Yes, that is correct. I understand all the facets of Serial, just not sure how to hook it up to a Linux system. The reason I wanted to do this is so I can get console access to my server in-case my network goes down and I have to restart the server or a service.
I will continue reading. Thanks for the info. Joe > > There is a Serial How-to. One reference is: > > > > http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Serial-HOWTO.html > > > > I use minicom to connect to a Cisco router over a serial line from a Linux > > box. Once I plugged in the right cable (a null modem) it just worked. No > > tinkering with Linux required. > > > > Mike > > That will help him, yes, Mike, but remember he asked for a login prompt? > > You use the port as a terminal. He wants a terminal (Hyperterminal) to log > in to his box from what I understand. > > I'm sure he does have to tinker a bit ;-) > > Regards, > Ed. > > > > > > > On Thursday 15 August 2002 03:48 am, Joe Giles wrote: > > > List, > > > Is there any spicific configuration I need to do to be able to connect > to my > > server using Hyperterminal on COM 1? I tried this but I dont get a > login... > > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Joe Giles > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > AOL ID: mcigiles > > > > > > -- > redhat-list mailing list > unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list > Joe Giles [EMAIL PROTECTED] AOL ID: mcigiles -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
