Learn about the minimum network configuration requirements
for setting up a local console on a network (LAN).
Concepts for Operations Console networking
Consider configuring a local console on a network (LAN)
in a network that is separate from the main network or the company
Intranet. Also consider strictly controlling access to the console.
Bootstrap Protocol
Starting with IBM® i 6.1,
Operations Console includes the automatic discovery of a connection
between the system and a PC. However, you can still perform a standard
BOOTP operation on the system and PC.
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