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Affirmative YESterm/IP-Suite Readme file
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YESterm-Suite 1.24.00
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This document contains information supplementary to the online Help and
the documents of the components that are parts of YESterm/IP-Suite; it
includes such things as newly-added functions, hints, tips, restrictions
and corrections.
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Index
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* YESterm/IP-Suite components at a glance
* Installation instruction
* TCP/IP over Twinax installation
* YESterm/IP installation
* How to use TCP/IP over Twinax. AS/400 Configuration
* How to use TCP/IP over Twinax. PC Configuration
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YESterm/IP-Suite Components at a Glance
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YESterm/IP-Suite is a collection of software solutions that provides connection
between a Personal Computer and an AS/400 using TCP/IP protocol.
YESterm/IP-Suite includes: - User's Manuals in Adobe format.
- YESterm/IP.
- "TCP/IP over Twinax"* driver for a wide range of
Twinax Adapters.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
User's Manuals
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The YESterm/IP user's manuals in Adobe Acrobat format are available in
the \Docs\Eng\Manuals folder of YESterm-Suite CD.
YESterm/IP
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YESterm/IP is a powerful Telnet TN5250e emulator specifically developed
by Affirmative Computer Products to provide enhanced emulation functions for a wide
range of IBM terminals and a "true" IBM 3812 Printer emulation with the support of
all the enhanced features normally available only on very expensive 5250 Printer
Interfaces.
YESterm/IP can easily support up to 10 concurrent TCP/IP connections with
different Host Systems and, for each connection, up to 32 terminal/printer
sessions can be configured and used. In addition, YESterm/IP supports the
"Enhanced Display Auto-Signon and Password Encryption" allowing a secure
connection to the AS/400, with no need for any SSL option on the AS/400.
The configuration of TelNet sessions is made simple by the Wizard, a utility program,
provided with the suite, that guides the user during the configuration process.
The included FTP file transfer utility has been designed specifically for
use with the AS/400; it fully supports all file systems and file naming
conventions. It also provides a useful Remote Command Feature allowing the
user to run CL commands within the FTP connection.
TCP/IP over Twinax* Driver
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YESterm/IP-Suite also includes a complete set of TCP/IP Over Twinax Drivers,
allowing any 5250 IBM Register-Compatible Adapter to be used as a standard
TCP/IP network Adapter with no need of replacing the Twinax cabling.
The TCP/IP over Twinax drivers are available for the following adapters:
BOS 5400 Native Plus, CGS TwinLinker, Computer Lab 5250-I, Decision Data
ES/TEC 2, FARABI TwexJunior ISA, I/O 8150, IDEA CAH-5251, IRMA Twinax ISA
adapter, Maple M5250I, Micro Integration 5250-EA, Nlynx ES/TEC2, Perle
MicroPLUS 5250, PRAIM 3I50-3I52, PRAIM 3X52-3X54 (non-IBM Register Compatible
adapters).
NOTE: To use TCP/IP over Twinax, the OS/400 must be at V4R2 with PTF package
C8045420 or higher.
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Installation Instructions
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The YESterm/IP-Suite installation program allows the user to install YESterm/IP and/or the
TCP/IP over Twinax Driver. If the TCP/IP connection is to be provided through a 5250 twinax
adapter, it is necessary to install the TCP/IP over Twinax Driver before installing YESterm/IP.
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TCP/IP over Twinax Installation
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To proceed with the TCP/IP over Twinax* Driver installation it is necessary to first install the
Twinax Adapter into the Personal Computer. Also any support files and emulation programs that are
already installed for use with your Twinax adapter should be uninstalled/removed or, if possible,
configured to use the TCP/IP protocol.
NOTE: To use TCP/IP over Twinax, the OS/400 must be at V4R2 with PTF package
C8045420 or higher.
Twinax Adapter Installation
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To perform the physical installation of the Adapter, follow the adapter
documentation or follow this generic procedure.
