Appendix 2. VCOM Program for Windows
Ethernet VCOM software program is contained in the product CD of the converter. It is free and used to map
the serial port of a remote converter to a COM port number for Windows PC such that a remote converter's
serial port can be accessed (read/write serial data) like a local physical COM port over a LAN topology. It
allows the converter to be compatible with most of existing serial applications for Windows.
A2.1 Functions of VCOM
The purpose of VCOM:
1. Search Device
2. Create/Remove/Configure Virtual Com ports
A2.2 Installing the VCOM Program
The software is called "VCOM utility for windows2000/xp/2003/2008/Vista/Windows 7(x86/x64)". However,
it is also compatible to Windows 8 and Windows 10.
The steps for installation are:
1. Locate and run VCOMSETUP.EXE file in the product CD on your Windows system.
2. Follow the steps as follows until VCOM installation complete:
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