Re: Null Modem(WMU Apt. connection)

[Adam Williams <awilliam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>Let me get this straight, you have an RS-232 serial port in your
>> apartment?
>>And there is a terminal server or UNIX box on the other end?  I hope 
they
>>realize the consquences of someone sticking the bare end of an 
extension
>>cord in there.
>Usually, TCS comes out and installs the serial line driver, provides a 
CAT-5
>cable to the wall, and installs software for the line driver (Win* 
only).
>Samir will have to call TCS to get more information, however, the folks 
that
>have the answers will either not be in the office, or be very reluctant 
to
>give out the information.

He appears to already have gotten something to work.  If he can describe
what he sees "exactly" it may very well be that I, or someone else on 
the list, will be able to tell what is on the other end.  Cisco, Xyplex,
etc... prompts are usually distinguishable.