COMSPHERE 6700 SERIES NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MULTIUSER FEATURE USER’S GUIDE Document No.
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Contents About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Document Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Product-Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv 1 Introduction What is the Multiuser Feature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Feature List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience This guide describes how to install and use the COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System (NMS) Multiuser feature. It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of modems and their operation, are knowledgeable about data communications, and are familiar with Windows terminology and conventions. You or your LAN administrator should also have knowledge of TCP/IP.
About This Guide Product-Related Documents Document Number Document Title 3000-A2-GA31 COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier, Installation Manual 3610-A2-GB46 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, User’s Guide 3610-A2-GB48 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options Supplement 3610-A2-GB49 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module Options Sup
About This Guide Product-Related Documents Document Number Document Title 3000-A2-GA31 COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier, Installation Manual 3610-A2-GB46 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, User’s Guide 3610-A2-GB48 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options Supplement 3610-A2-GB49 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units, Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module Options Sup
Introduction 1 What is the Multiuser Feature? The COMSPHERE 6700 Multiuser feature gives you the ability to connect multiple Windows workstations together to form a network of NMS users. With this feature, each user’s workstation has a complete graphical interface that interacts with the NMS as if it were a single user workstation. The Multiuser feature consists of two separately orderable packages: Server and Client.
Introduction Sample Multiuser Network Topologies When using the Multiuser feature, one workstation must be configured as the NMS server where the NMS database resides and the control channels are connected. The server is also the point of interface with all NMS devices. All other networked workstations must be configured as an NMS client, which executes only the user interface portion of the NMS. Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 show some sample Multiuser feature network topologies. Figure 1-1.
Introduction Figure 1-2. Multiuser Serial Network (Using SLIP and/or PPP) Figure 1-3.
Introduction Multiuser Feature Package Contents The Multiuser feature package includes the following: Server: Multiuser server software on one or more 3 1/2″ disks One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System Network Configuration Guide Client: Multiuser client software on one or more 3 1/2″ disks One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Manag
Installation 2 Hardware Requirements The following are the hardware requirements for installation of the Multiuser feature server and client software: Server 486 processor, 66 MHz or higher PC (or compatible computer) 16 MB of RAM (32 MB of RAM recommended) Hard disk with 15 MB of free space and a minimum of 14 ms access time Super VGA (800 x 600 resolution) or higher with 256 colors Video accelerator card One of the following network interfaces: — NDIS-compliant network adapter — ODI network adapter — Add
Installation This configuration is sufficient for a network of 1–512 local and remote devices.
Installation Supported Network Adapters To use the Multiuser feature on Ethernet, Token Ring, or FDDI, you must install a supported network adapter board. Supported boards are listed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1.
Installation Table 2-1.
Installation Installation Worksheet Before installing and configuring the Multiuser feature, 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 brackets [ ].
Installation Installing the Multiuser Feature To install the Multiuser feature server or client software, start from the Program Manager window. NOTE: NMS is designed to be the primary application program running on a personal computer. If you use NMS with other applications, it is your responsibility to ensure compatibility. Procedure 1. Insert Disk #1 into Drive A. 2. From the Program Manager window, choose File. 3. From the File menu, choose Run. 4. In the Command Line field, type A:\INSTALL. 5.
Installation 7. Choose Yes. The Destination Directory window appears. The Destination Directory window allows you to place the NMS software into a specific directory. A single directory within a single partition is required. 8. Enter a subdirectory location or choose the default setting of C:\PCNMS. 9. Choose Continue. The Confirmation window appears. 10. Choose Install to confirm the installation of the NMS software into the specified directory. The Completion status window appears.
Installation This window displays a bar indicating the percentage of completion for the current installation. In addition, the names of the files being installed appear above the bar until the installation is complete. The Installation Completed! window appears. 11. Choose OK to return to Windows. 12. To start NMS, choose the NMS icon from the COMSPHERE 6700 Program Group window.
Index C S client hardware requirements, 2-2 package contents, 1-4 sample topologies Ethernet modem, 1-3 LAN network, 1-2 serial gateway, 1-3 serial network, 1-3 serial gateway, sample topology, 1-3 serial network, sample topology, 1-3 server hardware requirements, 2-1 package contents, 1-4, 2-1 software requirements, 2-4 supported network adapters, 2-3 E Ethernet, supported network adapters, 2-3 Ethernet modem, sample topology, 1-3 F FDDI, supported network adapters, 2-3 I installation, procedure, 2-
