Contents
DFT Link Service

  Configuring a DFT Link Service

  Specifying the Adapter Base Address

  Changing the Link Service Title


Configuring a DFT Link Service

A DFT link service is used to connect SNA Server to host systems, generally over coaxial cable.

To configure a DFT link service

1	To change the default title, choose Change.

The Link Service Title dialog box appears; in the Title box, delete the default, type a new title with as many as 40 characters, and then choose Continue.

2	To change the value of the base address, choose Configure.

The Adapter Base Address dialog box appears.

In the Base Address box, delete the default, type the new base address, and then choose Continue.

The address must be a multiple of hexadecimal 1000; the range is from hexadecimal A0000 through hexadecimal FF000.

3	For additional adapter cards, choose Add New.

The Adapter Base Address dialog box appears.

In the Base Address box, type a multiple of hexadecimal 1000, ranging from hexadecimal A0000 through hexadecimal FF000, and then choose Continue.

Repeat this step for any other cards you are using. You can use up to four cards with this service.

5	Choose Continue.

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


 DFT

Distributed function terminal. A type of intelligent terminal supported by IBM 3270 control units, in which some of the terminal's functions are controlled by the terminal and some by the control unit. Allows multiple sessions; connects to host systems, or to peer systems via host systems. DFT terminals are often connected using coaxial cable.


Specifying the Adapter Base Address

Use the Adapter Base Address dialog box to change the default value of the base address or to enter a base address for an additional adapter card.

To specify an adapter base address

1	In the Base Address box of the Adapter Base Address dialog box, delete the default if there is one, and type the new base address.

The address must be a multiple of hexadecimal 1000; the range is from hexadecimal A0000 through hexadecimal FF000.

2	Choose Continue.


Changing the Link Service Title

You can change the default title for the DFT link service.

To change the default title

1	In the Title box of the Link Service Title dialog box, delete the default, and type a new title with as many as 40 characters.

2	Choose Continue.