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How to LOGON to the VAX from a Microcomputer Using Kermit and a Modem


This document contains instructions for using the Kenyon College VAX and transferring files to and from a microcomputer using a modem and the Kenyon special copy of the program, Kermit. If you don't have a copy of this program, please call the ICS HelpLine and ask for it.


To Start Kermit


Start Kermit on the Microcomputer

At the DOS prompt, type

C:\> KERMIT R

Dial the Kenyon VAX Phone Number

Type ATDP and one of the VAX phone numbers. At the end of this section, the Kenyon VAX phone numbers are listed.

ATDT 4275954 R

assuming that you are dialing the number, 427-5954. Note: Don't include the DASH in the number.

"AT" stands for "Attention"; "D" stands for "Data" and "T" stands for "Tone". If you have a pulse type phone, type ATDP instead of ATDT. "P" stands for "Pulse".

If you are dialing long distance, insert commas between the long distance numbers. Commas tell the computer to pause. For instance, if you are dialing from outside the 614 area, type

ATDT 1,6144275954

The phone numbers of the Kenyon VAX are listed here. They will adjust to any speed over 300 baud and under 9600 baud rate; that is, they are "autobaud modems".

Students and Guests 427-5954

Faculty and Staff 427-5960

Each number really has a group of telephone lines attached to it. Faculty and staff should dial into the 427-5960 number first and if the lines are all busy, then try 427-5954.

Students Dialing From Dorms

Students dialing from dormitory rooms at Kenyon only have to use the last four digits, i.e., 5954, to connect. The modems are on the same Centrex switch as the student residence phones.


Connect to the VAX


Connect to the System of your Choice

At the LOCAL> prompt, connect to the system of your choice. Type CONNECT (or C) and the name of the system to which you want to connect.

Local> C ACAD R or

Local> C LIBRARY R or

Local> C ADMIN R

Log onto the System

The VAX is now connected to your microcomputer. There will be a blank screen. Press R once or twice. The VAX login message will appear.

At this point you may use the VAX as you would ordinarily. For WordPerfect use the regular microcomputer keystrokes. The VAX version of WordPerfect works the same as the microcomputer version. For KEDT use the usual VTnn keypad commands as shown on the KEDT Help Card and the key bindings handout. In KEDT, use the 1 key in place of the PF1 key.

Note: The NumLock key should be ON when you use KEDT.


Transfer Files


Start Kermit on the VAX

At the $ prompt, type KERMIT R. The prompt for KERMIT on the VAX is C-KERMIT> .

Change to Server Mode

Server mode causes one computer to wait for instructions from the other computer. In this case the VAX is waiting for instructions from the microcomputer. At the VAX Kermit prompt, type

C-KERMIT> SERVER R

Switch control back to the microcomputer. Press

A C Hold the A key down and tap C

Set the Default Disk

The default disk is the disk on your microcomputer which will receive the file or to which you are sending a file. Type

MS-KERMIT> SET DEF A: R (or B: or C:)

Send Files to Microcomputer

To send files from the VAX to the microcomputer, type the command to get the file from the VAX

MS-KERMIT> GET vaxfilename.type R

and wait for the transfer.

Send Files to VAX

To send files from the microcomputer to the VAX, type the command to send the file from the microcomputer to the VAX.

MS-KERMIT> SEND B:filename.ext R

and wait for the transfer.

Note: In sending or getting files, you may use *.* or other wild cards. For instance, GET *.* or SEND *.* or GET *.WPDOC or GET LETTERS.* . For further information on wild cards, please see the Introduction to VAX/VMS Manual or the DCL Help Card.

When You Are Finished

When you are finished transferring files and want to use the VAX to perform more tasks (MAIL, KEDT, etc.), type the following:

MS-KERMIT> FINISH R exit server mode

MS-KERMIT> C R connect back to the VAX

C-KERMIT> EXIT R exit Kermit on the VAX

The $ prompt appears and you may continue your VAX work.

