Multi-Tech Systems 40-01459-D0-001 manual Problem Solving, Preparing for the Call

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Help and Service Information

If you have questions about your new Bus-Tech product, or require technical assistance, visit the Bus-Tech Web site at http:\\www.bustech.com. You can also get help and information through the Bus-Tech’s Technical Support line, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00pm Eastern time. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.

Step 1: Problem Solving

You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Before calling the Technical Support, please prepare for the call by following these steps:

1.If you are having installation or configuration problems, refer to the detailed installation and configuration sections found in this manual and review any README.TXT files found on the installation disk(s).

2.Visit the Technical Support section of the Bus-Tech Web site specific to the product you have purchased. Updated installation instructions, hints, and tips, software, or updated system-specific notes are often published in this section.

3.Visit the applicable Web page for the computer you are installing the product on. The computer vendor’s web site may also contain useful hints and tips related to installation of hardware / software.

4.Uninstall, and then reinstall the product. During the uninstall process, be sure to remove any files that were installed during the previous installation and reboot the server.

5.Review Chapter 6. Troubleshooting.

Step 2: Preparing for the Call

To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following information as possible:

1.Product Name.

2.Product Release number.

3.Product Serial Number.

4.Computer manufacturer and model.

5.Exact wording of the error message (if any).

6.Description of the problem.

7.Hardware and software configuration information for your system.

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Contents PCI Escon Adapter Installation GuideCopyright 2001 by BUS-TECH, INC Bus-Tech PCI Escon Installation GuideFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Table of Contents∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ Page Who Should Use This Publication How to Use This PublicationWhat is Included in This Publication What’s New in this Release? Server Software IntroductionDocument Number Title Related DocumentationOS/390 Minimum System RequirementsHardware Software WindowsPage Step Installing the AdapterPCI Escon Adapter Installation Guide Windows Driver InstallationSearch the Floppy New Found Hardware Wizard Completing Network Icon on Control Panel Windows NTNetwork Screen Insert Disk screen is displayed Figure 10. Escon Configuration Page Overview Escon ConfigurationPCI Escon Adapter Installation Guide Channel Link Address Accessing Escon Configuration in Windows ConfigurationSelect the Adapters tab Figure To configure a new device click Add… Adapter Properties with New Devices Page TCP/IP Direct Connect Step InstallationClick OK when Setup displays it’s Welcome dialog Figure New Local Connection TCP/IP Properties 10. Removing a Link Deleting a Link11. Invoking Network Configuration 12. Adapter List with Escon Adapter 14.Insert Disk 16. Adapter Properties 18. Adapter Bindings 20. Select TCP/IP Direct Connect 21. Assigning an IP Address to the Escon Adapter 22. CTC Link Properties Link ConfigurationPage OS/390 Device Definition Mainframe ConfigurationOS/390 Parmlib Update Gateway TCP/IP ProfileIocds Lpar TCP/IP Routing Sample ConfigurationSubnet 207.168.12.1 207.168.12.65 26. TCP/IP Direct Connect Configuration Screens 27. Simple Network with No Gateways Updating Workstation Configurations28. Windows 95 TCP/IP Properties Page Red HardwareColor \ LED Top LED Bottom LED YellowStep Displaying Adapter Properties Escon ConfigurationHighlight the Escon adapter and click Properties Windows 2000 Console TCP/IP Direct ConnectMainframe TCP/IP Profile Preparing for the Call Problem SolvingAdditional Technical Support Resources Placing the CallBUS-TECH, INC Middlesex Turnpike BURLINGTON, MA Customer ResponsePage Software ConnectorsPhysical Attributes Standards