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Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH

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5.6.5 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector

The Com Port Redirector allows any PC running Windows to use ports on a

network server as if they were connected directly to the PC. The Redirector

creates a virtual COM port within Windows, which for most purposes acts

just like the selected serial port on the server.

5.6.5.1 Installing the Com Port Redirector

To install the Com Port Redirector, do the following:

1. Perform the appropriate step to start the installation:

If the Com Port Redirector is on a CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the

computer’ s CD-ROM drive
If you downloaded the Com Port Redirector, double-click the downloaded

file

Either step displays the Redirector - Welcome screen in Figure 20

Figure 20: Com Port Redirector Welcome Screen

2. Click the

Continue button and follow the on-screen installation instructions.

3. After installation, the Setup Complete dialog box appears (Figure 21).