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- RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT
- (Revised)
-
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- for
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- File Transfer Via PC Pursuit
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-
- (Oct 17, 1988)
-
- Telenet Communication Corporation
- Field Operations HQ Tech Support
- Reston, Virginia
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-
- CONTENTS
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- PAGE
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- 1.0 Introduction........................................... 1
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- 2.0 Recommendations........................................ 2
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- 3.0 File Transfer Procedures............................... 5
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- 4.0 Summary................................................ 6
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- SECTION 1.: Introduction
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-
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- Because of many customer complaints concerning PC Pursuit's inability
- to allow file transfers, Field Operations was requested to provide
- recommendations for file transfer via PC Pursuit. In compliance with
- this request, this document provides the following:
-
- * Recommendation on the best file transfer protocols to be used
- with PC Pursuit.
-
- * Recommendation on the hunt-confirm sequence and line parameters
- which provide optimum performance of various protocols.
-
- * The average transfer rates which can be expected using the
- correct hunt-confirm sequence and optional parameter settings.
-
- SECTION 2.: Recommendations
-
-
-
- This section outlines the most common file transfer protocols used
- with PC Pursuit. The performance of the protocols in the direct con-
- nect and PC Pursuit environments are also indicated.
-
- The following protocols were tested via the Chicago in-dial to the
- Washington DC out-dial; the observations are summarized below.
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- XMODEM XMODEM XMODEM
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- PC Pursuit XMODEM file transfers performed at an average throughput of
- 30% when the correct hunt-confirm and terminal type was utilized.
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- XMODEM does not support flow control, therefore it is suggested that
- the "relaxed" mode be invoked if the user's communications software
- permits this feature.
-
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- YMODEM YMODEM YMODEM
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- The performance of YMODEM file transfers VIA PC Pursuit was found to
- have an average throughput of 56% when the correct hunt confirm and
- terminal type is employed. Although YMODEM does not support flow
- control, it uses large 1024 byte packets which the network PAD handles
- quite readily under normal conditions. As a result, YMODEM is rated
- one of the faster protocols for file transfer via PC Pursuit.
-
-
- WXMODEM WXMODEM WXMODEM
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- WXMODEM file transfers utilizing the correct hunt-confirm and terminal
- type performed well with an average transfer rate of 52%. This
- protocol is capable of handling flow control which enables it to
- perform with better reliability in the PC Pursuit environment. Users
- should be aware that an early version of PROCOMM is known to have a
- software problem which can affect the performance of WXMODEM file
- transfers.
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- KERMIT KERMIT KERMIT
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- An optimum average throughput of 47% was obtained by KERMIT file
- transfers via PC Pursuit. The throughput was optimized by modifying
- the packet size to 90 and adjusting the (host) window size to 16 (for
- uploads). KERMIT software which supports the sliding window feature
- performs with optimum efficiency in the PC Pursuit environment.
-
- SEALINK SEALINK SEALINK
-
- SEALINK file transfers via PC Pursuit performed exceptionally well
- with an average throughput of 74% with the correct hunt-confirm and
- terminal type. SEALINK supports flow control and was specifically
- designed to operate in the networking environment.
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- ZMODEM ZMODEM ZMODEM
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- File transfers utilizing ZMODEM protocol via PC Pursuit yielded an
- average transfer rate of 61%. ZMODEM performs well in the PC Pursuit
- environment, however; the local configuration for ZMODEM file trans-
- fers proved to be cumbersome and difficult for the user. ZMODEM re-
- quires several parameters to be set locally and on the local pad.
- These parameter settings can vary depending on the type of machine and
- the type of communications software. The X.3 PAD parameters which
- should be employed are 1:0,4:10,5:1,7:8,12:1. In addition, flow con-
- trol (XON/XOFF) should be enabled at the user PC. Because of the
- difficulty in configuring ZMODEM for file transfer, it is recommended
- that only seasoned computer users attempt ZMODEM file transfers via PC
- Pursuit.
-
- The following page summarizes file transfer performance of the
- protocols tested. The protocols are listed in order (PCP best to
- worst) in two categories: 1) performance via direct connect, 2) per-
- formance via PC Pursuit utilizing the recommended hunt confirm and
- parameter settings shown. It should be noted that the optional
- parameters need only be employed if a user experiences problems with
- transferring a particular file.
-
- SECTION 3.: File Transfer Procedures
-
-
- This section outlines the step by step procedure for executing file
- transfers via PC Pursuit. These procedures must be followed exactly to
- achieve optimum transfer rates. The optional X.3 parameters shown on
- the previous page indicates the parameters which provide the best
- transfer rate.
