- 1). Connect the two PCs together using the serial cable; the ports are on the back of the PC.
- 2). Click "File" in the HyperTerminal window, then click "New Connection."
- 3). Enter a name for the connection in the prompt that appears.
- 4). Select "COM1" in the "Connect using" box in the field that appears.
- 5). Enter the Port settings for your computer, such as Bits per second, parity and Databits. This information is typically found in your device's manual. Click "OK" to connect.
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