How to configure AS/400 SNA LU 6.2

What you need to know / Information you need to have

The AS/400 parameter names are written in italics and the Microsoft SNA server manager parameter names are written in bold:

Use the Display Network Attributes (DSPNETA) command on the AS/400 to find the correct values for:

• Local Network ID = Network Name
• Local Control Point = Control Point Name and Remote APPC LU

Use the Display Line Description (DSPLIND) command on the AS/400 to find the correct parameter for:

• Local Adapter Address = Network Address (MAC address, e.g. 020000000000)
• XID or Exchange ID = Remote Node ID (e.g. 056 DD973)

AS/400 wizard

The wizard will help you create an AS/400 connection, a Remote APPC LU for the connection, and a Local APPC LU if necessary.

A link service must be installed on the SNA server service before you can use the wizard. Refer to Insert Link Service.

1. Start the Microsoft SNA Server Manager.
2. On the Tools menu, click AS/400 Wizard. Click Next
3. Select the SNA Server machine for which you want to configure the connection to your AS/400. Click Next.
4. Type a Connection Name for your AS/400 connection. The connection is identified by this name in the Connections folder. Click Next.
5. Select an SNA Server Link Service on which to configure the connection to your AS/400. Click Next.
6. Enter Network Name (Local Network ID) and Control Point Name (Local Control Point). The Control Point Name is also used as the name for the Remote APPC LU. Click Next.
7. Enter the Network Address (Local Adapter Address on AS/400). Leave Remote SAP Address and Local SAP Address at their default (04). Click Next.
8. Click Finish to complete the configuration.

Adjust connection properties

1. In the Microsoft SNA Server Manager right-click the connection and click Properties.
2. In the General tab, ensure that Allowed Directions is set to Both Directions.
3. Click System Identification tab. In the Remote Node Name group you must fill in:
   
   • Network Name (Local Network ID)
   • Control Point Name (Local Control Point)
   • Remote Node ID (XID or Exchange ID)
4. Click OK

Insert APPC mode definition

Since the Microsoft SNA server does not include the QSPWTR mode needed for LU 6.2 - IPDS printing, you must create it. See Insert APPC Mode Definition.

Add printer

• Insert Local LU for the printer.
• Add Printer on AS/400.
• Add the corresponding logical printer in DocOut (using the Logical Printer Wizard).

DocOut settings

• The AS/400 wizard takes the value of the Local LU Name and reuses it for the LU Alias, thus making them identical. The LU Alias must match the LU 6.2 Alias used in the Logical Printer Wizard and the PrintGuide™ LU 6.2 (APPC) configuration tab.
• Use $DPF as the Transaction Program Name in the Logical Printer Wizard and thr PrintGuide™ LU 6.2 (APPC) configuration tab.