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Using Serial Ports
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software provides
virtual serial ports which may be used as a cable replacement for legacy
applications that need a serial connection to operate.
After the virtual serial port is configured, any legacy
application may be run on either device, using the virtual serial port
as if there was a real serial cable connecting the two devices.
Supported profiles and roles:
- Serial Port Profile (SPP) Device A and B: allows
you use incoming and outgoing virtual Com ports
Note: Serial ports installed for a
particular device can be used only for communication with that device. You need
to install additional serial ports if you want to configure serial connections
with other Bluetooth* enabled devices.
Installing an outgoing virtual Com port
To install an outgoing virtual Com port,
follow these steps:
- Put your device into discoverable state and find
your device in the device list: open the My Bluetooth window;
if your device is not displayed, perform a search for devices.
- Double-click on the device icon to open the My
Bluetooth device window displaying all the available services.
Your device may require authentication (or pairing) to allow
connection or even searching for services.
- Click Install button in the Install Serial Port
section of the Communications group.
As soon as the driver is configured, the window is updated to inform you of
the installed serial ports.
To uninstall an outgoing virtual Com port, click Uninstall
button in the Install Serial Port section of the Communication group.
Installing an incoming virtual Com port
To install an incoming virtual Com port, follow these steps:
- Right-click My Bluetooth tray icon, then select
My Bluetooth Settings...
- Select Serial Ports Settings in the My
Bluetooth Settings window.
- Click Add ... button in the virtual
serial port list. As soon as the driver is configured,
the window is updated to inform you of the installed serial ports.
To uninstall an incoming virtual Com port, click
Remove button in the Serial Port Settings in the My
Bluetooth Settings window.
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