Re: Network config -- slip + null modem
Bob,
One small point. You can get compression from a modem but it is very
difficult to get compression over a piece of wire. :-)
I fell for the same thing myself.
But do go for 115200.
Lindsay
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On Mon, 26 Jan 1998, Robert D. Hilliard wrote:
> Thanks very much for your responses. All responders recommended
> using ppp instead of slip. I will try a ppp setup tonight.
>
> I started trying to use slip because the NET-3-HOWTO recommends
> it in this situation. Is that advice now obsolete?
>
> John says: "If this works I suggest upping the speed to 115200
> and adding compression." As I understand it, 38400 is the highest
> speed that may be set directly. To get 115200 one must specify 38400,
> and use the spd_vhi option to setserial. Is this correct, or can the
> higher speed be set directly by pppd?
>
> Lindsay and Gregory: I have a couple of suggested files. If I
> have trouble getting it to work, I will ask you for the files you
> offered.
>
> Thanks again for your prompt and helpful responses.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
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