gordon@vaxeline.COM (Gordon Lee) (11/21/90)
Can anyone recommend a software package that allows you to monitor an RS-232 line ? I am looking for something which runs on an IBM-PC. -- ========================================================================== Gordon Lee Member, Technical Staff FTP Software, Inc. (617) 246-0900 x287
berger@atropa (Dire Wolf) (11/22/90)
gordon@vaxeline.COM (Gordon Lee) writes: >Can anyone recommend a software package that allows you to monitor >an RS-232 line ? I am looking for something which runs on an IBM-PC. >-- Greenleaf Software Inc., 16479 Dallas Parkway, Bent Tree Tower Two, Suite 570, Dallas, TX 75248 214-248-2561 publishes a product called "Viewcomm", which is a Serial Line Data Analyzer program for IBM-type machines. There are too many features to list, but it appears to be comparable to some well-equipped commercial data line monitors. The list price is $ 495, though you can undoubtedly get a discounted copy somewhere. -- Mike Berger Department of Statistics, University of Illinois AT&TNET 217-244-6067 Internet berger@atropa.stat.uiuc.edu
cpcahil@virtech.uucp (Conor P. Cahill) (11/25/90)
In article <1234@vaxeline.COM> gordon@vaxeline.ftp.com (Gordon Lee) writes: >Can anyone recommend a software package that allows you to monitor >an RS-232 line ? I am looking for something which runs on an IBM-PC. One of the best packages out there is the LM1 from Progressive computing. This package includes a board which plugs into your system and the software to control the board. There are two versions available the basic LM1 and an LM1OE. The OE includes an 80186 co-processor on the board and can sample data at speeds up to 72kb or so. Data byte and RS232 signal events are logged with a .1 millisec time stamp (although the accuracy is limited to .5 milisecs). The basic software package provides for capturing and reviewing async and sync data. Several add-on packages for decoding higher level protcols are available and a C library package for reading the data files and/or controling the capture board are available. We started with the LM1 and upgraded to the LM1OE when it first came out. Both cards performed flawlessly. We have written our own SNA decode module to process LU6.2 packets. If you need contact info, send me email (I have the number at the office). NOTE: I have nothing to do with Progressive other than being a satisfied customer. -- Conor P. Cahill (703)430-9247 Virtual Technologies, Inc., uunet!virtech!cpcahil 46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 160 Sterling, VA 22170
dave@westmark.WESTMARK.COM (Dave Levenson) (11/26/90)
In article <1234@vaxeline.COM>, gordon@vaxeline.COM (Gordon Lee) writes: > Can anyone recommend a software package that allows you to monitor > an RS-232 line ? I am looking for something which runs on an IBM-PC. Check out the shareware program COMHELP. I understand that it lets you passively monitor a COM port, and that it is designed to help you diagnose RS-232 troules. Sorry, this is based on hearsay. I don't yet have a copy, but when I find one, I intend to give it a try. -- Dave Levenson Internet: dave@westmark.com Westmark, Inc. UUCP: {uunet | rutgers | att}!westmark!dave Warren, NJ, USA AT&T Mail: !westmark!dave [The Man in the Mooney] Voice: 908 647 0900 Fax: 908 647 6857
cec@cup.portal.com (Cerafin E Castillo) (11/28/90)
The FELINE RS-232 protocol analyzer is for IBM systems with an
outboard RS-232 break-out box/monitoring pod and DOS software.
It did everything I needed it to do, except decode SLIP/CSLIP/PPP
packets and MIDI. These are still on my wish list...
The FELINE monitor is available from Fredrick Engineering in Rockville
Maryland.
Hope this helps...
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===============================================================================mussar@bcars53.uucp (G. Mussar) (11/29/90)
In article <1234@vaxeline.COM>, gordon@vaxeline.COM (Gordon Lee) writes: > Can anyone recommend a software package that allows you to monitor > an RS-232 line ? I am looking for something which runs on an IBM-PC. Dave Dunfield wrote a package for the IBM-PC that uses the receive side of two serial ports to form a passive RS-232 line monitor (requires that you make the cable to connect the serial ports to your line under test). E-mail me if you are interested (use the addresses found in my signature, not the one in the header of this message). -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary Mussar |Bitnet: mussar@bnr.ca | Phone: (613) 763-4937 BNR Ltd. | UUCP: ..uunet!bnrgate!bcars53!mussar | FAX: (613) 763-2626