Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal Alternative [solved]
Gentlemen (those BCc'd) and List; Pursuant to this earlier request I was ultimately successful in locating a Windows XP Hyperterminal alternative that enabled me to connect to the serial port of a server, but *also* a client that allows ssh and telnet [shudder] sessions within the same interface. The client in question is IVT written by a guy called Ruurd Beerstra, and can be obtained from: http://home.planet.nl/~ruurdb/ Think of it as a tabbed interface for various connection protocols. For example at the present moment I have several sessions open in one instance of IVT: Serial console connection to mail server Telnet connection to ADSL router ssh2 connection to NL datacenter box ssh2 connection to US datacenter box It's a highly decent (and FREE) client. Way WAY better than Hyperterminal and an excellent companion application to Putty. (Meaning sometimes you may care to use Putty for normal ssh connections, and at other times if you happen to have IVT open, start an ssh session in there to your server of choice) I think there are one or two minor flaws in it, but nothing of note. I encourage everyone to download and try it - AND - send Ruud some feedback. I'd imagine that the more feedback he gets, the more he'll be motivated to continue improving on an already impressive piece of software. Thanks for the advice and help everyone. Regards, -Colin -- Colin J. Raven Sat Dec 18 11:42:01 CET 2004 11:42AM up 1 day, 17:32, 5 users, load averages: 1.38, 1.26, 1.19 ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
On Mon, Dec 13, 2004 at 12:05:23PM -0600, Mike Oliveri wrote: Greetings all, I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). Are you looking for something to run under BSD? If so, minicom is great. /usr/ports/comms/minicom/ ___ Dan I just went throught he same, myself. I like minicom, and I also found CuteCom (http://cutecom.sourceforge.net/) a nice one with a GUI. This one doesn't dial, however. Just console connections. Take care, Mike Depending on how you define reasonable, you can always use the stock utilities that come with a base install of FreeBSD: tip(1) or cu(1). It is the same binary hardlinked by those two filenames. Certainly they are not as easy to use as minicom, and are probably not as feature rich, but should work nonetheless and wouldn't require to install another program if you are keen on keeping the system as close to the base as possible. Nathan pgpu7ao6bFRaT.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
On Monday 13 December 2004 01:16 pm, Kevin D. Kinsey, DaleCo, S.P. wrote: snip And, on that line of thought, I suppose that kermit is a/the canonical piece of software, traditionally speaking; but last I looked, it was a significant time investment unless you just pick up things like that automagically. Featureful, though; but not part of base. But, we'll soon have every alternative listed in this thread if we keep redefining reasonable, which is a rather subjective term, I suppose ... Kevin Kinsey One of our vendors only supports dialing in via hyperterminal and the use of kermit for file transfers; but my transfers always (no exaggeration) aborted with a message referring to too many errors. I now use kermit in FreeBSD; and finish regularly with 0 errors, a fast transfer and no headache. I'm haven't learned a lot about kermit because its basic use meets my needs. Some cool tips: 1. I execute ssh from within kermit to use kermit's file transfer capabilities over a secure connection. 2. You can script kermit for periodic chores. For example, I use the short script below to dial the vendor mentioned above using a modem at cuaa0: #!/usr/local/bin/kermit set modem type acer-v90 set line /dev/cuaa0 set speed 57600 set dial connect on dial 1-999-999- Best of luck, Andrew Gould ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
Nathan Kinkade wrote: On Mon, Dec 13, 2004 at 12:05:23PM -0600, Mike Oliveri wrote: Greetings all, I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). Are you looking for something to run under BSD? If so, minicom is great. /usr/ports/comms/minicom/ ___ Dan I just went throught he same, myself. I like minicom, and I also found CuteCom (http://cutecom.sourceforge.net/) a nice one with a GUI. This one doesn't dial, however. Just console connections. Take care, Mike Depending on how you define reasonable, you can always use the stock utilities that come with a base install of FreeBSD: tip(1) or cu(1). It is the same binary hardlinked by those two filenames. Certainly they are not as easy to use as minicom, and are probably not as feature rich, but should work nonetheless and wouldn't require to install another program if you are keen on keeping the system as close to the base as possible. Nathan And, on that line of thought, I suppose that kermit is a/the canonical piece of software, traditionally speaking; but last I looked, it was a significant time investment unless you just pick up things like that automagically. Featureful, though; but not part of base. But, we'll soon have every alternative listed in this thread if we keep redefining reasonable, which is a rather subjective term, I suppose ... Kevin Kinsey ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
