TECHNICAL BULLETIN #71 - Rev 1.00 (5/13/96)

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TITLE   : KERMIT File Transfer Problems
PRODUCT : PROCOMM PLUS 2.01 (DOS)
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KERMIT transfers can be tricky to troubleshoot, but problems are usually
caused by a setting mismatch between the two connected parties.  The KERMIT
protocol contains a vast group of settings for controlling file transfers, but
PROCOMM PLUS supports only those settings which are adequate for completing
file transfers with almost any system.

CHECK THE KERMIT SETTINGS
Check the mainframe's KERMIT settings by issuing the "SHOW" command at the
mainframe's "KERMIT" prompt.  A list of the KERMIT settings should be
displayed.  To see PROCOMM PLUS' KERMIT settings, press <Alt><S> in the
Terminal mode to access the Setup Utility's main menu.  Select "Protocol
Options" and then select "Kermit Protocol Options".

Compare the settings used on both systems.  If there is a discrepancy, make
the mainframe and PROCOMM PLUS settings match.  Mainframe KERMIT options are
usually changed with the "SET" command (e.g., "SET FILE TYPE BINARY").  Syntax
of mainframe KERMIT commands can usually be found in the on-line help or the
help desk's documentation.

FILE CORRUPTION
If your KERMIT file transfer completes but the file is corrupted, your problem
is likely to be an incorrect "File Type" option on one of the systems.  If you
are transferring a binary (executable) file, make sure that each system is set
for binary file transfers.  Likewise, text files should be transferred with
each system set for text file transfers.

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