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1.4 About HyperTerminal
Preface
The HyperTerminal� communications program comes with Microsoft� Windows�
products, and can be used for very basic NetPerformer console functions if no terminal
emulation program is available.
Caution: HyperTerminal is not recommended for adjusting the
NetPerformer configuration or monitoring its operations. Known problems
include the following:
• The arrow keys cannot be used to view channel status on all slots
• The console speed cannot be changed from the default 9600 bps after the console
connection is up and running
• On some computers, the default Emulation setting of the HyperTerminal� communications
program can potentially cause problems for console operations.
If you must use HyperTerminal for your console connection, you should change the
Emulation setting from Auto detect to ANSI, as follows:
1. Access HyperTerminal using the Windows Start button and drop-down menus:
Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal
2. If you have already defined the connection to the NetPerformer console port, open
that connection:
File > Open > your_filename.ht
3. If you have not yet defined the connection to the NetPerformer console port, create a
new connection:
File > New Connection > your_filename
4. Open the Properties window for the connection:
File > Properties
5. Click on the Settings tab to view the current value of the Emulation parameter.
6. Select the value ANSI from the list box for the Emulation parameter.
7. Click OK.
NOTE: The above procedure does not resolve the problems with arrow key functionality
or console speed, and should be considered a temporary solution
only. You should procure a more robust terminal emulation software program
for configuration and monitoring purposes. Contact NetPerformer Technical
Support if you need further assistance.
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