Determining 3270 or 5250 Connection Security

The Operator Information Area (OIA) of the session window can help determine if the 3270 or 5250 connection is secure.

To determine if the 3270 or 5250 connection is secure:

1. On the Options menu, click Session Properties. The Session Profile dialog box opens.
2. Expand the Display folder and click the General category.
3. In the OIA Line Mode list, select one of the following items:
4. • Terminal Style OIA Line
   • Windows Style OIA Status Bar
4. Click OK.
5. Look at the setting displayed in the OIA of the session window after the connection has been established. If you selected Terminal Style OIA Line and the connection is secure, a key icon appears in the bottom left-hand corner. If you selected Windows Style OIA Status Bar and the connection is secure, a lock icon appears at the bottom left-hand corner of the session window.