Connecting a local console on a network (LAN) to a server

By connecting a local console on a network (LAN) to a server, you must have an active console and a functional remote control panel (if configured).

1. Click Start > Programs > IBM System i® Access for Windows® > Operations Console to start the connection.

   By default, Operations Console does not automatically try to connect a local console on a network (LAN) to a server. If you selected Start connection when Operations Console starts in Properties, the local console connects to the server automatically. The connection status displays Connecting before changing to Connecting Console.

2. If you did not select Start connection when Operations Console starts in Properties, you need to connect to the server as follows:
   1. Select the configuration name.
   2. From the Connection menu, click Connect.
3. In the Service Device Sign-on window, sign on using your assigned access password, service tools user ID, and password. If you manually manage the access password, you will be prompted to enter that password as well.

   Operations Console needs a valid access password, service tools user ID, and service tools user's password to authorize the connection between the local console and server. For more information, see Working with the service tools device ID. For a visual of this concept, see Configuration security.

   After you sign on successfully, the connection status displays Connected.

4. Confirm that the console and remote control panel, if configured, is displayed.