Terminals On Multi-User Systems 3; Terminal Port Configuration - Perle IOLAN + Rack User And Administration Manual

Terminals on Multi-user Systems 3

3.1 Terminal Port
Configuration
IOLAN+ is used extensively for connecting terminals,
printers and modems on multi-user Unix systems, especially
in retail applications. These Unix systems include SCO
Unix, IBM AIX, HP-UX, Data General's DG/UX, etc. This
section deals with terminals and/or PCs using emulation
packages (such as Hyperterm). For information on adding
printers, modems or other devices, please refer to the
respective sections.
The Installation section covered how to attach a terminal
with access to the menu system. This is convenient for most
users. But in many applications, the users need to be 'direct
connected' to a specific Unix host so that they see the login
prompt automatically. This is helpful in securing your
system, or in environments where the users need to be in
one application only.
This section will show how to setup a terminal, and other
tips such as the concept of 'fixed ttys', multiscreens, the
copy command, TERM features, etc. Consult Appendix C,
Cabling Guide, for information on wiring your terminal.
Remember to use the TAB key to bounce between fields, and
if you get the Commands exit menu by mistake by hitting
, use Cancel to return to editing this menu.
This is the setup for making a terminal connect to a
designated Unix host login prompt automatically.
The Port Setup Menu screen is shown on the next page.
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