Date: Tue, 5 Mar 1996 09:26:29 -0800 (PST) From: "Rodney W. Grimes" <rgrimes@GndRsh.aac.dev.com> To: map@iphil.net (Miguel A.L. Paraz) Cc: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Comm program needed Message-ID: <199603051726.JAA05168@GndRsh.aac.dev.com> In-Reply-To: <199603051207.UAA31074@marikit.iphil.net> from "Miguel A.L. Paraz" at Mar 5, 96 08:07:41 pm
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> > Hello, > > Tomorrow I'll be configuring an ISP client site. > I have the FreeBSD box, a Livingston PM 2E and a Cisco 2501. > Right now I'm in the comfort of my office and can use the > serial ports of Windows machines to configure the two other > boxes. > > But, tomorrow, I will not have that luxury. If the Ethernet LAN > does not go up right away, what program can I use on FreeBSD > to give me a terminal program and configure the other boxes? > Or, what if I have to dial out to my site? Or something I > can use to handle serial ports that are dedicated to the > two in case the LAN has problems for some reason? > > Any suggestions? Thanks! man tip You'll need to setup /etc/remote, something like this in the end of it is what I do when I need an emergency terminal: xx:dv=/dev/cuaa1:br#9600 Then a ``tip xx'' should get you a terminal session on the second serial port. -- Rod Grimes rgrimes@gndrsh.aac.dev.com Accurate Automation Company Reliable computers for FreeBSD
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