Configuring Dec net over serial port

nesa

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Jan 22, 2002, 3:47:58 AM1/22/02

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Please help me with configuring Dec net over serial sinhronous line on VMS
for Compaq Alpha server DS20.
Thanks
Nebojsa

JF Mezei

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Jan 22, 2002, 7:17:12 AM1/22/02

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nesa wrote:
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> Please help me with configuring Dec net over serial sinhronous line on VMS
> for Compaq Alpha server DS20.

The DECNET 4 manual has step by step instructions on how to setup various
types of links, including DDCMP lines over serial ports. Check out the
http://www.openvms.compaq.com web site for the vms documentation and look for
the decnet-4 manual.

Oswald Knoppers

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Jan 22, 2002, 7:38:35 AM1/22/02

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I seem to remember that with DECnet IV DDCMP is only supported on VAX.

Regards,

Oswald

Tim Llewellyn

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Jan 22, 2002, 1:14:23 PM1/22/02

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and you need a routing DECNET licence if you want to run DECNET over
ethernet as well.

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Chris Bardell

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Jan 23, 2002, 5:36:14 AM1/23/02

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Oswald Knoppers <Oswald....@contrastmediagroep.nl> wrote in message news:<3C4D5D4B...@contrastmediagroep.nl>...

> I seem to remember that with DECnet IV DDCMP is only supported on VAX.

From my scribbled notes from a DECnet/OSI (ie Phase V) course,
13-Feb-1996:

<<<Asynchronous DECnet
- VAX only! (DDCMP ONLY)
- Only in 'advanced' mode of NET$CONFIGURE
- Before running NET$CONFIGURE, know which terminal & speed to use>>>

Therefore, I think Oswald's right although we seem to remember
different versions of DECnet being VAX-only.

BTW, that course was the last one run in the UK by Digital Learning
Services. The instructor was running the same course the next week,
but would be employed by Global Knowledge.

Is serial DECnet your only option? If you're just transferring files,
can't you use Kermit or something?

HTH. Regards.

Chris Bardell.

JF Mezei

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Jan 23, 2002, 7:22:59 AM1/23/02

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Chris Bardell wrote:
> - VAX only! (DDCMP ONLY)
> - Only in 'advanced' mode of NET$CONFIGURE
> - Before running NET$CONFIGURE, know which terminal & speed to use>>>

What about if the alpha is running the good old decnet-4 ? Would DDCMP be
available ?

Chris Bardell

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Jan 23, 2002, 3:14:58 PM1/23/02

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JF Mezei <jfm...@videotron.ca> wrote in message news:<3C4EAB22...@videotron.ca>...

Apparently not. See http://www.openvms.compaq.com:8000/73final/documentation/pdf/DECNET_OVMS_GD_Network.PDF
and scroll down to page 48 / 49 - the section on serial DECnet is
marked "VAX". Page 63 also explains further.

But a good point, nonetheless. Anyway, is the suggestion of Kermit of
any use for the originator of this topic?

Forgotten how much I miss NCP commands. You know - sensible syntax,
and proper (ie. complete) help...

Regards.

Chris Bardell, UK.

Oswald Knoppers

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Jan 24, 2002, 5:32:10 AM1/24/02

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Chris Bardell wrote:

> But a good point, nonetheless. Anyway, is the suggestion of Kermit of
> any use for the originator of this topic?

Or use slip.

Regards,

Oswald

a.carlini

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Jan 24, 2002, 1:09:36 PM1/24/02

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JF Mezei wrote:
> What about if the alpha is running the good old decnet-4 ? Would DDCMP be
> available ?

Unless something has changed, there
is no DDCMP on Alpha.

PPP might be an option these days.

Antonio

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