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WizLINK Version 1.1
Small (6K), fast remote control with file transfer!
Copyright (c) 1992, WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc.
Table of Contents:
1..............................License and registration
2....................................Installing WizLINK
1)..................Installing the standard version
2).................Installing the shareware version
3)..................................A quick example
3.......................................How to get help
4.........................................Using WizLINK
1).....................WizLINK command line options
2).....................Installing WizLINK host mode
3)......................Running WizLINK remote mode
4)..................Transferring files with WizLINK
5)..................Back call/wait call remote link
6)..........................................WizTALK
5..............Using WizLINKu - WizLINK utility program
1)..........................On line help and manual
2)...............................Phone book entries
3)................Read/write WizLINK default values
4)......................................WizLINK.LST
6....................Miscellaneous and trouble shooting
7.........................................About WIZ-TEC
╔═══════════════════════════════╗
║ 1. License and registration ║
╚═══════════════════════════════╝
There are two WizLINK packages available from WIZ-TEC: the shareware
version and the standard version. The shareware version is WizLINK
evaluation version with no serial number. It is a FULL functional WizLINK
package with all available features. The standard version, with a valid
serial number, is the one that WIZ-TEC will offer product supports, upgrade
continuous enhancements/developments and most current bug fixes, to only
the registered WizLINK users. The shareware version is for WizLINK
evaluation only, a registered WizLINK standard version is the only lawful
use of WizLINK product. Please read WizLINK licensing agreement carefully
before evaluating or using either version of this software. The licensing
agreement is in the file "LICENSE.DOC", a pure text file, in your WizLINK
package. You can also view this licensing agreement within the on line
help system of "WizLINKu" utility program.
The following is a list of files included in the WizLINK package:
- INSTALL.EXE WizLINK installation program
- WizLINK.COM WizLINK program for both host mode and remote mode
- WizTALK.COM WizLINK utility program for screen talk
- WizLINKu.EXE WizLINK utility program with 100 phone entries
- WizLINK.VVD support file for WizLINKu (screen resource)
- WizLINK.HLP support file for WizLINKu (on line Help and Documents)
- WizLINK.LST support file for WizLINKu (pick list)
- README.DOC This readme file
- LICENSE.DOC WizLINK licensing agreement
- MANUAL.DOC WizLINK User's Manual
- REGISTER.DOC WizLINK price table, registration and order form
All files except "INSTALL.EXE" are compressed into "WizLINK1.EXE" file - a
self-extracting file using LHA213 (Copyright Haruyasu Yoshizaki 1988-1991).
WizLINK is NOT "Public Domain" and it is NOT "Freeware". WizLINK is a
shareware - "try-it-before-you-buy-it". WizLINK shareware version may be
copied and distributed under the conditions stated in the licensing
agreement.
Corporation, institution, government agency and business may only use the
registered WizLINK - "WizLINK standard version" under the software license
or site license agreement. Use of the shareware version is strictly
prohibited, other than for a one time 30 days trial purpose.
The registration fee is $45.00/copy or $60.00/two copies plus shipping and
handling. The file "REGISTER.DOC" has a price table and a pre-printed
form. You may directly print this file, fill in the order and mail it to
WIZ-TEC along with a check, money order or visa payment.
╔═════════════════════════╗
║ 2. Installing WizLINK ║
╚═════════════════════════╝
┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1) Installing the standard version │
└────────────────────────────────────┘
The very first thing you should do is to backup the WizLINK disk and
put the original disk in a safe place. Use the backup disk only.
Install WizLINK according to the following steps:
- Insert WizLINK disk into the floppy drive.
- Change current drive into this floppy drive.
- Run the install program with the destination drive-path parameter.
The format is "INSTALL [Drive-Path]". For example, at a drive "A:\>"
prompt type "A:INSTALL c:\WizLINK" will install WizLINK into c:
drive WizLINK directory.
- Change the "PATH" of your AUTOEXEC.BAT to include the WizLINK
directory.
- Run WizLINKu.EXE, read the on line helps and User's Manual.
Another alternative to install WizLINK:
- Create a WizLINK directory in your hard drive.
- Copy "WizLINK1.EXE" file from WizLINK disk into your this directory.
- Run "WizLINK1.EXE" from your WizLINK directory, and it will self-
extract all WizLINK files into this directory.
