Configuring a Second 3270 Emulation Link

Recommendation

If you want a second SNA connection (link) to run concurrently, we strongly recommend that you configure it in the same .ACG file as the first one; this will avoid any possible conflict of settings.

Perform the following steps to configure a second 3270 emulation link. You can make the configuration even if the first link is active.
  1. Double-click the Start or Configure Sessions icon to start a new session; or click Configure from the Communication menu.
  2. Choose the host, interface, and attachment type, as usual.
  3. Configure the session parameters, then click Configure Link.
  4. In the Configure Local System panel, check that the default .ACG file is the one in which you saved the configuration for the first link. If not, click Existing and choose the correct file from the list.
  5. Check that the settings for the PC Location Name are correct. Click Next.
  6. The LAN Device Connection panel appears. Under Device Selection, be sure that the device used for the first link is displayed. Under Connection Selection, select New Connection. Notice that the connection name has changed to show a new link name. Click Next.
  7. The Configure LAN Connection panel is displayed. The Destination Address field will show 400000000000. Enter the Destination Address for the second link, and change the additional parameters if needed.
  8. Click Advanced.
  9. The Advanced dialog panel shows the default values for block ID and PU ID. Change them as necessary to the values for the second link. Click OK.
  10. Click Next, then Finish, and save the .ACG file (replace the existing file). Then click OK until you return to the session window. If you have done everything correctly, and if the gateway or controller is running, you should get a connection.

You can add further 3270 links in the same way.

Parent topic: Configuring Multiple Links