Tech Bulletin 64: Host Mode: Users can't Log In

Procomm Plus -- Host Mode (Procomm)
Revision: 1.00 (04/19/96)
Author: Mike G. Robertson


TECHNICAL BULLETIN #64 - Rev 1.00 (5/13/96)

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TITLE   : Host Mode - Users Can't Log In
PRODUCT : PROCOMM PLUS
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This document details how to set up PROCOMM PLUS' Host mode if users can't log
in.

Note:  In this discussion, the unattended computer which is running PROCOMM
PLUS' Host mode will be referred to as the "host PC"; the computer which is
connecting to the "host PC" will be referred to as the "local PC".

SYMPTOM:  THE HOST WILL NOT LET ME LOG IN WITH ANY NAME OR PASSWORD.

The host PC's Host mode is configured as a closed system.  The manager of the
host PC should follow this procedure:

1. Press <Esc> to exit PROCOMM PLUS' Host mode.

2. Press <Alt><S> to access the Setup Utility's Main menu.

3. Press <H> to select Host Mode Options.

4. Change option B, System type, to OPEN.

5. Press <Esc> twice to return to the Setup Utility's Main menu.

6. Press <S> to select Save Setup Options.

7. In Terminal mode, press <Alt><Q> to run Host mode and allow the local
   user to connect again.

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