Verify Your Installation

  1. Power on your system and start Windows.
    Windows may display a New Hardware Found dialog box. In this case, choose the default option, Install the Software Automatically (Recommended), and let the operating system install the driver files.
  2. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) and select View » Refresh from the menu or press <F5> to refresh.
    Your Automotive Ethernet, CAN, FlexRay, and LIN hardware should be listed now under Devices and Interfaces. To test detected NI-XNET hardware, right-click each device and select Self Test.
    If you are using a C Series module with CompactRIO, refer to Getting Started with CompactRIO in the NI-XNET Hardware and Software Help.
  3. Proceed to Connect the Cables.