PC Rmt: Using Null Modem Script at Higher Baud Rates Than 9600

 Last reviewed: January 25, 1996
Article ID: Q126650
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mail Remote for MS-DOS, version 3.2

SUMMARY

The null modem script is written to transfer data at a default maximum of 9600 Baud. To increase the data transfer speed to 19200 baud:

  1. Modify the NULLMODM.MDM script according to the instructions located in the Microsoft Mail version 3.2 "Administrator's Guide" on page 378 "Modifying a Script File."

  2. Add the following line to the INITIALIZE: section of the script before the return 0 line: 

          BAUD 19200

  3. Save and compile the script.

MORE INFORMATION

Below is an example of a modified INITIALIZE: section:

INITIALIZE: 

      title "Null Modem"
      BAUD 19200
      return 0
You should only modify the script. Do not modify the speed setting within Microsoft Mail Remote for MS-DOS. You should keep it at 9600 baud. To verify the setting, from the Mail menu, select Communications. The Baud Rate should be set at 9600.

In addition, the serial port settings in the Mail postoffice (PO) should also be set to 9600 baud. To verify this, start the Mail Administration program (ADMIN.EXE), from the Config menu, select Serial. This will list the current Baud Rate setting.

When the MS-DOS Remote client is finished and disconnects from External, it will display the Closing Connection message, but it may not accept another null modem connection from the Remote client. If it does not, you must exit from External and restart it.

Additional reference words: 3.20
KBCategory: kbusage
KBSubcategory: MailPCRmt

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Last reviewed: January 25, 1996
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