Using HyperTerminal to connect to Frank

Using HyperTerminal to transfer files from Frank to your PC

STEP Description

1

Login to Frank using HyperTerminal

2

At the Frank prompt frank $ type kermit and hit ENTER.

A new prompt will be displayed C-Kermit > on the command line.

3

If you are:

Transferring Text files: Type ascii at the prompt and hit ENTER.
Transferring Binary files: Type binary at the prompt and hit ENTER.

4

If you are:

Downloading files to your PC from Frank: Type send filename at the prompt and hit ENTER, where filename is the name of the file on Frank you want to download.

Uploading files to Frank from your PC: Type receive at the prompt and hit ENTER.

5

Next, select transfer from the hyperteminal menu. If you are:

Downloading files to your PC from Frank: Choose the receive file option.

A Dialog Box labeled Receive File will appear. Here you may elect to change the folder(directory) that you want to receive the file in. Furthermore, set the receiving protocol to Kermit. After making these changes click on the Receive button to start the transfer process. Please be patient, this may be a slow process.

Uploading files to Frank from your PC: Choose the send file option.

A Dialog Box labeled Send File will appear. Type in the name of the file wish to send. If you are not sure of the name or loacation of the file you may click the Browse button. Furthermore, set the receiving protocol to Kermit. After making these changes click on the Send button to start the transfer process. Please be patient, this may be a slow process.

6

If you would like to transfer a new file, repeat steps 3 thru 5. When you are finished with the file transfer(s), type exit at the Kermit prompt. This will return you to the frank prompt.

STEP	Description
1	Login to Frank using HyperTerminal
2	At the Frank prompt frank $ type *kermit* and hit ENTER. A new prompt will be displayed C-Kermit > on the command line.
3	If you are: Transferring Text files: Type *ascii* at the prompt and hit ENTER. Transferring Binary files: Type *binary* at the prompt and hit ENTER.
4	If you are: Downloading files to your PC from Frank: Type *send filename* at the prompt and hit ENTER, where *filename* is the name of the file on Frank you want to download. Uploading files to Frank from your PC: Type *receive* at the prompt and hit ENTER.
5	Next, select *transfer* from the hyperteminal menu. If you are: Downloading files to your PC from Frank: Choose the *receive file* option. A Dialog Box labeled Receive File will appear. Here you may elect to change the folder(directory) that you want to receive the file in. Furthermore, set the *receiving protocol* to Kermit. After making these changes click on the Receive button to start the transfer process. Please be patient, this may be a slow process. Uploading files to Frank from your PC: Choose the *send file* option. A Dialog Box labeled Send File will appear. Type in the name of the file wish to send. If you are not sure of the name or loacation of the file you may click the Browse button. Furthermore, set the *receiving protocol* to Kermit. After making these changes click on the Send button to start the transfer process. Please be patient, this may be a slow process.
6	If you would like to transfer a new file, repeat steps 3 thru 5. When you are finished with the file transfer(s), type *exit* at the Kermit prompt. This will return you to the frank prompt.