Configuring serial communication

Prerequisites:

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LOSS OF ACCESS

Ensure you maintain sufficient access to communicate with and configure your device.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of access to the device.

 

To configure serial communication:

  1. Select Settings > Communications > Serial.
  2. Turn off unused ports by setting their Protocol to None.
  3. Enter your Serial communication settings.
  4. Change the default port number for protocols that are in use. Non-default port numbers help reduce port predictability.
  5. Select Save Working Copy.
  6. Synchronize changes.

Related concepts

Serial communication

Related references

Serial communication settings