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Use this form to configure the protocol with which you will connect to a server.
Protocol
The protocol you will use to connect to the server:
• TCP/IP - TCP/IP connections
• UDP/IP - UDP/IP connections
• IPX - IPX connections (Windows)
• AppleTalk - AppleTalk connections (Mac OS, Mac OS X)
• Windows Modem - Windows (TAPI) modem connections (Windows)
• FirstClass Modem - FirstClass modem connections (Windows)
• ISDN (CAPI) Adapter - ISDN (CAPI) connections (Windows)
• Serial - serial modem connections (Mac OS)
• Comm Toolbox - Comm Toolbox connections (Mac OS)
• Comm Toolbox Serial - Comm Toolbox Serial connections (Mac OS).
Note
For information on the protocol to use, see Configuring connections.
FirstClass chooses the appropriate fields to display based on the value at "Protocol". For IPX and AppleTalk connections, there are no Settings tab fields to update. For information on the fields displayed on this tab for other protocols, see:
Settings tab (TCP/IP or UDP/IP)
Use this tab to specify connection information if you are using TCP/IP or UDP/IP.
Port number
The TCP/IP or UDP/IP port on the server. If you change the default, you are changing it for every settings file that uses the TCP/IP or UDP/IP connection.
Proxy port
The port used to connect to the proxy server, if you connect through a proxy server. The default value of 1080 is the normal proxy server port.
Proxy IP address
The proxy server's IP address, if you connect through a proxy server. If you do not use a proxy server, leave this at 0.0.0.0.
Buffer size
Specify between 6000 and 64000. The larger the buffer, the better the download performance, but the more memory you will need on the computer where the FirstClass client is installed. The default of 10000 is normally adequate.
Settings tab (Windows modem)
Use this tab to specify connection information if you are using a Windows (TAPI) modem.
Windows (TAPI) modem to use for connection
The modem to use for this connection. This is only applicable if you have multiple TAPI modems configured on your computer. If you do not see the modem you need in this list, click Modems Control Panel to add your modem to the list.
Script
Your connection script file, if you require a special connection script to connect to the server.
Line to use
If this field is displayed, this device supports multiple lines or channels. Choose the one you want for this connection.
The Modem Setup and Dialing Properties buttons open Windows modem setup forms as described in your Windows documentation. They are only necessary if you need to reconfigure your TAPI modem.
Settings tab (ISDN)
Use this tab to specify connection information if you are using ISDN.
ISDN (CAPI) adapter to use for connection
The adapter to use for this connection. This is only applicable if you have multiple ISDN adapters configured on your computer.
Script
Your connection script file, if you require a special connection script to connect to the server.
ISDN options
If you have not received the appropriate protocol values from your administrator, try accepting the defaults first. If the connection does not work, try choosing Transparent at "B2 protocol".
Settings tab (FirstClass or serial modem)
Use this tab to specify connection information if you are using a FirstClass or serial modem.
Modem
The type of modem you are using.
Modem files are not installed by default with the client. To put your modem type in this field, download the appropriate modem file from the Conferences/Software Libraries section of FirstClass Online or the Downloads section of our web site.
If your modem does not appear in these areas, choose a compatible modem with the same speed as your modem. For example, if you have a V.32bis modem, choose Hayes Compatible 14400.
Port
The port to which your modem is connected (for example, COM2 for Windows or Modem Port for Mac OS).
Phone
Your phone line type. If you have a dial phone, choose Pulse. If you have a touch tone phone, choose Tone.
Speaker
Whether you want the modem speaker turned on during dialing and negotiation. Some modems are not affected by this choice.
Script
Your connection script file, if you require a special connection script to connect to the server.
H/W handshake
Turns hardware handshaking on or off. Turn on hardware handshaking if you are using a high-speed modem or a modem that supports data compression or error correction, or are unsure what to pick. If your modem supports hardware handshaking, and On is recommended in the Comments section, accept the default On.
DTR hangup
Turns DTR hangup on or off. When DTR hangup is on, the DTR (Data Terminal Ready) pin is used to tell the modem when to hang up. Choose this if you are unsure what to pick.
