The HyperTerminal tool, included with Windows 2000, allows you to communicate directly with your system's modem. Through HyperTerminal, you can reset the modem or issue configuration and diagnostic commands. These capabilities can help you determine whether or not the modem and computer are communicating correctly.
Starting HyperTerminal and setting up a new connection
Before you can use HyperTerminal to troubleshoot your modem, you must create a connection to the port the modem is using. To do so, follow these steps:
When you click OK, HyperTerminal will immediately open a connection to the port. You'll then be ready to troubleshoot.
Using AT commands
When using a modem, you can type AT and press [Enter] in the HyperTerminal connection to test communications. You should receive an OK message if your settings are correct and the modem is working, as shown in Figure A.
If you don't see the AT text appear when you type, choose File | Properties, click the Settings tab, and then click ASCII Setup. Select Echo Type Characters Locally and click OK twice.
Once you know the modem is at least communicating with the computer, you can use an AT command to perform further diagnostic testing or change configuration settings. Refer to your modem's manual for configuration and diagnostic commands.
Other troubleshooting methods
There are a few other ways to perform diagnostics on a modem and issue special configuration commands. For diagnostics, open the Control Panel and then open the Phone And Modem Options object. Click the Modems tab, select the modem, and click Properties. Use the Diagnostics tab (Figure B) to query the modem and view the modem log when troubleshooting communications problems.
If you need to include a special initialization command for the modem, click the Advanced tab and enter the modem commands in the Extra Initialization Commands field. This will cause Windows to use the initialization commands for all sessions in which the modem is used.
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HyperTerminal is a program that you can use to connect to other computers, telnet sites, bulletin board systems (BBS), online services, and host computers. HyperTerminal connections are made using a modem, a modem cable (used to emulate modem communication) or an Ethernet connection.Read also
Starting HyperTerminal and setting up a new connection
Before you can use HyperTerminal to troubleshoot your modem, you must create a connection to the port the modem is using. To do so, follow these steps:
- Click Start | Programs | Accessories | Communications | HyperTerminal.
- Once HyperTerminal opens, it will automatically prompt you to create a new connection if none exist. If no connection(s) exists, you can click File | New Connection to create a new one.
- Specify a name for the connection, choose an icon, and click OK.
- In the Connect To dialog box, choose the COM port being used by your modem (usually COM1 or COM2) from the Connect Using drop-down list and click OK.
- In the port property sheet that appears, choose a port speed (bits per second) that matches the device. (For a modem, choose its maximum speed.)
- Then, choose communications parameters that match the device. For most devices, you can typically use 8 data bits, no parity (set to None), one stop bit, and hardware flow control.
When you click OK, HyperTerminal will immediately open a connection to the port. You'll then be ready to troubleshoot.
Using AT commands
When using a modem, you can type AT and press [Enter] in the HyperTerminal connection to test communications. You should receive an OK message if your settings are correct and the modem is working, as shown in Figure A.
Figure A |
These are some of the AT commands for my Compaq Armada M300 laptop's built-in modem. |
If you don't see the AT text appear when you type, choose File | Properties, click the Settings tab, and then click ASCII Setup. Select Echo Type Characters Locally and click OK twice.
Once you know the modem is at least communicating with the computer, you can use an AT command to perform further diagnostic testing or change configuration settings. Refer to your modem's manual for configuration and diagnostic commands.
Other troubleshooting methods
There are a few other ways to perform diagnostics on a modem and issue special configuration commands. For diagnostics, open the Control Panel and then open the Phone And Modem Options object. Click the Modems tab, select the modem, and click Properties. Use the Diagnostics tab (Figure B) to query the modem and view the modem log when troubleshooting communications problems.
Figure B |
Clicking the Query Modem button will send the same AT commands to the modem that we entered manually using HyperTerminal. |
If you need to include a special initialization command for the modem, click the Advanced tab and enter the modem commands in the Extra Initialization Commands field. This will cause Windows to use the initialization commands for all sessions in which the modem is used.
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For a long time Windows 10 hasn’t had a great command line interface. As a result, developers and system admins have installed third-party options to emulate Unix style and other kinds of consoles. And while it’s possible to get a bash shell inside Windows 10 now, many users still prefer a more configurable terminal emulator. Check out the best terminal emulators for Windows 10 below.
1. ZOC Terminal
One of the best tools for people needing to access data on Unix accounts from Windows, ZOC Terminal, may not be free ($79.99), but it’s still a great value for more advanced users.
