VMS Help DECnet-Plus, DCL Commands, SET, HOST, /X29  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

    Enables a connection to a host-based PAD using the X.29 protocol.

    Format

       SET HOST/X29 node-name

    When you are first connected to the  PAD,  your  terminal  is  in
    data-transfer mode.  You can change to PAD command mode by typing
    the appropriate escape character (usually <CTRL/P>).  In  command
    mode you can obtain further help on the PAD (by typing HELP).

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