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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Right-click My Bluetooth tray icon, then select My Bluetooth Settings...
2. Select Serial Ports Settings in the My Bluetooth Settings window.
3. 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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