How do I get RealPort working on ConnectPort X2D?

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I have set up a ConnectPort X2D and have the latest POST and EOS firmwares installed.

The X2D has a RealPort option in the network settings, and the release notes for this version of the firmware says that it supports simultaneous use of Python and RealPort.

I installed RealPort on my PC and set it to COM2, but when I try to connect via X-CTU (or other apps that can open COM2), the connection fails and I get these messages in the ConnectPort’s event logs:

2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: realport connection from ‘192.168.1.150’.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1: failed.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1: failed.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1: failed.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1: failed.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1.
2014-11-25 17:56:10 netcx Server 0: Open serial 1: failed.
2014-11-25 17:56:12 netcx Closing server 0.

What am I doing wrong?

When I go to Device Operations in for the embedded XBee module, I can click Identify Device and the lights on the gateway blink 5 times, as expected.

I’m running RealPort on Windows 7, but I don’t think that matters. The problem seems to be with the ConnectPort.

Versions:

POST = 1.1.3 (release_82002548_B)
Firmware = 2.17.1.0 (82002549_F1)
XBee module firmware = 0x21a7

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Go to the web interface of the device and enable the Gateway Access under Configuration > XBee Network > Gateway Access > Enable serial access to the gateway radio.

Download and install the Digi Real Port driver at the following link, http://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=3037&type=drivers , select the operating system.

Connect to the COM or tty port created by the RealPort driver using 115200 baud.

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I had not noticed that option in the settings. Thanks. It’s weird that it lists it as a “legacy” option, which makes it sound scary. Also it’s too bad that the ConnectPort software can’t “share” serial access with the RealPort clients.