Configuring receiving systems

This task describes how to configure OFTP, AS2, and HTTP communication systems with Receive direction.

  1. Select COMMUNICATION > Communication Systems.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify OFTP/IP, OFTP/ISDN, OFTP/X25, OFTP/X31D, AS2, or HTTP as connection type.
  4. In the Direction section, select Receive.
  5. Click Next.
    Note: The displayed fields and tabs depend on the type of communication and the selected communication direction.
  6. Specify this information:
    Active
    This field indicates if the system is active.
    Default System
    Select the checkbox if the system is to be used as the default value when creating a new partner or DSN.
    System Type
    The system type is displayed.
    Communication System System Type
    OFTP/IP XRIP
    OFTP/ISDN XR31
    OFTP/X25 XR25
    OFTP/X31D XR31D
    AS2 XRAS2
    HTTP XRHTTP
    Direction
    This field shows the specified communication direction.
    Number
    The field shows the identification number of the system.
    Process limit
    Specify the number of simultaneous processes that can be active in communicating with this partner.
    System Name
    Specify the name of the system.
  7. On the OFTP TCP/IP Parameter tab, specify this information:
    This page is displayed when you select the OFTP/IP connection type.
    Use OFTP 2 Protocol
    Select the check box to use the OFTP 2 protocol.
    OFTP 2 TLS/SSL
    Select this check box to use OFTP 2 TLS/SSL.
    Force TLS/SSL Client Authentication
    Select this option to ensure that OFTP2 partners identify themselves by sending their certificate when they connect to this OFTP2 server.
    Own Odette ID
    The local Odette ID is assigned by VDA.

    Usually, it starts with O0013. If available, specify an alternative Odette ID.

    Port
    Specify the port numbers to be monitored. You can specify multiple comma-separated port numbers.
    IP Address (interface) where the Port is opened
    In some cases, you must configure the IP address for outgoing connections. If a DMZ proxy is used, you must specify the DMZ proxy IP address. Otherwise, you must specify the address of the OFTP server.
    Special TLS/SSL parameter for this send/receive system (Expert Mode)
    Select this check box to be able to click TLS/SSL Parameter to configure TLS/SSL security parameters, such as Cipher Suite or TLS/SSL protocol, for any communication type using TLS/SSL.
  8. On the Certificates tab, specify these parameters:
    This page is displayed when you select the OFTP/IP, OFTP/X31D, AS2, or HTTP connection type. You must also select Use OFTP 2 Protocol and OFTP 2 TLS/SSL to access this page.
    Own Certificates with private key

    Here you can configure the use of own certificates that were created through System Administration. The configuration is only required if you are using TLS/SSL.

    If several valid certificates are configured, only one of them is used by the system. To use different certificates, you must create additional AS2 send/receive systems with these certificates.
    • Select Edit to edit the selected certificate.
    • Select Delete to delete the selected certificate.
    See Certificate Management for the handling of certificates.
  9. On the AutoEx DMZ Proxy tab, specify these parameters:
    This page is displayed when you select the OFTP/IP, AS2, or HTTP connection type.
    AutoEx DMZ Proxy Host
    Specify the IP or the host name of the DMZ proxy server.
    AutoEx DMZ Proxy Port
    Specify the port on which the DMZ proxy server is addressed.
    HTTP Proxy Host for CRL Access
    Specify the IP or computer name of the HTTP proxy in the DMZ to access CRLs. You can only access this field when the DMZ Proxy is used, otherwise the settings from system administration are used.
    HTTP Proxy Port for CRL access
    Specify the port of the HTTP proxy server inside the DMZ to access CRLs.
    HTTP Proxy User
    Specify the user name for logging on to the HTTP proxy server.
    HTTP Proxy Password
    Specify the password to log in to the HTTP proxy server.
    NTLM Domain
    Specify the name of the NTLM domain.
    NTLM Workstation
    Specify the NTLM name of the computer.
  10. On the OFTP ISDN parameter tab, specify this information:
    This page is displayed when you select the OFTP/ISDN connection type.
    Call number
    Specify a local call number, signalized from ISDN.
    X.25 NUA
    Specify the X.25 network user address. Normally, this address is identical with the ISDN number including area code, but without country code.
    Dial prefix
    If required, specify the external access code.
  11. On the Bintec router / Capi tab, specify this information:
    This page is displayed when you select the OFTP/ISDN, AS2, or HTTP connection type.
    Bintec-Router (direct)
    Specify the name or IP address of the router. The built-in CAPI drivers are used.
    Port
    Specify the CAPI port number of the router, 2662 or 6000.
    Controller
    Specify the number of the router controller to be used.
    Bintec CAPI user
    Specify the user name to be used for logging on to the Bintec CAPI.
    Note: If available, you must select the check box to the left of the input field before specifying the user name.
    Password
    Specify the password for logging on to the BinTec CAPI.
    CAPI DLL
    To use the CAPI of a different manufacturer for Windows API access, specify the DLL. This is usually the capi2032.dll.
    Controller
    Specify the number of the router controller to be used.
  12. In the OFTP-X.25 parameters section, specify this information:
    This section is displayed when you select the OFTP/X25 connection type.
    Router
    Specify the name or IP address of the router.
    Port
    Specify the router's port number.
    X.25 NUA
    Specify the X.25 network user address. Normally, this address is identical with the ISDN number including area code, but without country code.
  13. On the OFTP-X.31D Parameter tab, specify this information:
    This tab is displayed when you select the OFTP/X31D connection type.
    X.25 NUA
    Specify the X.25 network user address. Normally, this address is identical with the ISDN number including area code, but without country code.
    TEI
    Specify a terminal end device identifier.
    Window size B3
    Specify the number of packages.
    Lowest-two-way-channel B3
    The lowest channel number for send and receive channels. Specify the number of channels, which is usually 1.
    Highest-two-way channel B3

    Specify the highest channel number of the number of channels that may be used. The number depends on the connection. When connecting with a package mode of 100, there are two channels. For a package mode of 50, it is only one. Result: no simultaneous sending and receiving is possible.

  14. On the AS2 TCP/IP parameter tab, specify this information:
    This page is displayed when you select the AS2 connection type.
    TLS/SSL
    Select the check box to use TLS/SSL parameters.
    Own AS2 ID
    This field shows your AS2 ID.
    Receive System for asynchronous MDN
    Specify the receive system that receives the asynchronous MDN.
    External URL
    Specify your external URL.
    From
    Specify your sender identification.
    Connection Timeout (in sec)
    Specify a time-out value for the connection.
    Read Timeout (in sec)
    Specify a time-out interval for reading the HTTP response.
    Special TLS/SSL parameter for this send/receive system (Expert Mode)
    Select this check box to be able to click TLS/SSL Parameter to configure TLS/SSL security parameters, such as Cipher Suite or TLS/SSL protocol, for any communication type using TLS/SSL.
  15. On the HTTP TCP/IP Parameter tab specify this information:
    This page is displayed when you select the HTTP connection type.
    TLS/SSL
    Select the check box to use TLS/SSL parameters.
    IP Address (interface) where the Port is opened
    In some cases, you must configure the IP address for outgoing connections. If a DMZ proxy is used, you must specify the DMZ proxy IP address, otherwise, the address of the COM server.
    Special TLS/SSL parameter for this send/receive system (Expert Mode)
    Select this check box to be able to click TLS/SSL Parameter to configure TLS/SSL security parameters, such as Cipher Suite or TLS/SSL protocol, for any communication type using TLS/SSL.
  16. Click Save.