Using Terminal and a Direct Host (71124)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q71124

SUMMARY

When you use Terminal to communicate to a direct connected host machine, such as a serial connection to a mainframe, you do not need to dial a number to get a connection. Just make sure that the settings and the terminal emulation mode are set correctly, then press the ENTER key twice to start the communications.

MORE INFORMATION

If you use a null modem cable between two PCs, you may need to take the following additional steps:

  1. Turn Local Echo on or you cannot see what you are typing even though it appears on the other machine.
  2. Turn Outbound CR -> CR/LF on, or when you press the ENTER key, it overwrites the last line.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB71124
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