Downloading and installing the TN3270 emulator for RUtAdmin (Mac OS X)


Mocha TN3270 is a program that can be used to connect to a system called RutAdmin at Rutgers University. This software is free for Rutgers University Faculty and Staff on the Rutgers Software portal.

*NOTE* If you require upload or download file transfer capabilities, you will need QWS3270 which can be purchased directly from Jolly Giant. The MochaSoft emulator does not have this functionality.

To install this program you must have administrator access to your computer. If you do not, contact your local IT people who do have this access.

Downloading the Mocha TN3270 Emulator

  1. Go to the Rutgers Software Portal and log in with a Rutgers NetID and Password.
  2. Go to the Search bar type in the search term "Mocha TN3270" and open the product page. 
  3. Click on the link for Mocha TN3270 for Mac to proceed to their website. 
  4. Scroll down and click Download. 

Installing TN3270

  1. Open the file from the Downloads folder on your computer. Once opened click and drag the TN3270 Icon to the Application Folder.
  2. Open the Applications folder and double-click on the TN3270 icon to start the program. 
         
         applications folder screenshot

  3. If this is the first time the program is being opened there will be an alert that comes up warning that the program was downloaded from the Internet. Click Open to start the program.

         warning screenshot

  4. Once the program is open go to the Toolbar and select Settings > License.

         settings screenshot

  5. Enter the License Name in This product is registered to; and the Activation Key in License key. This information can be obtained from the product page on the software portal. Click Ok.

         license screenshot

  6. On the TN3270 program, Click Open.
  7. Enter the following setting information, then click OK:

    • Server IP address and Port: rutadmin.rutgers.edu
    • Port: 992
    • Enable SSL: Checked off
    • Send Keep-Alive: Checked off

      server ip screenshot

  8. At the login screen enter your RUtAdmin UserID and RutAdmin Password.

         rutadmin screenshot1

  9. Enter your PRN Number and press Enter.

         rutadmin screenshot2

  10. You should now be logged into the RUTAdmin System.