I agree with John.  We have users at a remote site with a DTC16iX which uses
the AFCP protocol (non-routable version) as well as another remote site
where users just use Minisoft 92 using NS/VT connectivity.  Both work fine.
The AFCP protocol on the older DTCs cannot be routed, therefore, Bridging
must be enabled.  For us, we like the NS/VT option much better.  It uses
TCP/IP, so routing isn't a problem.  And the price of Minisoft 92 is very
reasonable and functions very well for us.  It also allows us to attach the
HP 3000 to a printer with a JetDirect device at the remote site using the
MPE/iX network printing functionality.

Tim Busche


-----Original Message-----
From: John Zoltak [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 11:30 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Routers


Michael,

No, the DTC48 will not work in a routed environment. The DTC72iX can,
but it's a pain to set up. If the Cisco 2500 can do bridging then you
can use the DTC48 that way, otherwise you're out of luck. But after
re-reading the message I notice that you said 15 "PC's". You could use a
terminal emulator with NSVT or TELNET. That will work in your routed
environment.

John Zoltak
North American Mfg Co

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Barden [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 11:09 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [HP3000-L] Routers
>
> Not sure if I have got correct e-mail address, but I hope this gets to
> subscribers list.
>
> I have not configured CISCO routers before and just want to check
> something.
>
> I have an HP3000 987 running MPIX 5.0, I need to set up 15 PC's
> running
> terminal emulation in a remote office. That remote office will be
> connected
> by a Cable and wireless link...with a CISCO 2500 router at each end ,
> talking IP. I have an internal TCP/IP network at my local office.
>
> I assume once the routers are talking all I need to do is hook up my
> DTC48
> via ethernet to the CISCO router in the remote office. Then configure
> HP3000 NMMGR with DTC address and they will find each other. Is it as
> simple as that ? I doubt it .
>
> Any advice would be appreciated
>
> Thank you