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Figure 38. Remote 1 Terminal Server/COM2 Port Communication
Type "how are you" in the Remote 2 terminal server window (see Figure 39). Note delivery of
the message only to the Remote 2 COM2 Port window. Type "good" in the Remote 2 COM2
Port window. Note delivery of message only to Remote 2 terminal server window.
Figure 39. Remote 2 Terminal Server/COM2 Port Communication
Multihost Settings
(Use only if operating in Packet mode without MAC)
Multihost is a legacy feature that has been superseded by the Packet w/MAC feature. It should
only be used in legacy systems or in special use cases.
The
Multihost Settings
way to run multiple host applications at the Master unit, which may be operating on different
computers. Multihost operation is described in more detail in the SD Serial/Telnet Management
Supplement, Part No. 05-6193A01.
Packet w/MAC operation replaces multihost operation, and is the recommended method for
passing multiple data streams. See Device Settings starting on Device Settings for instructions on
setting the
Radio Mode
MDS 05-4864A01, Rev. I
screen is used only when Packet mode is selected. It provides an alternative
to Packet w/MAC.
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