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

ID: Q84790

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 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.


Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 terminal.exe

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: November 3, 1999
© 2000 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.