11. Serial Communications

11.1. Serial Basics

11.2. Terminals

11.2.1. Uses and Types of Terminals

11.2.2. Cables and Ports

11.2.3. Configuration

11.2.4. Debugging your connection

11.3. Dialin service

11.3.1. Prerequisites

11.3.2. Quick Overview

11.3.3. Kernel Configuration

11.3.4. Device Special Files

11.3.5. Configuration Files

11.3.6. Modem Settings

11.3.7. Troubleshooting

11.3.8. Acknowledgments

11.4. Dialout service

11.4.1. Why cannot I run tip or cu?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11.4.11. How can I do file transfers with tip?

11.4.12. How can I run zmodem with tip?