Virtual Serial Port Wifi Map

We, like many thousands of other seafarers have successfully run our navigation software on Windows platforms - until Windows 8 came along. Now our ability to input GPS data to our software via virtual port creation software such as Xport or Franson GPS Gate has ended. These programs which detect GPS data on bluetooth or a USB port and distribute it to several programs via virtual ports simply will not function on Windows 8. Java Rxtx Usb Serial. Franson say that they have no solution so we are forced to stay with Windows 7.

Unfortunately the newer Windows 8 laptops will not allow you to install Windows 7, and so in our case we had to return a new Toshiba Ultrabook and scrounge around for an older model supplied with Windows 7. This has solved our problem in the short term, but with Windows 8 being forced upon us both in marketing and hardware terms, what of the future? Where do we go when the current hardware fails?

A COM port redirector (tty port redirector under Unix/Linux). In other words, you can map any serial port or virtual port to any other existing port in your system. Windows 8 Virtual Com Port. That derives location data from wifi as my mobile hot spot can't. A virtual serial port and receives the.

Why have Microsoft not included support for this feature which has worked well for decades? Does anyone have a solution?

Ian Shepherd s/y Crusader. Hi Peter, The Surface Pro does not have an internal GPS.

While we have verified basic connectivity with an external Garmin still works on Windows 8 pro, we have not verified it with AutoRoute 2013. The optional external GPS that comes bundled with AutoRoute 2013 also has a location provider ( While we do not expect end-consumers to have to know about the Windows Location Platform, IHVs/ISVs should refer to the links in my earlier response to fully integrate with Windows Store Apps.

Thanks, Janet This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no rights. Hello Ring, well my solution was to return the new Ultrabook and buy the previous model which was supplied with Windows 7.

Australian Simulation Glasair Iii Fsx Sp1. As expected, virtual com ports worked 100%. I agree, Janets solution is just not acceptable to the end user customer who supports Microsoft in good faith. That said, I did try the latest version of Franson GPS Gate and ran it on a Samsung Windows 8 platform as opposed to my Toshiba.

It did work so there maybe a Windows 8 issue combined with non compatibility of the chipset perhaps? All I can suggest is that you download the latest GPS client from Franson and give it a try. I shall be staying with Windows 7 till it is finally extinct. There is nothing in Windows 8 that appeals to me.

Good luck Ian IHS. Hi Ring, You cannot use the COM port directly in Windows 8. Please see the links in my original answer for information about how to access location. You should contact the manufacturer for information on their Windows 8 support plans. This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no rights. Hi there I don't understand this quote coming from someone on behalf of Microsof. I have the same problem on Samsung XE700.

I has by default two virtual com ports Silicon Labs cp210x USB to UART bridge (comx) wich I supposed should run the GNSS sensor data but notthing runs on them. On the other hand the useless bing Maps only run on internet connexion giving erratic positioning wich is worth than having no position at all. I've tried an external GPS via bluetooth and the system created another two virtual com ports but, if I get a connection, on second usage it doesn't recognise my device. I din't try Franson's GPSGate because win 8 is not mention in their requirements and it needs, in any case, a com port So, for now, geolocation, on win 8 is useless One more thing. Download Acura Manual And Helm. On the first reply Janet gives clues for programing drivers.

Does she suppose Microsoft consumers are all programers? So, please help me understand this.