Tera Term Installation and Setup
In This Guide
you'll learn how to connect to a GrowSpace Gateway using Tera Term to check serial logs and send commands. We’ll walk through each step—from what Tera Term is, to how to install it, set up the necessary drivers, and establish the connection.
What Is Tera Term?
Tera Term is a terminal emulator that allows your PC to connect to devices via serial communication, making it easy to check logs and send commands.
With Tera Term, you can directly access key information from the GrowSpace Gateway, such as:
MQTT broker connection status
Network settings and error logs
Device configuration values
Real-time debug messages
It's a simple and powerful tool for both developers and system operators, allowing quick status checks without the need for a full development environment.
Installation and Setup
Install the Program
Go to the official download page https://github.com/TeraTermProject/teraterm/releases
Download the latest
.exeinstaller (Example:teraterm-5.x.x.exe)Run the installer and proceed with the default installation settings
Install the USB Serial Driver (CP210x USB to UART)
To connect the gateway device via USB, a USB-to-Serial driver must be installed.
Visit the driver download page https://www.silabs.com/developer-tools/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads
Select and install the version that matches your operating system (e.g. Windows)
After installation is complete, connect the gateway to your PC using a USB-C to USB cable
Port Connection Check
Launch Tera Term
In the startup window, select the Serial tab
If a port starting with COM is listed, the device is recognized successfully
Select the correct port and click OK
Serial Communication Settings
Go to [Setup → Serial Port] in the top menu and enter the following values
Baud rate
115200
Data bits
8 bit
Parity
none
Stop bits
1 bit
Flow control
none
Terminal Line Ending Settings
Go to [Setup → Terminal] and configure the following settings
Receive
CR
Transmit
CR
Copy and Paste Settings
Go to [Setup → Copy and Paste]
Make sure the option “Disable paste with right-click” is unchecked → If this option is enabled, right-click paste will not work in the terminal.
How to Enter Commands
Copy the command, then right-click in the terminal window to paste it
Press Enter to run the command
Note: You won’t see the text as you type, so be careful of typos when entering manually.
Save Settings
Go to [Setup → Save setup]
Overwrite
TERATERM.INIto save the current settings → These settings will be automatically applied the next time you start Tera Term.
Conclusion
In this guide, we walked through how to set up serial communication with the GrowSpace Gateway using Tera Term, including how to send commands and view system logs.
With this setup, you can monitor the MQTT connection status, network settings, and internal errors in real time. It also provides a reliable way to continuously manage the device status after initial installation.
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