Re: Remote connection to the AS/400

In a message dated 98-01-14 12:34:44 EST, you write:

<< We are currently using a Perle 3i (connects via twinax) to connect remotely
to our AS/400 using Perle Talk for DOS Client.  Due to some problems with the
DOS Client and Windows 95 we looked into the price for the Perle Windows
Client.  Due to the expense of the software per license I thought that I would
see if anyone would be willing to share their alternative methods of remote
connection.  The connection is mainly used by our outside sales people to run
and print their sales reports etc. so it has to to somewhat user friendly.  
  
 Any ideas are welcome.    
  
 Curtis Strouse
 North American Stainless >>


Curtis,

What problems are you having with PTALK for DOS and Win95?  I have 300+ sales
people (and others) using PTALK for DOS to dial into a Perle 3i and 394e with
very few problems.  Many of the users, myself included, are using Win95
machines.  The only problems we seem to have are either user problems, what I
call ' the loose nut in front of the keyboard', or someone calling over a
dirty phone line.

If you have the Win95 properties set correctly PTALK for DOS works quite well.
Your problems may be caused by the modems.  If you have bad or cheap modems,
they are probably the cause of your problems.  I used to have some cheap
modems on the AS/400 end and had a lot of probelms with them until I was able
to replace them.  Now, I hardly ever have any problems with people using
PTALK.

If you can elaborate about the problems you are having, maybe I can suggest
some solutions.

TTFN...

John Baker, Field Systems Supervisor
SYSCO Food Services of Los Angeles
voice:  909-595-9595  ext 2555     fax:  909-594-8946
email:  baker.john.r045@sysco.com - work
        jbakerii@aol.com - personal
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