![]() ![]() Then short pin 2 and pin 3 of the cable together. (In a loopback test, a signal is sent from a device and returned, or looped back, to the device.) For this test, connect a serial cable to the COM port that you want to test. To test if the computer COM port is functioning correctly, you can do a simple loopback test. In the Communication Port field, select the appropriate COM port.Select Unknown from the Device Type list.To use the DevConfig terminal window for testing communication, follow these steps: DevConfig is a part of all Campbell Scientific data logger support software, and you can download a free, standalone version of DevConfig. There’s an easy-to-use terminal window, compatible with all Windows OSs, in the Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig). So, how do you get one of those? Prior to the release of Windows Vista, you could use HyperTerminal, a terminal emulation program that was included with Windows operating systems (OSs). To perform these tests, you will need a terminal window. Please support the nixCraft with a PayPal donation or Patreon.Has an electrical surge or other event made you concerned that your COM port or short haul modem may not be operating properly? Do you know how to test for this? In this brief article, we’ll look at some simple tests you can perform to check your equipment and help ensure your data communication is functioning properly. Keeping the site online is challenging, with everyone blocking Ads □. nixCraft is a one-person show, and many of you use Adblocker. □ Was this helpful? Please add a comment to show your appreciation or feedback. ![]() Join the nixCraft community via RSS Feed or Email Newsletter. He wrote more than 7k+ posts and helped numerous readers to master IT topics. Vivek Gite is the founder of nixCraft, the oldest running blog about Linux and open source.
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