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Virtual COM Port with NavigateWorx NR500 and VSPE

This article describes how you can make a virtual COM port that is connected to a NR500 router over the AT over IP function. First, you must install the AT over IP application, please write to support_com@omniray.ch , we will then provide you with the needed package.

Afterwards, configure the NR500 as TCP Server:

Check if the COM Modem is online, after clickeing "Save" and "Apply".

Then download and install the latest Version of VSPE (Virtual Serial Port Emulator), the 32-Bit version is free but may have security issues. The 64-Bit version can be run but asks for license:

http://www.eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html

Caution!: The free version is blacklisted by McAfee but no other security service: https://www.siteadvisor.com/sitereport.html?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eterlogic.com%2Fdownloads%2FSetupVSPE_32.zip

Download on your own risk!

Install on your machine, afterwards start the application as Administrator. Then add a new device and choose "connector".

Then, add another device, this time TCPClient:

Enter the IP and other necessary settings of the NR500:

You can also adjust  the serial port settings. And press finish. Then press the play button and check if it works:

If you loop back on the NR500 connector the Tx and Rx IOs, you can test the connection for example with PuTTY:

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  1. Julian Zoelly

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