- Change the "PATH" of your AUTOEXEC.BAT to include the WizLINK
directory.
- Run WizLINKu.EXE, read the on line helps and User's Manual.
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2) Installing the shareware version │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
The shareware version may come in two different forms depending on the
distribution media or sources.
- If it is in one floppy disk, follow the exact steps as for the
standard version stated above.
- If it is in the self-extracting form where all the orginal files
(other than "INSTALL.EXE") are compressed into one - "WizLINK1.EXE",
create your WizLINK directory, copy in "WizLINK1.EXE", and run this
program from this directory which will self-extract itself to full
WizLINK shareware package - refer to the alternative installation
for WizLINK standard version.
Note: If it is not in the above two forms provided by WIZ-TEC, you must
check with your distributor for installation instructions and make sure
that all the original unaltered files are present after installation.
┌────────────────────┐
│ 3) A quick example │
└────────────────────┘
WizLINK.COM is the one that actually performs both the remote and the host
functions. Because it is command line driven, you may re-config/overwrite
WizLINK settings each time starting WizLINK.COM. WizLINKu is an utility
program that gives you the advantage to write default settings directly
into WizLINK.COM, so that less command options will need to be set to run
WizLINK.COM when starting up WizLINK.
The following is a brief example for your reference.
Suppose that you want to work on your office computer from your home
computer when you are at home. In this case, the office computer is the
'host' computer that will run WizLINK in the 'host mode', and your home
computer is the 'remote' computer that will run WizLINK in the 'remote
mode'.
1. Set the host (office) computer to the host mode before you leave for
home as following:
1) Run WizLINKu program. Go through the basic setup
- COMM port #2
- speed at 9600 baud
- password as "WizLINK-Office"
- startup mode switch to "Host" (default)
- check other setups as good as you can
2) Press [F5] to write to WizLINK.COM. Press [F10] to save the
settings to your phone book if you wish.
3) Press [ESC] to quit WizLINKu program.
4) Type "WizLINK /?" for all the command line options. You may
overwrite the default set either by WizLINKu or the original
package.
5) Run WizLINK.COM with or without any options to overwrite to
the settings set by WizLINKu program. WizLINK will exit after
initializing the system and keep part of the program in the
memory for 'host' functions.
2. Set the remote (home) computer to the remote mode at home:
1) Run WizLINKu.
- COMM port 1
- speed at 9600 baud
- startup mode switch to "remote", or use "/M+" to set to remote
mode at command line when you run WizLINK.COM.
2) Press [F5] to write to WizLINK.COM. Press [F10]to save the settings
to your phone book if you want.
3) Press [ESC] to quit WizLINKu.
4) Run WizLINK.COM.
- enter the password ("WizLINK-Office") and the office modem phone
number following the prompts.
- A handshaking screen will appear, and then dispear when the
remote control handshaking is established. If the program hangs
up and exits, check the password and the serial number (programs
may not have the same serial number at both end). You may try
WizLINK.COM with /O+ option to ignore carrier, or /O2 to ignore
always.
- If the connection is made, your home computer screen will show
up what was left in the office computer - now you are running the
office computer! This is what we call the remote control session.
Within this session, you may initiate other functions, e.g.
transfering files.
- Hold <Alt><Shift> keys and hit "H", and it will bring up a list of
'hot keys'.
- Press <Alt><Shift>-X and hit "Y" (for Yes) to exit WizLINK remote
control.
Please consult other sections for more information.
╔══════════════════════╗
║ 3. How to get help ║
╚══════════════════════╝
WizLINK provides a detailed help system.
- View User's Manual: Run WizLINKu.EXE and press [F3] will provide the
full on line WizLINK User's Manual.
- WizLINK.COM: At command line, type "WizLINK /?" will display command
line options/switches and their brief help messages. When running
WizLINK remote control session in the remote computer, press
<Shift><Alt>-H and it will bring up a help screen on all the hot keys
available.
- WizTALK.COM: After running this program, a brief help will be shown
on the top of the screen.
- WizLINKu.EXE: There will be a 4-line brief help on the current field
at the bottom of the screen after running this program. First [F1]
will bring up a detailed help window, and [F1] again within the help
window will present the global help system for review. [F3] is also
available to view the entire User's Manual.