Warning! To avoid damage to the equipment you are installing, make sure the
Personal Computer is powered off and the cord is unplugged from the
power outlet.
. Remove the system unit cover.
. Install the Adapter card in the personal computer.
. Replace the system unit cover.
. Reconnect all the devices/cables.
. Reconnect the power cords.
. Power on the system unit.
TCP/IP over Twinax Driver Installation
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To uninstall/remove any support files or emulation programs that are already installed for your Twinax
adapter, refer to the documentation for those programs.
The TCP/IP over Twinax driver installation procedure depends on the operating
system on your PC:
Windows'95/98
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- Thanks to the PnP function, Windows'95 and Windows'98 recognize the new
PnP Twinax Adapter. You may be asked to provide the driver file.
- At the prompt, insert the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD into the CD-ROM drive and press OK.
- If you are using a non-PnP Twinax Adapter, follow this procedure:
- Insert the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- From the Taskbar, click "Start" then click "Run".
- Enter <CD drive>:\setup.exe where <CD drive> is your CD-ROM drive.
- Click "OK".
- Select TCP/IP over Twinax and follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows NT
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- Insert the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- From the Taskbar, click "Start" then click "Run".
- Enter <CD drive>:\setup.exe where <CD drive> is your CD-ROM drive.
- Press "OK".
- Select TCP/IP over Twinax and follow the provided instructions.
Windows 2000
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- Thanks to the PnP function, Windows 2000 recognizes a new PnP Twinax Adapter. You may be asked to provide
the driver file.
- At the prompt, insert the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD into the CD-ROM drive and press OK.
- If you are using a non-PnP Twinax Adapter follow this procedure:
- Insert the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- From the Taskbar, click "Start" then click "Run".
- Enter <CD drive>:\setup.exe where <CD drive> is your CD-ROM drive.
- Click "OK".
- Select TCP/IP over Twinax and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: DO NOT RESTART your Personal Computer when Windows Wizard prompts you to do so. The TCP/IP Driver Settings
and TCP/IP Properties should be configured before you restart the PC. For more info on how to configure
the Twinax Adapter Driver for supporting and working with the TCP/IP over Twinax protocol, see: TCP/IP
over Twinax Driver Configuration of YESterm/IP-Suite On-Line Help (the On-Line Help is available
from Start...Programs...Affirmative...YESterm/IP and it is also available on
YESterm/IP-Suite CD (TCP52EN.HLP)).
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YESterm/IP Installation
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- Insert the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- From the Taskbar, click "Start" then click "Run".
- Enter <CD drive>:\setup.exe where <CD drive> is your CD-ROM drive.
- Click "OK".
- Select YESterm/IP and follow the provided instructions.
Note: The installation program should self-start when the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD
is inserted into the CD-ROM drive.
Keyboard Driver Installation
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If you are using the Affirmative Computer Products 122-key 5250/PC keyboard with
the YESterm/IP emulator, you must install a special keyboard driver if you wish
to use the extra terminal keys on this keyboard. This driver is provided on
the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD as part of YESterm/IP. During the Installation
Wizard for YESterm/IP, you will be offered the option of installing the
"122-Key Keyboard Driver". If you accept this option, the driver will be installed.
Normal PC operation will not be affected.
If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me, we also install a command
file to enable the key pad numeric lock when starting your computer.
To activate this command, you must add the following command to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C:\NLOCKON
This file is not a TSR and will terminate after being loaded.
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How to Use TCP/IP over Twinax. AS/400 Configuration
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To use the TCP/IP over Twinax protocol, it is necessary to configure a continuous block
of IP addresses (for the Work Stations and for the AS/400) on your AS/400. To do this
configuration, Affirmative Computer Products has developed a utility "TCPTWIZ" that will
assist you in defining the correct range of IP addresses and in configuring your AS/400.
In a Windows'95/98 environment, TCPTWIZ is installed during the TCP/IP over Twinax Driver
installation. It can found in the root directory of the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD.
