The ESL configuration file parameter "REMOTEDLL" is used to determine the type of remote communication to be use for an application. As of ESL Release 15.20 there are 2 types:

•SERIAL - that uses communication ports 1 - 9, and

•SOCKET - that uses the WinSocket facility to communicate.

The default communication characteristics are defined with the parameter "REMOTE" in the configuration file. These characteristics will be used, unless superseded by "start remote" statement. When a communication type has been specified by the "REMOTEDLL" parameter, it is essential the default characteristic are applicable, otherwise the "start remote" statement will fail due to an invalid characteristic.