Some uses of HyperTerminal Private Edition: Use a TCP/IP network to connect to systems on the Internet or your network using Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH) Use a Dial-Up modem to dial into modem based systems Talk directly to many different types of devices using serial COM ports Define key macros, save keystrokes, or adapt to host systems that require special keys or command sequences Assign passwords, user ID's and host commands to a single key Select terminal screen size and colors to take advantage of host systems that let you adjust the number or rows and columns displayed Set the program to automatically exit after you log out. HyperTerminal Private Edition is a terminal emulation program that supports communications over TCP/IP networks, Dial-Up Modems, and serial COM ports.