connect 2 virtual machines using a RS-232 port

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acognard
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connect 2 virtual machines using a RS-232 port

Post by acognard »

Hi all,
i have been trying during many hours to connect 2 VMs using a virtual com port (rs-232).
Virtualbox is running on a Win XP. My 2 VMs are on debian and winXP.

I triyed many configuration on VirtualBox but didn't successed :(.
any help on howto ?

tks in advance.
Arnaud
Technologov
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Re: connect 2 virtual machines using a RS-232 port

Post by Technologov »

Assuming they both run on one host:

VM1: Serial 1:
Port Mode = Host Pipe
+ Create Pipe
\\.\pipe\ser1

VM2: Serial 1:
Port Mode = Host Pipe
- Create Pipe (uncheck)
\\.\pipe\ser1
acognard
Posts: 3
Joined: 19. Feb 2011, 09:48
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: OSE Debian
Guest OSses: debian

Re: connect 2 virtual machines using a RS-232 port

Post by acognard »

It works, tks :)
Arnaud
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