Lan console connection

I just received in a 8203 E4A. This is system came in with no software
loaded including the LIC.



I installed the I_BASE_1 CD in the drive and did a 1 D IPL.



The system appears to IPL to the "looking for Console" message.

I have an XP pc with iSeries access for windows loaded. I want to make this
PC the console temporarily until the network team gets their steps completed
so I can use a remote LAN console.



I have connected the PC to the T1 port on the system using a Ethernet cable.
In talking to IBM today, I was told to set the console code to E2 if I
remember correctly. I thought the console code should have be 02 for direct
connect console.



IBM was having me enter the IP address of what the iSeries will be after I
configure the Ethernet connection, into the TCPIP section of the local area
network properties. I explained to them I didn't think this was correct but
the EXPLAINED that it was. I was to use OPS console then to connect. Of
course no connection was ever made.



Now, what steps have to be completed in order to direct connect the PC as a
locally attached console?



I am about ready to pull out what hair I have left over this



Thanks

Dave Willenborg

FNTS

Omaha NE