Re: Branches down. Any ideas?

[MacWheel99@xxxxxxx]

>  From:    clewis@iquest.net (Chuck Lewis)

> Make sure system value QAUTOCFG (Autoconfigure devices) is set to on 
> (1) - if you normally have this set to 0 (off). Then pick one of the 
devices 
> that is Vary on pending and do a RTVCFGSRC into a CL and compile it
> (that way you don't loose any settings) and then delete the device. 
> Then have someone on the remote end turn that device 
> OFF for about 30 seconds and then turn it back on. 
> Check
>  QSYSOPR for "Automatic configuration created device description xxxxxxxxxx"
>  (CPC2630) If if DID recreate this device, it has cleared "something" in the
>  AS/400. Delete it and run your CLP to recreate the device. Vary it on and 
> you should be set...

After you get the whole problem resolved & the mess is history, you might 
want to rethink your SYSVAL ... as I recall there was a security problem 
leaving some auto configure options on when you not working with adding 
removing devices ... a hacker could join your network with infinite tries at 
passwords ... I can dig up the reference if anyone interested.

MacWheel99@aol.com (Alister Wm Macintyre) (Al Mac)
AS/400 Data Manager & Programmer for BPCS 405 CD Rel-02 mixed mode (twinax 
interactive & batch) @ http://www.cen-elec.com Central Industries of 
Indiana--->Quality manufacturer of wire harnesses and electrical 
sub-assemblies - fax # 812-424-6838

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