Paradyne COMSPHERE 6700 SERIES User's Manual
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1. Parity Flow Control Connector None Hardware None Odd O None COM1 Even COM2 O Mark F Parity Check COM3 Space COM4 Carrier Detect Figure 5 5 Port Settings Dialog Box Issue 2 December 1996 5 7 Custom Network Interface Settings gt NOTE SLIP CSLIP and PPP are 8 bit protocols and must have the following settings 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit and None Parity 4 Change the port settings as needed 5 Choose OK Table 5 3 Port Settings Dialog Box Fields Field Description Baud Rate Transfer data rate Data Bits Number of data bits per byte Stop Bits Number of stop bits Parity Parity Flow Control Flow control for data transmission Connector Communications port to use Parity Check Enables indication of byte where parity error exists Carrier Detect Indicates modem signal should be used 5 8 Issue 2 December 1996 Custom Network Interface Settings Choosing Modem Settings Use Modem to specify modem interaction commands and modes for SLIP interfaces 7 Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar 3 Choose Modem from the Setup menu The Modem Settings dialog box appears as shown in Figure 5 6 Table 5 4 describes the fields on the Modem Settings dialog box Modem Setting2. LL 3 3 Interface Name Dialog Box 3 4 Delete Interface Dialog Box 3 5 Auto Connect Interfaces Dialog Box 4 SNMP Settings 4 1 Community Names Dialog Box 4 2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box 5 Custom Network Interface Settings 5 1 Custom Window 00e eee ee eee 5 2 Hardware Dialog Box 2 205 5 3 Internet Address Dialog Box 5 4 Subnet Mask Dialog Box 5 5 Port Settings Dialog Box 5 6 Modem Settings Dialog Box 5 7 Dial Settings Dialog Box Issue 2 December 1996 iii Tables 4 SNMP Settings 4 1 Community Names Dialog Box Fields 4 4 4 2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields 4 6 5 Custom Nework Interface Settings 5 1 Custom Window Fields 5 2 5 2 Hardware Dialog Box Fields 5 4 5 3 Port Settings Dialog Box Fields 5 8 5 4 Modem Settings Dialog Box Fields 5 10 5 5 Dial Settings Dialog Box Fields 5 12 iv Issue 2 December 1996 Preface This guide describes how to use the COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System NMS Network Configuration Guide This manual assumes you have a basic understanding of LAN networks and their adapters modems and their operation are knowledgeable about data communications a
3. 3 2 Interfaces eee ei ieee ee ee wea e ee 3 3 Adding an Interface Luuuss 3 3 Duplicating an Interface 3 4 Deleting an Interface LL 3 5 Automatically Connecting Interfaces 3 6 Issue 2 December 1996 i Contents 4 SNMP Settings Configuring SNMP Community Names UE P n Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers Adding Authorized Manager Information Modifying or Deleting Authorized Manager Information 0 ccc eee eee ees 5 Custom Network Interface Settings Viewing Network Settings 2 005 Configuring LAN Hardware Parameters Selecting the IP Address of a Workstation Setting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits Choosing Port Settings 02000005 Choosing Modem Settings LLL Specifying Dial Settings cece eee Designating the Default Gateway Glossary Index ii Issue 2 December 1996 Figures 1 Overview 1 1 Network Configuration Main Menu 1 2 Network Configuration Main Menu Options A Workstation Settings 2 1 NMS Server Dialog Box 2 2 Active Server Dialog Box 2 3 Station Administration Dialog Box 3 Configuration Files and Interfaces 3 1 Custom Window 00ee eee eee 3 2 Add Interface Window
4. SLIPO EthernetO 00 00 C0 69 FC 86 135 26 1 122 255 255 255 0 Mclient 1 Type IP Domain SLIP 136 40 1 2 Figure 5 1 Custom Window Table 5 1 describes the fields on the Custom window Table 5 1 Custom Window Fields 1 of 2 Field Description Interface The name of the interface Physical Address The physical address of the workstation IP Address Internet Protocol address home address for the workstation Subnet Mask Subnet mask bits Used to partition IP addresses into network and host portions Host Name Not required Domain Name Not required Name Name of the interface Type Ethernet Token Ring FDDI SLIP or PPP 5 2 Issue 2 December 1996 Custom Network Interface Settings Table 5 1 Custom Window Fields 2 of 2 Field Description IP Internet Protocol address home address for the workstation Domain Not required Configuring LAN Hardware Parameters Use Hardware to select and configure the following hardware related parameters for Ethernet Token Ring or FDDI networks Vendor Board Type 7 Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar 3 Choose Hardware from the Setup menu The Hardware dialog box appears as shown in Figure 5 2 Issue 2 December 1996 5 3 Custom Network Interface Se
