Setting up the PC

After IBM® i Access for Windows is installed and configured on IBM i, you need to install and configure IBM i Access for Windows on your PC.

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Only users with administrator authority can perform installations, service pack updates, and upgrades to new releases. You can use the Windows Scheduled tasks feature with remote access to allow your users to do installations, service pack updates, and upgrades without administrator privileges. Alternatively, you can set the AlwaysInstallElevated policy. The AlwaysInstallElevated policy is one of the Windows Installer policies that you can use to control the Windows Installer behavior on client computers. End of change

Prerequisites to set up the PC for IBM i Access for Windows
Before you set up your PC, verify that it meets the prerequisite requirements to use IBM i Access for Windows.
Setting up TCP/IP on the PC
You must correctly install and configure TCP/IP on the PC before you try to connect to an IBM i platform.
Configuring the PC to use IBM i NetServer
Configuring the PC as an IBM i Support for Windows Network Neighborhood (IBM i NetServer) client lets you share resources, such as files and printers, across the network.
Installation considerations
Consider this information before installing IBM i Access for Windows on your computer.
SSL considerations
Consider this information before installing IBM i Access for Windows on your computer.
Preparing an installation image to install on multiple PCs
You can tailor the installation image to control how IBM i Access for Windows is installed and what gets installed on the users' PCs.
Installing IBM i Access for Windows on the PC
You can install IBM i Access for Windows on a PC from the Licensed Program 5770-XE1, from the IBM i Access for Windows DVD, or from a location that your administrator has prepared to be used as your installation source.
Preparing to install service packs on multiple PCs
You can avoid unnecessary calls to service for problems that might already have fixes, and create a more stable operating environment for your IBM i Access for Windows client by ensuring that you have the most recent PTFs and service packs.
Installing service packs on the PC
You can avoid unnecessary calls to service for problems that might already have fixes, and create a more stable operating environment for your IBM i Access for Windows client by ensuring that you have the most recent service pack.
Integrating new functions into System i Navigator
Use plug-ins to integrate new functions into System i® Navigator. You can install, uninstall, remove, and update your plug-ins.
Installing or removing individual features
Use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to install or remove individual features of IBM i Access for Windows. This is also called a maintenance install.
Installing other language versions
From the client installation wizard, you can select any national language version (NLV) that is available as your primary language on the PC. You can also install multiple secondary languages on the PC.
Publishing directory information to LDAP
Publishing directory information to Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) lets you put IBM i information about a directory into LDAP. Applications can then use this information.
Upgrading IBM i Access for Windows
If you have IBM i Access for Windows V5R4M0, or later installed, use this information to learn how to upgrade to a newer release.
Uninstalling IBM i Access for Windows from the PC
If you already have IBM i Access for Windows installed, use this information to uninstall it from your PC.
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs during the install or uninstall of IBM i Access for Windows, it might happen that you cannot use the regular install or uninstall method to repair or remove the product. Microsoft provides a cleanup tool for this situation.

Parent topic: IBM i Access for Windows: Installation and setup

Related concepts:

Setting up the system for IBM i Access for Windows