Example 5. 3270 Emulation over a TCP/IP Network via a SNA Gateway to a VTAM Host on a SNA Network

REQTEXT — Figure 1. 3270 Emulation over a TCP/IP Network via a SNA Gateway to a VTAM® Host on an SNA Network

For Windows® Server 2008 Node A, add the following entry to the HOSTS file:

        172.16.5.6  CP1.NETA.SNA.IBM.COM

Follow these steps to establish communication between the Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, or Windows® 10 workstation (Node B) and the VTAM® host.

For Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, or Windows® 10 Node B, do as follows:

Add the following entry to the local HOSTS file:

        172.16.3.4  CP2.NETA.SNA.IBM.COM

Create a workstation profile using the Personal Communications configuration tool:
2. Click on the Start/Configure Session icon; or click Configure from the Communication menu. The Customize Communication window is displayed.
3. Select the following options:
  - Host: zSeries™
  - Interface: AnyNet®
  - Attachment: TCP/IP LU 0,1,2,3
4. Click Configure.
5. Click Configure Link.
6. On the Configure Local System window, enter:
  PC Location Name: NETA.CP1
7. On the Configure AnyNet® Connection window, enter:
  - SNA domain name suffix: SNA.IBM.COM
  - Fully qualified CP name: NETA.CP2
8. Save your workstation profile.