Date: Fri, 8 Sep 1995 18:27:12 +0000 () From: Robert Burns <rjbproc@Vir.com> To: Gerald Laganiere <proceco@ns.nationalnet.com> Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Which 2.05 Device for Terminals Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.91.950908182306.2512C-100000@zeta.avenet.com> In-Reply-To: <199509081850.OAA13175@ns.nationalnet.com>
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On Fri, 8 Sep 1995, Gerald Laganiere wrote: > We have been trying to connect a hardwired terminal to com 1 on our freebsd box > and we can't seem to get it right. We are using /dev/ttyd0 in getty. Getty > is waiting after ` kill -HUP 1`. We are using wires 2,3,7 on our cable. We > even tried to invert 2,3 in our testing. > > Question: Is ttyd0 the right device for terminals? > > Do we need more than wires 2,3,7 connected on our cable? > > Please respond directly to > Gerry at > Proceco@nationalnet.com > You will find the answer in an old FAQ For a 2 DB-25 connectors at each end, wire as follows: 2 --> 3 3 --> 2 7 --> 7 and short out (4 & 5) and (6, 8 & 20) at each end. HA! HA! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Burns (rjbproc@vir.com) Mtl., Ca. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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