Port Values for TN5250 Don't Work If One Is Set to Use Default (172643)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
- Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
This article was previously published under Q172643 SYMPTOMS
When you are setting the port numbers for AS/400 definitions, if multiple
ports are used and one is left at Use Default, all ports will connect to
the AS/400 with the definition set to Use Default. This port setting is
found in the TN5250 AS/400 Definition on the Terminal Types property page
in SNA Server Manager. For example, set up two AS/400 definitions with
definition A set to use port 24 and definition B set to Use Default in the
port setting. When a TN5250 client initiates a session, it will go to
AS/400 definition B with the Use Default port setting, even if assigned to
AS/400 definition A.
CAUSE
When determining which AS/400 definition the TN5250 client was assigned to,
a check by TN5250.EXE finds a default port entered in an AS/400 definition
and erroneously assigns all clients to the default setting.
RESOLUTION
TN5250.EXE has been modified to assign the proper AS/400 definition to the
client requesting a session when a "Use Default" port setting exists in any
TN5250 AS/400 definition.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0 and
3.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This problem was corrected in the latest SNA
Server version 3.0 U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining this
Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base
(without the spaces):
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 6/24/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbfix kbnetwork KB172643 |
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