[NTLK] How do I install the Keyspan driver?

[Brian Skow]

Woah! I had been trying to make a connection via Dock, to no avail. But, based on your advice I went back in and uplugged/replugged all of the hardware, then re-selected the appropriate software settings. This time the NCX connection options were slightly different. In the first try for a connection thereafter, something strange happened to my Mac screen. On the second try, connected! Thanks much for the help. Sometime in the next week or so I'll do the hinges - I won't be using the eMate anymore until after they're done.



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From: Simon Bell <simonbell at me.com>
To: newtontalk at newtontalk.net; Brian Skow <brianskow at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] How do I install the Keyspan driver?


On 30 Aug 2011, at 18:13, Brian Skow wrote:

> I need some instructions on how to configure its connection (in System Preferences/Network)

You don’t need to do that. Once you’ve selected KeySerial1 in NCX Preferences you should be able to make a serial connection from the Newton Dock. Note that on an eMate you must use the plain Dock app, not the Classroom Dock which you’ll launch if you use the Dock key on the keyboard.

You don’t *need* the Keyspan Serial Assistant but you may find it useful to verify that your Keyspan driver is installed correctly and that the adapter is recognised.

Simon

PS  Default serial speed is 38400bps. Don’t be tempted to fiddle with that until you’ve got a working connection!