When you use TELNET and specify IBM 3270 model terminal emulation
(TN3270), the image displayed on your screen depends on the
type of terminal you use (or that your PC is emulating) and the
features you set on it.
o VT200 Series Terminals
To set up a VT200-Series terminal for emulation, follow these
steps:
1. At the Set-up Directory menu, select the keyboard type
that corresponds to the keyboard layout you are using (for
example, North American).
2. At the Display Set-up menu, select the following:
o Interpret controls
o Light text, dark screen
o Cursor (visible)
3. At the General Set-up menu, select the following:
o VT200 or VT100 mode (if VT100 mode, set VT100 ID)
o 7-bit or 8-bit controls
o Multinational/national
o Normal cursor keys
o No new line
4. At the Communications Set-up menu, select the following:
o XOFF at 64 or XOFF at 128
o 8-bit communication line
o 8-bit (any) parity
o No local echo
5. At the Keyboard Set-up menu, select warning bell ON.
At the DCL prompt, enter the following command:
$ SET TERMINAL /INQUIRE
The software determines the terminal's characteristics and
sets the appropriate parameters.
If you select National character mode, enter the following
command:
$ SET TERMINAL /NOEIGHTBIT
o VT100 Series
To set up a VT100-Series terminal for emulation, follow these
steps:
1. Set your terminal to ANSI mode (see the user's guide for
your terminal).
2. Enter the following command at the DCL prompt:
$ SET TERMINAL/INQUIRE
This command causes the terminal to be questioned about
its characteristics. The appropriate parameters for the
terminal are set up according to its response.
TN3270 requires terminal windows that support at least 24
lines and 80 columns.