Changing APPC Controller Switched Disconnect Status

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When using 802.2 APPC router connections to the AS/400, the Switched Diconnect value in the APPC controller description must be set to *NO so the router doesn't disconnect when the router in idle. The following steps describe how to change the Switched Disconnect setting:

1. Find the selected APPC controller using the following AS/400 command:

WRKCFGSTS CFGTYPE(*CTL) CFGD(*ALL) 

2. When the selected controller is located, use option 2 to Vary Off the controller.

3. Now use option 8 to work with the object description.

4. From the Work with Controller Description screen, use option 2 to change the controller description. Change the Switched Diconnect value in the APPC controller description must be set to *NO

5. Return to the Work with Configuration Status screen by pressing F12 or using step 1. Use option 1 to Vary On the controller.

After the above steps are completed, the APPC controller should no longer disconnect when the router is idle.

If you have questions on these instructions, you can contact RJS Software Systems for more information.