Serial

Serial is a handy terminal emulator that helps you connect and control all sorts of serial devices. This includes things like servers, network gear such as routers and modems, PBX systems, and more.

Easy Device Support

The cool part? Serial comes with built-in support for most serial devices. That means you don’t have to worry about manually installing any drivers. Just fire up the app, and it does the heavy lifting for you!

Scan and Connect

When you launch the Serial application, it scans for available serial devices automatically. You’ll see them listed in the Open Port or Open Bluetooth window right away. Plus, you can add user-friendly names to each entry for easier access!

Multiple Terminal Windows

For each connection, Serial opens a separate terminal window where you can easily interact with your device's controls. If you're using Cisco equipment, there's even a “Break” function that lets you pause things while uploading configuration files.

Protocol Support

Serial emulates Linux, Xterm, VT102, and ANSI terminal controls and supports XMODEM and YMODEM protocols for file transfers. It can connect to USB or Bluetooth devices too! And don't worry about language barriers; it supports international character encodings.

A Better Alternative

You might think about using the built-in OS X Terminal app for connecting to these serial ports. But honestly, Serial offers a smoother solution especially if you're a system admin who handles various types of network equipment regularly.

User-Friendly Interface

This utility boasts an easy-to-use graphical interface that makes managing your serial devices connected to the network super simple. You can even customize the look of the interface if that's your thing!

Features Galore!

Beyond basic functionality, Serial has great features specifically designed for managing Cisco devices and finding specific keywords quickly.

If you're interested in checking it out further or want to download it here, you'll find it's worth exploring!