Understanding HyperTerminal connections

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Understanding HyperTerminal connections

You can create and save multiple connections within HyperTerminal. Each connection can have its own unique configuration, including phone number and port settings such as bits per second(bps), parity checks, and host TCP/IP address.

As part of the connection configuration, HyperTerminal also allows your computer to emulate a variety of terminal types, such as TTY, ANSI and VTx terminals.

The connection that is currently open within HyperTerminal is displayed in the Hyperterminal title bar.

You can only have one connection open per each HyperTerminal session. You can, however, start multiple HyperTerminal sessions, opening a new connection for each session (provided each connection uses a different communication port). To set up a new connection, see Set up a new connection.

When you first open HyperTerminal, you will be prompted to decide if you want HyperTerminal to be your default telnet client. You also will be able to choose not to see this dialog box again. If you choose to not see the dialog box again, but later do want to set Hyperterminal as your default telnet client, see HyperTerminal Troubleshooting.

HyperTerminal cannot automatically provide your login ID and password when you make a connection. If you provide a password when using HyperTerminal for a Telnet session, be aware that this password will be sent to the remote computer using plain text (as with all telnet connections).