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3.12. Terminal Program
A terminal program is typically an application that will enable a PC to communicate directly with a modem.
If you are using Windows 98SE or higher version of Windows, HyperTerminal program is included as
part of the operating system. WCS-232 provides some extended AT commands for configuration of the
WCS-232.
This manual will explain the method using HyperTerminal. If you need to install HyperTerminal, click
start>setting>control panel>add/remove programs. For more precise details on HyperTerminal
installations, please refer to Microsoft Windows Help section.
Figure 3-14 HyperTerminal
Attach WCS-232 to serial port of host computer and power on the WCS-232. Check Mode LED. (See
3.2)
Make sure that the Connect LED is turned off and the Stanby LED is turned on before attempting to
send any kind of AT commands to the WCS-232. Then launch HyperTerminal, it can usually be found
in start >programs >accessories >communication >HyperTerminal. Select the Serial port that WCS-232
is connected to.
Select the Serial port setting in the window displayed, please make sure the serial settings in
HyperTerminal are set to the same settings as the WCS-232’s serial settings.