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- ----------- isn: How to connect across VCS/ISN boundaries. -----------
-
- Holmdel, Crawford Hill, and Short Hills locations have mostly ISN nodes.
- Other locations have primarily VCS (Datakit) nodes. In general, ISN nodes
- issue the 'DIAL:' prompt, and VCS nodes issue the 'DESTINATION:' prompt.
- The following examples should prove helpful in establishing connections across
- the above network boundaries. The example destinations are "ih/f/iwlca" on
- VCS, and "hod/houxa" on ISN.
-
- ISN to VCS: Type '1/toll' at the 'DIAL:' prompt.
- Then type 'ih/f/iwlca' at the 'DESTINATION:' prompt.
-
- VCS to VCS: Type 'ih/f/iwlca' at the 'DESTINATION:' prompt.
-
- VCS to ISN: Type 'ho/toll/isn' at the 'DESTINATION:' prompt.
- Then type 'hod/houxa' at the 'DIAL:' prompt.
-
- ISN to ISN: Type 'hod/houxa' at the 'DIAL:' prompt.
-
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- -------------------- netdir_doc: Netdir Tutorial. --------------------
-
- WHAT IS NETDIR:
-
- Netdir is an on-line database of essential system information.
- Presently, its scope is limited to AT&T systems, both those
- connected to the Datkit network, as well as those which are not.
- As need arises, the netdir database will be updated periodically
- to reflect recent changes and additions.
-
- The information contained in each data base record consists of:
-
- NAME: the name of the system, eg. 'ihuxa'
- TYPE: system type, if available, eg. 'vax11/780'
- NET ADDRESS: network address as 'area_code/exchange/host'
- (note that some hosts are not on the network)
- DIALUP: direct dialup numbers, if available
- PATH: uucp path; replace '%s' with login name
- ORG: name of organization
- ADDRESS: mail address
- CONTACT: contact(s), system administrator(s), etc.
-
-
- BASIC USAGE:
-
- When invoked, netdir displays the following prompt:
-
- "PLEASE ENTER SYSTEM NAME: "
-
- The name of the system for which information is being requested
- should be entered at this point. Example: 'ihuxm'. AT this point
- netdir searches the data base, and displays the retrieved record(s).
- If the specified system is not found in the database, an appropriate
- message is displayed.
-
-
- HOW TO USE SPECIAL CHARACTERS:
-
- In order to make the retrieval more flexible and to allow the
- retrieval of groups of systems with a single query, netdir supports
- a limited regular expression capability. The following special
- characters are recognized:
-
- ? matches any single character
- * matches any string
- [] character class. examples: [ayb], [A-Zg-h], [a-z0-9].
-
- There is presently no way to 'escape' the meaning of these special
- characters. If any of the above are used, it is recommended that
- the search pattern end with '*'.
-
- Examples: ihux*, ihnp[0-7]*, ??uxa, *vax*, i?ux?, etc.
-
-
- HOW TO SEARCH USING KEYS OTHER THAN SYSTEM NAME:
-
- It is possible to search the netdir database using a key other
- than the system name. To do this, enter '~key' at the netdir
- prompt. You will be asked to choose a search key, and then to
- enter the search pattern.
-
-
- HOW TO STAT THE VERSION:
-
- Typing '~version' at the netdir prompt will display the version
- of the database, as well as the version of the program.
-
-
- ONLINE COMMAND SUMMARY:
-
- Typing '?', 'help', etc. at the netdir prompt will display a
- summary of netdir usage.
-
-
- DIFFERENT FROM DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE:
-
- Netdir is *not* the same as Datakit VCS Directory Assistance,
- hence it does not recognize search strings such as 'k/?',
- 'ih//?' etc. These are entered at the "DESTINATION: " prompt.
- Please consult the Datakit VCS User's Guide for information on
- how to use Directory Assistance.
-
- REQUEST FOR COMMENTS:
-
- Please direct comments/suggestions regarding the netdir program
- to [ihnp4!]ihnp1!mth.
-
- Please direct comments regarding the netdir database content
- to [ihnp4!]ihnp1!action, or the IH Help Desk, x3333.
