Example 1. 5250 Emulation Over a TCP/IP Network

Figure 1. 5250 Emulation Over a TCP/IP Network

Follow these steps to establish communication between the Windows 2008 workstation (Node A) and the iSeries host (Node B).

For Windows 2008 Node A, do as follows:

Add the following entries to the local HOSTS file:
```
   10.1.1.1 CPNAME1.NETA.SNA.IBM.COM
```
Create a workstation profile using the Personal Communications configuration tool:
1. Click the Start/Configure Session icon; or click Configure from the Communication menu. The Customize Communication window is displayed.
2. Select the following options:
  - Host: iSeries
  - Interface: AnyNet®
  - Attachment: TCP/IP 5250
3. Click Configure.
4. Click Configure Link.
5. On the Configure Local System window, enter:
  PC Location Name: NETA.CPNAME2
  
  On the Configure Logical Connection Windows, enter:
  
  System Location Name: NETA.CPNAME1
6. Save your workstation profile.

For iSeries Node B, add the following entry to the local HOSTS file:

   10.2.1.1 CPNAME2.NETA.SNA.IBM.COM