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Can I use AIS solutions with Microsofts Vista operating system?

April 26, 2017AIS Microsoft operating system solutions Vista

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Can I use AIS solutions with Microsofts Vista operating system?

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Yes, it is possible to use AIS solutions with Windows Vista. The Coastal Explorer product we sell is certified to work with Vista. In addition, if you need to connect the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter, you can download a driver here. If you need to use a terminal emulator to configure your AIS Receiver and are using Microsoft Windows Vista, you will not be able to use Hyperterminal since it is no longer included with Windows. We recommend using PuTTY, a free terminal emulation package for all Windows versions. It can be downloaded from here. Once you have installed PuTTY, run the program. In the PuTTY Configuration screen that is displayed when the program starts, select “Serial” as the “Connection type”. You will also need to fill the correct “Serial line” (e.g. COM1) and set the speed to 38400. Hit the “Open” button and a screen will open showing the AIS NMEA data stream.