Re: 5250 emulation

[Linux Server <everidge@xxxxxxxx>]

Stan Wilburn wrote:

> I am having problems getting connected to the Internet using
> Linux 5.2. I can get my modem to dial, but once it connects it
> lasts about 3 seconds and then disconnects. Do I need to use
> setserial to set the baud rate for the com port itself? I am new
> to Linux so I am not sure...I also want to try the tn5250 emulator
> if I can ever get connected to download it...I am sure that will
> be a whole new set of problems...Thanks for any help you can
> give me.
>
> Stan
>
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Don't give up too quick.  This does sound like a authentication issue, had the
same problem.  I came from the MSDOS / NOVELL / AS/400 world and it took me a
couple of days to get the dialup to work.  (I had a harder time creating a RAS
server for my office, but once I figured it out, it's simple).  Once you get a
PPP session going, download a copy of XISP from Download.com.  This'll set up a
PPP session for you.  You may even consider the KDE desktop.  KDE has a good
dialup connection service.  I've been using KDE, xt5250, and tn5250 with good
results.  As suggested, read the HOW-TO's for ppp, they got me started.  This
tn5250 is good.  Get your PPP connection going with your ISP and ENJOY.

Mike Everidge,
IS Director
Lakeway Regional Hospital


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