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After copying my Hosts file from Windows/System to Windows, I was able to connect. If I delete the HOSTS file from Windows then it will no longer let me connect. Thanks everyone for all their help. Pete Centea, Andrei wrote: > Pete Massiello wrote: > > I can start the 5250 and I get a 657 error ( ... ) > > Pete > > As good Swedish Stefan stated, if you have that bloody 657 on your black > screen, it's a host name error. > > After you specify the AS/400 IP address, CA adds it to your host file. > For one reason or another this operation is not working for you. The > host file is used only for 5250, that's why you have the other > connections only. > > You have to manually edit the file <HOSTS> which is usually in your main > Windows directory. In case the file is empty and you need its proper > syntax, you have a sample file <HOSTS.SAM> in the same directory. The > file is pure ASCII, use NOTEPAD. > > I had exactly the same problem one year ago, this was my solution. > > HTH > AC > > _________________________ > Andrei Centea > The Forzani Group Ltd > Montreal, QC > 450-687-5200 > acentea@forzani.com > centea@dsuper.net > +--- > | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! > | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. > | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. > | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. > | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com > +--- -- Pete Massiello OS Solutions International Phone: (203)-744-7854 Ext 11. http://www.os-solutions.com mailto:pmassiello@os-solutions.com +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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