DataSocket Server

Overview

A DataSocket Server is an executable that enables data exchange between multiple DataSocket Readers and DataSocket Writers. The DataSocket Server accepts and stores information from data sources and relays it to other data targets. When you run a DataSocket Server on a computer, you make data easily accessible to DataSocket Readers and Writers on the same computer or other computers connected though a TCP network, such as the Internet.

Note  The DataSocket Server requires support for TCP/IP networking on the computer. If you have a working Web browser on the computer, the TCP/IP driver is installed.

Launching the DataSocket Server

Launch the DataSocket Server by selecting Start»Programs»National Instruments»DataSocket»DataSocket Server.

Tip  When the DataSocket Server is running, you see the DataSocket icon in the Windows system tray, indicating that the DataSocket Server is running. To check on its status, right-click the DataSocket icon and select Show DataSocket Server from the shortcut menu.

Configuring the DataSocket Server

The default DataSocket Server configuration works for many Internet applications, but you might need to change the configuration for some applications. To modify the DataSocket Server configuration, use the DataSocket Server Manager.

Note  Changes that you make to the DataSocket Server using the DataSocket Server Manager take effect the next time you launch the DataSocket Server. If you change the server configuration in the DataSocket Server Manager when the DataSocket Server is running, you must shut down and launch the DataSocket Server again before the changes take effect.

Shutting Down the DataSocket Server

To shut down the DataSocket Server, select Server»Shutdown DataSocket Server in the DataSocket Server. If the DataSocket Server is hidden, right-click the DataSocket icon in the Windows system tray and select Shutdown DataSocket Server from the shortcut menu.