From: Jay Hennigan (jay@xxxxxxxx)
Date: Fri Jun 16 2000 - 05:39:01 GMT-3
On Fri, 16 Jun 2000, kody wrote:
> Hi?
>
> This is a real world problem, not a lab scenario.
> Is it possible to use console or aux port as a dial backup for serial link?
> Some ones say 'Yes' and some others 'No'
>
> And If it is possible, give me sample configuration or task list, please.
Aux, yes. Console, probably not in the real world. The aux port can
be treated just like any other async interface, including flow control
and handshaking.
The console port lacks the handshaking lines to do effective modem control
(DTR, etc.)
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