PASSPORT Knowledge Base
Configuration

Date Published: August 1, 2008

Date Updated: September 1, 2011

Title

Function Keys Not Working Properly

Product

PASSPORT PC to Host, PASSPORT Web to Host

Emulation Types

VT, SCO ANSI

Issue

None of the function keys are working while connecting to a SCO Unix host with PASSPORT configured for VT emulation.

Solution

When connecting to a SCO Unix host it is recommended to configure the session for SCO ANSI emulation rather than VT. Follow the steps below:

For PASSPORT PC to Host:

1. Start a PASSPORT VT session.
2. Choose the Communication®Disconnect menu command.
3. Choose the Communication®Setup menu command.
4. Select SCO ANSI on the Emulation tab:
   
   
5. On the Connection tab, select 7-bit or 8-bit:
   
   
6. Click the Connect button.

For PASSPORT Web to Host Administrator:

1. Start the PASSPORT Web to Host Administrator program.
2. Open the VT Display session.
3. Choose the SCO-ANSI radio button under the Emulation Type section.
4. Choose 7-bit or 8-bit for the Control Code:
   
   
5. Click OK to save or Connect to test.

Depending on how the SCO Unix host is configured, you may also be required to manually configure the terminal type that is sent. By default PASSPORT sets the terminal type to ANSI for SCO ANSI sessions. If the host is expecting something other than ANSI, you will need to follow the steps below:

For PASSPORT PC to Host:

1. Start a PASSPORT SCO ANSI session.
2. Choose the Communication®Disconnect menu command.
3. Choose the Communication®Setup menu command.
4. Enter the custom terminal type in the Telnet Device Type Override field (for example, SCOANSI)
5. Click the Connect button.

For PASSPORT Web to Host Administrator:

1. Start the PASSPORT Web to Host Administrator program.
2. Open the VT Display session.
3. Enter the custom terminal type in the Telnet Device Type Override field (for example, SCOANSI)
4. Click OK to save or Connect to test.

More Information

• If the 7-bit option is selected, then the application code will be sent to the host in 7-bit sequence. If the 8-bit option is selected, the application code will be sent to the host in 8-bit sequence. If you are unsure which of these to use, you may need to check with your Unix administrator.

• If you are experiencing any VT display or keyboard issues, you may also want to configure your PASSPORT session to send the correct terminal type by using the Telnet Device Type Override option.

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Keywords

VT, function keys, SCO Unix, ANSI, SCOANSI, device type, terminal type, SCO, override