> > Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 01:26:06 +0200
> > From: "Martin Wallner (Hostmaster ViP)" <hostmaster@vip.at>
> > Subject: RE: (PM) Quick PM-3 Question...
> >
> > > When I flip Dip Switch 1 and change the state of C0 from console to =
> > async,
> > > do I have to reboot the box for it to take effect?
> >
> > No, it only switches tx and rx lines on the connector. It would be wise =
> > to disconnect any device you're currently have connected to the port. =
> > :-)
> >
> Does that mean that I didn't have to kill a modemcable to make a
> null-modem for console, I just could have used a straight cable and not
> flip the switch?
The only thing dip switch 1 does is to force the port to 9600baud, 8 data,
no parity and make it the console port. It doesn't do anything with the
lines. And you don't have to reboot, just reset the C0 port.
Doug Ingraham I have a simple philosophy:
Rapid City, SD Fill what's empty.
USA Empty what's full.
Scratch where it itches.
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