-
- STEP 1.: Set PC communications software to 8 bits, no parity,
- 1 stop bit, full duplex. Depending on the type of protocol
- to be used, disable or enable local (XON/XOFF) flow
- control.
-
- STEP 2.: Dial local rotary with the communications software
- set at the desired speed.
-
- STEP 3.: Upon answer use the correct hunt confirm sequence:
- At 300/1200bps use - <CR D CR>
- At 2400bps - <@ D CR>
- NOTE: "D" MUST BE UPPER CASE.
-
- STEP 4.: At prompt "TERMINAL = " enter <D1> and return.
-
- STEP 5.: At the "@" prompt enter the destination mnemonic,
- out-dial speed, ID and password. It is important
- that out-dial speed matches in-dial speed.
- DO NOT MIX IN-DIAL AND OUT-DIAL SPEEDS.
-
- STEP 6.: If pad X.3 parameters are to be changed, do so
- at this point by entering <@ CR>. Set parameters as
- prescribed. Return to out-dial port by entering
- <CONT>.
-
- An example of the proper syntax for modifying X.3 PAD
- parameters would be "SET 7:8,1:0." To display the current
-
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- PAD parameter settings, the user should enter "PAR?."
-
- These are only two of many user commands available. Many
- of the user commands are clearly defined in the Telenet
- document "How to Use Telenet's Asynchronous Dial Service."
-
- STEP 7.: Upon connecting to the destination pad, insure
- communication with the out-dial modem by entering <ATZ>.
- The destination modem will respond with "OK".
-
- STEP 8.: Enter <ATD> and the local number you wish to dial.
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- STEP 9.: Queue host file transfer and start file transfer.
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- Please note that these are the basic steps needed to achieve success-
- ful file transfers. Since communications software may vary from
- package to package, additional steps may be needed to initiate the
- start of the file transfer at the user software level.
- SECTION 4.: Summary
-
- Extensive testing has resulted in identifying the expected performance
- of six file transfer protocols when used with PC Pursuit. These
- protocols have been determined to perform satisfactorily with PC
- Pursuit when the correct hunt-confirm, terminal type and parameters
- are employed.
-
- It is the recommendation of Field Operations that customers be in-
- formed of the correct logon procedures and the protocols which provide
- the most reliable file transfers. Customers should also be reminded
- that PCP users can expect a small degree of network delay which is
- considered a common characteristic of packet switched networks. In
- addition, users should also be informed that poor quality voice grade
- telephone lines can adversely affect file transfer sessions.
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- Field Operations is one of many Telenet groups dedicated to providing
- customers with complete support for PC Pursuit. Field Operations will
- offer assistance with file transfer problems providing the customer is
- willing to release a copy of the problem software as well as provide
- the pertinent information necessary to resolve the problem.
-
- Because problems can vary in nature, the information required to
- resolve problems can differ from one problem to the next. But at the
- very least, the following information will be required:
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- * Type of communication software
- * Type of PC, make, model
- * Type of modem
- * Call origin
- * Call destination
- * Speed in
- * Speed out
- * Type of session
- * Time of failure
- * Date of Failure
- * Point of failure in session
- * Out-dial number
- * Network Address (if possible)
- * Copy of PC Software (in some cases)
-
- Additional information may be required depending on the nature of
- the problem.
