Supported devices:

USB-6009/6008, NI-6518

Some others might be also working, but not tested.

National Instruments DAQ does not need connection (as it is ether installed in a PCI slot or connected to a USB port). There is also no configuration needed. But you need to install NI-DAQmx software from National Instruments (comes with the I/O device) in order to use NI DAQ devices.