Configuring a Second 5250 Emulation Link

The steps you should follow to configure a second 5250 emulation link are almost the same as for 3270. 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 first link are correct. Click Next.
6. The Configure Logical Connection panel appears, showing the settings for the first link. If you are going to connect to a different iSeries, eServer™ i5, or System i5®, change the System Location Name. Click Next.
7. The Configure LAN Connection panel appears. If the Link Station Name has not changed, change it.
8. Change the Destination Address (and the other parameters if necessary). If you want to change the Local SAP number or the Receive Buffer Count, (which is unlikely), click Advanced. If not, click Next, then Finish, and save the .ACG file (replace the existing file), then click OK until you return to the session window.