TeraTerm

[homecomputeraid]

I'm not sure how much this will interest the general forum population, but some of the moderators and people who work on PC's and Routers may like it.

If you have to do a terminal session to a router or a CSU/DSU, or any network device, you might try TeraTerm. It has a simple, clean interface that at makes it easy to configure and use, it works with a lot of network devices (not finicky like Windows HyperTerm), and best of all, it's FREE!

You can download the latest version (as of this writing, 3.1.3) at this link:

http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/download.htm

After downloading, just unzip it, and double click the executable! No installation, per se.

It does TCP/IP connections (Telnet, SSH (secure), or a port you specify), or serial connections. When using serial connections, use make sure you set the speed, parity, etc. to work with the device you're connecting to. 9600 baud, 8 Data Bits, no Parity, 1 Stop Bit, and no Flow Control works with many devices.

[edit]Here are a few screen shots:

Initial connection type screen:

Session running shot:

Serial Port configuration (go to Setup, Serial Port):

I strongly recommend using SSH for devices that support it. Cisco routers will support SSH if you have a code version that allows you to set the required type of encryption. PIX firewalls support SSH.

Telnet sends traffic clear text meaning it could be intercepted as it goes across the network or the Internet. SSH is encrypted.

I'll post some screen shots tomorrow.

Enjoy!

[Scarecrow Man]

Great! I often set up and configure Cisco routers, and this program will work perfectly!

Thanks HCA! :D

[homecomputeraid]

I'm glad someone found it useful! :)

I'll up more tools. Please share any you know of.

[Scarecrow Man]

I am just starting into the networking area. Such a wealth of knowledge in networking. Unfortunately, I do not know of any neat tools for it, as I have only done cisco for 2 semesters at school.

[scuzzman]

While I typically use PuTTY for this sort of thing, I took a look at TeraTerm, and it looks promising :D

Thanks HCA, I'll be keeping this one on my Flash Drive.

[Redhat]

Is it SSH1 or 2? Can't find any info on the site :(

[homecomputeraid]

It looks from Help, About SSH2 Plugin like it's SSH2:

[Redhat]

Thanks HCA, shall get it now and see how it shapes up against Putty :D

[homecomputeraid]

I've used Putty also, but I don't remember whether it allows serial connections as TeraTerm does.

[lmcbmai]

Hi all,

The information about Teraterm in this thread is out of date. The latest version is 4.27 and it has lots of new features comparing to 3.1.3. New Teraterm versions are released in average twice a month. Teraterm support forum is here http://www.neocom.ca/forum/index.php Download link to the latest version can always be found on top of Announcements forum http://www.neocom.ca/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 Freeware Teraterm macro creator and organizer LogMeTT that is part of Teraterm installation package has also the feature notifying user about new Teraterm version releases.

Regards,

///lmcbmai

[Scarecrow Man]

Cheers!

HyperTerminal Private Edition is also a good one. It is provided as freeware to users, but Site Licences can be purchased for the popular upgrade 'HyperAccess'

http://www.hilgraeve.com/htpe/index.html

HyperAccess gives you:

* Fully compatible with Windows 2000.

* Supports VT320 terminal emulation, which is used by many businesses for access to applications running on UNIX and VMS host computers.

* Enhanced printing control for customers allows users to print through Windows’ print driver or directly to the printer.

* View dazzling graphics as you download GIFs, JPEGs, etc.

* On-the-fly virus detection as you download.

* Record and playback logons with VBScript or javascript.

* Automate with VB, VBA, C++, Java, or other languages.

* Use additional terminal emulators and file transfer protocols.

* Redefine keys and add your own buttons to the toolbar.

* Monitor your modem with on-screen image of modem LEDs.

* Use Message Pad to write, spell-check, send messages.

* Set your PC's time & date automatically to atomic standards.

* Answer calls from friends and exhange files effortlessly.

* On-the-fly unzipping of compressed files as you download.

* Place or accept calls through your modem or TCP/IP.

* Beat busy signals by entering 2nd and 3rd numbers to try.

* Track calls and file transfers with a detailed Call Log.

* See full color 100% accurate history in nonvolatile backscroll.

* View, sort, organize entries using Explorer-like Phonebook.

* Check the weather with a completely automated call.

* Get high-quality documentation and technical support.

[lmcbmai]

The information about Teraterm in this thread is out of date. The latest version is 4.27 and it has lots of new features comparing to 3.1.3.

Couple of changes since 2006 - TeraTerm is now available from http://logmett.com web site and the latest version is 4.62. Support forum also migrated from neocom.ca to http://logmett.com/forum

[smithersj]

If you are only interested in serial connections, you might want to try FoxTerm from http://www.foxterm.net/ - it allows you to configure an XML file and quickly open multiple connections within the same session. I find it really useful for quickly checking on equipment or starting/stopping logs for multiple serial connections. It's free but doesn't support SSH or scripting.

[smithersj]

Correction: I just got the latest FoxTerm version 1.1.2.0 and it now has Telnet and is starting to support macro features now.