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Distribution: Slackware 10, Open BSD 3.6, Mac OS 10.3.7, Splack 10 beta
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Serial Console
I've suddenly found myself with a lot of box that should run headless. I'm going to set up a serial console. Just to clarify what i need, I just need to compile support into the kernel, edit the gettytab, hook a null modem cable from the client to a box running minicom or something. Did I leave anything out. Does anyone know of a good tutorial for this sort of thing? Also are there serial hubs so i could hook a whole lot of boxes up?
guzzi is correct, just uncomment the line on your serial server and hook up your serial crossover cable.
When I first started fooling with serial connections I had trouble configuring minicom. I was able to confirm a correct configuration with the Serial Terminal Linux floppy. It is set up for a serial connection (rather than a modem connection) and worked so well for me that I recommend it if you have any doubts about your minicom configuration.
Good Luck.
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