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I need some way to exchange files between two NT machines (direct cable connect) serially. Is there some way other than using a NIC and ethernet that I can do this? I don't think NT supports direct cable connections but maybe there is some kind of third party software. Thanks,
dksj
by pan 13 x
pcanywhere does serial connection. you can transfer files for either serial or printer port. you can download an eval from the web
the other program I had befor was connect fx I am sure it can be found on the web also.
Pcanywhere and be downloaded from www.symantec.com
actual address:
by dksj
You will need a null-modem cable to connect between the two serial ports of the machines. The null-modem cable is essentially a serial crossover line (signal xmit is on pin 2, signal receive on pin 3, and ground on pin 5 for each machine so it needs to be crossed over to have xmit on one connect to rcv on the other). Then set up the control panel/modem utilities menu for "dial up networking serial cable between 2 PCs." After this is done you should be able to set the RAS settings on each PC to accept the input of the other. Remember that the serial speeds and other settings (parity, etc.) also need to be the same, but you should be able to work up to 115200bps if both PCs will support that speed.
Hope that helps,
by dksj
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