Chapter 13 Setting Up A TN5250 Connection/Device Via A Telnet Session

NOTE: It is not necessary to set up the devd or queue name on the AS/400 manually or in advance. The configuration and reset of the NIC adapter automatically sets up the devd or queue name.

Setting Up A TN5250 Connection/Device Via A Telnet Session

In a telnet session, the command “list TN5250” shows the configured values. To set up a TN5250 connection/device via a telnet session, use the commands “store TN5250...” and the following:

NOTE: The NIC sessions can be configured either by a web browser or by telnet.

1.Use cmd WRKCTLD *VWS, choice 5, display, enter to list the number of virtual devices this controller.

2.Use cmd DSPSYSVAL QAUTOVRT. Note the number of auto- configured virual devices permitted on the system. This number must be greater than one.

3.Use cmd DSPYSYVAL QCHRID. This is the system language (code page) available.

4.Use cmd WRKTCPSTS *IFC to deterimine the IP address of the AS/400. This value is used in setting the NIC TN5250 devices.

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