Configuration Details

Use this screen to see the current configuration details or parameters of each port. These details are displayed regardless of its state, whether open, closed, or testing.

Fields

Field

Description

Port

The port number that corresponds to the port number on the connector cable.

Baud Rate

Speed of the transmission. The higher the baud rate, the faster the system can send or receive data. Options are:

Data Format/Data Bits

Total number of bits in the data format.

Data Format/Parity

A bit used to detect errors in transmission.  
Data Format/Stop Bits A bit transmitted after each character. 

Alt Pin

When ALTPIN is enabled, DCD becomes available on pin 1 of an 8-pin RJ-45 connector (equivalent to pin 2 of a 10-pin connector).

Flow Control - In (Xon/Xoff, RTS, DTR) or Out (Xon/Xoff, CTS, DSR)

Reflects whether or not the flow control of any type has been enabled or disabled