Getting Started with NETServer Plus
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1.2. Windows 95 or Windows NT Ethernet connection Recommended experience level Beginner to advanced How to start 1 Complete the Obtain NETServer Plus Wizard Setup Information section in this guide Refer to the Installing NETServer Manager Plus Software section in this guide to install NETServer Manager Plus software Double click the NETServer Manager Plus gt icon in the USR Management window to start the program Click the wizard icon r in the NETServer Manager Plus toolbar Configure NETServer Plus by entering the information you noted in the Obtain NETServer Manager Plus Wizard Planning Information section in this document Note If you also require IPX and or AppleTalk explanation about adding a network is included in the Using NETServer section of the Help contents Page 2 1997 U S Robotics 8100 North McCormick Boulevard Skokie IL USA 60076 2999 Easy Method Command Line Interface CLI Quick Setup Use for most common network requirements including IP IPX and AppleTalk Configuration is via the serial console port on the rear of the NETServer Plus System requirements Terminal based or terminal emulation program Serial connection Settings 9600 8 N 1 Recommended experience level Intermediate to advanced Refer to Using the CLI Quick Setup Program section of the Basic Installation and Setup chapter in the NETServer 8 16 Plus CLI Reference Guide How to start CLI
3. Click OK after the files have been extracted 7 Click Close to exit the Win zip self extractor 8 Click Start Astart and then click Run 9 Type c templus setup exe and click OK to start the NETServer Manager Plus installation 10 Follow the prompts on your screen to finish the installation 1997 U S Robotics 8100 North McCormick Boulevard Skokie IL USA 60076 2999 4 Obtaining NETServer Plus Wizard Setup Information This section describes how to gather user configuration information required for the NETServer Manager Plus Wizard setup utility Wizard overview Use the wizard to configure users for NETServer Plus access The wizard will prompt you to enter information for telecommuter Internet Service Provider or terminal user access The configuration wizard is a Windows based program All other operating systems require you to use the Command Line Interface QuickSetup or the Command Line Interface CLI See the NETServer Plus User Manual and the CLI Reference Guide for CLI configuration instructions You do not need to use this form with CLI or CLI Quick Setup How to use this planning form Use the information in this section to record user configuration data for each user or group of users you plan to configure on the NETServer Plus Network users must be configured for one of three access methods e Internet Service access e Telecommuter access e Terminal access We recommend that you complete the tables pro
4. Quick Setup Start a terminal session with NETServer Plus through the serial console port Respond to the Quick Setup prompts Advanced Method Command Line Interface CLI Use Use CLI for configuring NETServer Plus with the full setup and administrative command structure Configuration is via the serial console port on the rear of the NETServer Plus You may also use Telnet once the NETServer Plus is initially configured System requirements Terminal based or terminal emulation program Serial connection Settings 9600 8 N 1 Recommended experience level Advanced Refer to NETServer 8 16 Plus User Manual and NETServer 8 16 Plus CLI Reference Guide 3 Installing NETServer Manager Plus Software Page 3 This procedure describes how to install the NETServer Manager Plus software Note The following procedure assumes that your floppy disk drive is the a drive and that your hard disk drive is the c drive If your drive letters are different substitute them appropriately in the procedure 1 Insert the NETServer Manager Plus diskette in your PC s floppy drive for example drive a 2 Click Start Astart and then select Run 3 Type a nsplus exe and click OK This opens the Win zip self extractor utility 4 Click OK on each of the two Win zip screens that appear 5 Type c templus and click OK to extract the NETServer Manager Plus setup files to a temporary setup directory on your hard disk drive 6
5. Robotics The Intelligent Choice n Information Access Overview Getting Started with NETServer Plus This guide provides a quick overview for installing and configuring your NETServer 8 V 34 Plus NETServer 16 V 34 Plus NETServer 8 I Modem Plus and NETServer 16 I Modem Plus For additional information and details refer to the NETServer Plus manuals as noted This guide is divided into four sections 1 2 3 4 Installing NETServer Plus Hardware Configuring NETServer Plus Software Installing NETServer Manager Plus Software Obtaining NETServer Plus Wizard Setup Information We recommend that you complete the tasks in this guide in the order they are presented 1 Installing NETServer Plus Hardware Note The NETServer Plus comes with factory default DIP switch settings Do not change them L Rack Mount Installation Attach the enclosed adapter brackets to the NETServer Plus Then mount the NETServer plus to the rack Desktop Installation Attach the four enclosed rubber feet to the bottom of the NETServer Plus 7 ie OR Rubber Feet W W Oe eo Da Ea E Be sure that the on off switch on the rear panel is in the off position Then make the following cable connections AC Power Connect the AC power cable to the three pronged power outlet in the upper left hand corner or the rear of the NETServer Plus 10Base2 Ethernet Connect the Ethernet cable to the C
