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12. Network Computing
Terminal Support
LINCS provides support for Network Computing Terminals (NCTs) via direct coax attachment.
A feature within LINCS by the name of Coax to Ethernet Bridge provides a means to interface
NCTs onto Ethernet networks to access servers, gateways, and the Internet/intranet.
What is a Network Computing Terminal?
A Network Computing Terminal, as defined by MTX is a desktop workstation that combines
the best traits of a Network Computer and a Fixed Function Terminal. Among these traits are:
• Solid state design (no moving parts such as disk drives, fans, etc.) providing the ultimate in
reliability
• Integrated mainframe terminal emulation (3270 coax, TN3270)
• Integrated ASCII Terminal Emulation (VT220, Wyse 50)
• Integrated AS/400 terminal emulation (TN5250)
• Integrated Internet Browser
• E-Mail Support (pop 3 server client)
• Integrated ICA client (for accessing multi-user Windows NT applications)
• LPR/LPD printing capabilities
• Flash memory upgrade
• Resident IP protocol stack
• Integrated Ethernet interface
• Optional Coax interface
• Integrated operating system