AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide

Introduction to AWAN 3886-Series Servers

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Adapters (Host, Modem, Terminal, Printer)

The 3886-16 and 3883-32 models have RJ45 jacks which require an adapter to

connect to standard DB-25 and DB-9 RS232-EIA devices. Table 1-5 lists the adapters

you will need for the host, modem, terminal, and printer, if you are not using the current

loop converter. To see the pinouts and further descriptions on the following adapters,

see Adapters for Connecting Terminals, Modems, Hosts, and Printers on page A-3.

See Appendix A, Adapters for Cables and Devices for detailed pinouts of these

adapters and for the PC DB9 terminal adapter that is not orderable as an HP part.

Printers Supported (Serial, TTAP, TAP and ATAP)

The AWAN 3886 supports any serial printer that has an RS-232 interface and is

supported by FASTPTCP. Both TTAP and TAP printers are supported along with

printers with PCL (Printer Control Language)-II emulation.

For AWAN printers, FASTPTCP, using a Telnet connection, is recommended. The HP

Tandem Transparent Protocol (TTAP) is also recommended. TTAP printers use a

higher level flow control and, thus, do not use XON-XOFF or hardware flow control

(CTS). Hardware flow control (CTS) is strongly recommended for non-TTAP printers;

port flow XON is somewhat less reliable. AWAN 3886 models also support LPD1179

with FASTPTCP.

ATAP printers are supported only with GAP software. The 3886-6530 Flash RAM card

must be installed. For more information on ATAP printers, see the appropriate

third-party documentation.

Printers can be directly connected to the AWAN 3886 server using RS-232.

Table 1-5. Adapters

Part Number Product Description DB-25 Connection

422641-001 DH25RJ45 adapter for host female

422642-001 DM25RJ45 adapter used to connect

the modem

male

422643-001 DT25RJ45 adapter used for terminal male

422644-001 DP25RJ45 adapter used for printer male

422802-001 DGC25 DB-9 to DB-25 adapter