Resources
Practical Windows serial and virtual COM port guides
Use these guides to plan TCP to COM port deployments, troubleshoot legacy serial software, and evaluate virtual COM port tools before rolling them out.
Multi-Connection TCP to Serial Bridge on Windows
Manage many TCP endpoints and COM ports with visible rules, status, and configuration.
Stable ReconnectStable TCP to Serial Bridge with Auto Reconnect
Plan reliable TCP to serial communication for network drops, restarts, and unattended systems.
COM RedirectorCOM Port Redirector for Legacy Windows Software
Keep COM-only Windows applications working when equipment moves to TCP/IP.
PLCVirtual Serial Port for PLC Communication on Windows
Use virtual COM ports when PLC software expects serial access but the path is TCP/IP.
COM over EthernetCOM Port over Ethernet on Windows: Practical Setup Guide
Map Ethernet-connected serial equipment to a local COM port for existing software.
TCP to RS485TCP to RS485 on Windows: Connecting Network Gateways to COM Software
Bridge RS485 gateways into Windows COM-port workflows with fewer moving parts.
TroubleshootingTroubleshoot TCP to COM Port Connections on Windows
A field checklist for firewall, COM-port, endpoint, and protocol issues.
TCP to COMHow to Connect a TCP/IP Device to COM-Port Software on Windows
A practical walkthrough for bridging a remote TCP endpoint to a local virtual COM port.
Windows ServerVirtual COM Ports on Windows Server: Deployment Checklist
What to check before running virtual COM workflows on server or field collection machines.
Serial Device ServerSerial Device Server to COM Port: When You Need a Software Bridge
How Ethernet serial gateways fit into legacy COM-port software environments.
RS232 over TCPRS232 over TCP on Windows: Options, Tradeoffs, and Setup Tips
Compare common approaches for connecting serial workflows across TCP/IP networks.
Serial to TCP ServerHow to Turn a Real Serial Port into a TCP Server on Windows
Expose a physical COM port over TCP so remote clients can connect to serial equipment.
Bridge ModesTCP Client vs TCP Server for Serial Bridge Software
Choose the right mode for PLCs, meters, gateways, and remote maintenance tools.
ProtocolsRaw TCP vs RFC2217 for Serial Port over Ethernet
Understand when raw byte forwarding is enough and when serial settings need to travel over the network.
Serial SettingsSerial Port Settings Explained: Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits, and Flow Control
A practical guide to matching Windows serial settings with real devices.
ReliabilityAuto Reconnect for Serial to TCP Bridges: Why It Matters
Plan for device restarts, network drops, and unattended Windows systems.
ConfigurationImport and Export Serial Bridge Configuration for Repeatable Deployments
Use configuration files to move tested bridge rules between workstations.
TroubleshootingWhat to Include in a Serial Bridge Diagnostics Package
Collect system, configuration, connection, and log details before support work begins.
Multi-connectionRunning Multiple Serial to TCP Connections on One Windows Machine
Plan port numbers, rule names, connection limits, and operational visibility.