Set up TCP/IP on the PC

Use this information to configure TCP/IP on supported Windows® operating systems.

TCP/IP must be correctly installed and configured before you try to connect to an iSeries™ server.

Notes:
  1. This information assumes that you have TCP/IP configured on your iSeries server. If TCP/IP is not configured on your iSeries server, see Configure TCP/IP on the iSeries server.
  2. Virtual private network (VPN) is an option for secure remote connections. VPN is supported on PCs running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, and on iSeries servers with i5/OS™ V5R1 and later. For iSeries VPN information, see Virtual private networking.

Complete the following tasks to set up TCP/IP on the PC.