NAME

L-devices − devices used to connect to remote systems

SYNTAX

/usr/lib/uucp/L-devices

DESCRIPTION

The uucp utility uses the L-devices file.  The file contains information about call units and direct connections.  It is used to map specifiers in the L.sys() file to specific devices.

The format of each entry, with each field separated by blanks or tabs, is:

type line call-unit speed brand proto

typeA device type, such as ACU or DIR.  DIR indicates that this is a direct connect, hard-wired line. 

lineThe device for the modem line or hard-wired line as named in /dev, such as cul0 or ttyab.  The special device files are assumed to be in the /dev directory. 

call-unitThe automatic call unit associated with line, for example, cua0. Hard-wired lines should place the device for the line in this field, for example, ttyab.  The value for call-unit is usually the same as the value for line.

speedThe line speed. 

brandThe brand name of the modem or ACU.  Acceptable brands are DF02, DF03, or DF112 (for DIGITAL modems), Ventel, Hayes, and Vadic.  For direct connection, place the word direct in this field. 

protoThe preferred protocol type to use, for example, "g", "f". 

EXAMPLES

Here are some typical L-devices entries:

ACU cua0 cua0 300 DF02
ACU cua1 cua1 1200 DF03
ACU cua2 cua2 1200 DF112
DIR ttyab ttyab 9600 direct

SEE ALSO

Guide to the uucp Utility

File Formats