One of its key perks are tabs, so you can have several Terminal sessions going on at once across SSH, telnet, QNX, and other terminals. It’s brimming with commands and is highly customizable to suit your personal terminal-tinkering style.
Its emulations are robust and complete, offering features like mouse and keyboard support, print-through and line graphics. And it’s a cinch to search for specific bits of text in your work, then highlight them.
2. cmder
cmder is a well-known portable terminal emulator for Windows 10 that was built from the “pure frustration” caused by the lack of a good alternative in Windows. It’s built on top of another well-known console emulator, ConEmu, and enhanced with Clink. Clink extends the power of ConEmu, adding shell features like bash-style completion. It’s broadly compatible, working with msysgit, PowerShell, cygwin and mintty, bringing Unix capabilities to Windows.
Since it’s completely portable, you can run cmder off a USB drive that you use on various machines without installing files on local hard drives, making it a support specialist’s best friend. As a bonus, it ships with the much-loved Monokai color scheme to coordinate your hacking with Sublime Text.
3. ConEmu
ConEmu is a Windows console emulator with tabs, multiple windows and a variety of customization options. Its lineage reaches way back in history: ConEmu was initially created as a companion to Far Manager, a file and archive manager released for Windows in 1996. But despite its age, the software is continuously developed.
The emulator provides a deep menu of settings to tweak and hotkeys to assign, drawing in keyboard warriors from Vim and Emacs. ConEmu in compatible with many of the same popular shells as cmder, like cmd.exe, PowerShell, cygwin, PuTTY and others. If you install a DOS emulator like DosBox, you can run DOS applications in a 64-bit environment. But because ConEmu isn’t a shell, it doesn’t include helpful shell features like remote connections and tab completion. While it retains many die-hard fans, ConEmu might not be the best console emulator for new users.
4. Console
Console is a terminal emulator and console enhancement for Windows 10 that focuses on direct use and simple interaction. It provides full command-line capabilities, and its straight-forward design hides a significant degree of power and customization. It integrates with all the major shells and lets you customize window styles, transparency, fonts and text colors. But Console isn’t as all-spanning as ConEmu, so very advanced users might find themselves limited by the software.
5. Babun
Babun comes with bash and zsh out of the box, providing tools that both beginner and advanced users can use immediately. It’s built on top of Cygwin, porting a Unix-style interface to Windows 10. You can use oh-my-zsh to configure zsh’s wide variety of options, giving you greater control over your shell’s functionality that you’ll get in other applications. It also includes the pact package manager and HTTP proxying out the box.
6. Mintty
If you only use Cygwin for your Windows shell, then Mintty is an excellent console emulator. In fact, Mintty is installed as the default terminal emulator. Like the other options on this list, Mintty provides a collection of additional features like drag-and-drop, full screen, copy and paste and theme support. And it also works with MSYS and Msys2.
Conclusion
Cmder is probably the best bet for users looking for a capable but manageable terminal emulator. Users seeking a more powerful experience can get their fix with ConEmu or splash out a bit more for ZOC Terminal.
This article was first published in August 2017 and was updated in March 2018.
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1. Introduction
2. Steps to follow in order to run Huperterminal in Windows 10
3. Read also
2. Steps to follow in order to run Huperterminal in Windows 10
3. Read also
Introduction
HyperTerminal is a program that you can use to connect to other computers, telnet sites, bulletin board systems (BBS), online services, and host computers. HyperTerminal connections are made using a modem, a modem cable (used to emulate modem communication) or an Ethernet connection.
HyperTerminal has other features than connecting to other computers. It can, for example, transfer large files from a computer to your laptop using a serial port instead of requiring you to set up your laptop on a network.
It can help debug the source code of a remote terminal. It can also communicate with old computers based on characters.
HyperTerminal records messages sent to and from the computer or service at the other end of your connection. It can therefore serve as a valuable troubleshooting tool when configuring and using your modem. To make sure your modem is properly connected or to view your modem settings, you can send commands via HyperTerminal and check the results. HyperTerminal also has a scrolling feature that allows you to view the received text that has scrolled off the screen.
Since the Windows 7version, Hyperterminal is not included with Windows. However, you can still control your serial devices with other methods.
In this tutorial, we will see how to install and use Hyperterminal on Windows 10.
