back on. You can do this from the same MinIT 6000 if you create a new session, using the same IP address, but a different name.
To restart the original device, on an AS/400 command line:
1.Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV oldname followed by the <enter> key.
2.Type WRKCFGSTS *DEV yourdevice and then <enter>.
3.<Tab> to oldname
4.Put the cursor on the line to the left of your device and select option 2 to vary off and then select 1 to vary back on.
Notes:
•If security is not a priority, then Work with System Values (WRKSYSVAL) parameter QDEVRCYACN (Device I/O error action) can be changed to allow auto- recovery.
•The name cannot have any spaces between letters, get rid of the space.
•Using the same name for the session as someone else uses. If the device that had that name is no longer using it, the AS/400 device must be deleted.
4.5250 Host Problems
In this category of problems, none of the TN5250E sessions are connecting including the MinIT6000.
Problem 4.1
The AS/400 cannot ping the MinIT6000.
Possible Cause
Your AS/400 may not be at the latest PTF level.
Solution
Make certain that the AS/400 is at the latest PTF level by checking the information on the system. You must have security officer privileges to do this.
1.From the command line, type GO LICPGM and then <enter>.
2.Select option 10 and then hit the <F11> key to see the information.
3.Contact your IBM person for assistance in verifying that your system is up to date.
Problem 4.2
Tried to connect the MinIT 6000 to the host and the terminal session is black with no cursor.
Possible Cause 4.2.1
The AS/400 may not have the Ethernet connection enabled.
Solution
1.On the AS/400 command line, type CFGTCP followed by the <enter> key.
2.Select the option Work with TCP/IP interfaces, by typing a 1 and then <enter>.
3.Type a 9 in the option field next to the appropriate Ethernet line and hit <enter> to start it. If it is already started, it will report: “interface not started. ###.###.###.###