On Monday 13 December 2004 03:48 pm, dave wrote: Hello, Everytime i've tried to get kermit to terminal, it's either trying to query a modem for dialup or if i can make it not do that I've never tried serial console access. My use has been limited to modems and ethernet. The tutorial at the url below discusses the use of a null modem and -l option for serial console login: http://www.freebsdhowtos.com/84.html Also, you can find lots of information regarding kermit using the man page and at: http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ck80.html which i can't remember at the moment, i've never been able to get it to terminal. Cabling is not the issue. I was wondering if you could help, tell me what you did? Also, how did you execute ssh to enable a secure transfer? Thanks. Dave. I use kermit and ssh over ethernet: 1. Start kermit with the command 'kermit' (no options or addresses needed). 2. At the kermit prompt, execute your ssh command. For example: 'ssh 192.168.63.1' 3. Once the ssh connection has been made, start kermit at the other location within the ssh connection. You can then send and receive multiple files using kermits globbing functions and it will all occur securely over ssh. Best of luck, Andrew Gould ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
Colin J. Raven extolled: Greetings all, I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). Are you looking for something to run under BSD? If so, minicom is great. /usr/ports/comms/minicom/ -- ___ Dan ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
I just went throught he same, myself. I like minicom, and I also found CuteCom (http://cutecom.sourceforge.net/) a nice one with a GUI. This one doesn't dial, however. Just console connections. Take care, Mike www.mikeoliveri.com On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 08:48:43 -0500, Dan Kilbourne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Colin J. Raven extolled: Greetings all, I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). Are you looking for something to run under BSD? If so, minicom is great. /usr/ports/comms/minicom/ -- ___ Dan ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
Greetings all, I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). I can and do use Hyperterminal but honestly...it's kinda ugly. It does the job well enough...I guess. I intend however to access one server from my desktop exclusively over the serial console and not permit user logins via ssh since no one requires shell access, thus I'll be spending more time in the app. If a *usable* hyperterminal alternative is available, that would be so cool. Suggestions from the panel would be *most* welcome. Regards TIA, -Colin ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
it was said: I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). Hello, I use SecureCRT from www.vandyke.com, but it pricey. Check TUCOWS listing at http://www.tucows.com/networkadministration_terminalemulation_default.html (URL may have wrapped). They have user ratings, complete descriptions, and download links for at least 23 different console programs. Some are even free! (Most are shareware.) A popular (free) one is puTTY. FreeBSD even has a port of it. HTH, stheg __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
On Dec 10, stheg olloydson launched this into the bitstream: it was said: I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). Hello, I use SecureCRT from www.vandyke.com, but it pricey. Check TUCOWS listing at http://www.tucows.com/networkadministration_terminalemulation_default.html (URL may have wrapped). They have user ratings, complete descriptions, and download links for at least 23 different console programs. Some are even free! (Most are shareware.) A popular (free) one is puTTY. FreeBSD even has a port of it. Does Putty handle serial connections? I thought it didn't! I have Putty installed, better take a closer look...aparently I'm missing something! :) Thanks for the advice!! ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Reasonable Hyperterminal alternative?
On Sat, Dec 11, 2004 at 12:15:38AM +, Colin J. Raven wrote: I'm seeking a reasonable alternative to WinXP/2000 Hyperterminal as a console application (for serial port access to a no-graphics card box). I tried using HyperTerminal to access the serial console of my OpenBSD router. It locked up on just about anything higher that 9600 when switching from the bootloader to the rest of the system. I ended up using TeraTerm, which is free, and worked adequately. -- Adam Fabian ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
