Connecting to a serial port

To start using Serial Terminal:

1. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2. Click Select Device. The name and serial number of Nordic Semiconductor devices attached to your computer are displayed.

   

   Note

   Depending on the application firmware on the device, you might see "J-Link" in place of the product name.

3. Optionally, toggle Auto-reconnect on or off depending if you want Serial Terminal to automatically select the last connected serial port or attempt to connect to the port again in the future.

4. Click the device name to select the device.

5. In Serial port, select the serial port of the device.

   

   See Selecting the right serial port for more information about the serial port naming conventions.

   Note

   If you are auto-reconnecting a previously used device, this and the next step are not required, as the application connects automatically to the last connected serial port on that device.

6. Click Connect to port to connect to the selected serial port. Depending on the application firmware running on the device, you might see logging output. You can view information on the device's connection status and settings in the Log.

   

7. Optionally, expand Terminal Mode side panel section to select Shell or Line, depending on the device's capabilities and the mode you want to work in.

   

8. Send a command to the device by typing or pasting it at the top of the terminal window and pressing Enter (or clicking Send when in the Line mode).