To activate TCPTWIZ:
- Insert the "YESterm/IP-Suite" CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- From the Taskbar, click "Start" then click "Run".
- Enter <CD drive>:\TCPTWIZ.EXE where <CD drive> is your CD-ROM drive.
- Click "OK".
AS/400 Configuration
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To use the TCP/IP over Twinax protocol, it is necessary to configure a continuous block of
IP addresses (for the Work Stations and for the AS/400) on your AS/400.
Also, it is necessary to create a TDLC line description for the Workstation Controller used
to connect the PC running TCP/IP over Twinax. The TDLC line is used also for the connection
to the PC running Client Access, and the name of the TDLC line would be something like
"QDTLxxxxxx".
It can be created using the command:
CRTLINTDLC LIND(Line_Description) WSC(Workstation_Controller)
After this, it is necessary to create a TCP/IP interface for the TDLC line.
To do this, use the command:
ADDTCPIFC INTNETADR('XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX') LIND(Line_Description)
SUBNETMASK('YYY.YYY.YYY.YYY') LCLIFC('ZZZ.ZZZ.ZZZ.ZZZ')
where: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX is the IP address of the AS/400 Workstation_Controller.
YYY.YYY.YYY.YYY is the Subnet Mask for this network.
LCLIFC is the "Associated Local Interface" parameter. This parameter
must be specified if there is, installed on the AS/400, a network
Adapter (Token Ring, Ethernet, Dial-up etc.) and you intend to connect
these two networks.
ZZZ.ZZZ.ZZZ.ZZZ is the IP address of the "Associated Local Interface".
After the TCP/IP interface creation, it is necessary to activate (if it is not
active yet) the TCP/IP service using the STRTCP command. Then, using the NETSTAT command,
activate the "TCP/IP interface management" menu, which allows you to verify the status and
activate the configured TCP/IP interfaces.
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How to Use TCP/IP over Twinax. PC Configuration
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There are several possible ways to define the IP addresses for the Work Station
connected using the TCP/IP over Twinax:
- Use the TCP/IP over Twinax Driver "Automatic IP Address Cfg" function.
This function can be used without activating the AS/400 DHCP Server.
If you want to use this function, you should configure the PC TCP/IP protocol
to use DHCP Server (if you are using Windows NT), or to use the
"Obtain an IP address automatically" parameter (if you are using Windows'95/98).
- Use the AS/400 DHCP Server to automatically assign the IP addresses.
- Specify the IP address used by your Twinax Adapter. If you want to specify
the IP address used by your Twinax Adapter, you should:
- Configure your AS/400 as explained in the appropriate procedure.
- Install the TCP/IP over Twinax Driver into your Personal Computer.
- Reboot the Personal Computer.
>From an AS/400 terminal session, you should verify the creation of the Display Device related
to the PC running TCP/IP over Twinax. Also, using TCP/IP over Twinax, every PC/Workstation
uses an address of the Twinax line to which it is connected. For that address, the AS/400
has to create a Display Device. To verify the Display Device creation, use the command:
WRKCFGSTS *DEV DSPXXYYZZ
Where: XX is the Workstation Controller.
YY is the Line of the Workstation Controller where the PC/Workstation is
connected.
ZZ is the Twinax address used by the PC/Workstation.
To verify the IP address assigned to the PC/Workstation, use the View option (5) of the
"Device description management" AS/400 function that can be activated with the command:
WRKDEV DSPXXYYZZ
Assign the same IP address to the PC/Workstation using the TCP/IP protocol
configuration for the Twinax Adapter.
Note: If you can not use the AS/400 "Automatic Unit Configuration" (QAUTOCFG)
function or, if the Display Device that corresponds to the
PC/Workstation was not automatically created, you should create it as 5150
Terminal Type Model 4.
NOTE: To use TCP/IP over Twinax, the OS/400 must be at V4R2 with PTF package
C8045420 or higher.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.