Dual serial port monitor and redirector application
• Monitoring of two ports • Redirection allows received data of one port to be forwarded out the other port • On screen display of sent and received data in binary hexadecimal and text format • Capture files in binary and text format • Push buttons for clearing the screen and capture files • Persistent settings. All settings automatically saved when the application is closed and restored the next time the application is started
Forward received data out port #n (redirection)
When enabled all data received on the port will be forwarded out the other port. This is useful when using two ports for in line sniffing or monitoring a remote device using a virtual serial port. Virtual Serial Port (Serial over IP) Another use for forwarding is accessing a remote device using a virtual serial port or Serial over IP. Serial over IP devices are commonly available and consist of a hardware unit with a RS-232 port and Ethernet port for connecting the target device to a TCP/IP network or the Internet. Serial over IP devices typically include a driver which is installed on the PC for associating the virtual serial port to a Com Port name. Follow the manufactures instructions for installing the driver. Using a virtual serial port and the Serial to Serial application setup with the Forward option enabled for both ports a serial device can be monitored and debugged from a remote location.