Zebra SWE-82990-02 software license/upgrade — 1 license (Wavelink TN Client 5250/3270)

Zebra SWE-82990-02 is a single-seat software license/upgrade for Wavelink TN Client that provides 5250 and 3270 terminal emulation on compatible Zebra mobile devices. Delivered as a license-only upgrade, this product enables secure host connectivity and centralized session management to support legacy green-screen host applications from modern handheld and vehicle-mounted Zebra hardware.

Advantages

The license enables terminal emulation for both 5250 and 3270 protocols, allowing existing host applications to be accessed without redeveloping back-end systems. It supports secure host sessions and centralized configuration, reducing administrative overhead and simplifying deployment across an enterprise. As a single-seat upgrade, it is suitable for incremental licensing and scaling within mixed device fleets.

Suitable for

• Enterprises that need to connect mobile Zebra devices to IBM i (5250) or IBM mainframe (3270) host systems.
• Field workers or warehouse operators who access legacy terminal applications from handheld or vehicle-mounted devices.
• IT teams performing phased migrations where maintaining existing host screens is required while modernizing other systems.

Когда это может не подойти

This license is not a full independent application package; it is an upgrade/license-only product intended for use with compatible Zebra devices and existing Wavelink TN Client infrastructure. Organizations that require a multi-seat, server-based middleware solution or native modernized applications may find this single-seat terminal emulation license insufficient for their needs.

Devices that are not supported by the underlying Wavelink TN Client or environments that require custom integration beyond standard terminal emulation features may require additional software or services.

Key specifications

• Supported terminal emulation: 5250 and 3270
• License type: single-seat license/upgrade (license-only delivery)
• Intended platform: compatible Zebra mobile and vehicle-mounted devices running supported Wavelink TN Client versions
• Connectivity: secure host session support via the TN Client framework
• Management: centralized session and configuration management through Wavelink capabilities

How to use

Install the license/upgrade through your organization’s Wavelink management console or the provisioning workflow established for Zebra devices. After applying the license to a target device, configure terminal sessions for the required host addresses and select the appropriate emulation mode (5250 or 3270). Test connections to the host system and adjust session settings such as character encoding, screen size, and key mappings to match the host application behavior.

Use centralized configuration and device management tools to distribute settings and monitor active sessions, ensuring consistent behavior across devices and simplifying updates or troubleshooting.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify device compatibility with the Wavelink TN Client version in use on your Zebra hardware.
• Confirm that a single-seat license meets your deployment scale or if bulk/multi-seat licensing is required.
• Ensure IT infrastructure supports secure host connectivity and the required provisioning/management tools.
• Plan for any required customization of terminal mappings, screen layouts, or integration with existing host workflows.

Usage recommendations

Apply the license to a test device first, validate host connections and session behavior, then roll out to production. Use centralized management to maintain consistent configurations and reduce manual updates across devices.