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Configuring TCP3270 to connect to NWRDC

  • Download TCP3270.zip and ww_dlls.zip.
  • Unzip these two items into separate folders.
  • Move the folder containing the unzipped contents of TCP3270 to C:\Program Files(x86) if the folder or C:\Program Files if the folder does not exist.
  • If using Windows 7: Put the files that were unzipped from ww_dlls.zip into C:\Windows.
  • If using Windows XP: Put the files that were unzipped from ww_dlls.zip into C:\windows\system32.
  • Now go to C:\Program Files(x86)\TCP3270\PROGRAMS and run TN3270.EXE.
  • Under the IP Host/Gateway box type "NWALT.FSU.EDU" and press connect
  • Resize window to desired size.
  • Go to "Options->Save Profile", check the "save current fond and window position" box and press save.
  • Go to "Options->Save Profile" again, type NWRDC into the box, check the box again, and press save.
  • Go one last time to "Options->Save Profile" and press the "Save and create Program Icon" button.
  • Click on "Accessories" and press create.
  • Find the shortcut that was created (it should be called NWRDC) in a folder that just opened or can be found in the start menu. Drag it to your desktop.
  • Now opening the shortcut should connect you directly to NWRDC.