- Others: The file WizLINK.HLP, WizLINK.LST, Readme.DOC and
Register.DOC are all text files. You can, if you wish, use any text
editor to browse and print these files. But you must not change any
content of these files!
╔════════════════════╗
║ 4. Using WizLINK ║
╚════════════════════╝
┌─────────────────────────┐
│ 1) WizLINK command line │
└─────────────────────────┘
WizLINK.COM is a self contained program where all the default information
is saved right in itself. To invoke WizLINK command line help, just type
"WizLINK /?", the full command line options will be shown as below:
WizLINK Version 1.1 - Small (6K) fast remote control with file transfer!
Copyright (c) 1992 WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
Serial Number: -- N/A --- Un-registered!
Type "WizLINK /?" for command line help. Usage : WizLINK [Options...]
/A# : Set communication port number (COM1 to COM4)
/B# : Baud: 0=1200, 1=2400, 2=4800, 3=9600, 4=19K, 5=38K, 6=58K, 7=115K
/Q# : Set IRQ (1-9). By default IRQ4 for COM1/3, IRQ3 for COM2/4
/Z# : Set screen saver (# of 5 minutes, 0-9). /Z0 to disable
/F@ : Fast buffer/screen refresh. /F+ to enable, /F- to disable
/G@ : CGA snow control (CGA monitor). /G+ to enable, /G- to disable
/K@ : Key paste method. /K+ to use INT16 interrupt, /K- direct buffer
/N@ : Set connection type. /N+ for null modem direct, /N- for modem
/O@ : Ignore modem carrier loss. /O+ to ignore, /O- to detect and use
/P@ : Set modem pulse/tone dial. /P+ for pulse dial, /P- for tone dial
/X@ : Communication buffer extension. /X+ to enable, /X- to disable
/H@ : Ignore back/wait call password protection. /H+ ignore, /H- enforce
/M@ : Set operating mode. /M+ for remote mode, /M- for host TSR mode
/C : Set host back call remote mode (requires host TSR installed)
/W : Set remote wait call mode (wait for host back call handshake)
/I : Re-initialize (Hang up/Reset/Initialize) the modem and then exit
/U : Uninstall WizLINK host TSR from memory
/D~ : Set quick dial phone number. /D to skip prompt and use default
/L~ : Set host/remote login password. /L to skip prompt and use default
(#:one digit 0-9; @:+/-/0-9 enable/disable switch; ~:continuous string)
Note: For the standard version, the valid serial number will be shown on
the "Serial Number" line above.
All the command line options start with a "/," followed by a letter
indicating the identity of the option and followed by the settings if
necessary. There are three types of settings as demonstrated below: "#"
indicates a one digit number, "@" indicates a switch of either "+" (Enable)
or "-" (Disable) ("1" to "9" to enable at level 1 to 9, "0" to disable),
and "~" indicates a string. A "~" string should not be interrupted by
any spaces or slashes. Use "_" instead under conditions that a space is
required, and WizLINK will recognize it and convert it back to a space.
All these options fall into four basic types:
a) General setup. These options are essential for WizLINK's operation
and must be set correctly.
- /A#: # is a one digit number from 1 to 4 indicating the communication
port number to be used.
- /B#: # is a one digit number from 0 to 7 indicating the baud
rate/speed to be used. 0=1200, 1=2400, 2=4800, 3=9600, 4=19.2K,
5=38.4K, 6=57K, 7=115K. The maximum speed for a modem is 9600.
WizLINK will automatically allocate additional communication buffer
(up to 5 times larger) for a high speed direct connection (over 9600).
The host computer will negotiate a communication speed with the
call-in remote computer to establish a synchronized link. For high
speed (115K) remote control, communication buffer overflow may happen
especially when the /F+ (fast screen) switch is on. You may extend
the communication buffer and/or turn off the /F switch to avoid this
problem if it occurs. WizLINK also needs faster machines to support
high speed transmission.
- /Q#: Set the IRQ (interrupt request) of the selected communication
port. Normally, COM1 is RQ4, COM2 is IRQ3, and COM3 or COM4 is IRQ3
or IRQ4. These settings can be found in the modem/serial port
installations.
b) Optional switches. These are options to alter WizLINK's performance
at runtime.