5. Default Gateway 192 0 2 254 1 2 Issue 2 December 1996 Overview Accessing the Network Configuration Feature To access the Network Configuration feature access the Windows Program Manager and choose the icon shown below from the COMSPHERE 6700 Program Group The Network Configuration Main Menu appears as shown in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Network Configuration Main Menu Issue 2 December 1996 1 3 Overview Main Menu Options Figure 1 2 shows the menu options available from the Main Menu COMSPHERE 6700 NMS Network Configuration WorkStation Network SNMP Help NMS Servers Settings Community Names Active Server Interface Authorized Managers Administration 494 14492 Figure 1 2 Network Configuration Main Menu Options Use the procedures in the following chapters to customize your configuration using these menu options 1 4 Issue 2 December 1996 Workstation Settings This chapter provides procedures for configuring a workstation s server related settings Issue 2 December 1996 2 1 Workstation Settings Designating NMS Server Names and IP Addresses For each NMS multiuser client you must designate a server and each NMS server must have a name and Internet Protocol IP address Adding Names and IP Addresses Use NMS Servers to build a database of NMS server names and IP addresses You can then use this database to select the NMS
6. Issue 2 December 1996 GL 7 Glossary M manager A software program housed within a network management station The manager has the ability to query agents receive agent responses and set specific variables using various SNMP commands MIB Management Information Base The set of variables a gateway running SNMP maintains Standard minimal MIBs have been defined and vendors often have private enterprise MIBs In theory any SNMP manager can talk to any SNMP agent with a properly defined MIB MIB II refers to an extended management database that contains variables not shared by SNMP N NDIS Network Device Interface Specification The NDIS specification is used for all communication with network adapters The specification was developed by Microsoft and 3COM to provide a common programming interface for MAC drivers and transport drivers NDIS works primarily with LAN manager and allows multiple protocol stacks to share a single network interface card network address A unique number associated with a host that identifies it to other hosts during network transactions This is the network portion of an IP address For a class A network the network address is the first byte of the IP address For a class B network the network address is the first two bytes of the IP address For a class C network the network address is the first three bytes of the IP address In each case the remainder is the host address In the Inte
7. STD A subseries of RFCs that specify Internet standards The official list of Internet standards is in STD 1 Structure of Management Information SMD The rules used to define the objects that can be accessed via a network management protocol This protocol is defined in STD 16 RFC 1155 Issue 2 December 1996 GL 11 Glossary subnet A portion of a network which may be a physically independent network segment that shares a network address with other portions of the network and is distinguished by a subnet number A subnet is to a network what a network is to an internet subnet address The subnet portion of an IP address In a subnetted network the host portion of an IP address is split into a subnet portion and a host portion using an address subnet mask This allows a site to use a single IP network address for multiple physical networks subnet mask A subnet mask identifies the subnet field of a network address The subnet mask is a 32 bit Internet address written in dotted decimal notation with all the 1s in the network and subnet portions of the address T TCP Transmission Control Protocol An Internet standard transport layer protocol defined in STD 7 RFC 793 It is connection oriented and stream oriented TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP allows a process on one machine to send data to a process on another machine using the IP protocol TCP can be used as a full duplex
8. unknown subnet Refer to the Installation and User s Guide 5 12 Issue 2 December 1996 NEWT TCP IP for Windows Glossary A address mask A bit mask used to select bits from an IP address for subnet addressing The mask is 32 bits long and selects the network portion of the IP address and one or more bits of the local portion agent A software program housed within a managed network device such as a host gateway or terminal server An agent stores management data and responds to the manager s data requests ANSI The American National Standards Institute sets standards for the US computer industry ANSI participates in defining network protocol standards ARP Address Resolution Protocol The TCP IP protocol used to dynamically bind a high level IP address to a low level physical hardware address ARP is only across a single physical network and is limited to networks that support hardware broadcast ASCII The American Standard Code for Information Interchange widely accepted code for representing alphanumeric information Issue 2 December 1996 GL 1 Glossary B backup Backup is the process of preserving copies of files on a different drive directory or media to protect against the destruction or loss of the original files in the event of hardware or system failure baud A unit of signaling speed that is equal to the number of symbols per second This is not necessarily the same as bits
