I-Data ReRouter - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction
ida ReRouter
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ida ReRouter
The ida ReRouter consists of two main programs:
- idaRoute (LU 6.2 to TCP/IP ReRouter for OS/2)
The function of the idaRoute is to act as link between the Host (SNA
environment) and the TCP/IP protocol. In this way the Host will assume
that communication with an LU 6.2 device has been established. Based on
the defined LU Alias (which must be the equivalent of the one defined in
Communications Manager/2), the idaRoute sends print data and printer
information transparently through the TCP/IP network.
- idaRCtrl
Control program for idaRoute with two functions:
- setting up the routes
- showing the status of the defined routes (active/inactive)
Status of the defined route names will appear from the status field in the
idaRoute main screen. (See the idaRoute main screen on page 15).
1.2 Product Features
The ida ReRouter provides the following features:
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The ida ReRouter transaction program performs direct host print from
e.g. S/370-390 or AS/400 to the following products:
- ida PrintServer 13
- ida PrintServer 14
- ida RPPC with TCP/IP
for Sinix With connections to
PCL 4/5 printers.
- ida 913-03 Token Ring
LAN Brick
- ida 913-04 Ethernet
LAN Brick
- i-data 7913-03
Token Ring LAN
Attachment
- i-data 7913-04
Ethernet LAN Attachment With connections to
IPDS Laser / Matrix
printers for Coax or
Twinax environments.
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Host applications:
The ida ReRouter supports a number of host applications. For
details see section 3.1 “Host System Requirements”.
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Supports LAN attached TCP/IP products
•
Supports up to 32 sessions