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To test the connection of the POS-server to POS-terminals, use the HyperTerminal utility. This program is free and not included in Windows OS.

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1. Launch HyperTerminal on the POS-server. The utility interface window will open, and the Connection descriptionDescription dialog box will appear.
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2. In the Name field, enter a meaningful name for the connection, then click OK.
   

3. The Connection window opens. Select a network type in the Connect using drop-down list.
   

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   Select the connection type according to the POS-server to POS-terminal connection.

   
   

4. If TCP/IP (Winsock) interface type is selected, then select the local port number in the Port field and click OK.
   

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   An information box will appear with the following message: Unable to connect to port 2555. Click OK to close this box, then click Wait for a call Call in the Call menu. Image Modified

   
   

5. If the COM interface type is selected, click OK. In the COM Properties : COMwindow that opens enter the required parameters and click OK.
   

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   The COM connection settings should meet the POS-terminal data transfer settings.

   
   

6. Start sending data from the POS-terminal to the POS-server
7. In case of successful connection, the data will be displayed in the HyperTerminal window.
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8. In the main menu, select Call, then Disconnect to disconnect from the POS-terminal
9. To test the connection to all POS-terminals, select New connection in the File menu and repeat steps 2 to 8.
10. Close the HyperTerminal utility.

Testing POS-server connection to POS-terminals is complete.