Open PuTTy and click Serial from the left pane which is the last option. Once you have it, you will then start to Configure PuTTy with your Console Settings Hyper is an open-source terminal emulator based on the Electron platform and compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. You now need to have the com port number, which you can get from Device Manager -> Ports (COM & LPT) Multiplatform open-source terminal application. If you do not have one, then USB port is basically available on almost all computers so you would need a DB9 to USB Converter – Assuming you now have the converter/port, you will connect one end to your device and the other end to DB9 which goes into USB port on your computer, or if you have a com port, then connect directly.

You will need to have a COM port on your machine whether laptop or desktop in order to connect your console cable first. You can download PuTTy from How to use putty as Hyperterminal

PuTTy is an awesome FREE and opensource emulator that has been around for 16 years. Why is it not included with Windows 7 is a question for Microsoft and they have the answer HERE. Or if you wish to get the program on a CD, you can pay an extra 10 for that, but you need to reside in the US. By paying an extra 20, you can get extended support and maintenance. By the end, you will know how to set one up and which one to use. You can buy and download the HyperTerminal Private Edition for Windows 10 for 69.99 from the official website.

There are several alternatives to this which I am going to discuss in this guide. Terminal in Microsofts Windows Vista and 7 allowing for serial.

Unfortunately, Hyperterminal is not included with Windows 7 but you can still control your serial devices with alternate methods. These are step by step instructions for downloading, launching, and configuring Hyper.

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