System information

Rel. 7.0 and 8.0 Red Book for AIX

Minimum Configuration for Eterm for Windows

The minimum configuration required for Eterm for Windows to operate correctly varies

depending on how your PC is connected to the host.

When Connecting Through a TCP/IP Network Connection

For Eterm for Windows to operate correctly when connecting through a TCP/IP Ethernet

connection, you must have the following options set:

• Communications Port – In the Communications Port field, choose the Network -

Telnet network connection.

• Host – In the Host field, enter either the IP address of the host system or the host name if

using a Hosts file or a Domain Name Server (DNS).

When Connecting Through a TTY Port

For Eterm for Windows to operate correctly when connecting through a TTY port, you must

have the following options set:

• Communications Port – Choose the COM port that your PC uses to connect with the

host system.

• Speed – Set the baud rate equal to that of the host. Intuit Eclipse recommends 19200.

Contact your system administrator for the appropriate setting to use.

• Connect String – Leave this field blank.

When Connecting Through a Modem

For Eterm for Windows to operate correctly when connecting through a modem, you must have

the following options set:

• Communications Port – Choose the COM port that your PC uses to dial out to the host

system.

• Speed – Set the baud rate equal to that of the host computer.

• Connect String – Enter the modem commands and the host modem telephone number

that you want to use to connect. For example, if the telephone number of the host system

is 1-800-555-1234, you might enter ATDT18005551234.