Template:Serial TTL Setup WinXP

Hyper terminal Setup in Windows XP In Windows XP, Click Start Button - All Programs - Accessories - Communication - HyperTerminal Enter a name for the connection, Click ok Choose com port you adapter is plugged into, Click ok Set: Bits per second = Data Bits = Parity = Stop bits = Flow control = Click ok Click File - Save As, and select a place to save it to so you don't have to enter the settings again.

Putty Setup in Windows XP After installing putty, run it  Serial line = The COM port your using for serial (ie. COM3) Speed = Click on Serial under Connection Serial line to connect to = same as above (Serial line) Speed (baud) = Data bits = Stop bits = Parity = Flow control = Click Session Enter a name for your connection under saved sessions Click Save Click Open