The PASSPORT 5250 emulator is extremely cost effective. We provide a subscription based licensing program that can reduce your acquisition cost and maintenance costs significantly. This makes upgrading from another 5250 emulator for iSeries access a very attractive proposition. PASSPORT 5250 Emulator The PASSPORT 5250 emulator is designed specifically for iSeries Access for Windows desktops. Basic 5250 emulation and enhanced TN5250E emulation are both provided. The PASSPORT 5250 emulator provides high quality, reliable iSeries access and is Certified for Windows.

The PASSPORT 5250 emulator is designed specifically for iSeries Access for Windows desktops. Basic 5250 emulation and enhanced TN5250E emulation are both provided. The PASSPORT 5250 emulator provides high quality, reliable iSeries access and is Certified for Windows.

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PASSPORT Terminal Emulator Highlights

• Provides access to IBM System z (mainframe), IBM i (AS/400) and Open World (UNIX, Linux) host applications

• Offers TN3270E, TN5250E, VT420, VT220, VT100, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 terminal emulation

• FTP file transfer client (standalone / imbedded)

• Certified Compatible with Windows 7

• Wide variety of deployment options: MSI package, Microsoft IIS, IBM WebSphere Application Server, other Web Servers, Citrix, VMware and other virtual servers

• Easy customization and distribution of configuration files via MST or HTTP Servers

•   Advanced TLS/SSL and SSH security available for each host session, emulation or FTP

• IND$FILE file transfer to IBM system z

• HLLAPI standard interface for supporting any existing HLLAPI applications

• Object API available for new or existing screen-based integration projects

• VBScript used to record, edit and run productivity enhancing macros

• Using the latest Microsoft technologies, PASSPORT has an updated look and feel compatible with today's Microsoft applications

• Host printing supported through the TN3270E or TN5250E client

• Pass-through printing available for VT or SCO ANSI client

• Fully customizable keyboard, mouse, keypads, toolbars, hotspots, colors, fonts, cursor and more

Deployment Options for PASSPORT iSeries Access for Windows

There are two versions of the PASSPORT AS/400 5250 emulation software and which version you choose to use depends largely on how you want to deploy the application.

Our best selling terminal emulator, PASSPORT, can be installed on Citrix, Microsoft or VMware network or virtual servers, distributed via MSI, published using standard software distribution products or installed locally on individual desktops.

Customers also have the option of storing and distributing PASSPORT session configuration information locally or on any HTTP server, allowing users to gain access to centrally stored configuration files.

PASSPORT is recommended for organizations that seek advanced terminal emulation designed and certified for Microsoft Windows 7 and is commonly used as an alternative to terminal emulators from Attachmate and Micro Focus.

To ease the transition to PASSPORT, Attachmate and other user configuration files can be converted into the PASSPORT format during installation. We also offer free macro conversion software and services.

PASSPORT WEB TO HOST^® is an ActiveX terminal emulation program designed specifically for Microsoft Internet Explorer. The web-based terminal emulator can be deployed from a standard web server, most commonly a Microsoft IIS Server, but can also be installed on any platform, including IBM System z, if running IBM’s WebSphere Application Server (WAS), Apache Tomcat, BEA Weblogic or compatible web servers. PASSPORT WEB TO HOST provides an administrator program for centralized configuration and administration all software and configuration files reside on the web server.

When the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST session is launched, an ActiveX applet is downloaded from the web server to the client desktop and runs inside of Internet Explorer. For organizations or users with strict IE security settings, PASSPORT WEB TO HOST also offers the ability to use MSI Client install to download and install the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST client.

The ActiveX component is only downloaded the first time a session is launched, or whenever the server version of the ActiveX component changes to a newer version, and once downloaded, makes a direct 5250 connection to the designated IBM iSeries (AS/400) host application.

Both PASSPORT and PASSPORT WEB TO HOST offer access to business applications found on IBM System z and IBM i hosts or Open World (UNIX and Linux) platforms.  Both products are supplied with comprehensive API’s and so can be used to integrate host applications with other web, network or desktop applications. The PASSPORT TN5250 emulator also includes powerful macros, full customization and more.

