Comtrol Multiport Modems Windows 98 - Manual (Page 34)

34 Using Test Terminal
Comtrol Tools
Using Test Terminal
You can use the WCOM32 terminal program to open a port, send characters and
commands to the port, and toggle the control signals.
Starting the Test
Terminal Follow these steps to start the Test Terminal:
1. Stop all applications that may be accessing the ports (for example, Remote
Access Server (RAS), RRAS or any faxing or production software) before you
start using Test Terminal. Test Terminal will be unable to open any port
already in use by another application.
See the appropriate manuals for instructions on stopping these services or
applications. Test Terminal cannot open a port when another application is
controlling the port. When Test Terminal tries to open a port controlled by
another application an error message appears.
Note: Remember to restart applications once you have completed your testing.
2. To start Test Terminal, select Start > Programs > Comtrol RocketPort
RocketModem > Test Terminal (wcom32.exe). The Wcom - Test Terminal
window appears:
3. Select Port > Open Port to display the list of possible COM port numbers.
4. Select the COM port you want to test.
If the COM port does not exist or if it is currently being used by another
program, a Create File Error message appears.