Configuring and Managing Host-Based X.25 Links - Edition 6 (36939-90057)

Preparing to Configure DTCs
Chapter 2
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2 Preparing to Configure DTCs
This chapter details the information you will need before you can configure the
datacommunications and terminal subsystem (DTS) for host-based systems that include
X.25 networking. DTS defines the physical connections and configuration parameters for
the computer, its DTCs, and all DTC-connected devices. Sample worksheets are included
to facilitate configuration.
Hewlett-Packard recommends that you complete the DTS configuration before
configuring any NS network capabilities for your system.
This chapter describes how to:
• Plan the DTS configuration.
• Determine terminal and printer characteristics.
• Determine DTC characteristics.
• Determine X.25 network characteristics for both PAD and system-to-system
connections.
NOTE If you are not configuring X.25 networking capabilities on a system using host-based
network management, you should use Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers,
and Other Serial Devices instead of this manual to configure DTCs and DTC
connections.