14.2. Terminals

Contributed by Sean Kelly <[email protected]>
28 July 1996

Terminals provide a convenient and low-cost way to access the power of your FreeBSD system when you are not at the computer's console or on a connected network. This section describes how to use terminals with FreeBSD.

14.2.1. Uses and Types of Terminals

14.2.1.1. Dumb Terminals

14.2.1.2. PCs Acting As Terminals

14.2.1.3. X Terminals

14.2.2. Cables and Ports

14.2.2.1. Cables

14.2.2.2. Ports

14.2.3. Configuration

14.2.3.1. Adding an Entry to /etc/ttys

14.2.3.2. Specifying the getty Type

14.2.3.3. Specifying the Default Terminal Type

14.2.3.4. Enabling the Port

14.2.3.5. Specifying Secure Ports

14.2.3.6. Force init to Reread

14.2.4. Debugging your connection