7.2 The Path Wizard
The Path Wizard provides a step-by-step way to configure the path requirements needed for a ALC, T27, and UTS terminal sessions. The Path Wizard can guide you to select the appropriate library and network for your connection type and other specifications required by the host. The Path Wizard also allows you configure paths that connect to host using centralized management server features such s ID Management.
NOTE:To modify an existing path use the Database Editor.
To launch the Path Wizard from the InfoConnect Workspace
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Start the InfoConnect Workspace.
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Open the dialog box.
The steps depend on your user interface mode.
User Interface Mode
Steps
Ribbon or InfoConnect Browser
From the Quick Access Toolbar, click
.TouchUX
Tap the Folder icon and then under , select
.Classic MDI
From the menu, select .
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Select an ALC, UTS, or T27 terminal template and click . (The choices available depend on your InfoConnect product.)
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Click .
The prompts vary, depending on the host and connection type you select.
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If your host uses terminal IDs, you'll need to provide a terminal address and ID in the format required by your host or, if you use ID management through the centralized management server, you'll need to provide the server URL.
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For all types, before you can complete the wizard, you'll need to provide a name for your new path.
There are additional options for each connection type. If you are unsure about some of the information required, contact your system administrator.
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For this connection type |
You'll need this additional information |
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AIRGATE |
Gateway name Protocol to use between the gateway and the host (MATIP, Apollo, or Sabre) Host path name |
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ATSTCP |
Workstation name Terminal type and global terminal identifier (GTID). |
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CCF |
CCF transport configuration. |
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HLCN |
Device type NetBIOS information for your host (name and LANA number) |
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INT1 |
Device type Channel Environment. Host application and initial transaction. Authentication method (Kerberos, NTLM, or Userid/Password) Host connection to use and how to connect Host IP address or domain name |
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MATIP |
The host connection to use or the information you need to create a new host connection |
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NTGATE |
Host path name IP address or domain name of the NT gateway |
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NETBIOS |
NetBIOS information for your host (name and LANA number) |
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PEPGate |
Terminal type Terminal and device identifiers Gateway name For PEPGate-NB, you will also need to provide NetBIOS options. Path to the configuration file to use Primary and secondary hosts |
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TCP/IP |
Host name or IP address Port number |
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TCPA |
Device type Terminal type Host name and IP address Authentication method (Kerberos or Userid/Password) |
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UDPFRAD |
The type of network you use (EDS SHARES, System One, or Amadeus) Host name and IP address Print host names |