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On 3/26/07, Peter Lloyd-Jones <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > "Robin Has suggested I test the serial port" > > Thanks Robin > > I think a quick look up in the attic for a "steam" modem is in order. If I > can get it to make a noise the serial port is OK. A good test > > Or. What I used to do was short out two wires on the end of the cable > connected to the serial port (1 and 2??) and then type "something" (cant > remember what) at the consol. If is echoed back it was working. > Wires 2 and 3 rx to Tx, creates a loop back Make sure the terminal program you use dosn't have a software echo as well! or you will think it is working when it is not. -- Robin Cornelius http://www.byteme.org.uk -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html