-
- Thank you.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- -------------- people: Important people contacts at IH. --------------
-
- General information: Doug Cummings x4142
- Tom Okapal x4311
-
- Service orders: Thresa Martin x6359
-
- Wiring: Dan DeChirico x2211
- Ray Serafinn x4510
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- --------------- dug12: [D.U.G.] Glossary of Messages. ---------------
-
- ************ Messages Issued By Datkit VCS ************
-
- CONTROL COMPUTER OVERLOAD
-
- Usually indicates that all computer ports are in use, or that the
- entire modem pool is in use.
-
- <NAME> IS AN INVALID DESTINATION
-
- <NAME> is not a valid address for Datakit. Enter "netdir" or "?"
- at the "DESTINATION: " prompt to verify host address.
-
- INVALID DESTINATION
-
- Indicates that the connection requested cannot be completed for one
- of several reasons: all ports busy on a host or trunk, or an
- improper/incomplete host name or destination was specified.
- Unfortunately, this message sometimes also indicates that the
- computer controlling one of the Datakit nodes is momentarily busy.
-
- <NAME> IS BUSY
-
- All computer ports for <NAME> are in use.
-
- NETWORK ROUTING ERROR
-
- Indicates an all ports busy on an alternate route to the host.
- Try again later. This is now used in place of "control computer
- overload."
-
- <NAME> IS NOT ANSWERING
-
- All connections to <NAME> are not in service. The host may be out of
- service at this time.
-
- CALL SETUP TIMED OUT
-
- The call was not set-up in the alloted time interval (approx 30 sec).
- Press return to get destination prompt and re-enter the host address.
-
- TRUNK COLLISION
-
- Indicates that a high speed trunk channel between nodes has been
- seized from both ends at the same time. Press <CR> and reenter
- the host address.
-
- SOMETHING IS WRONG
-
- Unknown Datakit error - please submit a trouble ticket.
-
- TRUNK INOPERABLE
-
- The host cannot be accessed due to a node or trunk being out of
- service. Please submit a trouble ticket.
-
- ATTEMPTED DIALING: <PHONE NUMBER>
-
- Correct dialing initiated, however, call could not complete due to
- a following message.
-
- AUTO-DIALER DISABLED BY DATAKIT VCS ADMINISTRATOR
-
- The auto-dialer was removed from service while the call was in
- progress. Try again.
-
- AUTO-DIALER FAILED TO INITIATE CALL. TRY AGAIN.
-
- Auto-dialer failed during dialing. If this message appears more
- than twice in succession, please submit a trouble ticket.
-
- DIALED NUMBER IS BUSY
-
- The call was successfully dialed, but the number was busy.
-
- INVALID BAUD RATE SELECTED
-
- The auto-dialer baud rate option request was other than 300 or
- 1200 bps.
-
- NO ANSWER FROM DIALED NUMBER
-
- The call was successfully dialed, but the called number did not
- answer.
-
- NO CARRIER TONE DETECTED
-
- The call was successfully dialed and answered by the host, however,
- no carrier tone was detected.
-
- NO INITIAL DIAL TONE DETECTED. TRY AGAIN.
-
- The auto-dialer may have a bad phone line.
-
- NO RESPONSE FROM AUTO-DIALER. TRY AGAIN.
-
- The auto-dialer failed to respond.
-
- NO SECONDARY DIAL TONE DETECTED
-
- The auto-dialer was expecting, but did not get a second dial tone.
- Try again.
-
- PLEASE SUPPLY A VALID PHONE NUMBER
-
- (Will be used in a later software release.) Please use the proper
- format as follows: 'dial.<phone number>[l baud rate]'.
-
- ************ Messages isued by the Penril 8216 Auto-Dialer ************
-
- ">" Prompt character. Auto-dialer is waiting for a command.
-
- ABORT Character typed while auto-dialer was processing a command or
- dialing a phone number.
-
- ERROR Invalid command entry.
-
- NO.: Auto-dialer is waiting for phone number to dial.
-
- DIALING: ddd... Auto-dialer displays the number being dialed.
-
- NO DIAL TONE Auto-dialer may have a bad phone line.
-
- BUSY The call was successfully dialed, but the number was busy.
- The Auto-dialer hangs up and waits for the next command.
-
- NO ANSWER The call was successfully dialed, but number did not answer.
-
- NO CD The call was successfully dialed and answered, however, no
- carrier tone was detected.
-
- NO RING The auto-dialer did not detect ringing. Try again.
