iSeries Access (CA/400)

iSeries Access for Windows

Windows Vista Compatible Versions
(Earlier Client Access versions DO NOT WORK on windows netvista!)

Preferred Vista Release Beta 2007-0406 v. 5.4.05

Older Vista Release Beta 2006-1228 v. 5.4.04
Please note that you must register with IBM for these free downloads!

Firewall ports that MUST be unlocked for CA/400

Client Access - unlock ports 446-449, 8470-8480

Telnet - unlock port 23

FTP - unlock port 21

Additional ports may be required.
See additional Firewall configuration notes.

Administration

Most common IP addresses
192.168.1.1 &
192.168.1.254

Most common passwords
username: [leave blank]
password: Admin [or] admin

Wireless

Encryption - WEP or WPA/WSK

Access key - nnnnnnnn (10 digits alphanumeric)

IBM Sites

IBM Client Access

Web Assistance

General Information | Technical Support | Downloads | Windows OS Help | Redbooks | Announcements | FAQ's

IBM Ftp Sites

IBM Ftp Site | IBM Client Access FTP
afpprinter 8/25/2004 12:00:00 AM
afpviewer 9/27/2006 8:30:00 AM
documentation 7/24/2003 12:00:00 AM
files 8/28/2006 3:30:00 PM
presentations 9/28/2005 9:30:00 AM
samples 12/4/2003 12:00:00 AM
temp 4/8/2005 12:00:00 AM
v3r1m0 10/22/1997 12:00:00 AM
v3r1m1 10/22/1997 12:00:00 AM
v3r1m2 10/22/1997 12:00:00 AM
v3r1m3 3/31/1999 12:00:00 AM
v3r2m0 6/15/2000 12:00:00 AM
v4r4m0 4/27/1999 12:00:00 AM
v4r5m0 8/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
v5r1m0 3/30/2001 12:00:00 AM
v5r2m0 8/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
v5r3m0 7/9/2004 12:00:00 AM
v5r4m0 5/10/2006 4:05:00 PM

V5R4 Information

V5R3 Information

iSeries Access for Windows™ V5R3 includes a new database provider and a number of other database enhancements that make iSeries Access for Windows the perfect choice for your PC-to-iSeries connection. In addition, all databases and data access functions are Unicode enabled. It also includes a new version of the Personal Communications 5250 emulator.
IBM.Data.DB2.iSeries is a .NET Data Provider that supports access to DB2 Universal Database ® (UDB) for iSeries databases through the Microsoft™ .NET framework.

iSeries Access for Web V5R3 now can run on WebSphere® Portal — Express and WebSphere Portal — Express Plus. It also integrates with Lotus® Sametime®. The SQL Wizard is enhanced to generate dynamic SQL queries. Printer output can be converted automatically to PDF and placed on the PDF printer output queues. The 5250 emulator is enhanced.

iSeries Access for Linux is a new client offering that runs natively on Linux operating systems on either Intel™ or Power PCs (including iSeries logical partitions). It includes 5250 emulation and an ODBC driver.

WebSphere Host Access Transformation Services Limited Edition (HATS LE) V5 has many enhancements to its browser-based 5250 emulator, such as better default rendering. Default rendering is rewritten to perform faster and to provide more reliable recognition and rendering of a larger number of screens. administration is improved: HATS LE can now be configured to enable users to connect to more than one iSeries from a single URL, and it is easier to create and save templates.

iSeries Access Family Refresh

iSeries Access Family (5722-XW1) customers who are running OS/400 V5R2 and have software subscription can acquire and use the V5R3 versions of the following products by ordering the 5722-XW1 refresh:

iSeries Access for Windows
iSeries Access for Web
WebSphere Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) Limited Edition (V5)
iSeries Client Encryption, 128-bit (5722-CE3)

iSeries Access

Desktop, browser, and wireless access to your System i!

For System i Daylight Saving Time changes, refer to the DST Information Page. See the Windows Installer Technology Preview for iSeries Access for Windows. V5R4 iSeries Access for Linux is available. V5R4 supports additional 64-bit platforms: PowerPC-64 and x86-64. V5R4 iSeries Access Family is generally available. To see a summary of enhancements in V5R4, refer to Software Announcement 206-019.

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V5R4 iSeries Access Family

The V5R4 iSeries Access product line includes:

iSeries Access for Web
Browser-based access to iSeries resources.
iSeries Access for Windows
The leading Windows desktop connectivity alternative.
iSeries Access for Windows includes iSeries Navigator. Also, refer to the iSeries .NET data provider web page.
iSeries Access for Linux
Includes an ODBC driver and a 5250 emulator and is available as a web download.
iSeries Access for Wireless
Provides administration of OS/400 and application development for wireless devices such as personal digital assistants (PDA) and Internet-enabled phones.

V5R3 iSeries Access Family customers who have Software Maintenance can acquire the V5R4 iSeries Access products by ordering the refresh feature: refer to the Order/Upgrade web page.