- /Z#: Set WizLINK screen saver time intervals. # is from 0 to 9 defining
the length of idle time (multiples of 5 minutes) which triggers the
activation of screen saver. /Z0 will turn the screen saver off.
- /F@: Fast screen buffer update. Under normal remote control screen
transmission, WizLINK runs in the background. Within each clock tick,
WizLINK will try to a) free the host computer for its own task by
taking less work load/time from it, and b) maintain communication
buffer from over/underflow. This results in the appearance of a
slow screen update in the remote computer, which benefits the host
computer when it is under heavy task or it is simply a slow (like XT)
computer. With /F+ option, WizLINK will take more time and power at
the host and try to overrun the buffer to send screen data as much
as possible within the clock tick, so that the remote computer can
get maximum screen refresh rate and performance. A very high speed
(115K) with a /F+ option, may sometimes overflow the communication
buffer during the remote control session. Considerations for /F+
option include baud rate, host computer's speed and buffer size (/X+).
- /G@: CGA snow control. WizLINK utilizes direct video addressing method
that might generate snow on some CGA monitors. /G+ option will
enforce WizLINK to refresh the video memory only during interlace time
to avoid the snow.
- /K@: /K+ allows WizLINK to use standard keyboard BIOS interrupt route
for key insertion into the host . When keying is received by the host
computer from the remote, WizLINK will paste it into host's keyboard
buffer in one of the two ways--direct (/K-) BIOS keyboard buffer or
BIOS interrupt 16 (/K+) key insertion. Some TSR/programs installed
after WizLINK may take over and replace the physical BIOS buffer and
therefore make it unavailable for WizLINK to work with. If this is
the case, use BIOS interrupt route instead of direct buffer.
- /N@: Set the connection type. /N+ is for direct null modem connection.
/N- is for true modem-phone line connection.
- /O@: Ignore modem carrier loss. Normally, WizLINK will always detect
carrier loss when using modem connection. If carrier is lost during
either the remote control or file transfer session, WizLINK will hang
up and re-initialize the modem automatically. /O+ will inform WizLINK
to ignore such modem carrier loss and continue the on line session.
/O2 and above (# greater than 2) will have WizLINK ignore carrier
detect always, including dialing process. /O- will enfore the modem
carrier signal detection.
Note: For a direct connect, /O+ will be set automatically by WizLINK.
- /P@: Set pulse (/P+) or tone ( /P-) dialing.
- /H@: Ignore password protection for back/wait call remote links. This
option is set at the host end during host TSR installation. /H+ will
inform WizLINK to ignore password check of back/wait call logins. /H-
will enforce password validation even for back/wait call remote links.
Note: this option is only valid when first installing WizLINK TSR. A
back call process ("/c" switch) with "/O+" will not overwrite the
settings of the installed WizLINK.
- /X@: Communication buffer extension. /X+ will double the communication
buffer after calculating the speed-depend-buffer size.
c) Optional set up strings.
- /D~: Enter phone number (for both remote and host). If the phone is
not setup properly before the calling process, WizLINK will prompt
for the phone number. Leave the "~" string blank by using "/D" will
inform WizLINK to skip prompt/enter phone number step and use the
default directly.
- /L~: Set the login password. For the host, it is the password for the
remote computers to match. For the remote, it is the password sent to
the host for login. Leave the "~" string blank by using "/L" will
inform WizLINK to skip password prompt/enter step and use the default
directly. WizLINK will ignore and hang up all calls with incorrect
passwords.
- Modem setup string. Not available through command line. WizLINK keeps
several modem setup strings in the following sequences: a) modem
reset string; b) answer string for host mode/wait for call, or
calling string for remote/back call; c) the 9600 setup string for
9600 modem; and d) dial the number provided.
d) Operation mode/type setting options. These options will direct
WizLINK to the major function portion to be performed.
- /M@: Set operating mode. /M+ sets computer into remote mode, /M- sets
WizLINK into host TSR mode.
- /I: Hang-up/Reset/Re-initialize the modem and then exit. The calling
modem setup string will be used in the remote mode (/M+), or the
answer string in the host mode (/M-).
- /C: Back call for remote link. Usually, it is the remote computer
calling into the host for remote control. Under certain conditions,
such as customer support where the customer (host) is expected to
pay for the long distance bill, WizLINK's back call and wait for
call functions can be used. Refer to back call/wait call remote link.
