When you want to start the ISO_8583 listener, you enable the ISO_8583 port. When you want to shut down the ISO_8583 listener, you disable the ISO_8583 port. Disabling the ISO_8583 port blocks incoming requests from reaching the ISO_8583 listener. When the ISO_8583 port is disabled, clients receive an error message when they issue requests to it.

You can use the Integration Server Administrator to enable or disable the ISO_8583 port. On the Security > Ports screen, find the ISO_8583 port in the list of ports and change the status in the Enabled column to Yeswhen you want to enable the port. When you want to disable the port, change the status to No.

Another way to enable or disable the ISO_8583 port is to enable or disable the package associated with the port. For the procedure how to enable or disable a port, see the webMethods Integration Server Administrator’s Guide for your release.