This table displays the serial port status and the settings currently used by this port.
- Device typeList of serial interfaces available in the device.
- Port numberThe port number used for the COM port server on the serial interface.
- Port statusPossible values:
- Not available: The serial port is currently not available to the COM port server, for example because the USB or CardBus adapter has been removed or because it is being used by other functions in the device.
- Not ready: The serial port is available to the COM port server but is currently not ready for data transfer, for example because the DTR line is inactive. In the client state, no attempt is made to establish a connection as long as the port is in this state.
- Ready: The serial port is available and ready for data transfer. In the client state, an attempt is made to establish a TCP connection as soon as the port is in this state.
Note: Please note that the port status is relevant in server mode, too. All TCP connection requests are accepted, although the COM port instance will only transfer data between the serial port and the network when the serial port has reached the "ready" state. The following columns display the settings that are currently in use on the serial port. These are either the values as configured or as set by the negotiations via the RFC2217 extensions. - Bit-RateBitrate used on the COM port
- Data bitsNumber of data bits.
- ParityThe checking method used on the COM port.
- Stop bitsNumber of stop bits.
- HandshakeThe data-flow control used on the COM port.