Finish VAX Session

Log off the VAX as you normally do. Type

$ LO R at the $ prompt and at the Local> prompt type

LOCAL> LO R log off the Server

(no prompt) A C return to the MS-KERMIT> prompt

MS-KERMIT> EXIT R return to the DOS prompt


Help


Help Screen

To see the following information, while you are using the VAX, press A H

? This message F Dump screen to file

C Close the connection P Push to DOS

S Status of the connection

B Send a break O Send a null

L Send a long 1.8 s Break H Hangup phone

Typing the escape character will send it to the host

Switch From Micro To VAX

To connect to the VAX, at the MS-KERMIT> prompt type C or CONNECT R .

To switch back to the microcomputer, at the $ prompt or the C-KERMIT> prompt, press A C .


Parameters which May Need to be Changed


Default Drive

If you have a dual disk drive, the default drive should be B:. If you have a hard disk, the default drive should be C:. This is changed on the MS version of the KERMIT program by typing at the MS-KERMIT> prompt,

MS-KERMIT> SET DEF B: R

You may change this in the MSKERMIT.INI file by typing this command at the end of the file. (Use a text editor to edit MSKERMIT.INI. If you don't have a text editor, call the ICS HelpLine and ask for a copy of TED, a text editor.)

Baud Rate or Speed

The baud rate is the rate of speed (bits per second) which the data is transferred. If you use your copy of KERMIT at home as well, you may have to change the baud rate in the MSKERMIT.INI file.

For network hookup, the speed should be set at 19200 or less. If you have a 1200 baud modem, the speed should be set at 1200, and 2400 for a 2400 baud modem. To change the speed, type at the MS-KERMIT> prompt,

MS-KERMIT> SET SPEED 1200 R

Port Setting

Another change that may need to be made is the PORT setting. The PORT should be COM1 or COM2. To change the port used

MS-KERMIT> SET PORT 1 R or

MS-KERMIT> SET PORT 2 R


The KERMIT.BAT File


The File

Following is a copy of the file, KERMIT.BAT, which indicates at the MS-DOS prompt that you are connected to a remote system. When you want to start Kermit, type Kermit at the DOS prompt.

Temporary Switch to the Microcomputer

When you are on the VAX and want to check a file on the microcomputer, you can switch to the microcomputer temporarily by pressing A P. The prompt will be

Enter 'EXIT' to return to KERMIT

C:\>

This serves as a reminder to you that you are still using Kermit and that you are still connected to the larger system.


To Display Graphics on the Microcomputer Using Kermit


Kermit Terminal Setting

On the microcomputer and at the KERMIT-MS> prompt type

MS-KERMIT> SET TERM TEK4010 R

RS/1 Terminal setting

Connect to the VAX and after starting RS/1 at the # prompt type

# SET TERMINAL TO 'T4010' R

You will be able to see RS/1 graphs in graphics mode.

Note: Do not use WordPerfect when you are in graphics mode.


How Kermit Works with the VAX


VAX WordPerfect

In order to facilitate the use of microcomputers with the Kenyon VAX systems, the following key sequences provide most of the microcomputerWordPerfect key definitions so that they may be used with VAXWordPerfect. Please note: When you are using WordPerfect, the Numlock key must be off if you are using the keypad keys.

When you are running this version of Kermit on your microcomputer, you are connected to the VAX (running VAX-WordPerfect), and you press a microcomputerWordPerfect key (for instance 3 HELP), Kermit will send the correct signal to VAX WordPerfect.

KEDT, Mail, and other VAX Applications

In addition, VT terminal PF keys (PF1PF4) and keypad (KP) definitions enhance the use of microcomputers with VAX software applications. For instance, Mail, KEDT, and TPU use these keys in a manner similar to WordPerfect. Please note: When you are using EDT or KEDT, the Numlock key must be turned ON.


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