-
- OK Auto-dialer is on-line. Login prompt should follow.
-
-
- ************ Messages isuued by the AT&T 2212 Modem ************
-
- ":" Prompt character. Auto dialer is waiting for command.
-
- BUSY The call was successfully dialed, but the number was busy.
-
- CALLING Auto-dialer displays the number being called.
-
- CONNECTED Auto-dialer is on line. Login prompt should follow.
-
- NO ANSWER The call was successfully dialed, but number did not answer.
-
- NO DIAL TONE Auto-dialer may have a bad phone line.
-
- NOT CONNECTED The call was successfully dialed and answered, however, no
- carrier tone was detected.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ------------- dug11: [D.U.G.] On-line Trouble Reporting. -------------
-
- An on-line trouble ticket facility for reporting datakit VCS malfunctions
- is available.
-
- To help troubleshoot problems, the NODE, MOD, and PORT information for both
- ORIGINATE and DESTINATION connections is required on each trouble ticket.
- This data can be obtained by entering "display" in the DK command mode
- (see infor item 'dug10'.) It is also imperative that the circuit number
- be reported on the trouble ticket. This number is stamped on the Datakit
- VCS jack that your terminal is connected to.
-
- It is not essential to enter the trouble ticket on your terminal. Any
- working terminal can be used.
-
- The trouble ticket entry is menu driven, and guides youn through the
- entry process. At the end, your report is assigned a six-digit number.
- Save this number for future inquiries.
-
- To enter a new trouble ticket, or inquire on the status of an existing one:
-
- ENTER: "trouble" at the "DESTINATION: " prompt.
-
-
- Although the above method is preferred, troubles can also be reported to
- the Help Desk, x3333.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ------------------ dug10: [D.U.G.] DK Command Mode. ------------------
-
- This mode is used to communicate directly with the Datakit VCS controller.
- The mode is identified by a "DKC" prompt on the screen.
-
- Enter the "DKC" mode by depressing the <BREAK> key twice within one second.
- This may be done at the "DESTINATION: " prompt, or when logged into a host.
-
- The following are the DK commands. Items tagged with '*' are not currently
- in service.
-
- COMMAND ABBREVIATION EXPLANATION
- ------- ------------ -----------
-
- continue c,cont Returns you to the previous network connection
- * c new [tag] New call; hold current call with 'tag'
- * c tag1 [tag2] Switch to 'tag1'; hold current call with 'tag2'
- disconnect d,disc Drop the current network connection
- * d tag Drop call held with 'tag'
- * d all Drop all held calls
- display disp Display TY options and status
- * disp held Display held calls
- help h, help List commands, abbreviations, and explanations
- * select sel Select originating group
- * clraccess clr Clear access permissions
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- --------------- dug08: [D.U.G.] Directory Assistance. ---------------
-
- Two types of host directories are available to the Datakit VCS user:
-
- 1. Datakit VCS Directory - contains a list of locations, exchanges, and
- hosts available for access.
-
- Local Exchange Access:
-
- ENTER: "?" at the "DESTINATION: " prompt.
-
- Remote Exchange Access:
-
- ENTER: "exchange/?" at the "DESTINATION: " prompt. Example: "h/?".
-
- Remote Area Code Access:
-
- ENTER: "exchange//?" at the "DESTINATION: " prompt. Example: "mh//?".
-
-
- 2. Network Directory (netdir) - This is a directory service listing all
- systems available along with their location, exchange, local codes, system
- type, alternate access numbers, and contact person(s).
-
- To access:
-
- ENTER: "netdir" at the destination prompt.
-
- You will then be prompted to enter a system name. Example: "ihuxa".
- You may also enter "?" for more information on netdir usage.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ------------- dug07: [D.U.G.] Terminating a connection. -------------
-
- There are three ways to terminate a connection:
-
- a. Log off the host in the normal way. If this does not produce the
- "DESTINATION: " prompt, also perform the next step.
-
- b. Enter Datkit VCS command mode (see info item 'dug10') by:
-
- 1. Depressing the <BREAK> key on the terminal twice within one second.
- 2. Enter "disc" athe the DKC prompt.
- 3. "DESTINATION: " prompt will appear on the screen.
-
- c. Turning the terminal off after logging off from a host will also
- disconnect a session.
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