The GetAscii interface can be started or stopped by using the PG Admin program. Right-click on the 'GetAscii' object (found under the 'Interfaces' object) and then choose 'Start' or 'Stop' from the popup menu. The GetAscii interface will start or stop within a few seconds. If the GetAscii interface is enabled, it will be automatically started each time the PageGate server is started.