NGTERM Specification/Data Sheet
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 | Supports wide area network connections
using TCP/IP compatible bridge/routers |
| Compatible with REAL/32 line monitor when
using dial-up modem connections |
| Supports direct and widows printing from an application running on host REAL/32 server. |
| Built in file transfer for use with REAL/32 coming soon . . . |
NGTERM - Main Features
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Physical Connections
Serial Lines
NGTERM
can communicate directly to the host REAL/32 server via a standard
null modem RS232 cable connected to the local Windows COMx ports. Depending on
the speed of the local machine, speeds of up to 115Kb can be achieved. Buffered
UART chips are strongly recommended for the local PC.
Modem Lines/ Leased
Lines & ISDN
NGTERM
will support any Windows compatible modem for dial-up links, which has been
installed under the host Windows systems. NGTERM will initialise the modem and
perform the dialing and connection sequence with minimal user input. It can
maintain a list of phone numbers with associated descriptions. The user can
select from the list to dial the appropriate number. This can be used in a
support organisation, for example, to maintain a list of customer sites. A
standard modem cable is used to connect the modem with the local COM 1 COM2,
COM3 or COM4 port. The COM port MUST have buffered UARTS for NGTERM to function
correctly. Alternatively, an internal modem can be used configured as a COM 1
COM2, COM3 or COM4 port, including PCMCIA modems.
For
leased lines, an appropriate line driver must be used. NGTERM functions as
though it has a direct serial connection.
ISDN
lines require a suitable ISDN Terminal Adapter (TA). This is a digital version
of a modem. TA's are used very much like dial-up modems and use standard
initialisation and dial strings. Consult your ISDN provider for a suitable TA.
Network Connections
NGTERM
uses the TCP/IP networking protocol when used across a network link and can be
used the Internet to connect to an Internet connected REAL/32 server.
The
IMS Connectivity Extension Pack contains a suitable TCP/IP networking stack and
low level drivers for a wide range of networking cards for REAL/32 has the networking built it..
Licensing on REAL/32
| NGTERM is licensed per remote user. For example, if a team of traveling sales people each need access to their central office based REAL/32 machine from a remote location, they would each need a licensed copy of NGTERM. Conversely, if a support engineer requires access to many REAL/32 systems (at each of his customer sites), he would only require a single licensed copy of NGTERM for his own machine. |  |
Technical
Specifications
| An administration password system is used to
protect the settings (once a password has been entered) |
| Serial connections will be made using
pre-installed Windows modems/connections |
| A default server connection can be set |
| An address book allows multiple connections to be
defined and the required connection selected at will |
| It can print to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, COM1 COM2 COM3 or COM4 and any windows printers. |
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