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  Eicon Link Service Setup

Configuring an Eicon SDLC Link Service

Configuring an Eicon X.25 Link Service

Advanced Eicon Link Setup Configuration


 Link Setup: Configuring an Eicon SDLC Link Service

Use this dialog box to configure an Eicon SDLC link service. An Eicon SDLC link service allows SNA Server to communicate with host or peer computers through full-duplex or half-duplex synchronous modems, over switched or leased lines. Leased is the default. A default title is provided for the service; however you can change this default. To configure an Eicon SDLC link service, you need to select the port and line types for your service.

To configure an Eicon SDLC link service:

1.	To change the title for this service, place your cursor at the end of the Title box and then press the BACKSPACE key to delete the default.

1.	In the Title box, type the correct title for this link service. You can use as many as 40 characters for the title.

1.	In the Card Port box, select the port you will be using. This port must correspond to the port which is configured with the WAN Services configuration program by clicking on the Advanced button.

1.	Under Line Type, select the correct option button for this service.

Note: If you select the switched option, you must use the SNA Server Admin to type the Dial Data. For more information, see the Microsoft SNA Server Administration Guide.

1.	Choose the Advanced button. Use WAN Services for NT configuration program, to configure the specified port.

1.	After exiting the Advanced configuration, click Continue.

Setup copies the required files and the Link Service Configuration dialog box appears listing the entry for this link service.


Link Setup: Configuring an Eicon X.25 Link Service
Link Setup: Configuring an Eicon X.25 Link Setup

Use this dialog box to configure an IBM X.25 link service. An X.25 link service enables you to connect SNA Server through public or private X.25 packet switching networks to host computers. A default title is provided for the service; however you can change this default. You then need to enter various values to configure the service. Please contact your network administrator if you need help with these values.

To configure an X.25 link service:

1.	To change the default title, place your cursor at the end of the Title box, and then press the BACKSPACE key to delete the default.

1.	In the Title box, type the correct title for this link service. You can use as many as 40 characters for the title.

1.	In the Local NUA address box enter the correct 15 decimal digit address with no spaces separating the digits. There is no default.

1.	In the Card Port box, select the correct port. This port must correspond to the port which is configured with the WAN Services Configuration program by clicking on the Advanced button.

1.	In the Station ID box enter the correct Station ID.

1.	Choose the Advanced button. Use WAN Services for NT configuration program, to configure the specified port.

1.	After exiting the advanced configuration, click Continue.

Setup copies the required files and the Link Service Configuration dialog box appears listing the entry for this link service.


Link Setup: Advanced Eicon Link Setup Configuration

This option invokes Eicon Technology's WAN Services for Windows NT configuration program. This allows you to configure the EiconCard port with the same parameters in which you have just configured with the Eicon Link Service setup.


Link Setup: Station ID

The station address of the control unit that is sending or receiving the polling signals.
Default Value: C1

Value	Description
01 - FE	Station address (in hexadecimal) of the control unit that is sending or receiving the polling signals.