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From: Simon Grainger <sgranger@dircon.co.uk>
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Timothy P. Layton, Sr. wrote:
> 
> I am running FreeBSD 2.1.6 on my notebook computer and love it.
> 
> I have a need to use my com1 port to connect to routers so that I can
> program them.
> 
> What do I need to do in order to use the com1 port in this manner ?
> 
> Thanks !
> +-------------------------------------+
> | Timothy P. Layton, Sr.
> | tlayton@global-sol.com
> | 314-298-0873
> +-------------------------------------+

-- 
The Seyon comms package in the PORTS and PACKAGES is pretty good. I tend
to use this on my portable for configuring routers.

Regards,
    Simon...

      
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