This product allows you to install Communications Manager/2 for OS/2 directly from the CD-ROM.
Communications Manager/2 provides communications management services for OS/2 workstations. It offers the communications functions from Extended Services for OS/2 and Communications Manager/2 Version 1.0 with the following major enhancements:
o Distributed feature workstation
o A powerful SNA Gateway facility
o 3270 & 5250 enhancements
o Data compression
o Conversion to the PM interface
o Improved problem determination functions
o Addition of ISDN communication services
o Configuration and Installation Aids
o Additional advanced program to program communications (APPC) functions
Hardware and Software Requirements:
o OS/2 Version 1.30 (with CSD 5050) or later
o OS/2 Version 2.0 or later
Note: If you are using any LAN, ISDN, or other NDIS-compliant facilities, an appropriate version of LAN Adapter and Protocol Support (LAPS) must be installed and configured with the IEEE 802.2 protocol prior to using Communications Manager. The NTS/2 LAPS diskette image is provided with the Communications Manager/2: 3.5" Diskettes (Product & Applications) in the Catalog.