Set up the PC

Use this information to learn the steps to set up your PC for iSeries™ Access for Windows^® use, and to install iSeries Access for Windows on your PC.

Use this information to guide you through the steps necessary to install and configure iSeries Access for Windows on the PC. The system administrator must install and configure iSeries Access for Windows on the iSeries server before you can install it from the iSeries server.

Note: Only users with administrator authority can perform installations, service pack updates, and upgrades to new releases. You can use the Windows Scheduled tasks feature with remote access to allow your users to do installations, service pack updates, and upgrades without administrator privileges.

Prerequisites to set up the PC for iSeries Access for Windows
Before you set up your PC, verify that it meets the prerequisite requirements to use iSeries Access for Windows.
Set up TCP/IP on the PC
Use this information to configure TCP/IP on supported Windows operating systems.
Configure the PC for iSeries NetServer Use
This information allows you to configure the PC as an IBM^® iSeries Support for Windows Network Neighborhood (iSeries NetServer™) client. It also provides information about configuring iSeries NetServer™ file and print shares and updating a LMHOSTS file.
Install iSeries Access for Windows on the PC
Use this information to learn the steps to install iSeries Access for Windows on your PC.
Upgrade iSeries Access for Windows
If you already have iSeries Access for Windows installed, use this information to learn how to upgrade to a newer release.
Uninstall iSeries Access for Windows from the PC
If you already have iSeries Access for Windows installed, use this information to learn how to uninstall it from your PC.

Parent topic: iSeries Access for Windows: Installation and setup

Related concepts

Set up the server for iSeries Access for Windows