wconsd

# Wconsd

wconsd is a small application that will turn any windows PC into a simple serial port server.  You can just telnet to the workstation and use the serial ports remotely.  You can download wconsd by going to the *Files* tab above and downloading the most recent version.

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

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## Quick Start Instructions

1. launch wconsd:

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

1. 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

1. 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.

1. Connect through to the serial port:

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

  By default, the serial port will be COM1: but that can be changed using the "port" command.

1. Finish up:

  To stop using the serial port, just quit your telnet session.