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Planning Configuration Parameters
Use the following procedures to plan the 3708 configuration:
• Complete the Network Planning Form on page 4-4 to help visualize the physical
connections to the 3708.
• Complete the Port Definition Form on page 4-5 to help organize and plan the
network connections for the terminals, hosts,and printers. "Protocol
Conversion Mode" on page 3-2 lists the terminals that the 3708 supports.
• After you have defined the types of devices (hosts, terminals, printers) that are
connected to each port, plan the configuration parameters for each device.
Follow the procedures in Chapter 13, "Configuration Procedures" to configure
each port. Chapter 12 provides the following information about the parameters
for each type of device:
The screens that are displayed on the control terminal for each type of
device
The options that you can enter for each field on the screens.
Before starting the configuration, you need the following information:
Host configuration. Prepare the host system generation. Refer to IBM 3708
Network Conversion Unit Description
for more information.
Downstream devices. Gather information about XONjXOFF, line speed,
parity, interface type (EIA 232C or EIA 422A), and line type (switched or
leased) for the devices that you are connecting to the 3708. Refer to the
user manuals for the devices for more information. For a list of device
manuals, see Appendix K, "Manuals for Default Protocol Conversion
Displays." Use the Device Information Form on page 4-3 to collect the
information for each device.
Communications network environment. When attaching devices to the 3708
through modems, telephone lines, and public access networks, you should be
aware of certain parameters associated with the connection facilities that can
affect the 3708 operation, such as XONjXOFF, parity, stop bits, and
communication speed.
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