ABC ports - abcsoftware/abc-docs GitHub Wiki

ABC ports are created and edited in the `(accent) I screen. The ABC server must be restarted for changes to take effect. Most ports are used to communicate between the server and clients, although in some cases they are used to communicate between two servers. Ports communicate in pairs. There is a port setup at each end of the link. Client-side ports are not editable.

Server-side ports

There are two ports automatically created on the server for each timeshare user.

The console port is the user number multiplied by 2, and is routed to port 16 on the client.

The printer port is the user number multiplied by 2, plus 1, and is routed to port 18 on the client.

Use server port numbers above 100 for other ports such as receipt printers, cash drawers, and pole displays.

• Some common port types
  • Type 7 – Netbios
  • Type 11 – UDP (the default for Client 4)
  • Type 14 – Named port on server

Client-side ports

Here is a list of standard port numbers available in Client 4. Use them when setting up custom ports above 100. Enter the client-side port number on the Address line, in Port #.

• 16 – console
• 18 – printer M
• 19 – printer M1
• 20 – printer M2
• 21 – printer M3
• 22 – printer M4
• 23 – printer M5
• 24 – printer M6
• 25 – printer M7
• 26 – printer M8
• 27 – printer M9
• 28 – printer M10
• 29 – printer M11
• 30 – printer M12
• 31 – printer M13
• 32 – printer M14
• 33 – printer M15
• 34 – link to COM1 on client
• 35 – link to COM2 on client
• 36 – link to COM3 on client
• 37 – link to COM4 on client
• 38 – PDF Creator
• 43 – Direct printer
• 44 – Direct printer
• 45 – Direct printer
• 46 – Direct printer
• 47 – Direct printer
• 48 – Direct printer
• 49 – Direct printer
• 50 – Direct printer