Terminal's Kermit Does Not Support 7,n,1 Communication Setting (84790)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q84790

SUMMARY

Windows version 3.1's Terminal does not support sending binary files with the Kermit protocol at the following communications settings:
  • 7 data bits
  • no parity (none)
  • 1 stop bit
NOTE: Problems have also been reported with the following Kermit settings: 7,E,1.

This problem did not exist with Windows 3.0's Terminal.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem:

  • Use Windows 3.0's Terminal so that Kermit can be used at the above settings.
  • Change your communications settings or download protocol if the computer you are connecting to can support the new settings. Some computer systems may not accept the new settings.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
Keywords:KB84790
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