To define a peer link

  1. From the Definition Hierarchy by Function pane, expand the APPN/APPC node, and then select the Peer Links node. Click the Create button. The Link Type dialog box appears.

  2. For this example, accept the Defined data link adapter type = Ethernet, and click the OK button. The Configure an Ethernet Peer Link dialog box appears.

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  3. For this example, the Remote Node Address text box on the Basic tab matches the local adapter address of the target system. (Verifying IEEE 802.2 DLC configuration)

  4. Select the Advanced tab. Enable APPN support, and then enter a block ID = 05D and a node ID in the range of 00000 to FFFFF.

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  5. Accept the defaults for the Adjacent Node Parameters, Performance, and Reactivation tabs (not shown).