

The name doesn't have to be the actual name of the service you're connecting to, just something that will be descriptive enough for you. Type a descriptive name for the connection into the Name text box.The first time you use HyperTerminal, or when you want to connect to a new computer service, HyperTerminal doesn't have a clue about what you want to connect to, so you'll have to supply the details it needs to get hooked up.

Otherwise, follow the instructions below to create settings for a new connection. If you've already specified connection settings-perhaps to dial up a company's support bulletin board or the local library's online research service-click the Cancel button to close the Connection Description dialog box. The Connection Description dialog box is the place to enter specifications for a new connection. HyperTerminal's opening screen appears, followed by the Connection Description dialog box, as shown in Figure 23-1.įigure 23-1.

To start HyperTerminal, open the Start menu, and then choose Programs, Accessories, Communications, HyperTerminal.
