Starting and stopping a channel
About this task
Channels can be categorized as either callers or responders. An application starts caller channels either directly, or automatically by using a channel initiator. Responder channels can be started only by the listener.
Note that you must have the required transport protocol, for example, TCP/IP, on the computers at each end of the channel.
Starting a channel manually
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To start a channel:
Procedure
- In the Navigator view, click the Channels folder that contains the channel to display the channels in the Content view.
- In the Content view, right-click the channel, then click Start.
Results
Stopping a channel
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To stop a channel:
Procedure
Results
The channel stops running. The icon next to the channel changes to show that the channel is no longer running.