How to Configure a Modem for Use With UUCP

UUCP sends information using seven bits and even parity. Solaris software modem configurations use eight bits and no parity for internationalization purposes. To set up your modem service to work with UUCP, follow these instructions.

1. Start Serial Port Manager from the Solstice Launcher, if not done already.

   See the procedure on "How to Start Serial Port Manager" for information about starting Serial Port Manager.

2. From the Serial Port Manager main window, select the port or ports that will be used with a modem.

3. Choose Modify Service from the Edit menu.

   The Modify Service window appears in the Basic Detail mode. (For additional details, select either the More or Expert Detail modes.)

4. Choose the modem configuration from the Template menu that meets or most closely matches your modem service.

5. Select Other from the Baud Rate menu.

6. Enter a baud rate value from the /etc/ttydefs file that provides seven bit, even parity service and click on OK.

   In this example, the 9600E baud rate was selected. This provides a service with a 9600 baud rate, seven bits, and even parity.

7. Change values of other template entries if desired.

8. Click on OK to configure the port.

Example of a Command-Line Equivalent for Adding a Modem

The following example is the equivalent of using Serial Port Manager to enable a modem (for use with UUCP) to port /dev/term/b.

# admserialmod -e -p bi -b 9600E b

In this command,