User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Introduction
- Installation
- Start-Up
- Configuration
- Displays
- Statistics
- Device Management
- Dial Function
- Firmware Download
- Reports
- Session
- Platform/Network Performance Monitor
- Hard Disk and System Recommendations
- NMS Windows Conventions
- Record and Device Locks
- Cabling Requirements
- Data Input Sheets
- Glossary
- Index
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6700-A2-GY31-70
July 1999
About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This guide describes how to install and use the COMSPHERE 6700 Series
Network Management System (NMS).
You must have a basic understanding of modems and their operation, be
knowledgeable about data communications, and familiar with Microsoft Windows
terminology and conventions.
Document Summary
Section Description
Chapter 1
Introduction.
Provides an overview of NMS, NMS features and
requirements.
Chapter 2
Installation.
Provides instructions for installing NMS.
Chapter 3
Start-Up.
Provides information about starting NMS after it has
been installed.
Chapter 4
Configuration.
Provides information on using Configuration to
set up and maintain user-supplied network information.
Chapter 5
Displays.
Provides information on using Displays to access the
different views of the network, to graphically show its health.
Chapter 6
Statistics.
Provides information on using Statistics to gather
data on the utilization of the dial network resources.
Chapter 7
Device Management.
Provides information on using Device
Management to check a device’s current status, test devices,
inquire into a device’s identification information, and establish
connections.
Chapter 8
Dial Function.
Provides information on the Dial function.
Chapter 9
Firmware Download.
Provides information on firmware
downloading for COMSPHERE 3900 Series devices.