How to Transfer a File to a Remote Computer Using HyperTerminal

You can use HyperTerminal to transfer a file to a remote computer. You might want to transfer a software program from your computer to a computer bulletin board or to transfer a large file to a friend's computer from your computer. You will need to have a modem connected to your telephone line. These instructions are for Windows 98.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Modems
• Computers
• HyperTerminal Private Edition 5

Transferring to a Computer Bulletin Board

1. Open HyperTerminal. (Open the Start menu and click Programs, then Accessories, then Communications.)

2. Enter the telephone number of the computer bulletin board that you are going to access.

3. Click Dial. The modem will dial the bulletin board and make a connection, unless the line is busy or there is some other problem.

4. Follow the instructions that have been provided by the bulletin board operator (called the Sys Op).

5. Move around in the bulletin board until you find the place that invites uploaded files. If this is a public bulletin board, there may be a section entitled Shareware Files, for example.

6. Once you have located the file, follow the bulletin board's instructions for transferring. You may be asked to use the Transfer menu and select Send File.

7. When you have finished transferring the file, exit the program to break the connection.

Transfer a File to a Friend's Computer

8. You can transfer files from your computer to a friend's computer if you are both using HyperTerminal and a telephone modem.

9. Phone your friend and ask if he or she will set the computer to receive the transfer in five minutes. This will give your friend time to set the computer to receive the file.

10. Open HyperTerminal and connect to your friend's computer using a previous or new connection.

11. Go to the Transfer menu and click on Send File. A window will appear containing a text box that asks for the name and path of the file.

12. Enter the path of the file that is to be transferred. If necessary, use the Browse button to search your hard disk for the file.

13. If possible, select Zmodem as your Transfer Protocol.

14. The transfer will occur.

15. When completed, exit or quit the connection.

Tips & Warnings

• Remind your friend to ensure that no one picks up the receiver when the phone rings. This will break the connection and the transfer cannot occur.
• Long-distance telephone charges may apply.