Terminal's Kermit Does Not Support 7,n,1 Communication Setting

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q84790
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

Windows version 3.1's Terminal does not support sending binary files with the Kermit protocol at the following communications settings:

  • 7 data bits
  • no parity (none)
  • 1 stop bit

NOTE: Problems have also been reported with the following Kermit settings: 7,E,1.

This problem did not exist with Windows 3.0's Terminal.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem:

  • Use Windows 3.0's Terminal so that Kermit can be used at the above settings.
  • Change your communications settings or download protocol if the computer you are connecting to can support the new settings. Some computer systems may not accept the new settings.

KBCategory: kbother kbprb
KBSubcategory: wincomm
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 terminal.exe

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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