Getting Started :: Installation

Create Virtual COM Ports

The Serial/IP Redirector requires that at least one virtual COM port be created.

The Select Ports window shows a list of COM ports (in the range of COM1 through COM4096) that are not already used.  Any of these COM ports can be selected to become Serial/IP COM ports.

To create virtual COM ports

In the Select Ports window:

1. Select at least one COM port to be a Serial/IP virtual COM port.  Corresponding COM port ranges will automatically appear in the lower panel.

2. Alternatively, you can directly edit the COM port ranges.  Use individual COM port numbers (such as 4, 5, 7) and/or ranges (such as 11-18, 30-53) separated by commas.  As you edit the COM port ranges, checkboxes in the upper panel will change accordingly.  (Invalid numbers or ranges will be displayed.)

3. Click OK.

4. If you are running Windows 98/95/Me, you must restart Windows and resume the installation at the next step.

Next: Configure a Virtual COM Port

Tips

If you wish to make the built-in COM ports (e.g., COM1, COM2) on your computer available to be virtual COM ports, disable those ports in the BIOS and remove them in the Windows Device Manager.

 Notes

Your license for the Serial/IP Redirector will enable some maximum number of active Serial/IP COM ports. You can select and configure any number of ports, but you can only use up the maximum number at one time.

If any Serial/IP COM ports are currently in use, you are not allowed to change the selected COM ports.

Legacy applications may not be able to use COM ports higher than COM4.

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About Virtual COM Ports