addition, the Mac Network Assistant assumes an Internet connection, with no option for a Serial connection. Note - I don't have the Keyspan Serial Assistant. Is this necessary?



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From: arceeHS <arceehs at gmail.com>
To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net; Brian Skow <brianskow at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] How do I install the Keyspan driver?


Hi Brian

The Keyspan driver installs on your Mac, not the eMate, and it is a normal Mac software install.
You then set up the serial connection System Preferences|Network.
See also the manual from the Keyspan/Tripplite download area.

arceeHS


On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 10:05 AM, Brian Skow <brianskow at yahoo.com> wrote:

I have an eMate, a serial cable, a Keyspan USA-28X (just purchased on
>eBay for $10 shipped), and an Intel MacBook Pro running OSX 10.6.8. NCX
>is in the applications folder, and I downloaded the Keyspan driver (Mac
>OS X 10.2.8 to 10.6.x_v2.6.4.pkg) I have the driver in the same folder
>as NCX. When going into the NCX preferences all I get for options are:
>
>       * Use Serial Port: Bluetooth-PDA-Sync
>       * Use Serial Port: Bluetooth-ModemI choose "Serial" on the eMate for docking, and neither NCX option works.
>
>I've read many posts, here and elsewhere, on making this connection. I always run across "download the driver and install it." But, there's never any instruction on how to install the driver. I figure I'm clueless with regard to that.
>What am I doing wrong? Where should the driver go? How can I correct?
>
>Slightly embarrassed,
>
>Brian
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