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Test APPN Connectivity

The APPN APING function tests the route to another APPN node and displays performance information for the route. The results are displayed in the following sections:

• Parameters (top)

  Lets you change these parameters to perform a fresh APING for a node.

• Results (middle)

  Contains a series of lines, each showing the result of one APING operation. The latest result is shown at the top of the list.

• Messages (bottom)

  Displays messages relating to the latest APING operation.

Note: The APPN node must support the APING transaction.

To perform an APING on a node

1. Enter /APING at the command prompt.

   The NCS : APPN Menu appears.

2. Complete the following field:
   • Node/CP Name

     Specifies the name of the resource on which you want to perform the action.

     Press Enter.

     The NCS : APING Results List panel appears.

     Note: For more information about the NCS : APING Results List panel, press F1 (Help).