GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual page 74

Multihost Settings
(
Use only if operating
in Packet mode
without MAC)
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Type "how are you" in the Remote 2 terminal server window (see
Figure 38). Note delivery of the message only to the Remote 2 COM2
Port window. Type "good" in the Remote 2 COM2 Port window. Note
delivery of message only to Remote 2 terminal server window.
Figure 38. Remote 2 Terminal Server/COM2 Port Communication
Multihost is a legacy feature that has been superseded by the Packet
w/MAC feature. It should only be used in legacy systems or in special
use cases.
The screen is used only when Packet mode is selected. It
Multihost Settings
provides an alternative way to run multiple host applications at the
Master unit, which may be operating on different computers. Multihost
operation is described in more detail in the SD Serial/Telnet Manage-
ment Supplement, Part No. 05-6193A01.
Packet w/MAC operation replaces multihost operation, and is the rec-
ommended method for passing multiple data streams. See Device Set-
tings starting on Page 46 for instructions on setting the Radio Mode to
Packet w/MAC.
• —Enables or disables multihost capability.
Multihost Enable
• —Sets the desired delay time (in ms) for switching
Multihost Delay
between hosts during multihost operation.
SD Series Technical Manual MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. H