-
- FILE TRANSFER
- PERFORMANCE STATISTICS
- PERFORMANCE STATISTICS DIRECT CONNECT
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- General Communication Parameters = 8 bits
- 1 stop bit
- N no parity
- Terminal Type = D1
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- | PERFORMANCE STATISTICS DIRECT CONNECT |
- | |
- | |
- | XFR |
- | PROTOCOL SPEED SECONDS CPS BPS RATE |
- |======================================================|
- | |
- | SEALINK UP 1200 ***517 87.15 871.49 73% |
- | SEALINK UP 2400 ***270 166.87 1668.74 70% |
- | SEALINK DN 1200 ***428 105.27 1052.71 88% |
- | SEALINK DN 2400 ***230 195.90 1958.96 82% |
- | |
- | ZMODEM UP 1200 ***408 110.43 1104.31 92% |
- | ZMODEM UP 2400 ***201 224.16 2241.59 93% |
- | ZMODEM DN 1200 ***391 115.23 1152.33 96% |
- | ZMODEM DN 2400 ***195 231.06 2310.56 96% |
- | |
- | YMODEM UP 1200 **259 102.80 1027.95 86% |
- | YMODEM UP 2400 **126 211.30 2113.02 88% |
- | YMODEM DN 1200 **244 109.11 1091.15 91% |
- | YMODEM DN 2400 **130 204.80 2048.00 85% |
- | |
- | WXMODEM UP 1200 **277 96.12 961.16 80% |
- | WXMODEM UP 2400 **159 167.45 1674.47 70% |
- | WXMODEM DN 1200 **405 65.74 657.38 55% |
- | WXMODEM DN 2400 **131 203.24 2032.37 85% |
- | |
- | KERMIT UP 1200 **356 74.79 747.87 62% |
- | KERMIT UP 2400 **211 126.18 1261.80 53% |
- | KERMIT DN 1200 **322 82.68 826.83 69% |
- | KERMIT DN 2400 **178 149.57 1495.73 62% |
- | |
- | XMODEM UP 1200 **259 102.80 1027.95 86% |
- | XMODEM UP 2400 **140 190.17 1901.71 79% |
- | XMODEM DN 1200 **268 99.34 993.43 83% |
- | XMODEM DN 2400 **146 182.36 1823.56 76% |
- ======================================================
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- **File size = 26624 ***File size = 45056
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- FILE TRANSFER
- PERFORMANCE STATISTICS
- PERFORMANCE STATISTICS VIA PCP
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- General Communication Parameters = 8 bits
- 1 stop bit
- N no parity
- Terminal Type = D1
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- | PERFORMANCE STATISTICS VIA PCP |
- | |
- | HUNT ITI |
- | |
- | XFR CONFIRM FLOW X.3 PAD |
- | PROTOCOL SPEED SECONDS CPS BPS RATE SEQUENCE CONTROL PARAMETERS NOTES |
- |================================================================================================ ===========================|
- | |
- | SEALINK UP 1200 ***561 80.31 803.14 67% CR D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | SEALINK UP 2400 ***300 150.19 1501.87 63% @ D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | SEALINK DN 1200 ***447 100.80 1007.96 84% CR D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | SEALINK DN 2400 ***231 195.05 1950.48 81% @ D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | |
- | ZMODEM UP 1200 ***622 72.44 724.37 60% CR D CR XON/XOFF *1:0,4:10,5:1,7:8,12:1 End-to-End flow control on |
- | ZMODEM UP 2400 ***363 124.12 1241.21 52% @ D CR XON/XOFF *1:0,4:10,5:1,7:8,12:1 End-to-End flow control on |
- | ZMODEM DN 1200 ***573 78.63 786.32 66% CR D CR XON/XOFF 1:0,4:10,5:1,7:8,12:1 End-to-End flow control on |
- | ZMODEM DN 2400 ***288 156.44 1564.44 65% @ D CR XON/XOFF 1:0,4:10,5:1,7:8,12:1 End-to-End flow control on |
- | |
- | YMODEM UP 1200 **443 60.10 600.99 50% CR D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
- | YMODEM UP 2400 **200 133.12 1331.20 55% @ D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
- | YMODEM DN 1200 **335 79.47 794.75 66% CR D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
- | YMODEM DN 2400 **211 126.18 1261.80 53% @ D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
- | |
- | WXMODEM UP 1200 **480 55.47 554.67 46% CR D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | WXMODEM UP 2400 **258 103.19 1031.94 43% @ D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | WXMODEM DN 1200 **363 73.34 733.44 61% CR D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | WXMODEM DN 2400 **193 137.95 1379.48 57% @ D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0 End-to-End flow control on |
- | |
- | KERMIT UP 1200 **597 44.60 445.96 37% CR D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0,5:1,12:1 |
- | KERMIT UP 2400 **298 89.34 893.42 37% @ D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0,5:1,12:1 |
- | KERMIT DN 1200 **389 68.44 684.42 57% CR D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0,5:1,12:1 |
- | KERMIT DN 2400 **196 135.84 1358.37 57% @ D CR XON/XOFF *7:8,1:0,5:1,12:1 |
- | |
- | XMODEM UP 1200 **734 36.27 362.72 30% CR D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
- | XMODEM UP 2400 **424 62.79 627.92 26% @ D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
- | XMODEM DN 1200 **638 41.73 417.30 35% CR D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
- | XMODEM DN 2400 **373 71.38 713.78 30% @ D CR NONE *7:8,1:0 |
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- * Optional PAD parameters which optimize performance **File size = 26624 ***File size = 45 56
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