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- [ AUTONET SERIES (Section 2) ]
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- @C 31340
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- 313 40 CONNECTED
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- Autonet Line 3130158025
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- Command: H
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- The Autonet connection dialog commands are:
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- COMMAND FORMAT FUNCTION EXAMPLE
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- C nnnnnnnnnn Requests a connection to a host C 5555
- whose address is nnnnnnnnnn.
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- C cccccccccc Requests a connection to a host C NAME
- whose name is cccccccccc.
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- H Prints this list of commands. H
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- ID xxxxxxxxx Identifies the user and re- ID 1234-567
- quests a connection to the
- host associated with the
- user's identity code xxxxxxxxx.
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- T cn Identifies a terminal model by T D1
- the terminal identity code cn.
- See the TERMINAL option of AID.
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- * Use a space to separate a command name and its parameter.
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- ** Use a semicolon (;) to separate commands which occupy the same line.
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- *** To access the Autonet Information Directory (AID):
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- Type: C ADPNS
- Use the account-user number: 1300-7777
- Use the password: AID
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- Command: C ADPNS
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- ADP Network Services
- Account-User Number--1300-7777
- Password: AID
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- Job 45 Sys #161 Line 15825 02:02 EDT (06:02 GMT) Fri 13-Sep-85
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- *** Welcome to AID - the Autonet Information Directory ***
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- AID is a free, public database of information about ADP's
- value-added network and data communications services. To
- obtain a list of your options, please type 'HELP'. Use the
- 'HELP' command whenever you need assistance.
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- OPTION: HELP
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- ACCESS - Third party network access information
- AID - Lists how to use AID
- AUTOMAIL - Describes ADP's Computer Based Message System
- BYE - Exits from network and disconnects terminal
- CHANGES - Lists impending phone number changes
- CONNECT - Lists network connection procedures
- DOCUMENT - Lists Autonet publications
- DONE - Exits from network and disconnects terminal
- GLOSS - Lists glossary of Autonet communications terms
- HELP - Lists this set of options
- INTERNATL - International network access information
- MESSAGES - Lists network messages
- NEWS - Lists Autonet news items and service bulletins
- PHONE - Lists network access phone numbers
- 2400BPS - 2400 Baud dial-up access numbers
- TERMINAL - Lists Autonet terminal identity codes
- TEST - Network and terminal test programs
- TROUBLE - Lists network trouble reporting procedures
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- OPTION: GLOSS
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- Align paper and press the RETURN key.
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- Glossary
- Last Updated: July 1985
- Last Reviewed: July 1985
- 3 pages
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- Autonet Communications Glossary
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- Access Location A city in which Autonet can be accessed through a
- toll-free telephone call.
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- AHIP Asynchronous Host Interface Processor. A com-
- munication computer that connects a host computer
- to Autonet.
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- Asynchronous ASCII A device consisting of a keyboard which represents
- Terminal 128 distinct characters (such as upper and lower case
- alphabetics, numerals, punctuation and control
- characters) and a display screen or printing mechanism.
- The terminal is used to send data to, or receive data
- from a computer by a start-stop transmission method.
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- ATC Asynchronous Terminal Concentrator. An Autonet
- network access service arrangement which also
- features local async ports for multiple terminals.
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- Autonet An Autonet access facility consisting of one
- Communication or more network nodes.
- Center
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- AutoWATS A host interface arrangement for users whose
- initial data communications needs are small.
- The service provides subscribers with value-
- added WATS service at 50% less than conventional
- WATS lines.
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- Bit The smallest unit of data.
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- BPS Bits Per Second. A rate of speed at which bits
- are transmitted.
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- CCITT The International Consultative Committee
- for Telegraphy and Telephony of the
- International Telecommunications Union,
- which recommends industry standards.
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- Dial Back-up A service option which establishes
- a temporary circuit to route around line
- or node failures.
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- DTF Dedicated Terminal Facility. An Autonet network
- access service arrangement which features
- a hardwired connection to an access port.
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- Error Detection A system which detects transmission errors
- and Correction and causes data to be retransmitted un-
- Code til it is received correctly.
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- Front End A device which performs communications processing
- Processor and certain protocol functions before passing
- data to the host.
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- HAL Host Access Line. A single leased line which
- supports one simultaneous connection between
- a host computer and a network node.
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- HCF Host Communication Facility. A leased com-
- munication line which connects a host computer
- to a network node.
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- Host A computer system which processes data,
- as contrasted to a computer used for com-
- munications purposes.
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- Leased Access A communication line used to con-
- Channel nect client equipment to a port at an
- Autonet Communication Center, or to a con-
- centrator.
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- Modem A device which converts digital signals to
- analog form for transmission over tele-
- phone lines.
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- Node An Autonet communication computer which
- accepts and transmits packets, and performs
- network access and interface functions.
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- Non Prime A cost-saving Public Dial-In service
- Subscription option featuring reduced rates
- during off-peak business hours.
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- Packet A unit of traffic on a packet-switching
- network. A packet consists of a destination
- address, special control function characters,
- error detection code, as well as message
- data, all arranged in a special format.
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- Packet-switching Method of transmitting data between
- client equipment by means of formated packets.
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- Port A communication interface between Autonet and
- a terminal or host computer.
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- Private Rotary A service option which features access
- to a number of access ports through a single
- private number.
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- Protocol A pre-established order for the transfer
- of data over a communications channel.
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- Remote Access A network connection which establishes
- communication with data processing equipment
- from a distant location.
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- Traffic Data transmitted between user terminals
- and host computers via Autonet.
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- Virtual Dedicated A billing option which features a
- Ports flat monthly rate in lieu of Public Dial-In
- access and traffic charges.
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- X.25 The industry standard packet-switching
- protocol approved by the CCITT.
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- XHIP X.25 Host Interface Processor. An Autonet
- host interface service arrangement which
- features multiple terminal access over a
- single communication line.
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