Novaterm 9.6 User's Guide
This section shows you
how to start up Novaterm, goes through the
initial configuration, and explains various basic concepts.
1.1 Starting up the program
If you are starting Novaterm for the first time, the program will help
you configure your copy of the software by leading you through a
series of questions . In any menu, use the cursor keys to move the
highlight bar, and press RETURN
to make a selection.
1.1.1 Selecting a modem type
The first item in the configuration asks for your modem type. If you
are not using a 1650, 1660, or 1670 (old-style Commodore modems),
you must select Hayes
compatible as your modem type. Most
consumer-grade modems today are Hayes-compatible. Other modem
types are not supported at this time.
1.1.2 Specifying your modems maximum speed
If you selected Hayes
compatible as your modem, you will be
asked to specify the maximum speed of your modem.
1.1.3 Selecting a serial device
Next, the configuration program asks you to specify a serial device.
Novaterm uses a device-independent interface to implement serial
communications. A "serial device", as described here, is any set of
hardware connected to the Commodore 64 that provides an interface
to a serial port. In general, the serial port itself (usually a 9-pin
or 25-
pin male RS232 connectr) is also a part of this hardware in some
way, so the serial device is the bridge between the computer and the
port.
For information on where to obtain these devices, see Appendix C,
Vendor information.
Novaterm currently has drivers for the
following devices:
SwiftlLink:
This driver uses the SwiftLink cartridge. The SwiftLink
cartridge plugs into the cartridge port, and operates at up to 38,400
bps.
CommPort:
This driver uses the CommPort cartridge. The
CommPort cartridge plugs into the cartridge port, and can operate at
speeds up to 38,400 bps.