C<J1HUNICATIONS
SECTION 6.1
6.1
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INTRODUCTION
A principle feature of HUNTER's architecture is its powerful and
flexible communications facility.
HUNTER can communicate freely with most other types of computer,
from micros to mainframes, using a variety of easily selected
communication 'Protocols', Thes.e protocols, of both synchronous
and asynchronous varieties, are chosen for compatibility with
other systems and are not special to HUNTER.
To establish communications, HUNTER uses the universally accep-
ted RS-232/V24 communications interface. This interface, used in
virtually every computer system, terminal, printer and modern,
allows HUNTER to 'plug in' to other systems without
modification.
HUNTER is equipped to act as a 'Data Terminal Equipment' (DTE),
and together with appropriate protocol selections can resemble
(partially emulate) many popular computer terminals. In this
mode, it can be used as a portable computer terminal, accessing
and communicating with other systems.
Alternatively, HUNTER can act as a self-contained computer,
directly supporting peripherals like printers without additional
equipment. Remember that in this mode, HUNTER may need a
'crossed cable' or 'modem simulator' to communicate with other
terminal-equipped devices.
HUNTER's can communicate with each other, either side-by-side on
the bench or over thousands of miles by telecommunication
channels.
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