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4.3.3. Setting up a Virtual COM Port
A virtual COM Port allows users to designate a COM port for their existing Ethernet
setup for a Met One Instruments, Inc. device. This is not necessary to be able to talk to
your device, this just creates an alternative method for connecting to your device if
TCP/IP is not an option for some software applications. This section covers the drivers
needed and the steps necessary to set up a virtual COM port for your device.
4.3.3.1.
Installing the Virtual Serial Port Drivers:
1. From the extracted folder (section 4.3.1, note 4), run the VirtualCommPort-2.1
application. The Choose Destination screen will appear as shown below. Click on
the Next button. Select your operating system and click Next. The Start
Installation screen will appear. Click Next. The Installing screen will display that
the software is installing the drivers.
Figure 17
– VirtualCommPort application
