I-Data ReRouter instruction manual Testing Connection to Remote Device, Ping Function

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Testing Connection to Remote Device ida ReRouter

8. Testing Connection to Remote Device

When the ida ReRouter has been installed and is ready for operation you are recommended to test the connection to the remote device being communicated with. For a list of remote printer devices being supported with the ida ReRouter, see chapter 1: "Introduction".

The remote devices to be operated with the ida ReRouter support the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) PING function

8.1 PING Function

The PING function is used for testing the connection to the remote device. The PING function sends an echo request to the network host. The function is useful for:

-Determining the status of the network and various host connections.

-Tracking and isolating hardware and software problems.

-Testing, measuring and managing networks.

Before testing, make sure that the remote device is plugged in and attached correctly to the LAN.

1.Activate the TCP/IP protocol

2."PING" the unit from the workstation. This verifies both physical LAN and IP network connectivity.

3.On the command line, enter the PING command and the IP address or host name of the unit.

E.g.

PING 192.0.5.7

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Contents Data Electronic Documentation Main Office January PrefaceToken Ring Ethernet Related ManualsTable of Contents Table of Contents Ida ReRouter Introduction What is the ida ReRouter?Ida ReRouter in a Token Ring environment With connections to PCL 4/5 printers Product FeaturesIdaRCtrl Quick Guide D10276 Items Supplied with ida ReRouterPersonal Computer Requirements Product RequirementsHost System Requirements Type a setup Installation of ida ReRouterInstallation and Setup ida ReRouter Setup of ida ReRouter Description Route nameStatus Verify NewChange DeleteProduct Information DeActivate RouteRefresh View LogEnter Description Defining a new routeCommunications Manager Enter Connect TimeoutValidation must be made in the configuration program Deleting a route Additional routesChanging a route Support for KeepAlive to OS/2 Keep Alive Function2 TCP/IP KeepAlive configuration on OS/2 1 PSF/MVS printer definition and startup procedure Configuration of S/370 NetworksConfiguration Examples for MVS and VM LUNAME=IDSNCEP0 Disintv 2 PSF/VM PDM definitionPSS4 3 PSS/MVS printer definition and startup procedure4 PSS/VM PDM definition Fssuser = PSS1 Userid OFF Virtual Machine Printing PSS printer profile using SNA and TCP/IP attachment PSFAPP11 Host Vtam definitionMode Table Local Remote Prompts Parameter and values Parentheses Configuration of AS/400 NetworksCreating Appc device description Network Creating Printer Device DescriptionValue must be unique within Remote Network Identifier DKIDTN01 Updating Appn Remote Location ListSNA connections only Remote Location Name RER1Control Point Network Identifier Remote Control Point NameLocal Location Name S4450327 Qlus Sample Controller DefinitionFor SNA connection Workstation ConfigurationCommunications Manager/2 for S/370-390 and AS/400 Configuring Data Link Control DLC profiles Changing configuration fileCommunications Manager Setup Select ConfigureSet Node type Configuring SNA local node characteristicsConfiguring SNA connection For AS/400 host connection For S/370 host connectionConnections List Configuring SNA featuresPeer node connection normally AS/400 3a. Select Activate at startupIda ReRouter SNA Features / Partner LU Select Partner LUsCreating a local LU LU Alias must be the same as definedFor Ipds connection to PSF/370-390 and PSF/400 AS/400 onlyCreating a transaction program definition Communications Manager Profile List Sheet SNA Features ListFor Icds connection to ida PSS Additional TP ParametersCommunications Manager Configuration Def First device ida 913-03 Token Ring 2 S/370 Network Configuration WorksheetSecond device ida PS First device ida 913-03 Token Ring Part 3 AS/400 Network Configuration WorksheetAPPCDev Printer Dev Configuration List Second device ida PS Part Partner LU Profile Explanation to Configuration Worksheets TP name Node ID370 S/390 AS/400Local LU address Local LU nameLocal LU alias This parameter is for AS/400 only This parameter is for S/370 S/390 onlyTCP/IP LapsRouting Ping Testing Connection to Remote DevicePing Function Ping function failed Ping function succeededLog Files Action Problem DeterminationError Syntax ROUT0106E Appc allocation error ROUT0035E Cannot open configuration fileROUT0052E Configuration error for entry ROUT0105E Appc communication errorROUT0110E Invalid Appc opcode ROUT0111E Appc error opcode ... Primary rc Secondary rcROUT0602E Invalid connect timeout value ROUT0603E TCP/IP socket errorProblem Determination ida ReRouter ROUT0613I Printer is not ready IRQ on remote printer ROUT0611I Trace enabledROUT0612W Swiddef file error ROUT0802E Timer handling error ROUT0700E Internal software errorROUT0800E Semaphore handling error ROUT0801E Named Pipe handling errorTrace ROUT0803E Thread handling errorPPD/PPR List of AbbreviationsSyntax Appendix a Keyword DefinitionsRoutename Keywordipaddress Appendix BFill-InConfigurationWorksheet WORK-STATION PSF Vtam NCP IDA Fill-In Configuration Worksheet for AS/400 Communications Mainframe environment Appendix C i-data ProductsMidrange environment Readers Comments