The
Default buffer size
text box allows to set a different buffer size to be established for the
specified Adapter port. This change takes effect upon restart of your computer. Since most
applications which use serial ports supply their own buffer, this setting often has no benefit.
The
Double Baud Rate
check box will allow certain older applications to use higher data rates
than were foreseen when the application was written. Some applications, for example, may not
provide the opportunity to select a baud rate above 57.6 Kbps. When this check box is checked, the
port will use a baud rate which is exactly double the rate specified in the application software.
Changes will take effect upon restart of your computer.
WARNING: DO NOT enable this check box if you do not need to. Enabling
this check box in software that supports the baud rates higher than
57.6 will cause that software to operate incorrectly.
The Emulate Modem/Printer Port
check box allows your Keyspan adapter to emulate the
"Printer Port" or "Modem Port" as found on older Macintosh computers. This allows software that
is not CommToolBox Savvy to use a port on the Keyspan adapter.
Note: This option is only available on Macs that do not have a built-in
Modem or Printer (ie "Blue and White" G3s, iMacs, iBooks, etc.). On
Keyspan Adapters that only have ONE serial port, you can only emulate
the
Printer
port.
The Stats
button will cause a Port Statistics window to appear. The Stats window can be used to
confirm that a baud rate for the selected port is set at your intended value. It may also be used to
document the existence of communications errors.
The Status
text box displays current status of the selected port. Information in this text box is
dynamically updated.
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