- W: Wait for call at remote computer. Please refer to /C option.
The following is a brief list of default settings set in the original
package.
/A1: Comm port 1
/B1: 2400 baud rate
/Q : COM1=IRQ4, COM2=IRQ3, COM3=IRQ4, COM4=IRQ3
/Z0: Screen saver disabled
/F-: Normal screen buffer refresh
/G-: Snow control disabled
/K-: Direct key buffer paste
/N-: True modem connection
/P-: Tone dial
/X-: Buffer extension disabled
/D : Empty. No preset phone numbers
/Lwizlink: Password set as "WizLINK"
Modem setup strings are not available at command line. Defaults are:
Modem Escape: +++
Modem Reset : ATZ
Modem Dial : ATDT
Modem Caller: ATE0 Q0 V0 &C1 X1 S7=60 S9=5 S10=30 S12=50 S0=0
Modem Answer: ATE0 Q1 V0 &C1 X1 S7=60 S9=5 S10=30 S12=50 S0=1
Modem 9600 : ATW0 X4 &C1 &Q5 &K3
/M-: Startup with host TSR mode
(No /I, /C, /W switches)
The followings are several brief examples. You can also use WizLINKu to
write default values to avoid most of the command line options.
(Note: WIZ-TEC default options are assumed here)
Example 1: host mode with COM1, 2400 modem with password "hello":
WizLINK /A1 /B2 /Lhello /M-
Example 2: uninstall host TSR:
WizLINK /U
Example 3: remote mode with COM2, 9600 modem tone dial:
WizLINK /A2 /B3 /P- /M+
Example 4: remote mode with COM2, 9600 model tone dial wait call:
WizLINK /A2 /B3 /P- /M+ /W
Example 5: remote mode reset/reinitialize modem:
WizLINK /M+ /I
Example 6: remote mode reset/reinitialize modem:
WizLINK /M- /I
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2) Installing WizLINK host mode │
└─────────────────────────────────┘
The host computer is the one to be controlled by the other computer.
Installing the host mode will allow the computer to pick up the call and
pass control to the remote computer if password is okayed. To install the
host mode, use the /M- option in conjunction with other settings. WizLINK
will check for previous installations before the actual installation.
Please refer to command line options for other settings.
┌────────────────────────────────┐
│ 3) Running WizLINK remote mode │
└────────────────────────────────┘
The remote computer is the one that will control the other computer. It
will dial the phone number, initiate the hand shaking, login with the
password and start remote session if the host acknowledges. During the
remote control session, press <Shift><Alt>-H key will bring up the help
screen:
<Alt>-<Shift>-C: Re-synchronize and refresh screen
<Alt>-<Shift>-H: Quick key help (this screen)
<Alt>-<Shift>-R: Receive file(s) from host (Download)
<Alt>-<Shift>-S: Send file(s) to the host.(Upload)
<Alt>-<Shift>-X: Exit WizLINK, back to DOS
<Alt>-<Shift>-Y: Remote reboot the host computer
<Alt>-<Shift>-Z: Shell to DOS from remote computer
All the remote control screens utilize a unique convention. A bell in
the upper left tells you an informational message; a question mark asks
you to enter the prompt; a double "!" gives you a warning. For a prompt,
a double box indicates that it is from the remote end; a single box
indicates that it is from the host end; a single-double box tells you
that it may be from either the host or the remote.
┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 4) Transferring files with WizLINK │
└────────────────────────────────────┘
Within a remote control session, <Shift><Alt>-S initiates a "send" (Upload)
session and <Shift><Alt>-R a "receive" (Download) session. WizLINK's file
transfer functions like a DOS copy function, where the DOS wildcard syntax
may be used and file will be "copied" under the same name. WizLINK will
attempt to re-send up to 14 times for error block correction for each file
if an error occurs. On both the host and the remote screen, a flashing bell
in the upper right corner indicates a file transfer in progress. Press
[ESC] at both ends and it will abort the file transfer. At the remote end
before a file transfer, <Shift><Alt>-Z will shell the remote to DOS of its
own computer, and "Exit" will bring it back to the remote control session.
