3.14.1 The Session Type Page

Use this page to change the connection type and the file transfer protocol used for the current session. This changes the settings you chose when using the New Session wizard to create a session. You cannot change the display/device type of your session.

IMPORTANT:When choosing a different connection type, it is best to first log off from your host applications and disconnect from your session using the Session Disconnect command.

Table 3-126 Session Type Page Settings

Settings

Description

Host Type

Displays the host type with which you currently have a session.

Connection Type

Lists the connection types available to the current session.

Display/Device Type

Displays the display/device type of the current session. The display/device type can be either display or printer.

File Transfer Protocol

Lists the file transfer protocols available to the current session.

Settings Button

Opens the Options Settings page(s) pertaining to the item you have currently selected. You can then edit that item's settings.

To verify your Host type

  • From the Options menu, choose Session Type.

    The Host Type display lists the type of host to which your current session is connected.

To edit your connection type

  1. From the Options menu, choose Session Type.

  2. From the Connection Type list, select the new connection type and then choose OK.

    IMPORTANT:When choosing a different connection type, it is best to first log off from your host applications and disconnect from your session using the Session Disconnect Command.

To edit your connection option settings

  1. From the Options menu, choose Session Type.

  2. From the Connection Type list, select a connection.

  3. Choose the Settings button.

    The Settings - Connection page appears.

To edit your display option settings

  1. From the Options menu, choose Session Type.

  2. From the Display/Device type list, select a display/device type.

  3. Choose the Settings button.

    The Settings - Display page appears.

To edit your file transfer protocol

  1. From the Options menu, choose Session Type.

  2. From the File Transfer Protocol list, select the new protocol and choose OK.

To edit your file transfer option settings

  1. From the Options menu, choose Session Type.

  2. From the File Transfer Protocol list, select a protocol.

  3. Choose the Settings button.

    The Settings - File Transfer page appears.