You can also read: How to connect remotely to another computer on Windows 7
Steps to follow in order to run HyperTerminal in Windows 10
1. Download Hyperterminal from the following link.
Or you can copy the hyper-terminal files from Windows XP. Windows XP for HyperTerminal contains 2 files: hypertrm.exe and hypertrm.dll. located under the folder:
1. Program Files Windows NT hypertrm.exe
2. WINDOWS system32 hypertrm.dll
2. WINDOWS system32 hypertrm.dll
2. Copy these files, in the same folder in your Windows 10. Or Run the hypertrm.exe to start the program.
3. Next, create a program shortcut on the desktop
4. Rename this shortcut to 'HyperTerminal' so that you can find it quickly later on.
5. Connect the RS-232 serial cable to the desired equipment.
6. Start HyperTerminal. The first opening of the program requires Windows SmartScreen authorization: Run.
7. Next, set HyperTerminal as the default Telnet program for the system.
8. Set the COM port for the next connections.
9. Finally, connect to the equipment with the correct information.
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So here is how to get HyperTerminal on to Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit).
On the Windows 7 box make a new folder under C:Program FilesHyperTerminal for 32-bit and for 64-bit make a new folder C:Program Files (x86)HyperTerminal
On the Windows 7 box make a new folder under C:Program FilesHyperTerminal for 32-bit and for 64-bit make a new folder C:Program Files (x86)HyperTerminal
From a Windows XP box and copy the following 3 files to the folder that was just created on the Windows 7 box:
C:Program FilesWindows NThypertrm.exe
C:WINDOWSsystem32hypertrm.dll
C:WINDOWSHelphypertrm.chm
C:WINDOWSsystem32hypertrm.dll
C:WINDOWSHelphypertrm.chm
Now just run hypertrm.exe and HyperTerminal is on Windows 7.
Does Windows 10 Have Hyperterminal
If you want to have HyperTerminal on your Start Menu just create a shortcut to hypertrm.exe and put it inC:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms and when you go to All Programs under the Start Menu HyperTerminal will be there.
Published: Jun 20, 2012 · Last Updated: Sep 11, 2013
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15 Comments
- CayenneShawn (Contronex) Jun 26, 2012 at 10:14amThanks for this share! Occasionally I have need of it, though I usually use Putty.
- PimientoJohn Ogaji Dec 10, 2012 at 10:25amThanks for this share. I'm able to use the HyperTerm app with my Win7 PC now
- DatilStiegelis Apr 23, 2013 at 01:14pmthank you very much for sharing, this is very useful
- PoblanoRoccoT Aug 27, 2013 at 05:57pmMy XP PC has no such directory as
C:WINODWSit has one called C:WINDOWS however - JalapenoTMoney3445 Sep 11, 2013 at 05:45pmHa! Nice catch RoccoT. I have updated to correct my spelling. Thanks!
- Datilxplummerx Dec 27, 2013 at 08:19pmThanks for this! I just used this to console into a router that is having trouble booting.
- Pimientojohnshreffler Mar 19, 2014 at 02:42pmI have used HT a lot over the years. When I got my Win7 box, I would just do an install of HT63PE, and accept that you could receive, but not transmit. So this interested me. I followed the instructions to the letter, but same result: I can receive normally, but cannot transmit characters. Tried all my USB ports, played with compatibilities, but still no luck. Any help out there?
- Pimientoheberalanis Apr 11, 2014 at 01:17pmThank you, great solution, I was missing this application, I am working in automation and hyperterminal is a good app. I need to make 1000 now. for some serial communications.
- PimientoCONTRAST Apr 21, 2014 at 08:50pmThanks! There are some things that Putty just can't do. Like xmodem for cisco ios recovery.
- Pimientolbettes Sep 15, 2014 at 04:55pmWhy does this only give me the choice of tcp/ip winsoc? I need a com port 1 connection (db9 com port) for the equipment I'm communicating with.
- AnaheimEdward3040 Nov 6, 2014 at 06:26pmThanks. To add, the way I got the files was attached my Virtual XP (old work apps need 16bit) in Disk management and pulled it right from there. No hassle looking for an XP machine to get the data from.
- CayenneGadget Gal Nov 19, 2014 at 09:35pmIt worked like a charm!!! THANKS SO very MUCH! Got us out of a pinch!
- Pimientolbettes Apr 6, 2015 at 05:12pmthis only gives you tcp/ip winsoc, I need a db9 serial conn comm por 1-6 for the equipment i'm trying to access
- Pimientotkjtkj May 11, 2015 at 09:03amYou've got an error in this article, associating 32bit with ' c:program files ..' and 64bit with 'c:program files (x86) ..'
where the opposite is true . Not a big deal for experienced people, of course ..
And tnx for the info ! - PimientoMichael376837 Jul 15, 2016 at 08:31pmThank you for the instructions, it worked for perfectly. I was using the Hyper Terminal to program some printers