┌────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 5) Back call/wait call remote link │
└────────────────────────────────────┘
WizLINK also supports reversed remote link - the host computer calls the
remote "asking" to be controlled. At the host end, install WizLINK host TSR
as usual, and start WizLINK again with a /C parameter. At the remote end,
run WizLINK with a /W wait call option. The host will call up the remote,
exit after connected, and leave the rest to the remote end and the host
TSR. After answering the call, the remote will start handshaking with the
host's TSR and login as a regular remote link. Other options/switches are
still required in combination with /C or /W parameter.
┌────────────┐
│ 6) WizTALK │
└────────────┘
WizTALK is a small utility for the remote control session. In many cases
the remote and the host operators need to communicate. WizTALK provides
a simple and easy solution as a screen "dumper". Run WizTALK within the
remote control session, and both ends may type messages to communicate
within the "dumper". Press [ESC] to exit WizTALK.
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ 5. Using WizLINKu - WizLINK utility program ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════╝
WizLINKu is WizLINK's utility program doing the following tasks:
- Maintain the 100 entry phone book
- Write WizLINK's default values to avoid lengthy command line options
- Write some options (e.g. modem string) unavailable in command line
- View WizLINK User's Manual
- General helps on terms that WizLINK uses through the whole package
┌────────────────────────────┐
│ 1) On line help and manual │
└────────────────────────────┘
WizLINKu provides a full detailed WizLINK help system. When running
WizLINKu, [F1] will first bring up the on topic help, and [F1] again a
detailed general help. [F3] is available to review the entire manual.
In addition, a brief help key list and field message at the bottom of
the forms will guide your steps.
┌───────────────────────┐
│ 2) Phone book entries │
└───────────────────────┘
WizLINKu also maintains a 100 entry phone book. Through the list form,
you can use [F9] or [F10] to easily locate the record by name and a
brief note. Each form record is saved under its entry so that it may be
retrieved. The file is saved under "WizLINK.DAT." If this file can not
be located in either the current directory or the "PATH" when starting
up WizLINKu, a new one will be created automatically with current default
settings from WizLINK.COM. If multiple "WizLINK.DAT" are present, the first
one found in the search will be used.
┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 3) Read/write WizLINK default values │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
One of the major benefit of WizLINKu is its ability to re-write the
default values of WizLINK to avoid lengthy command line options each
time starting up the WizLINK. [F4] will read in these values from
WizLINK.COM into current record, and [F5] will write to default. Some
WizLINK settings (e.g. modem setup string) that are unavailable through
command line can be set by WizLINKu.
┌────────────────┐
│ 4) WizLINK.LST │
└────────────────┘
WizLINKu uses WizLINK.LST as a text file for most of the pick list. Each
list section starts with a "*" and the keyword of the list that WizLINKu
(end with a ",A") going to search for at runtime. This line should never be
changed, or it will interrupt WizLINKu at runtime. Following this keyword
line is the actual list which ends with the next keyword section. You may,
at your own responsibility, copy and change this list and test it with
WizLINKu. One example shown here is the phone number.
The section looks like the following in the file:
| *PHONENUMBER,A
| 9-999-999-9999
Suppose you want to replace phone number "9-999-999-9999" with your number
8-888-888-8888 and add additional numbers (7-777-777-7777 etc.) to it. The
new section will look like:
| *PHONENUMBER,A
| 8-888-888-8888 Replaced number of 9-999-999-9999
| 7-777-777-7777 New added number 1
| 6-666-666-6666 New added number 2
| 5-555-555-5555 New added number 3
| 4-444-444-4444 New added number 4
Note: the actual list entry must start from the very beginning of each line
and take the same number of characters corresponding to the field needed.
After this field length, you can fill in a brief description--the size
depends on the actual field size and pick list size.
The following is a list of keywords. You can only change the section within
these keywords.
"*PHONENUMBER,A " - Phone number pick list section
"*PASSWORD,A " - WizLINK login password pick list section
"*MODEMRESET,A " - Reset modem setup string section
"*MODEMCALLER,A " - Caller mode modem setup string section
"*MODEMANSWER,A " - Answer mode modem setup string section
"*MODEMEXTRA,A " - Extra modem setup string section
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║ 6. Miscellaneous and trouble shooting ║
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- WizLINK screen saver. If the screen saver switch is set on and the
system idles for the length of time you set, WizLINK will blank the
screen. For VGA, WizLINK calls interrupt 10H of BIOS to disable the
screen refresh. For CGA and MONO, it directly instructs the adapter.
