How to Use the Serial Extender for Direct Connection between PCs (no Modem Used)

Keywords: 	  direct connection serial

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Question:

I want to use the serial extender to transfer files over a com port between 2 computers.

All of the examples in the serial extender use modem connections. So if I'm doing it direct, for:

 	pComOpen(port,rsvd,baud,format,handshake) 

should I leave the baud, format, and handshake as null strings?

And in the pSendFile(port,proto,path,reserved,progressdialog), what should I specify as a protocol?

Answer:

No. The params must be filled in. And identically on both computers.

I recommend starting at 9600 baud 8N1 RTSRTS

After is is working, the baud may be increased to the highest rate that reliably works.

A special "null modem" serial cable is required to connect the two serial ports.

Zmodem is a favorite.

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Article ID:   W12571

Filename:   Direct Serial Connection - No Modem.txt