Purpose

Use at the server console to set up a communication port for remote management over a modem or null modem cable.

The RS232 module is an asynchronous communications driver that initiates the server's communication port and transfers screen and keystroke information to and from REMOTE.

Syntax

[LOAD] [ path]RS232 [ COM port] [ modem speed] [N][C]

Parameter	Use to
path	Specify the path to RS232.NLM if you moved it from sys:system\.
COM port	Specify the communication port (1 or 2). If you don't specify a COM port with the LOAD command, you are prompted for it.
modem speed	Specify the baud rate of your modem (2400, 4800, or 9600). If you don't enter the modem speed with the LOAD command, you are prompted for it.
N	Specify that a null modem cable will be used.
C	Enable callback functions.

Using RS232

IMPORTANT:  You must load a communication port driver (such as AIOCOMX) and AIO before you load RS232. (If you load AIOCOMX first, it autoloads AIO. If you use a third-party communication port driver, you may need to load AIO manually.)

After RS232 is loaded, you can execute the following commands while in the utility:

Command	Use to
RS232	View RS232 driver settings.
MODEM	Interact with the modem.
MODEM @filename	Retrieve modem commands from a file.
MODEM modem_command	Send commands directly to the modem.

Additional Information

Topic	See
Using RS232	Using DOS-Based Remote Console