9. conjunction with Community Names to determine which SNMP messages to process Adding Authorized Manager Information 7 Procedure 1 Choose Authorized Managers from the SNMP menu The Authorized Managers dialog box appears as shown in Figure 4 2 Authorized Manager Win Manager Name IP Address Holpbosket 135 26 1 112 IP Addos MIB Access Nane C Eaabie TRAPE Read AeadWrite Location Caastyct 1 Contact 2 aad Deiri Cors Figure 4 2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box Issue 2 December 1996 4 5 SNMP Settings 2 Make the required entries Table 4 2 describes the fields on the Authorized Managers dialog box Table 4 2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields Character Field Length Description Name 1 15 SNMP manager s name IP Address SNMP manager s Internet Protocol address MIB Access SNMP manager s access to MIBs Enable TRAPS Enable trap forwarding to the SNMP manager Location 0 40 SNMP manager s location Contact 1 0 40 Contact person s name Contact 2 0 40 Contact person s name 3 Choose Add The name of the new authorized manager appears in the Authorized Managers list box 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each authorized manager you need to add 5 Choose Close to return to the Main Menu 4 6 Issue 2 December 1996 SNMP Settings Modifying or Deleting Authorize
10. in the world The Internet is a three level hierarchy composed of backbone networks mid level networks and stub networks This is a multiprotocol internet internet address An internet protocol address that uniquely identifies a node on an internet An Internet address uniquely identifies a node on the Internet GL 6 Issue 2 December 1996 Glossary IP Internet Protocol The TCP IP standard protocol that defines the IP as a unit of information passed across an Internet and provides the basis for packet delivery service IP includes the ICMP control and error message protocol as an integral part The entire protocol suite is often referred to as TCP IP because TCP and IP are the two most fundamental protocols IP address Internet protocol address This is a 32 bit address assigned to host on a TCP IP Internet The IP address has a host component and a network component L LAN Local Area Network A data network intended to serve an area of only a few square kilometers or less Because the network is known to cover only a small area optimizations can be made in the network signal protocols that permit data rates up to 100 Mb s log in To perform a sequence of actions at a terminal that establishes a user s communication with the operating system and sets up default characteristics for the user s terminal session log out To terminate interactive communication with the operating system and end a terminal session
11. manual or otherwise or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Paradyne Corporation 8545 126th Avenue North P O Box 2826 Largo Florida 33770 2826 Paradyne Corporation makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Further Paradyne Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of Paradyne Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes A Issue 2 December 1996 Contents Preface Related Documents sseluuesssss V Ordering Information luuue vi 1 Overview What is the Network Configuration Feature 1 1 Preparing for Network Configuration 1 1 Accessing the Network Configuration Feature 1 3 Main Menu Options eme 1 4 A Workstation Settings Designating NMS Server Names and IP Addresses o cet eaacannecsleerdareseacaes 2 2 Adding Names and IP Addresses 2 2 Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Add iesses EE 2 3 Choosing the Active Server 000c eens 2 4 Entering Administrative Data 2 5 3 Configuration Files and Interfaces Configuration Files 0 cc cece ee eee 3 2 Saving a Configuration File 3 2 Exiting a Configuration File
12. one host to access and transfer files to and from another host over a network The FTP application is used to provide file transfer services across a wide variety of systems through the use of the File Transfer Protocol FTP Usually implemented as application level programs FTP uses the TELNET and TCP protocols The server side requires a client to supply a login identifier and password before it will honor requests file server A process running on a computer that provides access to files on that computer to programs running on remote machines G gateway A communications device program that passes data between networks having similar functions but dissimilar implementations group id A unique number associated with each group name on the server Issue 2 December 1996 GL 5 Glossary H host Any end user computer system that connects to a network Hosts range in size from personal computers to supercomputers host table An ASCII text file where each line is an entry consisting of one numeric address and one or more names associated with that address ICMP Internet Control Message protocol The ICMP delivers error and control messages from hosts to requesters An ICMP test can determine whether a destination is reachable and responding internet While an internet is a network internet is usually used to refer to a collection of networks interconnected with routers Internet The largest internet