Any activity (video BIOS call, key pressing, remote control activity,
etc.) will activate the screen refresh.
- Reset the modem. Sometimes an interrupted remote control or other
communication program (run after WizLINK) will change the modem
settings (e.g. the answer mode). Run WizLINK with /I in conjunction
with /M- (answering mode for host mode) or /M+ (calling mode for
remote mode) will reinitialize the modem.
- Uninstall WizLINK TSR. When WizLINK is installed as a TSR, it stays
in the memory and monitors the computer activities. You may install
and uninstall it as you wish. Type "WizLINK /U" will uninstall it.
Note: if it is in the middle of a remote control, uninstalling the
TSR will freeze up the remote computer, but you can still exit by
<Shift><Alt>-X).
- Optimize file transfer speed. Previous release of WizLINK (1.0)
provides a compression transfer protocol for file transfer. We since
took this function out from WizLINK 1.1 due to two reasons: (1) to
conserve 4K memory (2) the popularity and out performance of file
compression utilities (and some 9600 modem compression transmission).
WizLINK 1.1 still recongizes and decompresses 1.0's compressed data.
You may use the 'DOS Shell' function provided now by WizLINK 1.1
along with file compression utilities for large files to achieve the
best file transfer speed and performance.
- Graphical environment. WizLINK (1.1) is currently a text mode based
program. If you run the remote control into a graphic session, the
remote end will show meaningless screen changes following the host.
We do not suggest that you run remote control over graphic section,
but in case you have to, you can either exit from the host or guess
your steps to get the host back to text mode again.
- Hardware and modems. Many of the basic setups of WizLINK are
hardware dependent. You should consult proper manuals and hardware
switches for the exact information.
a) Serial port on the mother board with direct connection or external
modem - refer to your computer manual and the switches on the
mother board.
b) Serial port board with direct connection or external modem - refer
to your serial port manual and the switches on the serial port.
c) Internal modem - refer to the modem manual and the switches on the
board.
Note, if your computer has more than 2 comm ports installed, make
sure that there is no conflict among the ports. Default command
strings set by WizLINK may be changed to suit your usage.
- WizLINK TSR memory. Under normal installation, WizLINK takes less
than 7K memory. When speed is higher than 9600 (direct connection),
WizLINK will allocate additional memory - double at each higher speed
level. This is based on the base memory set by WizLINKu. When /E
switch is set, the allocated memory will double again. The default
memory setting and speed dependent approach will suit most of the
jobs. If you want to change the memory default, you only need to
consider the output buffer.
- About 115K direct connection.
Although WizLINK supports high speed direct connection. It requires
both the remote and host computer at a higher speed to handle it.
Speeds above 38K demand a fair amount of work load for WizLINK to
handle, especially if other running programs share the computer time.
Increased buffer size may not improve the handling, since it might
not be the source of the problem. Missing data in the high traffic
flow may be the cause. Unload some background TSRs or step down one
or two speed levels when problem happens.
- About 9600 modems.
Modems supported by WizLINK are not restricted to any specific types
or manufactures. But the method to set them up varies. You have to
make sure the setups between the host and the remote are compatible.
It is up to a correct modem setups to have WizLINK handle them.
- Trouble shooting.
The following is a brief check list if problems occur.
a) Compatible and correct hardware and settings
b) Correct WizLINK basic setups
c) Correct modem status (use /I to re-initialize if necessary)
d) Remote speed must not be higher than that of the host
e) Correct password
f) Remote and host must have different serial number
g) High speed (above 38K) through a slow computer on either side
h) Correct video adapter/mode/page
i) Application/TSR conflicts with WizLINK
j) Modem setup and handling. This is probably the most common cause
of remote link problems. You should read to make sure the modem
setup and dip switch is correct and compatible at both end. The
problem causes WizLINK not to perform calling or handshaking
process (after the initial dialing). At the host end, make sure
it is in 'Auto Answer' mode after install WizLINK TSR. At both
remote and host end, make sure WizLINK setup is correct - speed,
comm port, IRQ etc. If you have an external modem, when startup
WizLINK, you should see lights switch on/of indications that
WizLINK do attempt to handling the modem. Try the /O+ switch one
end at a time, and both end if necessary. If it is a back call
remote link, try at the host end use manual dialing. You can
also try set both end as if it is direct connect (/N+ swithc)
and have the modem connection manually.
