PUB400 is a public IBM i server. It’s a great place to start if you’re a beginner, but it’s also perfect for more experienced developers who want to create personal projects.
Today, I’m going to show you how to start using PUB400 on TN5250J - an open source terminal emulator for the IBM i.
Step 1: Request a user profile on PUB400
Head over to the PUB400 website and follow the instructions provided there.
After that you should receive an email which will enable you to confirm your email address.
After you do that, you will receive another message with your initial PUB400 password.
Step 2: Get TN5250J
Visit the TN5250J website and download the software.
Step 3: Create a connection in TN5250J
Open the terminal emulator. After that click on the “Add” button in the “Connections” tab:
Enter a name in the “System Name” field:
In the “TCP/IP” tab, enter “pub400.com” as the Host IP/DNS:
Next, go to the “Options” tab, select the 27*132 screen dimensions and click “Add”:
Step 4: Log into PUB400
Select the newly created connection and hit “Connect”:
You will see a welcome screen. Enter your user name and initial password:
Once logged in, you will be prompted to set a new password.
Step 5: Enjoy :)
Congratulations! You have succesfully connected to PUB400.