13. per second although the terms are frequently interchanged BOOTP The Bootstrap Protocol described in RFCs 951 and 1084 is used for booting diskless nodes buffer A temporary storage area for data during the transfer of that data between the computer and a peripheral or between parts of a computer to prevent loss of information C client A client is a computer system that uses resources provided by another machine on the network GL 2 Issue 2 December 1996 Glossary D daemon An agent program that runs continuously on a server system in a UNIX environment and provides resources to client systems on the network dial up A temporary as opposed to dedicated connection between machines established over a standard phone line DLL Dynamic Link Library contrasts Terminate and Stay Resident TSR Windows automatically loads the applications into memory when required and unloads it when space is needed for other applications default A value supplied by the system when a user does not specify a required command parameter or qualifier device name Identification of a physical device for example LPT1 for a printer Can also be a logical name equated to a physical device name domain A named group of machines on the network A domain name consists of a sequence of names labels separated by periods dots DNS Domain Name System An online distributed database that maps machine names into I
14. server for a multiuser client 7 Procedure 1 Select Workstation from the Main Menu 2 Choose NMS Servers The NMS Servers dialog box appears as shown in Figure 2 1 Available NMS Servera Server Name Address ks mm E Server 7 135 26 1 120 Addresa BEE WT Server 2 135 28 1 211 i e Figure 2 1 NMS Server Dialog Box 3 In the Name field enter the name of the NMS server maximum 15 characters 4 In the IP Address field enter the NMS server IP address 5 Choose Add The new name and IP address appear in the Available NMS Servers list box 2 2 Issue 2 December 1996 Workstation Settings Repeat Steps 3 5 for each IP address you need to add Choose Close from the Control menu to return to the Main Menu Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses Use NMS Servers to maintain the NMS server name and IP address database 7 Procedure 1 2 Select Workstation from the Main Menu Choose NMS Servers The NMS Servers dialog box appears as shown in Figure 2 1 Choose the name of the server you wish to modify or delete from the Available NMS Servers list box That name and address appears in the Name and IP Address fields Change the name and or IP address and choose Modify or Delete as appropriate Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each server name and IP address you need to modify or delete Choose Close from the Control menu to return to
15. the Main Menu Issue 2 December 1996 2 3 Workstation Settings Choosing the Active Server Use Active Server to choose the active server for the NMS client After you choose an active server with this command the NMS client uses the IP address you set up using NMS Servers to communicate with that server 7 Procedure 1 Select Workstation from the Main Menu 2 Choose Active Server The Active Server dialog box appears as Shown in Figure 2 2 Active Server Available NMS Servers Server Name IP Address 135 26 1 120 135 26 1 211 Figure 2 2 Active Server Dialog Box 3 Select a server from the Available NMS Servers listbox 4 Choose OK The Main Menu appears gt NOTE If you change the NMS server while the NMS is active you must restart NMS 2 4 Issue 2 December 1996 Workstation Settings Entering Administrative Data Use Administration to enter information about who to contact should the workstation require human interaction 7 Procedure 1 Select Workstation from the Main Menu 2 Choose Administration The Station Administration dialog box appears as shown in Figure 2 3 Station Administration Station Name Mclient 1 Location Network Support Center Largo Contact 1 Margo Huntington ext 2555 Contact 2 Antonio Bell ext 2110 Figure 2 3 Station Administration Dialog Box The Station Name appears at the top of the dial
16. COMSPHERE 6700 SERIES NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDE Document No 6700 A2 GB22 10 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System Network Configuration Guide 6700 A2 GB22 10 Issue 2 December 1996 Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new release Warranty Sales and Service Information Contact your sales or service representative directly for any help needed For additional information concerning warranty sales service repair installation documentation or training use one of the following methods e Via the Internet Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at http www paradyne com e Via Telephone Call our automated call system to receive current information via fax or to speak with a company representative Within the U S A call 1 800 870 2221 International call 813 530 2340 Trademarks All products and services mentioned herein are the trademarks service marks registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners COPYRIGHT 1996 Paradyne Corporation All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A This publication is protected by federal copyright law No part of this publication may be copied or distributed transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic
