Re: Leased Line Dialin

[Carl Galgano <cgalgano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You need to know what type of protocol will be passed on the network to the
AS400.  It is possible to SNA over FR using a FRAD (I have used Vanguard MP
Routers for this), or if they are doing an entirely IP solution, you can
forego the FRAD and use a DSU/CSU and a router such as CISCO.  In either
case, it is not rocket science.  A little more info here would be useful.
Carl

At 08:59 PM 6/11/98 -0700, you wrote:
>
>I have a client who has presented me with the following scenario:
>
>An external source is upgrading their software from DOS base Win95(8).
>
>They are requiring an AT&T leased line using frame relay be connected to
the AS400 (V4R2).
>They are also asking that my client provide the FRAD / DSU to link up the
line with the box as well as 
>have him provide some type of Win sockets.  I am assuming a TCP/IP / FTP
process, but since I was not involved in the talks, I can't be sure.
>
>Not being up to speed on TCP/IP, sockets, or the connectivity involved,
how should I advise my client to proceed - up to and including finding
resources to point him to.
>
>Is a firewall required?
>
>I'm such a novice in this area, that even letting me know what questions
need to be asked will be of great assistance, even a description of the
resources(both consulting and literature) I should be looking for.
>
>Thanks for any assistance.
>
>John L.  
>
> 
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