Difference between revisions of "FAQ Page"
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Q: (Linux) Upon attaching a UsbPot device my command line interface is receiving spurious 'AT' commands - why? | Q: (Linux) Upon attaching a UsbPot device my command line interface is receiving spurious 'AT' commands - why? | ||
| − | A: This is due to the Modem Manager. If the Modem Manager | + | A: This is due to the Modem Manager. |
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| + | If the Modem Manager package is not required, you can remove it with the following command: | ||
$ sudo apt purge modemmanager | $ sudo apt purge modemmanager | ||
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| + | If you wish to re-install the Modem Manager at any time you can do so with the following command: | ||
| + | $ sudo apt install modemmanager | ||
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Revision as of 10:39, 30 June 2018
Q: The UsbPot GUI application is supported on which platforms? A: Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) A: Windows 10 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Q: Can I use the UsbPot device directly using serial port software from the command line? A: Yes - direct serial port access is possible on both Windows and Linux
Q: (Windows) Do I need to install the Eclectric GUI application if I only wish to use a command line interface? A: Yes on Windows 7, not required on Windows 10
Q: (Linux) Upon attaching a UsbPot device my command line interface is receiving spurious 'AT' commands - why? A: This is due to the Modem Manager. If the Modem Manager package is not required, you can remove it with the following command: $ sudo apt purge modemmanager If you wish to re-install the Modem Manager at any time you can do so with the following command: $ sudo apt install modemmanager
Q: (Windows) What advantage does the UsbPot GUI application offer? A: Stable, hot-pluggable serial port connection with the UsbPot device (even on Windows 7!)
