
Version 2.8
© Copyright Brainboxes Limited 2012
15. Troubleshooting and Testing
The most common problems and frequently asked questions for the ES range of devices is listed in
the table below along with descriptions and suggestions for corrective actions.
Problems installing
Boost.LAN Device
Manager
Boost.LAN installation wizard has
not completed or shows an error
Restart the PC and try installing
Boost.LAN again.
Check if there is an updated driver
package online at
http://www.brainboxes.com
Can‟t find ES
device in
Boost.LAN Device
Manager
When the „Find Devices‟ button is
clicked the device isn‟t displayed in
Boost.LAN manager.
Check that the device is correctly
powered up and plugged into the
network.
Check the Ethernet and status LED
behaviour (see Section 3 Hardware
Features)
Ensure Brainboxes Boost.LAN Suite is
set as an exception in Windows Firewall
if it is enabled, and any other custom
firewall that you have installed.
If you have a proxy server installed
check Boost.LAN is on the exceptions
list.
If you are connecting through a router
check that port forwarding is enabled on
the router.
Problems installing
Boost.LAN COM
port driver
Can‟t install the ES device COM
ports.
If device manager shows error
messages for the Ethernet to serial
device and ports (errors are indicated by
a yellow exclamation mark), it is
recommended to uninstall and re-install.
If the problem is still present after trying
the above, try another computer to
narrow down the problem.
Code 10 Error in
Device Manager
Device Manager reports “This
device cannot start. (Code 10)”
In the device Properties dialog box, click
the Driver tab, and then click Update
Driver to start the Hardware Update
Wizard. Follow the instructions to update
the driver.
Install the latest drivers found on our
website.
Try installing the COM port on a different
PC.
There is an error when trying to
open the COM port.
Check the Ethernet cable is plugged in
to the device.
Check the ES device is correctly
installed, and the ports appear in Device
Manager without any errors (Errors are
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