17. P addresses Issue 2 December 1996 GL 3 Glossary driver A software module that controls an input output port or external device such as a keyboard or a monitor TCP IP uses a driver to control the network interface cards DSU Data Service Unit A device that replaces a modem on a digital data service line The data service unit regenerates the digital signals for transmission over digital facilities E EIA Electronic Industries Association This organization provides standards for the data communications industry to ensure uniformity of interface between DTEs and DCEs Ethernet Ethernet is a type of network that supports high speed communication among systems It is a 10 Mb s standard for LANs All hosts are connected to a coaxial cable where they contend for network access using a Carrier Sence Multiple Access with Collision Detection CSMA CD paradigm Ethernet address An Ethernet address is a six part hexadecimal number in which a colon separates each part for example 8 0 20 1 2f 0 This number identifies the Ethernet communications board installed in a PC and is used to identify the PC as a member of the network export Export is the process that makes a file available so that other systems can access it GL 4 Issue 2 December 1996 Glossary F file access File access allows users to work with a remote file as if the file is local FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol that allows a user on
18. Settings Use Dial to specify dial parameters for SLIP interfaces L Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar 3 Choose Dial from the Setup menu The Dial Settings dialog box appears as shown in Figure 5 7 Table 5 5 describes the fields on the Dial Settings dialog box Dial Settings Dial 555 1 212 Timeout If Not Connected In 45 Seconds Redial After Timing Out I Signal When Connected Redial After Carrier Is Lost X Open Log When Connecting Figure 5 7 Dial Settings Dialog Box 4 Enter the appropriate dial settings gt NOTE Leave the Dial field blank to indicate Answer mode when connected 5 Choose OK Issue 2 December 1996 5 11 Custom Network Interface Settings Table 5 5 Dial Settings Dialog Box Fields Field Description Dial Telephone number to use when dialing Timeout If Not Connected In Number of seconds to wait for connection before timing out Redial After Timing Out Redial after a timeout occurs Redial After Carrier Is Lost Redial after the carrier is lost Signal When Connected Signal when connected Open Log When Connecting Open a log when connecting Designating the Default Gateway Use Default Gateway to specify which gateway router should receive communication destined for addresses in an
19. a unique name for the interface in the Name field 6 Choose OK 3 4 Issue 2 December 1996 Configuration Files and Interfaces Deleting an Interface Use Delete on the Custom window s Interface menu to delete an interface 7 Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 3 1 2 Select the interface from the bottom of the Custom window 3 Choose Interface from the Custom window menu bar 4 Choose Delete from the Interface menu The Delete Interface dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3 4 Q re you sure you want to delete SLIPO Figure 3 4 Delete Interface Dialog Box 5 Choose Yes This closes the dialog box Issue 2 December 1996 3 5 Configuration Files and Interfaces Automatically Connecting Interfaces Use Interface on the Network Configuration main menu to set up serial interfaces to automatically connect at system startup Also use this command to remove interfaces from the automatic connection list gt NOTE You must configure the devices and the COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS interfaces before you can use this procedure to automatically connect those interfaces Also the COMSPHERE 6700 NMS must be running To set up automatically connecting interfaces choose Interface from the Network pull down menu The Auto Connect Interfaces dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3 5 Auto Connect Interfaces Available Interfaces C
20. cols that work together to provide a set of network functions R RAM RAM is a Random Access Memory RFC Request for comment The RFC documents describe all aspects and issues associated with the Internet protocols remote Files devices and users not attached to your local machine remote host The computer receiving the network command remote printer IN LPR LPD a printer with a special network card or a PC or workstation router A router has two or more network interfaces to different networks The primary function of a router is to direct packets between these networks delivering them to their final destination or to another router When used with TCP IP the term refers to an IP gateway that routes data using IP destination addresses GL 10 Issue 2 December 1996 Glossary S script A sequence of ASCII text lines stored in a file You can create a script to automate various tasks server A computer that provides services to a network SLIP Serial Link Internet Protocol Protocol for serial operation in an Internet network SMI Structure of Management Information SMI presents a prefix tree with defined object identifiers SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A standard protocol used to monitor network activity on agent nodes from management stations defined in STD 15 RFC 1157 stack A group of drives that work together to span the layers in the network protocol hierarchy
