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TN5250

Originator MochaSoft
Primary Metric 14
The AS/400 - also called the "IBM iSeries," is a midrange server from IBM, designed for the business world. TN5250 is a terminal emulator which provides access to an AS/400. Wants to receive print jobs from an AS/400, try Mocha TN3812 for iPhone/iPad. Before buying, please first try TN5250 Lite FEATURES: - Supports all standard 5250 emulation features. - Alternate screen size (24x80 or 27x132). - SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer). - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser - Auto login. - Voice input. - Hardware barcode scanners from SocketMobile and Linea. - Support for Zebra RFD8500, CS4070 and LI3678 barcode scanner. - Camera as barcode scanner. - Clipboard. - Support for 10 different EBCDIC code pages. - Colors can be customized. - Device name support. - Hotspots.
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Developer & User Discourse

Casafear • Apr 12, 2022 ★ 3
It works as long as you don’t want to use any Apple keyboards like the Magic or Smart keyboards. It used to work like a year or so ago, you could hit the keyboard button, select wireless, and it worked. I have been all over setups and can’t find anything to help.
I can’t be productive if I have to hold my iPad in my lap and use the iOS keyboard.
Tiyons • Jul 31, 2021 ★ 4
I have used this app on my iPhone before, but it does not respond to physical keyboard input.
OakCal1300 • Oct 2, 2019 ★ 1
This app went from five stars to a one star. The enter key is now gone on the top right of the screen and you have to swipe through the keyboard to find it. You put the most used key at the end of the list. It is so inefficient now with the placement of the enter key it is unusable for efficiency. Not anywhere near the page up and down key. Makes no sense at all. I challenge whoever made this decision to login and try using your app without being frustrated the whole time.
MGarlisch • Sep 19, 2019 ★ 1
Very happy with the app and use it daily. However discouraged with the replacement of the enter key on the main screen. Have looked in settings and do not see a way to reconfigure this as a setting. Why do we need redundant keys on the main screen to open the keyboard? This is not as big of an issue when using on an IPad but is very annoying with having a small screen to begin with on an iPhone.
JDS Schuh • Dec 16, 2018 ★ 5
Been using for years. Great for quick admin work when away from laptop. Needs a little work on new iPhones with notch.
XaviXnake • Dec 13, 2015 ★ 1
Can't use it for anything... Is there a way to get a refund?
Eric Bowen • Oct 12, 2015 ★ 1
I UPDATED THIS APP AND NOW IT WILL NOT CONNECT ANY LONGER!! THE OLD VERSION WORKED FINE EVER SINCE I INSTALLED IT TWO YEARS AGO. SO PLEASE FIX THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANKS
Lteitelbaum • Jun 23, 2015 ★ 5
This app works just as described. From the 24 function keys to macros, everything is there, page up & down you name it.

This is the best App for AS/400!
""D"" • Feb 24, 2015 ★ 3
The support is horrible. If you loose your server it can be 20 min before you can log in again. The rest emulates the terminal well.
ANevets • Sep 18, 2014 ★ 5
If you need 5250, this is the app to have !
Qsecofr 2nd • Sep 9, 2014 ★ 5
We use it to access an as/400
RI Ts • Apr 10, 2014 ★ 5
Great app saves me from kicking on the laptop for late-night issues as well as assigning tickets as well as approving requisitions

great job guys
PilotK • Jan 12, 2014 ★ 4
It works fine most of the time for basic emulation. However heavy users will be frustrated with it on mac or other devices. Does not work with system 36 help screens. Keyboard buffer doesn't work if you type before the screen appears. Keyboard mapping way to limited. Roll keys with two finger slide is so useless.

I use it to get me out of a jam and that's about it
Fliplink • Jan 4, 2014 ★ 5
Really smooth it's great.
Medfoam • Dec 9, 2013 ★ 5
Straight-forward app without any issues.
DanHazwood • Sep 16, 2013 ★ 5
This is a great App! I use it everyday to log in remotely wherever I am to work! Can't imagine being without it !
JimAtVerizon • Apr 13, 2013 ★ 5
This app works very well. You pretty much have to pay the $30 bucks for the full version. The lite version has very limited keyboard use and will drive you nuts with keyboard switching. Even with the full version, using the onscreen keyboard will drive you nuts in landscape mode. Use portrait and you get all the keys on the screen at the same time, then if you want to see 132 characters in a report, turn it to landscape. For fun, I tried a Logitech MX 5000 Bluetooth keyboard with it, and that makes the app almost as good as a regular pc access to the AS400, except I could not get the function keys on the physical keyboard to work. So I used the onscreen fx key board and the fx hotspots in landscape mode along with the physical keyboard, and that is workable. For the most part, use this app in the portrait mode with the onscreen keyboard when you need something to carry around the office. In your own office, use your pc terminal.

Ideas for improvement. Let the user define keys as you can via a pc connection on Client Access, or give the user more buttons on the screen that can be defined by the user.

Overall, an excellent app.
Larrybeeler • Feb 9, 2013 ★ 4
Just got it, so far pretty awesome! Only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because I'm learning how to navigate the program!
rb.com • Dec 30, 2012 ★ 5
Connect with the standard VPN, launch TN5250, & you are set!

No more scrambling for or having to carry my laptop all the time, running to the office when there's an issue, I can do everything directly from your iPad!!

Couldn't live without it!
Gunboy1 • Oct 31, 2012 ★ 1
I am down grading my rating to 1 star.
After swapping 8-10 emails with tech support, I still have no answers. The question is simple, will this work over cellular as well as WIFI. The WIFI side of this is flawless. Cellular, not so much. I can not get it to connect. I can also not get a straight answer. If this is supposed to work over cellular, tech support should be able to help me set it up. WIFI was a breeze..... If help improves and straight answers are provided I will be happy to Raise my rating.