Quatech DSE-410D manual Installing Virtual Com Port

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6 Installing Virtual Com Port

The Virtual COM Port software enables Windows-based applications to use the serial port on the DSE-410D Server as a COM port or to use standard Windows API calls for COM port access.

Running the Install Virtual COM port software adds a DSE-410D (COM#) port to the computer that shows up in the Device Manager. The COM number can be selected from a list of available numbers.

For example, in a computer already having a COM1 and COM2, COM3 to COM 254 are available for the DSE-410D. The virtual COM port looks like a standard COM port to most Windows-based applications, which allows the software to open a connection with the serial port located anywhere on the LAN. When using the virtual COM port, the DSE-410D is configured as a TCP or UDP Server.

1.Select Install Virtual COM from your Programs list next to the DSE-410D Manager (Start/Programs/Quatech/SDS/DSE-410D/Install Virtual Com).

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Contents World Headquarters Model DSE-410DPage Table of Contents MAC Address Server Name PasswordSearching LAN for DSE-410D Installing Virtual Com Port Page Introduction FeaturesCommunication Modes Direct IP ModeVirtual COM Mode Quick Start Heart Beat ConnectionDhcp Default DSE-410D SettingsSpecifications Configuration Options DimensionsOptional Accessories Light Indication Side View when vertically mountedHardware Ethernet ConnectionTop View Power ConnectionReset Button Mode Switches DSE-410D Server PortDefault Setting RS-485 ModeRS-422 Mode RS-232 ModeSerial Connections RS-232 Connections RS-422 Connections RS-485 Connections Page Install Quatech DSE-410D Software Page Page Page Searching LAN for DSE-410D Using DSE-410D ManagerSearching Server Firmware UpgradeVirtual COM Configuration Uninstall Virtual COMServer Properties Screen ProtocolCOM Name StatusNext chapter Server Properties Configuration IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway Properties PasswordServer Name Baud Rate Set for each port Link Status Shown in Telnet or Console mode onlyMAC Address Server Serial Port Select 1 orTCP/UDP Port Set for each port Connection Mode Set for each portFlow Control Set for each port TCP/UDP Protocol Set for each portUpdate Page Installing Virtual Com Port Page Page Use Device Manager to View New Ports Page Page Removing a Virtual Com Port Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager Page Page Using Virtual COM or Serial Connections Upgrade ModePage Page Page Console Mode Setup Page Appendix a RS-232, RS-422 Loopback Connections Page DB9M Appendix B RS-232 ConnectionsRS-232 Connections cont’d Appendix C RS-422 Connections Signal Name Direction PinRS-422 Connections cont’d Appendix D RS-485 Connections Page Appendix E Warranty Date of Purchase Model Number