21. d Manager Information 7 Procedure 1 Choose Authorized Managers from the SNMP menu The Authorized Managers dialog box appears as shown in Figure 4 2 Choose the name of the authorized manager you wish to modify or delete in the Authorized Managers list box The settings for that manager appear in the fields of the dialog box Press lt TAB gt to move to the fields you need to change and make changes as appropriate The field descriptions are listed in the Adding Authorized Manager Information procedure Choose Modify or Delete as appropriate Repeat Steps 2 4 for each manager you need to modify or delete Choose Close to return to the Main Menu gt NOTE To change the IP address of a manager you must delete and then add Issue 2 December 1996 4 7 Custom Network Interface Settings This chapter provides procedures for required interface specific settings Refer to the NEWT TCP IP for Windows Installation and User s Guide for details about other configuration options Issue 2 December 1996 5 1 Custom Network Interface Settings Viewing Network Settings Use Settings on the Network menu to view or customize your communications environment Choosing Settings accesses the Custom window shown in Figure 5 1 File Interface Custom C PCNMS EXE TCPIP CFG 4 Setup Services Help Interface Physical Address IP Address Subnet Mask Host Name Domain Name Name Gr m
22. ete an interface You must configure at least one interface Adding an Interface Use Add on the Custom window s Interface menu to add an interface to a configuration file L Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 3 1 2 Choose Interface from the Custom window menu bar 3 Choose Add from the Interface menu The Add Interface window appears as shown in Figure 3 2 Add Interface Name Ethernet Figure 3 2 Add Interface Window 4 Select the type of interface using the selection list button to the right of the Type field 5 Enter the name of the interface in the Name field The default is EthernetO 6 Choose OK Issue 2 December 1996 3 3 Configuration Files and Interfaces Duplicating an Interface Use Duplicate on the Custom window s Interface menu to create copies of an interface that differ only slightly For example use Duplicate for the same IP subnet and port where each interface has its own telephone number 7 Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 3 1 2 Select the interface from the bottom of the Custom window 3 Choose Interface from the Custom window menu bar 4 Choose Duplicate from the Interface menu The Interface Name dialog box appears as shown in Figure 3 3 E Interface Name Cancel Figure 3 3 Interface Name Dialog Box 5 Enter
23. host portion if needed L Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar 3 Choose Subnet Mask from the Setup menu The Subnet Mask dialog box appears as shown in Figure 5 4 Subnet Mask IP Address 135 26 1 138 Subnet Value 255 255 0 0 Number of subnet mask bits o Figure 5 4 Subnet Mask Dialog Box 4 Click and drag the Subnet Mask slide bar to the correct location or type the number of subnet mask bits 5 Choose OK 5 6 Issue 2 December 1996 Custom Network Interface Settings Choosing Port Settings Use Port to specify communications port settings for SLIP CSLIP or PPP interfaces A CAUTION Perform changes to port settings other than baud rate and connector settings with caution Hardware flow control is the default setting due to binary communication requirements 7 Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar 3 Choose Port from the Setup menu The Port Settings dialog box appears as shown in Figure 5 5 Table 5 3 describes the fields on the Port Settings dialog box Port Settings Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Data Bits Stop Bits _ los OG O7 8 le O15 O2
24. nd are familiar with Windows terminology and conventions You or your LAN administrator should also have knowledge of TCP IP Related Documents Contact your sales representative for additional product documentation 3510 A2 GA31 3610 A2 GB41 3610 A2 GB91 3610 A2 GN32 3810 A2 GB91 COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier Installation Manual COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Models 3610 and 3611 Time Division Multiplexer Multichannel Multipoint and Digital Bridge Options Applications Guide COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Models 3610 and 3611 Operator s Guide with Reference Card insert COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units Models 3610 and 3611 Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options Applications Guide COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems Models 3810 3811 and 3820 User s Guide Issue 2 December 1996 v Preface vi 3910 A2 GN32 6700 A2 GB20 6700 A2 GB41 6700 A2 GY31 1001 40 1940 COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems Models 3910 and 3911 Point to Point Multipoint Installation and Operation Manual COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System SNMP Proxy Agent Feature User s Guide COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System Security Manager Feature Supplement COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System User s Guide NEWT TCP IP for Windows Installation and User s Guide Issue 2 December 1996 Overview This chapter describes the Network Configurati
