Configuring a connection to DB2/400

[snufse]

I am trying to configure a connection to an AS/400 (DB2). I am trying to add an assembly reference opening a list of .Net components. I am looking for "IBM DB2UDB for iSeries .Net Providers" but cannot see it. This will allow me to use the wizard to configure the connection. Any ideas why it does not show up in the list? Do I specifically have to download this component? Thanks.

[laredo512]

you need IBM Client Access to me able to install those drivers. And even after all that, you're better off using the ODBC driver that comes with Client Access. It's very important that you use a version compatible with the AS/400 version like V4R5 or something.