Re: PC dial up connection to AS400

[nina jones <ddi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> We have a remote site that now requires dial up access to our AS400e for a
> couple of hours each day (for simple 5250 green screen and printing).
>
> What would be the simplest method to link them up (and what additional
> hardware/software would be required) ?
>
> Just a few points :-
> 1.    The AS400e is at v4r2
> 2.    It has 3 spare communications ports.
> 2.    It is connected via TCP/IP to a Novell 4.11 network (that doesn't have
> a modem
>        attached!).
> 3.    We currently use Client Access v3r1m3.
> 4.    The remote site will probably be using a PC with Windows 95 or 98.

we use the ibm 8235 remote access server, which was discontinued last summer.
however, it was made by shiva, so we are now installing the shiva product, the
shiva lanrover e/plus.  it is a really reliable unit, that attaches to your lan,
and allows dial up access.   it's not terribly expensive, about $1600 for the
unit, and $200 per modem (V.90's).  the modems are internal, so there aren't any
plugs and cords.  a really neat solution.

shiva also has cheaper units, that use the traditional external modems.

nj
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