AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual

Configuring Asynchronous Terminal and Serial
Printer Connections
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Summary of Configuration Tasks
Summary of Configuration Tasks
Configuring asychronous terminal and serial printer connections involves a number of
tasks. Table 8-1 lists each task in the order in which it must be performed.
Finally, you should save and store your configuration changes as described in Saving a
Configuration File on page 5-27 and Storing a Configuration File on page 5-29.
Planning Your Port Configurations
You can use the Asynchronous Terminal Port Configuration Worksheet to plan your
asynchronous terminal connections. Instructions for using the worksheet are provided in
note boxes titled Worksheet Instructions throughout this section.
Blank worksheets are provided in Appendix A, Blank Configuration Worksheets
. A
sample completed worksheet is shown in Figure 8-2 on page 8-16.
Table 8-1. Asynchronous Terminal and Serial Printer Configuration Tasks
Task Description Purpose
1. Planning Your Port Configurations To plan your port configurations.
2. Configuring the Himalaya NonStop
Server
To configure the software needed on the
Himalaya NonStop server for
asynchronous communications.
3. Configuring Port Properties on the
AWAN Access Server
To configure an asynchronous port on the
AWAN access server so that a terminal or
serial printer can communicate with the
Himalaya NonStop server.
4. Configuring a Workstation To configure the software needed on a
DOS, Windows, or Macintosh computer
for asynchronous communications.
Note: This task is required for workstation-
based 6530 and VT-series terminal
emulator connections only.
5. Verifying a Terminal or Workstation
Connection or Verifying a Serial
Printer Connection
To make sure the terminal or workstation
connection is operational.