Re: TCP, Client Access, & ISP

[Pete Massiello <pmassiello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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
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