> How?
> I've used Terminal that came with Win3.1 sometime ago, but don't have it
> anymore.
> I can't get Hyperterminal to work the way I want it.
> How do you make hyperterminal to be a dumb terminal?
Quentin, do you have hyperterminal on your system right now?

You just set the settings to redirect everything to com1 or 2.
I don't see what the problem is! I use it all the time for rs485
communication between a pic and my PC.
(of course I use a 485 convertor that sets the driver automatic)