Establishing A Session With The 8237 - IBM 8237 Installation And User Manual

For information on connecting an 8237 to a null-modem cable, see "Connecting a
Modem or a Null-Modem Cable to the Management Port" on page 2-6.
Special Considerations : Because most communications software assumes that
you will be using a modem, if you will be connecting using a null-modem cable, you
need to be certain that your emulation software supports communication with a
device that is directly attached to your workstation. Follow any special instructions
from the application manufacturer concerning configuration steps that may be
required to support communication with a directly attached device.
Communicating Using a Modem
If you will be communicating with the 8237 by means of a modem connection, you
will need to install a second modem and connect it to your computer.
Configure the terminal emulation application as follows:

Establishing a Session with the 8237

To initiate a session using the 8237's user interface program, perform the following
steps:
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8237 Hub Installation and Planning Guide
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Inside the Accessories window, double-click the Terminal icon. This will
open a blank terminal emulation session.
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From within the Terminal window, click Settings on the menu bar.
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Select Terminal Preferences.
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De-select the check box Use Function, Arrow, and Control Keys for
Windows.
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Select OK.
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You can save your current session settings by selecting File from the menu
bar and selecting Save As.... Give a file name and open this file the next
time you start your emulation session.
• Maximum speed of your modem
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control
• VT100 emulation
• The workstation's communications port that will be used
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Either
• Invoke your emulation software to establish a direct connection by
means of the null-modem cable; or
• Invoke your emulation software and dial the number of the modem that
is attached to the 8237.