Trying to connect to a "console" via "com port" - how??

[Alan Cole]

I am attempting to connect to a switch via a com port and cable. The manual for the switch doesn't give much explaination except the following:

9600 baud
No Parity
8 bits
1 stop bit
Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO
Terminal Preferences: Function, Arrow, and Control keys active.

Do I need a special program to do this with my linux box? if so what program do I need?

if not - I have the 9 pin cable connected - how do I iniate the "connection" to the switch?

I hope that someone can help me here - thanks.

Alan Cole

[Alan Cole]

TTT

[The_Stack]

You might try to attach a serial port on your computer to the switch then run /usr/bin/minicom

Once you have minicom up and running, type "o" to cOnfigure minicom to the correct serial port. Then adjust the comm Parameters by typing "p".

Good Luck!

[Alan Cole]

Stack -

Thanks a bunch -- that worked!

I didn't know about minicom http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif

Alan