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Interpreting the connection status

Use the following table to review common connection states in the BARR/CHANNEL Offload window. If you are having a problem with a connection, review the Troubleshooting topic for possible resolutions.

Connection

Channel State

Network State

Description

Connection Stopped

Offline

Disconnected

The connection is not started.

Connection Started

Online

Disconnected

The connection has been started. This is a temporary state before the Channel state changes to Ready.

Connection Started

Ready

Disconnected

The connection is ready and waiting for data from the host.

Connection Started

Receiving

Connected

Data is being received from the host.

Connection Started

Ready

Connected

The device has received the data from the host but is waiting to detect the end of the job, or there is a problem with the device and the device is not receiving data.

Connection Started

Ready

Pending

There is a problem with the network. For example, an incorrect IP address or port number may have been specified. Verify that the values are correct on the Communications tab.

Connection Stopped Stopped

Connection Started Started

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