Transfer Moxa Configurations: Guide for Server Migration

Copying Moxa Configurations from Old Server to New Server

Old server

  1. On the old PC, run the NPort Windows Driver Manager.
  2. Select Com Mapping.
  3. Click on Export.
  4. Click on Browse.
  5. Browse to the location where you would want to save the configuration.
  6. Type in the filename you want to save the configuration as. (I suggest Moxa)
  7. Click on Save. then click on OK.
  8. It will store the Moxa.ini file at that location.

New server

On the new PC, download and install the appropriate NPort Windows Driver Manager
  1. Once installed, run the NPort Windows Driver Manager.
  2. Select Com Mapping.
  3. Click on Import.
  4. Browse to the location where you placed the Moxa.ini file.
  5. When the folder is selected, curosr down to and select the Moxa.ini file and click on Open.
  6. Click on OK.
  7. Click on OK to remove message.
  8. Select Apply, and click on Yes to apply changes.
  9. Once changes have been applied, you are finished.
  10. By default, the Moxa units are set to Driver/Real Com mode.