6. adcast to route packets destined for the remote network Select Broadcast amp Listen to enable both Listen and Broadcast Select None to have the NETServer Plus ignore all routing packets IPX Address For Telecommuter users only If you are using IPX enter the address for the user IP Address This is the method used to assign an IP Address to the dial in user If Assignment you select Unnumbered 0 0 0 0 the IP address will be the same for your LAN and WAN ports If you select Dynamic 255 255 255 255 the address is dynamically assigned by the remote site Many Internet Service Providers assign IP addresses dynamically If the remote device requires that the LAN and WAN ports must be on different networks use a Specified IP address provided by your service provider or network administrator List the required information for each Internet Service and or Telecommuter user in the Table 2 below Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary We have provided a sample entry Table 2 Telecommuter Internet Service User Configuration Information User Protocol MTU Routing IPX Address IP Address Name Telecommuter only Assignment ine SLIP MT SIND aie 1997 U S Robotics 8100 North McCormick Boulevard Skokie IL USA 60076 2999 Obtain Information for Terminal Access Users The following Wizard screen shows you the information required for adding Terminal Access users This is the Wizard Setup screen for a Terminal access us
7. er 1 024 1221 00 Page 6 User Name Host Connection Type Prompt Login Service C Select C Specified TEPP aa Table 3 below describes the configuration information required for each Terminal user Note All characters are case sensitive Table 3 Terminal User Configuration Field Descriptions User name This field will contain the user name you define for this user account Login Service This is the login service for the user Select TCP Rlogin or Telnet TCP Port This optional parameter specifies the NETServer Plus port number that will be used when a user s application requests a TCP session with this NETServer Plus Host Connection Type This is the type of connection made to this NETServer Plus when the user logs in Select Prompt to have the NETServer Plus ask a user for an IP address to be connected to when they have logged in Choose Select to cause a user to be connected to a host from a default host Select Specified to connect only to the address you specify in the field Use Table 4 to list the required Wizard Setup information for each Terminal access user Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary We have provided a sample entry Table 4 Terminal User Configuration Information Copyright 1997 by U S Robotics 8100 North McCormick Blvd Skokie IL 60076 2999 All Rights Reserved Worldwide 1997 U S Robotics 8100 North McCormick Boulevard Skokie IL USA 60076 2999
8. oax port 10BaseT Ethernet Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 UTP port Analog Connect the analog phone lines to the RJ 11 ports ISDN Connect the ISDN phone lines to the RJ 45 ports Console Cable You must connect the console cable if you do not have a Windows PC connected to the same LAN segment as the NETServer Plus For local access use the enclosed null modem adapter to connect the cable directly to the serial port on your PC or terminal For remote dial in access connect the serial port directly to a modem NETServer 8 Plus V 34 or Modem NETServer Plus 16 V 34 or Modem Switch 10Base2 Ethernet ar 10BaseT Ethernet Pas 10Base2 Ethernet a To Modem 10BaseT Ethernet Console Cable 2 use null modem SS adapter for local Ss PC terminal access 8 RJ 11 Analog or c AE onsole Cable A 4 RJ 45 ISDN Lines use null modem lt adapter for local NS 16 RJ 11 Analog or PC terminal access 8 RJ 45 ISDN Line Jacks 3 Once all of the cables are connected power up the NETServer Plus by turning the on off switch to the on position 2 Configuring NETServer Plus Software Select the configuration method best suited for you from the following three options Easiest Method Configuration Wizard and NETServer Manager Plus Windows and SNMP based program including setup for the most common network requirements Use the wizard for IP configuration Configuration is via Ethernet System requirements Windows 3 1
9. vided in this section before you begin the Wizard setup program Obtain Information for Telecommuter and Internet Service users The following Wizard screens show you the information required for adding an Internet Service user and a Telecommuter user This is the Wizard Setup screen for adding an Internet Service user Leas Mana z IP Address Assignment C Unnumbered 0 0 0 0 Protocol C Dynamic 255 255 255 255 MTU C Specified Routing B This is the Wizard Setup screen for adding a Telecommuter user User Name aw P Address Assignment aoe H C Unnumbered 0 0 0 0 C Dynamic 255 255 255 255 MTU C Specified Routing i tsi es IP Addresss 0 Page 4 1997 U S Robotics 8100 North McCormick Boulevard Skokie IL USA 60076 2999 Page 5 Table 1 below describes the information required for each Telecommuter or Internet Service user Note All characters are case sensitive Table 1 Telecommuter Internet Service User Configuration Field Descriptions This field will contain the user name you define for this user account Protocol This is the protocol assigned to the dial in user Select either PPP SLIP or ARAP MTU Maximum transfer unit This is the largest data packet size allowed The default is 3468 Routing This field sets the routing type RIP packets accepted on this connection Select Listen to detect packets destined for the system s networks Select Bro
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