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How do I reprogram Function, Delete or Cursor keys?

1. Press +d 1 to activate the COM1 configuration dialog or +d 2 to activate the COM2 configuration dialog.
2. Using the arrow keys in the Usage box select Terminal server.
3. Configure the baud rate and other required parameters.
4. Press to save all the settings for the com port.
5. If you are selecting Terminal server for the first time you will be prompted to go to the terminal server configuration menu. Enter Y to continue. You can also go to Terminal server menu form TCP/IP menu (+t m).
6. The Terminal Server Configuration menu has the following fields:
   • Host
   • Name/IP address of the host you want the port to connect to.
   • Terminal
   • Type: ansi, vtxxx or at386, etc.
     Server port : The telnet server port number. (Should always be set to 23 unless you have special requirements).
   • Session escape character (decimal)
     This character when followed by a period terminates the current session. By default ~ (126) is the escape character followed by the period.
   • < Options:
   • [ ] Process the Terminal sessions queries
     This option is only valid if you are connected to the SCO running NetTerminal Host software. By selecting this option the dumb terminals connected to com1 and com2 becomes the 13th and 14th login devices respectively.
   • Terminal on com1 = /dev/ntx13 and com2 = /dev/ntx14
   • [ ] Disconnect upon loss of DTR/DSR or DCD
     If this option is selected whenever the Dumb terminal is turned off, the login session is disconnected. (Provided the serial cable is using these signals).

    

For further information read the NetTerminal Manual, chapter titled "NetTerminal Host Software For SCO UNIX".