Defining Session Settings

Before you can connect to a host, you must define the settings you will need for your session. These settings include the LU or Pool Name and the Host Code Page.

To define session settings for a Host Integration Server connection

  1. On the Session menu, click Session Configuration. The 3270 Settings dialog box appears.

  2. In the LU or Pool Name box, select the correct LU or pool name.

  3. In the Host Code Page box, select the correct host code page. The default is United States.

  4. Optionally, use a Script File to record and playback an automatic logon procedure. For more information, see Recording and Playing Logon Scripts.

  5. Click OK.

To define session settings for a TN3270E connection

  1. On the Session menu, click Session Configuration. The 3270 Settings dialog box appears.

  2. Enter the Server Name or Address. This should be the IP address of the Host Integration Server running the TN3270 service.

  3. Select the Model to use for the connection from the drop down list.

  4. Leave Device blank if you want to allow the TN3270 service to select an LU. Optionally, you can enter the name of a specific LU or LU pool.

  5. Enter the Port number to use when connecting to the TN3270 service. The default is 23.

  6. In the Host Code Page box, select the correct host code page. The default is United States.

  7. Optionally, use a Script File to record and playback an automatic logon procedure. For more information, see Recording and Playing Logon Scripts.

  8. Click OK.

See Also

3270 Client