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HP3000's with !LanLink software (or any MPE/iX 5.0 or later system) include the incoming VT(virtual terminal) protocol server. This allows telnet-like connectivity, though the protocol (VT) is just different enough from telnet that to VT to an HP 3000, you'll need special software. [MPE/V systems also require an optional lan card; MPE/iX systems all include lan cards standard]

To VT into an HP 3000, you use:

1) From another HP 3000 (equipped with NS/3000) the :DSLINE command

2) From a PC or Mac equipped with a lan card/connection to the same network as the 3000;

   -A TCP/IP stack on the PC/Mac

   -A terminal emulator package that includes VT (virtual terminal) capability; WRQ's Reflection, Unison/Tymlabs' !Business !Session, Minisoft's MS92, or HP's !AdvancedLink

3) From an HP9000; use the vt3k program

4) From other Unix systems; pick up a copy of the freeware "freevt3k" program from http://www.anime.net/freevt3k/ (there is also a FAQ on freevt3k there)

Some important notes/warnings about inbound NS/VT access to your HP 3000. Incoming connections come in on tcp port 1537 or 1570 (depending on the type/revision of accessing client. Be sure to restrict these ports in your firewall/router if your 3000 can be accessed from the Internet. When you bring up network services on your 3000, the vtserver comes up by default (you may not even be aware that you're presenting a ":" login prompt to anyone on your network). 


-- Main.ChrisBartram - 18 May 2006