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title: "15.1 Data Server Device Configuration"
canonical: "https://manual.cimon.com/space/CCANVAS/4401168410/15.1%20Data%20Server%20Device%20Configuration"
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To create a Data Server device, click **Tools** > **Data Server Editor ** > click **+** icon > click either **Add Ethernet Device** or Add Serial Device.

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From here, assign a Device Name and Device Type, then click **OK**.

Note that a device’s type can be changed after it is created, but you cannot switch between Ethernet and Serial.

Please refer to the following for additional information:

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