Using Hyperterminal To Validate Connectivity Between Client And The System - IBM System i Manual

Using HyperTerminal to validate connectivity between client and the system:

HyperTerminal is a Windows application used for connecting to various sources and is supplied by all
Windows operating systems on the install media, though may not be automatically installed. When the
local console directly attached to the server does not connect, you can use HyperTerminal to determine if
the PC has connectivity to the system.
Note:
1. The data is slow to appear so be certain to allow a 15 - 20 seconds for an action to complete
before moving to the next step. Also keep in mind that some steps may not provide data to the
window. Wait a little time and then continue.
2. The following example was performed on a Windows 2000 PC. Other operating systems may
have slight differences in the presentation of options. The important part of this test is getting a
response back from the NEGOTIATE at the end of the document.
Installing HyperTerminal:
To install HyperTerminal, follow these steps.
1. Click your path.
v Start → Programs → Accessories → Communications → HyperTerminal
v Start → Programs → Communications → HyperTermiAccessoriesnal
Note: You want the executable and not one of the predefined connections or the folder.
2. If it is not found, use these instructions to install it:
a. Place the installation media, if CD-ROM, into the CD—ROM drive and wait for the program to
begin. Then, close the window. If the program did not automatically start, or the installation media
is not a CD-ROM, continue with the next step.
b. Click Start → Settings → Control Panel.
c. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
d. Click Windows Setup.
e. Select Communications.
f. Click Details.
g. Place a check mark in the box preceding HyperTerminal by clicking on the box.
h. Click OK.
i. Click Apply.
j. Follow the instructions in any prompts that may show up. If you are presented a window in which
you might replace a newer file with an older one, click Yes to keep the newer file.
Related tasks
"Using HyperTerminal"
To use HyperTerminal, follow these steps.
Using HyperTerminal:
To use HyperTerminal, follow these steps.
If you have not installed HyperTerminal, see the Install HyperTerminal topic.
1. Click your path:
v Start → Programs → Accessories → HypertTerminal
v Start → Programs → Accessories → Communications → HypertTerminal
2. In the Connect To window, enter a name, select an icon, and then click OK.
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