The classic serial null-modem cable was, among other things, used to connect two computers together for communications and file transfer. Largely eliminated in daily use by the advent of home ...
Offering a quick and convenient method of inter-PC communication via USB ports, the NMC-2.5m USB-to-USB null modem cable features USB type A plugs at each end, that contain an FT232RQ USB-UART ...
over serial you send the break signal to get to the OK prompt. I don't remeber exactly, but I'm pretty sure you can just hit the 'break' key in minicom. In addition to a specific break key, some sun ...