25. og box This is the name entered for this workstation during the installation process 3 Use the Location Contact 1 and Contact 2 fields to enter administrative information about this workstation Each field contains a maximum of 40 characters 4 Choose Modify Issue 2 December 1996 2 5 Configuration Files and Interfaces This chapter provides procedures for configuration file and interface manipulation Issue 2 December 1996 3 1 Configuration Files and Interfaces Configuration Files Use the File menu on the Custom window menu bar to save and exit a configuration file To access the Custom window shown in Figure 3 1 choose Settings from the Network menu Custom C PCNMS EXE TCPIP CFG Setup Services Help File Interface Interface Ethernet0 Physical Address 00 00 C0 69 FC 86 IP Address 135 26 1 122 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Host Name Mclient 1 Domain Name EST tihemnet 13556 1122 Figure 3 1 Custom Window Saving a Configuration File To save a configuration file choose Save from the File menu on the Custom window menu bar Exiting a Configuration File To exit a configuration file choose Exit on the File menu on the Custom window menu bar This closes the configuration file and exits the Custom window 3 2 Issue 2 December 1996 Configuration Files and Interfaces Interfaces Use the Interface menu on the Custom window to add duplicate or del
26. on feature explains how to access this feature and provides a diagram of its menu structure What is the Network Configuration Feature The Network Configuration feature allows you to customize your COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS base software client and or SNMP Proxy Agent features Preparing for Network Configuration Before network configuration you need some system and network information Use the following form to collect the necessary information before you start the installation process Retain this form as a record of this information Examples are shown in parentheses Issue 2 December 1996 1 1 Overview Network Configuration Information General Where to install the software c pcnms Location of network drivers c pcnms Software Serial Number 1493018 Software Key Number dkjslmo Network Interface Name Ethernet0 Network Interface Type Ethernet Workstation Internet Address of Workstation 192 0 2 2 Unique Node Name Largo Bld J NMS Server s IP Address 192 0 2 1 LAN Hardware Interface Adapter Vendor Name Western Digital Board Type Ether Card Plus Interrupt Level 5 I O Base Address 0x300 SLIP Interface Baud Rate 9600 Flow Control Hardware Modem Type Hayes compatible Port COM 1 Telephone Number 9 1 813 530 2671 Optional Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0
27. onnected Interfaces SLIPO Remove Figure 3 5 Auto Connect Interfaces Dialog Box 3 6 Issue 2 December 1996 Configuration Files and Interfaces This dialog box shows all available interfaces not set up for automatic connection in the left list box and all interfaces previously set up for automatic connection in the right list box To add an interface to the auto connect list highlight the desired interface in the Available Interfaces list box then select Add To remove an interface from the auto connect list highlight the desired interface in the Connected Interfaces list box then select Remove Issue 2 December 1996 3 7 SNMP Settings This chapter provides procedures for SNMP specific settings Issue 2 December 1996 4 1 SNMP Settings Configuring SNMP Community Names Use Community Names on the SNMP menu to configure SNMP community names for use by the COMSPHERE 6700 Series SNMP Proxy Agent Uses The SNMP Proxy Agent uses these names to Determine which SNMP messages to process Determine how to identify itself when issuing SNMP Trap messages to an SNMP Manager Provide a limited security function when used in conjunction with the Authorized Managers table The NMS Read and Write Community names control access to the 6700 Series NMS MIB The Base Read and Write Community names control access to the 6700 Series Device MIB 4 2 Issue 2 December 1996 SNMP Settings 7 Proced
28. or one way simplex connection TFTP The Trivial File Transfer application is a standard TCP IP protocol that allows simple file transfer to and from a remote System without directory or file listing TFTP is used where FTP is not available GL 12 Issue 2 December 1996 Glossary token ring A type of ring shaped network that supports high speed communications between computers U user id A unique number created by your system associated with each user name on a server system user hame A character string usually assigned by the system administrator that identifies a user on the system Issue 2 December 1996 GL 13 Index A active server 2 4 administrative data authorized managers C El 2 uses H hardware parameters LAN I installation preparation 1 1 interfaces adding automaticall connecting 3 6 deleting duplicating 3 4 IP addresses 2 2 Issue 2 December 1996 M menu options 1 4 N Network Configuration feature access procedure 1 3 description Network Settings view S server active names 2 2 settings dial modem port SNMP community names 4 2 subnet mask bits IN 1
