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> 
> FYI, we use the device names for a physical security scheme. With these
> QPADEV* things, we use the new features of the QDCRDEVD API, format
> DEVD0600 to get the IP address, which is as unique as the SNA device name
> for non-TELNET sessions. Then we convert that address to an 8-char
> hex-equivalent with a REXX procedure. E.g., 95.96.97.98 becomes 5F606162.
> We use this 8-char string as the device name.
> 
Please note:  That if you are using PPP in anyway, or NAT with a Firewall 
product. IP means little other than a resolve route back to the location 
of the packet at that point in time. Unless you are a fixed internal IP 
user you may not be getting the security and audit trail you really want..

        Jeff Silberberg
        CompuDesigns, Inc. 
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