Downloading and installing the TN3270 emulator for RUtAdmin (Windows)


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, as 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 Moch TN3270 Emulator

  1. Go to the Rutgers Software Portal and log in with a Rutgers NetID and Password.
  2. Search for Mocha TN3270, or use the Software Portal product link.
  3. Select the download for Mocha TN3270 for Windows in the product listing.

Installing TN3270

  1. Find the .msi file in the Downloads folder on your computer. Click on the file to start the installation process. When installation starts click Run.

         The Windows UAC prompt for the installer

  2. At the Welcome Screen click on Next.

         Mocha Install Welcome Page

  3. Read the License Agreement then select I accept the terms in the License Agreement. Click Next.

         Mocha EULA

  4. Choose the location on the computer where the program should be installed. This can be left as is if the program should be installed in the default location. Click Next.

         Mocha Install Directory

  5. Click Install to install the program.

         Mocha Install

  6. Once the install process is finished choose Launch Mocha TN3270 for Windows and click Finish.

         Mocha Setup Completion

  7. Click Register.

         Mocha Registration

  8. 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.

         Mocha License Registration

  9. Now the program is registered. Click OK to continue to the program.

         Starting Mocha

  10. Go to File ---> Edit/New Session. Enter the following information:

    • Name: rutadmin.rutgers.edu
    • IBM Mainframe IP Address: rutadmin.rutgers.edu
    • Port Number: 992
    • SSL: Select Check-Box
    • Send keep alive: Select Check-Box
    • Connect to this IBM Mainframe on Program Start: Select Check-Box (Optional)

  11. Click Connect.

         Mocha Port Setup

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

         Mocha Link to Rutadmin

  13. Now enter your PRN number and press Enter.

         rutadmin2

  14. You should now be logged into the system.