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Thanks all It looks like SAM 5.0 SP2 is the way to go. I will ask my supplier to send me a copy

I haven't tried to install the SAM package I have onto my new laptop. I assumed that it probably wasn't compatible. I use WinFIOL 5.2 along with Alex if I do any changes

Hi whosrdaddy My SAM version is 3.7. I know it works on XP but I am certain this version won't work with Vista. Any idea what version I will need

Hi Does anyone know what version of SAM toolbox is needed to run on Windows Vista. My work laptop has just been upgraded from XP to Vista and Im certain the version I have won't run Any help would be appreciated

I personally use Teraterm which is a freebie and can be found if you google for it. Check your cable again. I have the correct HP cable in front of me and on a tester the pin layout is 1-1, 2-3,3-2,4-6,5-5,6-4,7-8,8-7,9-9 The switch should respond to 9600, 8 bits, 1 stop & no parity. Once...

Hi Arsyn Try this http://www.hp.com/rnd/support/manuals/5300xl.htm?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN Go down to Management and Configuration Guide for the ProCurve Series 6400cl/5300xl/4200vl/3400cl Switches(October 2006) Individual chapter links, then look for Appendix A which I think is the chapter on...

Go to http://www.hp.com/rnd/support/manuals/5400zl.htm?jumpid=reg_R1002_USENto Look at Current manuals and the 2nd one down is the pdf version Installation and Getting Started Guide for the ProCurve Series 5400zl Switches (February 2007, PDF: 3.16 MB) Open this link & it will download the...

netwalker1 There should be a RESET & CLEAR button on the front of your switch probably close to the console port. These aren't proper switches and you will have to use a pointed object to simultaneously press BOTH Reset & Clear. Continue to press the Clear button whilst releasing the Reset...

If you go to www.hp.com and search for Procurve 5406 you should be able to find the appropriate manual for your switch. These are in pdf format. I have pasted part of the manual below which might get you started. Beware this will erase your config & reset the switch to factory defaults To...

Hi I've just read your post & I had the same problem with a cisco 3005 concentrator. You need a special cisco cable for this. I have one manufactured by cisco with a female DB9 connector at each end. It has a part no of 37-0303-01 rev A0. I have just put it on a cable checker which says it is...

If you have connectivity to the printer then you need to set up a standard tcp/ip port. Go to add a printer, select local printer connected to this computer (not network printer) Create a new port, standard tcp/ip Type in the ip address as your printer name Your printer should now have been...

Just to keep you informed I left my laptop on last night & this morning I still received "unknown USB device" when I hit the button to get out of hibernation. It seems to be better with the power management disabled as I only received one error & it now seems happy. As you say i wont hold my breath.

Hi linney I have to admit I hadn't tried option 4 because it discusseed battery life on laptops but I've tried it this morning & it certainly seems to be OK at the moment. I will continue to monitor. Any idea if Microsoft will fix this?

I've just recently installed Windows XP SP2 onto my Toshiba Satellite PRO laptop and now when my laptop comes out of hibernation I get "Unknown USB Device" reported. I don't currently have any USB devices connected to my laptop. I don't get problems when booting from switch on, only when coming...