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Terminals on Multi-user Systems

Terminals on Multi-user Systems 3

IOLAN+ is used extensively for connecting terminals,

printers and modems on multi-user Unix systems, especially

in retail. 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, see 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

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.

3.1Terminal Port

Configuration

This is the setup for making a terminal connect to a

designated Unix host

prompt automatically.

The

Port Setup Menu

screen is shown on the next page.