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LANtastic Network Operating System Version 4 Compatibility Bulletin
Product Reviewed: GPIBridge, by PC Support
Classification: Miscellaneous (Bridging software)
Date: 7/31/92
Engineer: JAG
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Compatibility Statement:
GPIBridge by PC Support is compatible with LANtastic 4.xx.
Product Overview:
GPIBridge is a software solution that allows you to control GPIB (General
Purpose Interface Bus, or IEEE 488) instruments remotely and to share the
equipment among multiple users. One dedicated PC with a National Instruments
IEEE 488 interface adapter becomes the "GPIB controller" and the workstations
communicate with it via LANtastic. This allows you to remotely run PC based
applications designed for the National Instruments card.
Product Installation Notes:
Following the recommendations in the GPIBridge documentation, install the
National Instruments adapter and software in the PC that will be the GPIB
controller and verify that GPIB communication is working correctly. Then
install the LANtastic hardware and software and ensure that it is functioning
properly. Finally, install the GPIBridge software on both the workstations and
the GPIB controller PC. See the GPIBridge and National Instruments manuals for
further details and troubleshooting tips.
Product Execution Notes:
The GCONTROL program runs on the PC that contains the IEEE 488 adapter.
GCONTROL runs in the foreground, so the PC cannot be used as a LANtastic or
GPIB workstation. It can, however, be used as a LANtastic server at the same
time, since server functions are executed in the background. At the
workstations the GPIBridge device driver, installed in CONFIG.SYS, redirects all
GPIB commands to the controller PC, which in turn sends the commands to the
correct GPIB-connected instrument. See the GPIBridge manual for full
instructions.
Vendor Information:
PC Support
284 Bangor Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
408/226-6898
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ARTISOFT, Inc. makes no warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of this
document. LANtastic is a trademark of ARTISOFT, Inc. Brand names, company
names, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.