>From: Lanny Baron <lnb_at_FreeBSDsystems.COM> > >On our iNET<tm> Servers, for our customers that want console redirection >set up 'out-of-the-box', we really only have to press a key when installing >and when the OK shows, type set console=comconsole and press enter then >type boot. > >I assume you have already installed. You really need to make sure that >whatever you are using to attach to the serial port is set at 9600 and if >you want a login: prompt you need to edit /etc/ttys and look at the lines >with '3wire' in it: > > >ttyd0 "/usr/libexec/getty 3wire.9600" dialup on secure >ttyd1 "/usr/libexec/getty 3wire.9600" dialup on secure > >That will make sure that upon boot you get a login: via Serial Console. > >I hope that helps you out. Thanks, all I have to do now is swap my M-M DB9 cable for a null modem cable. Despite saying "null modem" on the packing, a test with a multimeter shows that it's a straight through cable... Anyway, sorry for bothering everybody, and thanks to those who responded. Please DO NOT send me ANY email directly unless it's a privacy issue. Reply-to mangled to assist those who don't read the above. -- Rob | What part of "no" was it you didn't understand? _________________________________________________________________ Sign-up for a FREE BT Broadband connection today! http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/btbroadbandReceived on Tue Jan 20 2004 - 04:43:29 UTC
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