Configuring the SNA gateway

To configure the Microsoft SNA gateway for BARR/PRINT390 for IPDS over SNA, you must configure the mode table, local LU name, and remote LU name. The following steps assume you have already established a link service and a connection. If you need assistance establishing the connections, refer to the Microsoft SNA Server or HIS Help.

• Configure the mode table

• Configure the local LU name

• Configure the remote LU name

See also:

• Getting started

• Configuration example for IPDS over SNA

Configuring the mode table

Complete the following steps to configure the mode table.

1. Open Microsoft SNA Manager.

2. For Microsoft SNA Server, on the menu bar, select Insert | APPC | Mode Definition. For HIS, right-click APPC Modes on the left side of the windows and select New | Local LU.

3. From the General tab, enter the Mode Name. This name must match the LOGMODE in the PSF host configuration and the DLOGMOD in the VTAM host configuration.

4. Click OK to close.

Configuring the local LU name

Complete the following steps to configure the local LU name.

1. For Microsoft SNA Server, on the menu bar, select Insert | APPC | Local LU. For HIS, under the connections folder right-click Local APPC LUs and select New | Local LU.

2. From the General tab, enter the following:

3. LU Alias – This must match the Local LU name you enter when you add an IPDS connection and the LUNAME specified in the PSF host configuration.

4. Network Name – This must match the local APPC LU network name In a multiple-domain network, the name of the APPL statement that defines a VTAM program. The network name must be unique across domains. You can get this name from your network administrator.

5. LU Name – This must match the LU Alias entered above.

3. From the Advanced tab, make the following changes:

4. LU 6.2 Type – Change the type to Dependent.

5. LU Number – This must match the LOCADDR used in VTAM host configuration.

6. Connection – Select the connection from the drop-down list.

4. Click OK to close.

Configuring the remote LU name

Complete the following steps to configure the remote LU name.

1. For Microsoft SNA Server, on the menu bar, select Insert | APPC | Remote LU. For HIS, under the connections folder right-click Local APPC LUs and select New | Remote LU.

2. Select the connection from the drop-down list.

3. From the General tab, make the following changes:

4. LU Alias – This must match the APPLID specified in PSF host configuration.

5. Network Name – This must match the network name. You can get this name from your network administrator.

6. LU Name – This must match the LU Alias entered above.

7. Uninterpreted Name – This must match the LU Name entered above.

4. From the Options tab, make the following changes:

5. Support Parallel Sessions – Clear the check box.

6. Implicit Incoming Mode – This must match the Mode Name specified in the mode table, the DLOGMOD in VTAM host configuration, and the LOGMODE in PSF host configuration.

5. Click OK to close.

6. Right-click the Local LU you created and select Properties.

7. From the Advanced tab, set the Implicit Incoming Remote LU as the remote LU you just defined.

8. Click OK to close.