[En-Nut-Discussion] Virtual COM ports for PC's, emulating TCPIP or better yet, source code

[Brett Abbott]

Hi

Has anyone got experience or information with any products that emulate 
a PC's COM port and initiate an outgoing TCP/telnet like session? 

The objective here is to allow existing application software with COM 
port connectivity connect to a named IP address without having to change 
the application.

Ideally such a product would provide the COM Port interface so we could 
develop our own PC based interface to negotiate security and special 
protocols - but initially, a simple outbound TCP stream to a named 
IP/port would be excellent.  Code snippets welcome....  Ideally I'd like 
to place my JTAG in another room from my PC and talk to it via an 
ethenut/serial link but the opportunities for client connectivity abound.

Many Thanks
Brett

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