HummingBird 2015 - Configuring and installing

Overview

Hummingbird 2015 is used to connect to emulate mainframe terminal interfaces. Before they can be used, they must be configured in a manner that will allow them to properly connect with the target mainframe environment. 

How to install and configure Hummingbird 2015

1. Enter tammvs1.tamu.edu, or the text string the FAMIS-provided installation instructions indicate
   
2. Double-click the  Connection Central icon on your desktop
3. Click on the Default 3270 icon
4. Enter tammvs1.tamu.edu in the "Specify a host to connect to" field of the Host Explorer pop-up window that appears
5. Click on the OK button
6. Acknowledge that the connection failed, and continue
7. Click on Options
8. Click on Global
9. Select Prompt on Window Close
10. Select Prevent Automatic Shutdown by Windows
11. Click the OK button
12. Click on the Options top-menu item
13. Click on the Session Properties... pop-up menu item
14. Click on + (expand) icon beside the "Security" tree item
15. Click on the General tree item
16. Select the SSL / TLS radio button
17. Click the OK button
18. Click the Options top-menu item
19. Click on the Session Properties... pop-up menu item
20. Click on the  + icon beside the "Keyboard" tree item
21. Click the General tree item
22. Unselect Ignore NumLock state
23. Click the OK button
    
24. Click the Toggle Connection icon in top icon menu
25. Click the OK button

Note: you should see the "ATM" screen at this point

How to configure Hummingbird 2015 to use your keypad

1. Click the Options top-menu item
2. Click on Session Properties... pop-up menu item
3. Click the + icon beside the "Keyboard" tree item
4. Click the General tree item
5. Deselect Ignore NumLock state TO UNcheck THE BOX
6. Click the OK button