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by jalaimo

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I used to access our IBM Mainframe from my PC at home with a 56k modem using ProComm32
for Windows (W98) because it allowed me to simulate a IBM 3101 terminal. I now have DSL at home and ProComm doesn't work anymore. Is there a way or software package that will work with DSL and allow me to simulate a IBM 3101 terminal (the IBM 3101 is required). I used to just dial an 800# and run a ProComm
script to sign-in. Also if there is a software package that will work for me, will it have to be loaded on the mainframe as well?

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by shiny_topadm

I'm guessing that the DSL line is for internet access. Did the modem you were using previously get removed? If so, you need it back! Your mainframe access probably was direct dial-up (the 800 number was answered by a modem connected to the IBM).The ProComm and/or your regular modem installation may have gotten hosed by the installation of the new stuff. You should re-install what's needed. They should co-exist OK after that. Make sure that the ProComm software is set to use the serial port that your old modem is on and not the DSL connection (which is probably the ethernet or USB port). Good Luck,

---Will

by jalaimo

Thanks, I had everything inplace already. I just didn't realize they could co-exist without getting confused. It was I that was confused. Once I connected a phone line (with a line-filter because of the DSL) back to the modem everything worked just fine.

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