Multitech BA-Series, User Manual

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MultiModemBA User Guide
3.5.2 Terminal Emulation
If you are accessing the remote computer as if from an on-site terminal, the keyboard codes used by
your computer may not match the ones used by the remote computer. To be compatible with the
remote computer, your software must be able to substitute the appropriate codes in what is known as
terminal emulation. Most communications programs can emulate the most common mainframe
terminals, including the DEC VT100, VT102, and VT52 terminals, and the basic TTY mode. If in
doubt about which to choose for a BBS, try ANSI or VT100 first.
3.5.3 File Transfer Protocols
When you upload or download files with your modem, the host computer will ask which file transfer
protocol you want to use. Most communications programs allow you to choose a default protocol.
Your software’s documentation should list the ones it can use (not all communications programs
support all protocols). Zmodem is the recommended protocol for most transfers.