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

AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual—424242-001
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Introduction to the AWAN Access Server
This section introduces the Asynchronous wide area network (AWAN) access server.
Topics described in this section include the following:
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AWAN Access Server Features on page 1-1
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AWAN Access Server Management on page 1-8
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AWAN Access Server and SWAN Concentrator Comparison on page 1-9
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AWAN Access Server Limitations on page 1-10
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Gateway Access Process (GAP) Product on page 1-10
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Compatibility with Himalaya K-Series Servers on page 1-11
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Himalaya K-Series to Himalaya S-Series Migration on page 1-11
AWAN Access Server Features
The AWAN access server is a local area network (LAN)-based communications device
that provides the following types of connections:
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Asynchronous connections to Tandem 6530 terminals, 6530-compatible terminals,
VT-series terminals, serial printers, and workstation-based 6530 and VT-series
terminal emulators for Himalaya S-series and K-series servers
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Remote access for DOS, Windows, and Macintosh computers
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VT-to-6530 protocol conversion for VT-series terminals attached to a Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) terminal server and LAN-attached
workstation-based VT-series terminal emulators
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Dial-out connections for LAN-attached DOS, Windows, and Macintosh computers
Depending on your network, you can configure any or all of these connections. The
AWAN access server supports multiple protocols, enabling users to connect to the
AWAN access server simultaneously using different types of protocols.
Note. Gemini Communications, Inc. provides the Gateway Access Process (GAP) for
specialized asynchronous applications. For information about the GAP product, refer to
Gateway Access Process (GAP) Product
on page 1-10.