Add a Node

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About this task

The Client Connection Utility lets you add new Connect:Direct® nodes and identify the properties of the nodes, such as node name, TCP/IP address, and port number. These properties establish a node so you can access it from any API programs.

Procedure

  1. Select File > New Node.
  2. To add a node registered in the Active Directory, follow these steps:
    1. Select Windows in the Operating System field.
    2. Select the node to add from Active Directory Nodes.
    Note: Click Refresh to update the address and port stored on the local computer with the values from the Active Directory listing.
  3. To add a node that is not registered in the Active Directory, follow these steps:
    1. In the Name field, type the name of the Connect:Direct node you want to add.
    2. If necessary, change the operating system value in the Operating System field.
    3. In the Address field, type the TCP/IP address of the new node.
    4. The Port field automatically defaults to 1363; if necessary, type in a different port number.
  4. To specify the new node as the default node, click Set as the default node.
  5. Click OK to save your settings and close Node Properties.
  6. Select File > Save to save the new settings.
    Attention: Changes made to the node settings are not written to the Registry until you select Save.