Customizing Direct Connections - Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.1 User Manual

Customizing direct connections

If the computer to which you want to connect is nearby, you can connect the two
computers directly by using an appropriate cable for your port. Direct connections
require either a parallel (LPT) or a serial (COM) port. To use a parallel connection,
you must configure the parallel port in the BIOS for bi-directional operations and
use a bi-directional, null parallel cable. Serial connections on Windows XP/2003
Server/2000/NT require an available COM port and a serial null cable.
For direct connections, the settings on both computers must match.
Table 3-4 includes information about serial and parallel port settings.
Custom port settings
Table 3-4
Setting Explanation
Speed Controls the speed of the connection. Most
newer computers can handle speeds of 38,400
or greater.
Parity Checks for errors on the communications line.
To increase performance, click None. Most
operating systems and modems have their own
methods of validating data integrity.
Flow control Controls the flow of information between
computers. For direct and modem connections,
use RTS/CTS.
Started by Controls the method by which a session begins.
Ended by Controls the method by which a session ends.
See " Configuring a direct connection on a host" on page 80.
See "Configuring a direct connection on a remote" on page 106.
To customize direct connections
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, on the left
navigation bar, do one of the following:
To customize settings for the host session, click Hosts.
To customize settings for the remote session, click Remotes.
2
In the right pane, right-click the connection item that you want to configure,
and then click Properties.
3
In the properties window, on the Connection Info tab, select the port that you
want to use.
Navigating in Symantec pcAnywhere
Managing pcAnywhere preferences
Default setting
38,400
None
RTS/CTS
Carrier detect (DCD)
Carrier detect (DCD)
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