Using test terminal (wcom32) to test ports – Comtrol RPSH Windows 95/98 User Manual

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Using Test Terminal (WCOM32) to Test Ports

Test Terminal (WCOM32) is a terminal program that enables you to open a port, send characters and
commands to the port, and toggle the control signals.

Use the following procedure to run Test Terminal to test the RocketPort USB Serial Hub ports.

To start the Test Terminal (WCOM32), select Test Terminal from the Comtrol program group. The program
window displays:

Select Open Port from the Port menu. A list of possible COM port numbers displays.

Select the COM port you want to test, for example, COM5.

Note: Signals displayed in gray and lowercase are inactive and green uppercase signals are active.

Note: If the COM port does not exist or if it is currently being used by another program, a Create File

Error message displays.

Place a loopback plug on the COM port you want to test. Make sure all connectors are seated firmly. If you
need to build loopback plugs, see the

Hardware documentation