peter@julian.UUCP (07/23/87)
I'm trying to get a dynamic asynchronous DECnet link established between two VMS machines. The method of connection is a telephone line and a pair of Microcom AX/9624c MNP-6 modems running at either 9600bps or 19200bps. When I follow the instructions, I get the circuit set up, but after a flurry of activity lasting perhaps 30 or 40 seconds (data transmitted in both directions) the remote end stops talking and I see periodic polls coming from the local system. A SET HOST command to the remote system dies with a message about a DECnet channel error. Eventually I hang up the telephone manually and try to get my async line back. Does anyone have any experience with this kind of set up? Has anyone tried something similar using Serial Line IP (SLIP)? I'm willing to abandon DECnet and consontrate on something that will fit in better. Am I silly to expect it ever to work? Are there any parameters (delays, retransmission...) that I can set to make this work better? The modems will be introducing a significant delay as they try to buffer up and compress and packetize. Any help would be appreciated. -- Peter Marshall, Data Comm. Manager CCS, U. of Western Ontario, London, Canada N6A 5B7 (519)661-2151x6032 pm@uwovax.BITNET; pm@uwovax.uwo.cdn; peter@julian.uucp; ...!watmath!julian!peter