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To install Host Explorer |
Hummingbird's Host Explorer is comprehensive Internet software including terminal emulation components (Telnet, TN3270, and TN3250). Host Explorer allows your computer to directly link to another computer system such as IBM mainframe systems, IBM midrange systems (AS/400 family), and to ASCII character systems using Telnet. Host Explorer can access GatorLink services, the CIRCA Grove computer system, the NERDC, NERVM, and NERSP systems, and any other computer system that allows Telnet and TN3270 sessions. This distribution of Host Explorer suite includes:
Host Explorer Access Applications
System Administration Applications
- Host Explorer Telnet - a terminal emulation program that supports emulation of the DEC VT420 video terminal and includes support for VT52, VT100, VT101, VT102, VT220, VT320, VT420, ANSI, and SCO ANSI.
- Host Explorer TN3270 - a terminal emulation application that allows you to accurately emulate an IBM 3270 terminal (including 3179G, 3472G, 3278 and 3279 models), run 3270 applications, and transfer files between a host machine and your PC using the IND$FILE file transfer application.
- Host Explorer TN5250 - a terminal emulation application that allows you to accurately emulate IBM AS/400 models 2 and 5 terminals and run 5250 applications.
- WyseTerm - is a terminal emulation application that allows you to emulate Wyse-50 and Wyse-60 terminals.
- FTP - a client implementation of the File Transfer Protocol. It allows you to transfer both text (ASCII) and image (binary) files between your PC and a remote computer running a server implementation of FTP. You can also use FTP to perform file and directory management on your PC and a remote computer.
- FTP for Windows Explorer - a client implementation of the file transfer protocol. Using the intuitive and familiar drag and drop feature of Windows Explorer, you can easily transfer both text (ASCII) and image (binary) files between local and network drives and FTP servers. Advanced scripting with OLE automation makes file transfers to multiple hosts and file viewing extremely powerful and simple.
Accessories
- Ping - an application that sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request packets to network hosts. The ICMP echo requests are sent to specified machines, and the response is displayed in graphical form. This application provides you with a useful diagnostic tool, allowing you to quickly check the integrity of a network communications path or a quick check of your TCP/IP configuration.
- Traceroute - an application that graphically displays the route that packets take to a host. Usually, Traceroute is used in the testing, troubleshooting, and management of a network or to find the route used to connect to a specific host.
- Finger - an application that returns information about users on a specific computer. You can display information about a specific user or about all users currently logged on to a specific machine.
- Network Time - allows you to set the time on your PC from the time value reported by a Time Server on your network.
- NSLookup - allows you to look up and display information about hosts in a domain.
- Remote Tools - is an integrated version of several UNIX commands -- Remote Shell, Remote Exec, Remote Copy (RSH), and Remote Copy (REXEC). They allow you to execute commands and copy files to or from other machines on the network using the RSH and REXEC protocols.
- Tar - is a client application that allows you to easily transfer entire directories and their contents to an Archive file, usually for backup purposes. The Hummingbird Tar application allows you to create both local and remote archive files that can be restored to your PC at any time.
* Descriptions taken form Host Explorer manuals.
The University of Florida has a multi-platform/unlimited seat site license. Any faculty, staff, or student may use the product at work or at home. Commercial use of this product is prohibited. This product cannot be re-distributed to outside entities.
Hummingbird Explorer Requirements
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- You must have an IBM compatible 386, 486, or Pentium-based computer or ALPHA platform with the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP operating systems.
- You must have a minimum of 12 MB RAM for the Windows NT, 2000, or XP version.
- You must have a minimum of 20 MB hard-disk space. It may be less depending on the installation you choose.
- You must have TCP/IP software.
Step 1) Install Host Explorer
- Click on the Start button and select the Run option.
- In the Open: box of the Run window, enter:
MSIEXEC /i "Z:\SOFTWARE\HOST\HHE.MSI" TRANSFORMS="TELNET.MST" /qn+
("Z" represents the computer's CD-ROM drive letter).- Click on the OK button.
- Restart your computer after the installation is complete.
Step 2) Install Host Explorer Connectivity Security Pack
- Click on the Start button and select the Run option.
- In the Open: box of the Run window, enter:
msiexec /i "Z:\software\host\sp\securitypack\hcsp.msi" TRANSFORMS="1033.mst"
("Z" represents the computer's CD-ROM drive letter).- Click on the OK button.
- Restart your computer after the installation is complete.
The Host Explorer's installation rely's on Microsoft's Installer application. On some machines, this application may need to be updated before you can install Host Explorer Install this program then install Host Explorer. To update this program follow the steps listed below:
- Click on the the Start button and select the Run option.
- In the Open: box of the Run window, enter
Z:\software\HOST\Installer\instmsiw.exe For Windows NT/2000
("Z" represents the computer's CD-ROM drive letter).- Click on the OK button.
- Restart your computer after the installation is complete.
Host Explorer should work the first time it is installed and requires no special set up instructions. Should an error message appear, read the section, How do I get help?
Host Explorer provides telnet modes for Telnet (vt100 and up), tn3270, and tn5250 and ftp mode. Each mode can have a group of profiles. A profile is a group of settings that are used to connect to a known server and can be stored under one name. Selecting the Host Explorer group and then selecting the type of telnet mode Telnet, tn3270, tn5250, or ftp can start each mode.
Setting Up a Profile Mode
Once a profile is created you do not have to remember the information again because it is stored under the profile name.
- Click on the Start button and select Settings and then Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
- The Add/Remove Programs Properties window is used to remove programs from your computer.
- Scroll-down the list of installed applications.
- Select Host Explorer
- Click on the Add/Remove button.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
We recommend removing one program at a time and restarting the computer each time you remove a program.
For assistance installing this program or using this CD-ROM, please contact the UF Computing Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP (4357) or by email at helpdesk@ufl.edu.
