Setting up an IBM Mainframe or AS/400 Connection

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This page will guide you through the process of creation an IBM Mainframe or AS/400 connection in the web user interface.

General

Inform the 'Connection Name' and select '3270' for connections with IBM Mainframes or '5250' for connections with an AS/400.

You can also better describe the connection by filling the 'Description' field.

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Host

In this tab you must enter the URL or IP address of the host you want to connect to.

If you would like to specify a port different than the default Telnet port (23), inform it on the 'Port' field.

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Display Type

3270

If you are creating an IBM Mainframe connection, you will have the following options to fill/select, on the display tab.

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5250

If you are creating an AS/400 connection, the display tab will present you with these following options to be filled/selected.

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After all, click on 'Apply' to save the connection, or click on 'Connect' if you want to connect only for this time.