- Useful modem command brief list. ("*" for 9600 only)
+++: Modem escape
A: Manual answer
AT: Modem attentioon
B1: Bell 103/212A compatibility (B0: CCITT V.## compatibility)
DT: Tone dial (DP: Palse dial)
E0: Command echo disabled (E1: Command echo enabled)
H0: Hang up/on hook modem (H1: Modem off hook)
L0: Low speaker level (&L1: Medium level; &L2: High level)
M1: Speaker on when carrier (M0: Always off; M2: Always on)
O0: Turn to on line data mode (O1: On line and initiate sequence)
*N1: Modem handshaing at any DCE speed (N0: at start speed only)
O0: Return to data line mode (O1: To data mode and re-sequence)
Q0: Return result code enabled (Q1: Return result code disabled)
S#?: Read modem registers #
S#=##:Set modem register # to value ##
S0: Rings to auto answer S6: Dial tone wait time
S7: Wait time for carrier S8: Pause interval time
S9: Minimum carrier time S10:Hangup wait delay time
S12:Modem escape guard time S25:DTReady delay time
S26:RTS to CTS interval value
*S36:0=Negotiation failure disconnect; 1=on line and fall back
*S37:DCE speed setting *S38:Force hang up delay
*S46:Error control fallback character
V0: Modem return numeric code (V1: Modem responses string code)
*W0: No return to modem negotiate result (W1, W2: Return)
X4: Enable modem response at level 4 (could be other level)
Y0: Break signal disabled (Y1: enabled and disconnect afterwards)
Z: Modem reset to default (Z0,Z1: for different default)
*&B0: DTE speed equals to line speed (&B1: DTE speed at init speed)
&C1: Carrier detect on only when carrier signal (&C0: Always on)
&D0: Ignore DTR signal (&D1,&D2,&D2: Recognize and respond)
*&E1: Enable automatic retrain (&E0: Disable)
*&F: Reset to basic settings (&F1: MNP5; &F2: V.42)
*&K3: RTS/CTS flow control (&K0: disabled; &K4,&K8,&K12: XON/XOFF)
*&N0: Error control negotiation, fall back disabled (&N1: Enabled)
*&O0: Error control buffer, discard and disabled (&O1: Enabled)
*&Q0: Asynchronous (&Q1,&Q2,&Q3: Synchronous; &Q5: MNP5; &Q6: V.42)
&R0: Recognize and use RTS and CTS (&R1:Ignore)
*&S0: Data set ready always on (&S1: On only connect)
*&U0: Data compression disabled (&U1: Enabled)
&X0: Transmit timming by "Transmit" (&X1: By clock; &X2: By receive)
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║ 7. About WIZ-TEC ║
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WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. (WIZ-TEC) is a fairly new company
majoring in the development of software applications. Communication,
database, networking and real time control are its major expertise. Over
the last few years, WIZ-TEC has developed and supported many customized
applications including several major Point Of Sale and Inventory Control
Systems.
WizLINK is the first package WIZ-TEC developed and released to shareware
channels. It is a solution that is simple, easy and for everyone!
We need you to work with us to continue support WizLINK to make it better.
Only your contribution and effort can give this wonderful product a chance
to grow and excel. It will in turn benefit everybody--INCLUDING YOU! Become
a WizLINK supporter, pass the shareware copy to your friends, colleagues
and customers, ask them to try and evaluate it, and encourage those who
enjoy it to register and use it.
Upon registraion, you will rceive the WizLINK standard version - the one
that WIZ-TEC offers product supports, upgrade, continuous enhancements
/developments and most current bug fixes to only the registered WizLINK
users. A registered WizLINK standard version is the only lawful use of
WizLINK product.
We thank you for your support! and we trust that WizLINK will become your
best friend in your everyday work.
If you have any suggestion or comment, please contact us at:
WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc.
100 Falton Close N.E.
Calgary, Alberta
CANADA T3J 1X2
voice: (403) 280-4381