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Q71124: Using Terminal and a Direct Host

Article: Q71124
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 24-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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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
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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.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3.10 wincomm

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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