29. rnet assigned network addresses are globally unique GL 8 Issue 2 December 1996 Glossary NEWT NEWT is a TCP IP communication stack for Microsoft Windows NEWT provides users a degree of network access previously only available to workstation and mainframe users NFS Network File System A protocol developed by SUN Microsystems that uses IP to allow a set of computers to access each other s file systems as if they were local Originally designed for UNIX systems this protocol has been implemented on many other operating systems including DOS and Windows NIC Network Information Center The NIC at SRI international in Menlo Park California assigns IP addresses and network numbers per request submitted by an organization The number assigned is appropriate to the number of host devices on the network P PING The Packet Internet Groper is a program that is useful for testing and debugging networks It sends an Echo packet to the specified host and waits for a response It reports success or failure and statistics about its operation PPP The Point to Point Protocol defined in RFC 1171 provides a method for transmitting packets over serial point to point links prompt Word or words used by the system to assist a user s response Such messages generally ask the user to respond by typing some information in the following field Issue 2 December 1996 GL 9 Glossary protocol stack A layered set of proto
30. s Commands Modem Defaults Prefix Suffix O None Dial Hayes Hangup ATH Telebit MultiTech Binary TX Binary RX TE DEREN Answer JaTso 1 riginate arsoo Initialize ATQOVIEOMT Exit gt Cancel Figure 5 6 Modem Settings Dialog Box 4 Select the appropriate modem from those listed under Modem Defaults The Network Configuration feature then uses default commands based on your choice If your modem is not listed select Hayes which works across almost all modem types Select None to indicate a direct null modem connection which does not require any dial Issue 2 December 1996 5 9 Custom Network Interface Settings gt NOTE If your modem requires special settings refer to Table 5 4 and the manual provided by your modem vendor 5 Choose OK Table 5 4 Modem Settings Dialog Box Fields Field Description Dial Dial commands prefix and suffix Hangup Hangup commands prefix and suffix Binary TX Binary transmission commands prefix and suffix Binary RX Binary receive commands prefix and suffix Answer Answer on number of rings Originate Set originate state Initialize Set initial state Exit Exit AT command set Modem Defaults Set all fields to selected default none Hayes compatible Telebit or MultiTech 5 10 Issue 2 December 1996 Custom Network Interface Settings Specifying Dial
31. ttings Vendor Board Type smc Elite 16 Figure 5 2 Hardware Dialog Box 4 Use the drop down list boxes to select and configure the hardware parameters as needed Table 5 2 describes the fields in the Hardware dialog box 5 Choose OK Table 5 2 Hardware Dialog Box Fields Field Description Vendor Supplier of the LAN card Board Type Model Defaults to one of chosen vendor s cards gt NOTE If the network driver is not installed in the C PCNMS EXE directory you are prompted to enter the directory where the driver resides 5 4 Issue 2 December 1996 Custom Network Interface Settings Selecting the IP Address of a Workstation Use IP Address to select the Internet Protocol home address of a workstation L Procedure 1 Choose Settings from the Network menu The Custom window appears as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Choose Setup from the Custom window menu bar 3 Choose IP Address from the Setup menu The Internet Address dialog box appears as shown in Figure 5 3 ols ps p fr Class B Figure 5 3 Internet Address Dialog Box 4 Enter the IP address Click on the radial button to reset the fields to zero 5 Choose OK Issue 2 December 1996 5 5 Custom Network Interface Settings Setting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits Use Subnet Mask to specify the number of subnet mask bits These bits are used to partition IP addresses into a network and
32. ure 1 Choose Community Names from the SNMP menu The Community Names dialog box appears as shown in Figure 4 1 Community Names NMS Read Community clear NMS Write Community Base Read teal Base Write pink Figure 4 1 Community Names Dialog Box 2 Make the required entries Table 4 1 describes the fields in the Community Names dialog box Issue 2 December 1996 4 3 SNMP Settings Table 4 1 Community Names Dialog Box Fields Field Character Length Default Description NMS Read Community 0 32 public Name for issuing Read GET commands for NMS A null entry causes the agent to accept any community name NMS Write Community 0 32 public Name for issuing Write SET commands for NMS A null entry causes the agent to accept any community name Base Read 0 16 Blank Name for issuing Read GET commands for NMS devices The device name within 6700 Series NMS is appended to this name to form the specific device read community name Base Write 0 16 Blank Name for issuing Write SET commands for NMS devices The device name within 6700 Series NMS is appended to this name to form the specific device write community name 3 Choose OK The Main Menu appears 4 4 Issue 2 December 1996 SNMP Settings Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers Use Authorized Managers in
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