PASSPORT Knowledge Base
Error Messages

Date Published: March 19, 2010

Title

Logmode Value Parameter Invalid

Product

PASSPORT PC to Host, PASSPORT Web to Host

Emulation Types

TN3270

Issue

With Dynamic selected for the Screen Size in a PASSPORT TN3270 session, I receive a "Logmode Value Parameter Invalid" message from the host. Is there a way to overcome this?

Solution

To prevent this error from occurring, you should configure PASSPORT as follows:

1. Configure Dynamic Screen Size.

2. Enable TN3270E Response Support.

3. Use IBM-3278-2-E in the Telnet Device Type Override box.

For PASSPORT PC to Host:

1. With your session disconnected, select Setup from the Communication menu:
   
   
2. Select the radio button next to Dynamic under Screen Size.
3. Enter IBM-3278-2-E in the Telnet Device Type Override box.
4. Make sure TN3270E Response Support is checked.
5. Click Connect to test.

For PASSPORT Web to Host:

From the Administrator:

1. Open an existing or create a new session profile
2. On the Connection tab, select Dynamic for the Screen Size.
   
   
3. Enter IBM-3278-2-E in the Telnet Device Type Override box.
4. Make sure TN3270E Response Support is checked.
5. Click OK to save or Connect to test

More Information

• It is recommended that the Logmode error be corrected in the host TCP/IP profile. Please contact the host administrator for more information.

• Establishing Connection to Host

Keywords

logmode, parameter, invalid, dynamic, screen, size