Symantec 14541094 - pcAnywhere Host & Remote, User Manual

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Table 3-4
Custom port settings (continued)
Default setting Explanation Setting
None Checks for errors on the communications line.
To increase performance, click None. Most
operating systems and modems have their own
methods of validating data integrity.
Parity
RTS/CTS Controls the flow of information between
computers. For direct and modem connections,
use RTS/CTS.
Flow control
Carrier detect (DCD) Controls the method by which a session begins. Started by
Carrier detect (DCD) Controls the method by which a session ends. Ended by
See “ Configuring a direct connection on a host” on page 79.
See “Configuring a direct connection on a remote” on page 103.
To customize direct connections
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, in Advanced View, on the left
navigation bar, do one of the following:
■
To customize settings for the host session, click Hosts.
■
To customize settings for the remote session, click Remotes.
2
In the right pane, right-click the connection item that you want to configure,
and then click Properties.
3 In the properties window, on the Connection Info tab, select the port that you
want to use.
4
Click Details.
5
Select the connection preferences that you want to use.
6
Click OK.
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