Defining Connectivity Components
Defining Link Stations
Common Link Station ParametersThe following parameters are required for all link stations, whether they support dependent traffic, independent traffic, or both.
For more information about the parameters on this dialog, refer to the online help or to
A name to identify the link station locally.
SNA port name
The port that is to be used to access the adjacent node.
ActivationMethod used to activate the link station. Specify one of the following methods:
By administrator
The link station is activated only on the request of a local System Administrator.
On node startup
The link station is started automatically when the node starts up.
On demand
The link station is started automatically when required to provide connectivity for an application.
Link stations are activated separately from ports, so the link station must be activated even if the port is already active. Activating the port does not itself activate any link stations, and configuring the port to be initially active does not mean that any of its link stations are activated automatically when the node starts up. However, activating a port does make it possible to activate link stations. A link station cannot be activated unless the ports are active on both the local node and the adjacent node.
If the link is one for which you are charged for usage, avoid activating the link unnecessarily, in order to keep the cost down.
If you are not sure how to set this field, consult your SNA network planner.
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