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Installing Virtual COM Port
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The Virtual COM Port feature allows Windows platform software, using standard API
calls, to be used in an Ethernet application.
The Install Virtual COM Port software adds a Serial Server (COM#) port to the
computer. This 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 Serial Server. It is recommended
that COM Port 5 or higher be selected. 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/WAN. When using the
virtual COM port the Serial Server is configured as a TCP or UDP Server.
Virtual COM Port Installation
Step 1: From the Windows Desktop, click:
Start → Programs → B&B Electronics → VLINX → ESP Servers
→ Install Virtual COM
The Search Setup window will appear.
Step 2: Select the Search all reachable servers check box, then click OK.
Figure 27. The Search Setup Window