System information

Introduction
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Manager from any location on their TCP/IP network using an appropriate
browser.
In June of 1998, a new release with significant enhancements to IBM Network
Station Manager for AS/400 became available. Major enhancements included
in Version 1 Release 3 are:
• National Language Support
• Network Station Manager group support
• Separation of servers
• Broadcast boot for AS/400
• Enhanced converged 3270/5250 emulators
• VTxxx Telnet emulation
• Support for the new twinax-enabled IBM Network Station model 341
• Streaming LPR/LPD print support
• ICA Client protocol
• Lotus eSuite Workplace
• Java Virtual Machine (JVM) 1.1.4
• Java Just-In-Time compiler (Series 1000 only)
• Integrated 40 bit NC Navigator browser
• Inventory Server for AS/400
• Full-screen solutions (kiosk) support
• DHCP support
In addition, a number of enhancements for Release 3 of IBM Network Station
Manager for AS/400 were recently made available through PTFs (program
temporary fixes). These PTFs, which can be obtained by ordering the AS/400
group PTF SF99082, include support for the following:
Flash memory cards
Allows you to store the IBM Network Station operating system and
applications in specific third-party Series D Type II PCMCIA memory
cards and boot a remote IBM Network Station locally or through peer
(
buddy ) boot. Please refer to Chapter 3, “Using Flash Cards with the
Network Station” on page 63 for more details.
Multiple serial ports
Allows the use of additional peripheral devices by extending the IBM
Network Station’s serial interface from a single native serial port to
multiple serial ports through the use of a third-party Type II PCMCIA
Card. One, two, or four additional ports can be added to attach serial
devices to the IBM Network Station.
Touch-sensitive display
Provides support for IBM and selected third party touch-sensitive
displays which allows users to select on-display options by placing a