TECHNICAL BULLETIN #44 - Rev 1.00 (8/1/96)

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TITLE   : Host Mode File Transfers (DOS )
PRODUCT : PROCOMM PLUS 2.01 (DOS)
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The PROCOMM PLUS Host mode is a powerful utility that transforms your PC into
a host system - a mini bulletin board.  While your PC runs unattended in Host
mode, users can log on to your host PC from another PC (hereafter described as
the "local" computer) and send and receive files between the two computers.
Host mode is useful for the home user that needs access to a work PC's files,
as well as businesses which need a bulletin board without software and
hardware setup hassles.  This document discusses setting up Host mode on the
host PC, logging on to the host, and transferring a file with the host PC.

HOST MODE SETUP
Before you run Host mode, you must set the Host mode options on your host
PC.

 1. From the Terminal mode screen, press <Alt><S> to activate the Setup
    Utility's main menu.

 2. Press <H> to select "Host Mode Options". PROCOMM PLUS Host Mode Options

 3. Specify in option A, "Welcome message", the message that you would like
    to see when you connect to your host PC. Press <A> to edit the field,
    type the new message, and then press <Enter> to save the setting.

 4. Specify in option B, "System type", whether new users can access your
    system.  If set to "OPEN", anyone that connects to your PC will have
    access to your system.  If set to "CLOSED", only authorized users
    specified in the PCPLUS.USR file can gain access to your system. See
    page 199 of the PROCOMM PLUS User Manual for more information about
    the PCPLUS.USR file.

 5. Set option C, "Auto baud detect", to match the baud detection your system
    uses when Host mode is not running. Press <Esc> until the main menu of
    the Setup Utility appears.  Choose "Modem Options" and then select
    "General Options".  Option C should be reflected in option C of the
    Host Mode Options menu. Return to the Host Mode Options menu and correctly set option C.

 6. Specify in option D, "Connection type", whether you are using a direct
    cable or modem connection.

 7. Type the name of the path, including drive and subdirectories, in option
    H, "Upload directory", so that it points to a valid directory where you
    would like files to be stored when sent to your host PC.

 8. Type the name of the path, including drive and subdirectories, in option
    I, "Download Directory", so that it points to a valid directory where you
    will place files to retrieve from your host PC.

 9. Press <Esc> until the main menu of the Setup Utility appears and then
    select "Save Setup Options".

10. Press <Esc> to return to the Terminal mode screen.

11. Press <Alt><Q> to run the Host mode utility.

HOST MODE TRANSFER
This section describes how to connect to the host PC from another PC
("local" PC) and transfer a file.

 1. Before you can try to connect to the host PC from your local PC, you
    should configure a Dialing Directory entry which matches the host system's
    phone number and settings.  Refer to page 75 of the PROCOMM PLUS User
    Manual for instructions on adding a Dialing Directory entry.

 2. Establish the link between your computer and the host computer by
    activating the Dialing Directory entry for the host PC. When you connect,
    you should see the host's welcome message and logon prompts.

 3. Enter your name at the name prompts.

 4. Confirm the name you entered by typing Y for Yes or N for No at the "Is
    this correct?" prompt.

 5. Enter a password at the password prompt.  First time callers must verify
    the password by entering it twice. Remember this word so you can enter it
    the next time you call the host system.

 6. Press <U> to upload or <D> to download a file when the host's menu and
    the "Your Choice?" prompt appear.

 7. Type <Z> for ZMODEM when the protocol options menu appears.

 8. Enter the name of the file you will send (upload) to or receive
    (download) from the host computer.

 9. If you are uploading a file, enter a description of the file at the
    "Description:" prompt.

10. Start the file transfer on your PC if needed. If you are uploading a
    file, press <Page Up> to initiate the transfer, press <Z> for ZMODEM, and
    type the name of the file you want to send at the "Please enter filename"
    prompt. If you are downloading a file, the transfer status window should
    appear and you should see the percentage indicator start to increase.

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