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Problem:  Can't Connect to target...

Things to check:   If you are using the low-level modules (ISP is NOT on the target system), be sure that you  have run "p2init hlproto", and the module 'undpd' is running. If 'undpd' is not  running, start it by typing: "undpd <>>>/nil&" for ethernet  connections, or "undpd -s <>>>/nil" for SLIP. Also check that undpd  and undpdc are in the module directory. mdir "undpd*" will show you this  information.

If you are using the high-level modules (ISP IS on the target system), check that your  network connection is up and running (try 'ping'ing another host on your network). If the  network is working, check that ndpd and nppd are running on the target system. If they  aren't, start them as "ndpd <>>>/nil&" and "nppd  <>>>/nil&" for an ethernet connection, or "ndpd -s  <>>>/nil&" and "nppd -s <>>>/nil&" for  SLIP.

If you are using SLIP:  Check your null modem cable and connection. Before  starting ISP, try 'echo'ing text out to a terminal.

Example:  If your serial port is /t1, type: echo "Hello" >/t1

If you do not see "Hello" on your terminal, check the terminal's serial port  settings. It should be set at either 9600 or 19200 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. If  this doesn't help, verify that your null modem cable is hooked up correctly.

For a low-level setup, type: echo "Hello" >/t1 before typing 'p2init  hlproto'. Note: if hlproto is in your pre-IO extensions in your boot, you will not be able  to send plain text to the serial port.

Problem:  Can't resolve hostname error with FasTrak 2.1

FasTrak 2.1 needs to resolve a name, even if you only give it an IP  address. This can either be by DNS lookup, or an entry in your 'hosts' file.

Location of 'hosts' file:

Windows95: \Windows\hosts (Note: this file is called 'hosts' with no extensions)
WindowsNT: \Winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

Format of 'hosts' file:

#IP Address   Host Name Aliases   (if desired)
206.72.9.92   target

Problem:  I have created a makefile with the FasTrak Makefile Editor for my C++  program. But when I make my program, I get odd runtime errors. Compiling the same program  directly with cc/xcc works fine.

In order to build Makefiles that work for C++ programs, you must select  Source Mode "Strict ANSI C++ Mode" in the Ultra C/C++ options section of the  Makefile Editor. Or you can add the "-qp" options to Additional Options.

Problem:  I can connect to the target when connected to my LAN, but when I  remove the FasTrak host and OS-9/9000 target from the LAN and create a simple network with  just the 2 machines, I can no longer connect even though I have both defined in my Windows  'hosts' file.

Most likely, you have DNS enabled which allowed you to connect the  machines when on the LAN. Disable DNS through your 'Network' control panel and try again.

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