h1. Wconsd

wconsd will turn any windows PC into a simple serial port server. Just telnet to it and use the serial ports remotely.

To start using wconsd, just run the executable. For longer term usage, there is also a Windows Service mode that will automatically start wconsd when windows boots up.

launch wconsd¶

Simply double-click on the executable. This will launch the wconsd server in a terminal window. wconsd can also started with command-line options to modify its operation.

Determine the server IP address and Port¶

When starting up, wconsd will print out the hostname, IP address and port number that it is listening on

Connect to the server from a remote computer¶

just use telnet to connect to the correct hostname. As soon as you connect, a quick help menu will be shown

Connect through to the serial port¶

Use the command "open" to connect to the serial port

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