Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices (32022-90057)

Terminal and Printer Profiles
PAD Terminal Profile (Host-Based)
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PAD Terminal Profile (Host-Based)
The PAD Terminal Profile screen, as shown in Figure 7-8 is used to define the
characteristics associated with a PAD terminal profile. Note that this screen is used for
host-based management only. For PC-based management, you should use the regular
PC-Based Terminal Profile screen shown in Figure 7-4 for PAD terminals.
Figure 7-8 PAD Terminal Profile Screen (Host-Based)
Review the profile settings on the screen. Use the
[Tab]
key to move from field to field.
Make changes as needed by typing over the current values. When you have made the
desired changes, press the
[Save Data
] key. Refer to the “Fields” subsection for detailed
information about each field on the screen.
Press the
[Prior Screen]
key to return to the Profile Selection screen.
Compute Byte When this key is pressed, NMMGR will display a decimal value that is calculated from
the value of some of the fields on the PAD Terminal Profile screen. This value describes
certain parameters of the connection between a PAD and the X.25 card in the DTC. See
the Configuring and Managing Host-Based X.25 Links manual for more detail on the
contents and purpose of the compute byte value.
Fields Terminal type The terminal type being associated with the profile. The only valid
terminal type for PAD terminal profiles is terminal type 24.