Host Connection Support

PASSPORT supports all telnet host access features defined in the IETF 1205 5250 Telnet Interface) and IETF 2877 ( 5250 Telnet Enhancements) specifications. Telnet is basically terminal emulation that uses the TCP/IP Internet protocol for communication between a telnet client and a telnet server. PASSPORT is compatible with all TN5250 and TN5250E telnet servers that support these IETF specifications.

These TN5250 telnet servers include the IBM AS/400 Communication Server that is provided with the OS/400 operating system and the IBM Communication Server.

PASSPORT provides connection to generic, dedicated and specific LU pools. Auto-reconnect is configured to automatically re-establish the 5250 emulator session after a telnet logoff is performed. Hot back up for connection to alternate IP host names is also provided.

Macro Scripting Language

The macro scripting language, provided with PASSPORT program is based on the Microsoft Visual Basic scripting language. Macro scripts are used to automate common repetitive tasks. A macro script can be assigned to a key on the keyboard, keypad, toolbar, button bar or mouse button. A macro script can be run when hotspot text is clicked on with the mouse. A start-up logon macro can be configured to automatically run after connection when the host session is established.

When a macro command is executed, PASSPORT runs a separate program that is actually a HLLAPI application. This HLLAPI application utilizes both the Microsoft VB Script and the PASSPORT HLLAPI module to run the macro.

To use PASSPORT terminal emulation as an alternative to Attachmate's EXTRA!^® terminal emulation, we have created an Attachmate Macro Conversion Tool that automatically converts Attachmate macros into a format that can be used with PASSPORT. Hundreds, or even thousands, of Attachmate macros can now be collected, converted and delivered to clients in a manner of days. The Attachmate EXTRA!^® Macro Conversion Tool is not sold, but is offered as a free service for clients with 500 or more licensed units under an annual Subscription License.

5250 APIs for Screen Scraping Applications

PASSPORT includes 2 APIs for screen-based legacy integration: PASSPORT HLLAPI (High Level Language Application Program Interface) and PASSPORT Object API.

HLLAPI is an older industry standard method for writing PC based programs that need to communicate with an IBM AS/400 system using a 5250 terminal emulation program. Typical HLLAPI applications can present users with a more friendly user interface to host applications and can be used to automate routine functions such as file transfer. The PASSPORT 5250 emulation program supports 32-bit application programs, but does not support 16-bit HLLAPI or DOS HLLAPI programs.

PASSPORT also provides an Object API (Application Programming Interface) for new screen scraping projects. Both PASSPORT PC TO HOST^® and PASSPORT WEB TO HOST^® include the Attachmate-compatible Object API that lets you reuse existing screen-scraping applications written for Attachmate EXTRA!^®. In most cases, the Attachmate EXTRA! screen-scraping applications can be used 'as-is' with the PASSPORT alternative terminal emulation software.

The PASSPORT Object Interface provides compatibility with the Attachmate EXTRA! OLE automation support and exposes terminal emulation objects such as the entire group of sessions, a single session, screen, area, OIA, keypad, etc. Applications that require host access and need to control multiple host sessions can use the Object API.

C++, Visual Basic, VB Script, Java Script or any language that can use the Microsoft COM object interface can be used for development. Developer assistance is provided to customers and opportunities with 100 or more units of the PASSPORT terminal emulation. The PASSPORT Object Toolkit, a time-saving developer resource, is available to no charge for customers or prospects with 500 or more units of the PASSPORT software.

Complete Access to Everything You Need

Everything you need to fully evaluate the PASSPORT 5250 emulator, or to use or support PASSPORT on an ongoing basis, can be found in this web site, including Technical Requirements, Quicktrial, Pricing, Free Trial Download, Documentation, Knowledge Base, FAQ and Technical Support.

Quicktrial or Download Options

There are two ways to evaluate the PASSPORT software: either download a copy of the software or do a Quicktrial of the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST^® application. With Quicktrial, there is no server installation, you simply download the client from our web server. This is a fast and easy way to look at the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST^® software. For those that want to install the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST^® software on their own web server, you can download the full working copy of the software and complete a full evaluation.