Management
Setting Port Access
Set access to a port to one of the following:
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LOCAL (default) - for interactive devices, such as terminals.
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REMOTE - for noninteractive devices, such as computers and printers.
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DYNAMIC - for devices that can be used in interactive and noninteractive
mode, such as personal computers (PCs) and printers with keyboards.
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NONE - to prohibit access to the port.
The following shows how to set ACCESS to REMOTE for port 5:
Local> DEFINE PORT 5 ACCESS REMOTE
Local> LOGOUT PORT 5
Matching Port and Device Characteristics
You must ensure that the physical characteristics of the communications server
port match the physical characteristics of the device you intend to attach to the
port. Refer to the device specific documentation for information on matching
device port characteristics.
Some of the most common physical characteristics include the following:
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AUTOBAUD
Normally, you enable AUTOBAUD when configuring interactive devices and
disable AUTOBAUD when configuring network resources, such as printers,
modems, and computers. When AUTOBAUD is disabled, you should specify
the settings for CHARACTER SIZE, PARITY, and SPEED characteristics.
The following shows how to disable AUTOBAUD on port 5:
Local> CHANGE PORT 5 AUTOBAUD DISABLED
The AUTOBAUD characteristic functions only if the input and output speeds
of the port device are the same and the device characteristics are one of the
following:
CHARACTER SIZE 8 and PARITY NONE
CHARACTER SIZE 7 and PARITY EVEN
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CHARACTER SIZE
Specify the device character size: 7 or 8 bits. Use CHARACTER SIZE 7 if
the device supports 7-bit operation only. (Use the operator’s guide for the port
device to determine character size.) If you have AUTOBAUD enabled, the
communications server automatically adjusts the character size.
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