Direct Serial Connections between Linux and NT?

scobiej asks: "I've been trying for some time now to get a direct serial connection between my Linux laptop and an NT workstation box running RAS to work but to no avail. I've read the documentation etc. but I cann't get PPP (Linux client) to work. I've recompiled the PPP package (Version 2.3.5) with MS-CHAP enabled but I still cann't get it to work. The scenario is like this. The office network consists of NT workstations, servers, unix boxes etc. all running on token ring (!!!) and all I want to do is get my laptop connected to it somehow so I can transfer files etc. (or even use VNC). I'm NOT splashing out on a token ring card as I would never use it anywhere else. "

NT PPP: Ick

[poink]

With MS-PPP there is an extra step before PPP acually begins. One side (the server, I think) sends the text string CLIENTSERVER and the client is expected to respond with CLIENT. I had the same problems using a null modem and a Powerbook.

Try running tip on the linux side, and see what the NT sends down the line.

hmm..

[Zurk]

your cable and null modem terminator is probably bought from radio shack (most are). If so then radio shack doesnt give 8 bit clean serial cables/modem terminators. you need an 8 bit clean line to do PPP. Alternatively if you can get the NT system to dual boot linux try using 6 bit SLIP..works great...

Re:hmm..

[Zurk]

just read that you have unix boxes..try using one of them to do 6 bit slip + appropriate packet forwards.