Scan range of IP addresses for AS400

[xyzzy]

Does anyone know of a piece of software (that will run under Win2K)
that can scan a given range of IP addresses for an active device?

I've been given a small AS400 system (model 150), which has a console
connection (requires a special cable that I haven't got) and an
Ethernet connection. I was told its IP address was 192.192.1.100 with
a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

I hooked my Win2K laptop up to it via an Ethernet crossover cable,
reset my IP address to 192.192.1.1 (same subnet), but could not ping
it.

OK, so one of two conclusions:
1. The appropriate TCP/IP services have not started on the AS400, or
2. I was told the wrong IP address.

I even went as far as changing my laptops subnet to 255.0.0.0 and
creating a batch file that ping'ed every valid address between
192.192.0.1 and 192.192.10.254, but still couldn't find it(plus it
took a very long time – even with a ping count of 2).

Any ideas?

Thanks

[j***@worldnet.att.net]

If you can signon to the AS/400 check and see what IP address is set for
it.

GO TCPADM, then option 1.

Post by xyzzy
Does anyone know of a piece of software (that will run under Win2K)
that can scan a given range of IP addresses for an active device?
I've been given a small AS400 system (model 150), which has a console
connection (requires a special cable that I haven't got) and an
Ethernet connection. I was told its IP address was 192.192.1.100 with
a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
I hooked my Win2K laptop up to it via an Ethernet crossover cable,
reset my IP address to 192.192.1.1 (same subnet), but could not ping
it.
1. The appropriate TCP/IP services have not started on the AS400, or
2. I was told the wrong IP address.
I even went as far as changing my laptops subnet to 255.0.0.0 and
creating a batch file that ping'ed every valid address between
192.192.0.1 and 192.192.10.254, but still couldn't find it(plus it
took a very long time – even with a ping count of 2).
Any ideas?
Thanks

[walter]

Post by xyzzy
Does anyone know of a piece of software (that will run under Win2K)
that can scan a given range of IP addresses for an active device?

Google is your friend. Search for "port scan hacker tools" or so and
you get millions of them. Install all virus scanners you have on your
PC before you download such a stuff or use an extra one.


Walter

[Christian Luebke]

Hi,

Post by xyzzy
I've been given a small AS400 system (model 150), which has a console
connection (requires a special cable that I haven't got) and an
Ethernet connection. I was told its IP address was 192.192.1.100 with
a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

Normally 192.168.x.x is used for a private network. Maybe you only got
the wrong IP?

Only my 0,02 ...

Bye,
Christian

[Garry]

Try connecting it to a hub and IPLing it.
If the as400 loses link, the ethernet line will fail.
RT

Post by xyzzy
Does anyone know of a piece of software (that will run under Win2K)
that can scan a given range of IP addresses for an active device?
I've been given a small AS400 system (model 150), which has a console
connection (requires a special cable that I haven't got) and an
Ethernet connection. I was told its IP address was 192.192.1.100 with
a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
I hooked my Win2K laptop up to it via an Ethernet crossover cable,
reset my IP address to 192.192.1.1 (same subnet), but could not ping
it.
1. The appropriate TCP/IP services have not started on the AS400, or
2. I was told the wrong IP address.
I even went as far as changing my laptops subnet to 255.0.0.0 and
creating a batch file that ping'ed every valid address between
192.192.0.1 and 192.192.10.254, but still couldn't find it(plus it
took a very long time - even with a ping count of 2).
Any ideas?
Thanks

I just bought a 150 and had a similar thing, but was lucky enough to
have a console. If you restart the machine, and it still does not
respond to it's IP then it could be that the TCP server is not turned
on, if that's the case I don't know how you'd get it back on without a
console.

Garry

[solarmax]

Assuming that TCPIP is started on this 400 and the person gave you the right
subnet, try the following on your win2k box:

In one window, ping 192.168.1.255 -t and let that go.

In another window, repeately type in arp -a and see what addys appear.

However, if you want a slick portscanner, build a linux box and get nmap. I
haven't had much luck with the nmapnt due to problems with the windows pcap
driver. These are free from www.insecure.org

[xyzzy]

With suggestions from this group and comp.protocols.tcp-ip I managed
to find the systems IP address and signon to it.

I switched from a crossover cable to a small hub, then powered it up
and waited for it to IPL (it finally stopped with SRC A9002000 - no
console). I PING'ed 192.192.1.255 (the broadcast address for this
range) and then ran the command ARP –A. Voila! There was the address
192.192.1.57. After adding a new connection within iSeries Navigator
(v5r2) I soon got a signon screen.

Great…I entered user ID QSECOFR and the password I was given, but was
greeted with ‘CPF1394 User profile QSECOFR cannot sign on'. I
eventually managed to signon as QSYSOPR and QPGMR.

With only *JOBCTL and *SAVSYS authority at QSECURITY level 40, I
cannot change any system settings or create new users. Looks like I
need that console cable after all – otherwise I cannot get into DST to
re-enable QSECOFR.

I have also found that it is running V3R7M0, but one of the LICPGM's
(5716SS1, option 1, OS/400 - Extended Base Support) is in status
*ERROR. Would anyone still happen to have a copy of the V3R7 CD's
available that I could borrow (I'm located in the West Midlands, UK) ?


Thanks to everyone who responded to my previous plea for help.