Carrier detect
Specifies whether your modem supports carrier detection. If you are unsure what to pick, choose On.
Auto speed
Turns auto speed on or off. When auto speed is turned on, FirstClass sets the speed of the serial port to the speed reported in the CONNECT message from the modem. If you are not using hardware handshaking, choose On. If you are unsure what to pick, choose Off.
Baud rate
The speed at which FirstClass will try to make the connection. This is the speed between your computer and your modem, not the modem-to-modem speed. If you are using hardware handshaking, this speed is typically two to four times higher than the rate used without hardware handshaking.
Settings tab (Comm Toolbox Serial)
Use this tab to specify connection information if you are using Comm Toolbox Serial.
Modem
The type of modem you are using.
Modem files are not installed by default with the client. To put your modem type in this field, download the appropriate modem file (.mdm) to the Modems folder inside the FirstClass application folder. Modem files are available in the Conferences/Software Libraries section of FirstClass Online or the Downloads section of our web site.
If your modem does not appear in these areas, choose a compatible modem with the same speed as your modem. For example, if you have a V.32bis modem, choose Hayes Compatible 14400.
Phone
Your phone line type. If you have a dial phone, choose Pulse. If you have a touch tone phone, choose Tone.
Speaker
Whether you want the modem speaker turned on during dialing and negotiation. Some modems are not affected by this choice.
Script
Your connection script file, if you require a special connection script to connect to the server.
H/W handshake
Turns hardware handshaking on or off. Turn on hardware handshaking if you are using a high-speed modem or a modem that supports data compression or error correction, or are unsure what to pick. If your modem supports hardware handshaking, and On is recommended in the Comments section, accept the default On.
Auto speed
Turns auto speed on or off. When auto speed is turned on, FirstClass sets the speed of the serial port to the speed reported in the CONNECT message from the modem. If you are not using hardware handshaking, choose On. If you are unsure what to pick, choose Off.
Comm Toolbox Setup button
Opens a form for configuring the Comm Toolbox as described in your Comm Toolbox documentation.
Settings tab (Comm Toolbox)
Use this tab to specify connection information if you are using Comm Toolbox.
Comm Toolbox Setup button
Opens a form for configuring the Comm Toolbox as described in your Comm Toolbox documentation.
Advanced tab
Use this tab to specify advanced connection information, including modem options and the information to trace.
Window
The size of the sliding window, in packets. This only affects UPD/IP, IPX, AppleTalk, and modem connections. Choices are:
• Auto - your computer will determine the largest possible window size. We recommend this choice unless your connection fits one of the special cases described for the other choices.
• 8 - choose this if you are connected over a link with long delays, such as a Wide Area Network (WAN) or satellite link. This choice trades off slower file transfers for better response to commands.
• 16 - choose this on medium or slow connections, such as dialup
• 32 - choose this to get the best performance on fast 10MB or 100MB Local Area Networks (LANs).
Packets
The maximum packet size. This only affects UPD/IP, IPX, AppleTalk, and modem connections. You may need to set this if you are communicating over multiple network types. Larger packets are more efficient, but will slow down the response to other commands while file transfers are in progress.
Packet size choices are:
• Auto - we recommend this choice unless your connection fits one of the special cases described for the other choices
• 232 - this will improve response to commands at the expense of file and text transfer speed
• 512 - choose this for slower dialup connections to prevent file transfers from slowing down response too much. This is the best choice for dialup IP.
• 1024 - this is the best choice for maximum file transfer performance on fast 10MB or 100MB networks.
Lock
Whether to decrease the packet size if transmission errors are encountered. Choices are:
• None - allows FirstClass to change the packet size. We recommend this choice.
• size - locks the packet size at the size you choose.
Encrypt
Whether to encrypt transmitted data. Choices are:
• On - encrypts data. This is most frequently used on networks.
• Off - does not encrypt data. Choose this if you are using a modem that supports V.42bis or MNP 5 compression (because encrypted data cannot be compressed).
Trace options
The events for which you want trace information. Selecting "Packets sent" or "Packets received" may decrease your link speed significantly, because FirstClass must then write a great deal of data to disk.
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