.\" SCCSID: @(#)L-devices.5	8.1	9/11/90.TH L-devices 5.SH NameL-devices \- devices used to connect to remote systems.SH Syntax.B /usr/lib/uucp/L-devices.SH Description.NXR "L-devices file" "format".NXA "L.sys file" "L-devices file".NXAM "uucp utility" "L-devices file".NXR "remote system" "specifying devices for connecting"The.PN uucputility uses the L-devices file.  The file contains informationabout call units and direct connections.  It is used to map specifiersin the.MS L.sys 5file to specific devices..PPThe format of each entry, with each field separated by blanks ortabs, is:.IP "" 1i\fItype line call-unit speed brand proto.IP \fItype\fR .7iA device type, such as ACU or DIR.  DIR indicates that this is adirect-connect, hard-wired line..IP \fIline\fR .7iThe device for the modem line or hard-wired line as named in.PN /dev , such as cul0 or ttyab.  The special device files are assumedto be in the .PN /dev directory..IP \fIcall-unit\fR .7iThe automatic call unit associated with.IR line ,for example, cua0.Hard-wired lines should place the device for the line in this field,for example, ttyab.  The value for.I call-unitis usually the same as the value for.IR line ..IP \fIspeed\fR .7iThe line speed..IP \fIbrand\fR .7iThe brand name of the modem or ACU.  Acceptable brands areDF02, DF03, or DF112 (for DIGITAL modems), Ventel, Hayes, and Vadic.  For direct connection, place the word direct in thisfield..IP \fIproto\fR .7iThe preferred protocol type to use, for example, .PN gor .PN f ..SH ExamplesHere are some typical L-devices entries:.EX 0ACU cua0 cua0 300 DF02ACU cua1 cua1 1200 DF03ACU cua2 cua2 1200 DF112DIR ttyab ttyab 9600 direct.SH See Also.I "Guide to the uucp Utility"