14. Serial Communications

14.1. Serial Basics

14.2. Terminals

14.2.1. Uses and Types of Terminals

14.2.2. Cables and Ports

14.2.3. Configuration

14.2.4. Debugging your connection

14.3. Dialin Service

14.3.1. Prerequisites

14.3.2. Quick Overview

14.3.3. Kernel Configuration

14.3.4. Device Special Files

14.3.5. Configuration Files

14.3.6. Modem Settings

14.3.7. Troubleshooting

14.3.8. Acknowledgments

14.4. Dialout Service

14.4.1. Why cannot I run tip or cu?

14.4.2. My stock Hayes modem is not supported, what can I do?

14.4.3. How am I expected to enter these AT commands?

14.4.4. The @ sign for the pn capability does not work!

14.4.5. How can I dial a phone number on the command line?

14.4.6. Do I have to type in the bps rate every time I do that?

14.4.7. I access a number of hosts through a terminal server.

14.4.8. Can tip try more than one line for each site?

14.4.9. Why do I have to hit CTRL+P twice to send CTRL+P once?

14.4.10. Suddenly everything I type is in UPPER CASE??

14.4.11. How can I do file transfers with tip?

14.4.12. How can I run zmodem with tip?