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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


FreeBSD Handbook : Serial Communications : Terminals
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