Serial Port Communication

Mar 18 2006 6:23 PM
Hello,
I've made an app that writes simple commands to a serial port. However, I'm using a usb to serial converter. In Device Manager, this converter is listed under serial ports as "USB -> RS232 (COM4)".
Is there any way that I can get the description fo the current serial port (the part that says "USB -> RS232") so that i know if there is a usb to serial converter with that name connected?


I would also like to be able to communicate with serial port of my computer through an internet browser, over the internet, from any PC. What would be the best method to do this?

Thankyou
-BigCheese