NBT Manual

NBT Usage

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Using NBTGTRED

NBTGTRED formats a trace file created by the TRACE command. You can run

NBTGTRED after a trace file is closed.

IN trace-file

specifies the trace file named on the TRACE ON command.

OUT out-file

specifies any line-oriented output file, like a spooler, a printer, and so on. The output

lines are 90 to 100 characters long, unless the 80COL (80-column) option is used.

80COL

indicates that timestamps are to be edited on a separate line to keep output in 80

columns. This is useful for displaying to a CRT.

Using the NBTEST / RML Utility program

NBTEST enables the user to perform connectivity testing, and provides the RML

function as a replacement for RMPCCOM LOGON.

Using the NBTEST Connectivity Test Utility Program

If a session cannot be established at all, you can use the NBTEST utility to test basic

connectivity. NBTEST is simpler to use than applications like OV, SMB (on G-series

systems), or MLSRV (on D-series systems), and provides better diagnostic messages.

NBTEST has two versions: NBTEST which runs on the Compaq host, and NBTESEXE

which runs on an MS-DOS PC. Download NBTESEXE to the PC in binary format using

the PC file name NBTEST.EXE.

NBTEST is run as a pair of programs, one on the Compaq host and the other on an MS-

DOS PC. One of the pair is run in LISTEN mode, and the other in CALL mode. When

everything is functioning properly, the NBTEST program running in CALL mode

establishes a NetBIOS session with the NBTEST program running in LISTEN mode,

then exchanges three test messages.

Running Compaq NBTEST in LISTEN Mode and PC NBTEST in CALL Mode

Most NBT applications, such as OV, SMB (on G-series systems), or MLSRV (on D-

series systems), have the Compaq host running in LISTEN mode and the remote PC in

CALL mode, so that is usually the best test to try first. First, establish Compaq NBTEST

in LISTEN mode:

1. Bring up NBT with a running domain. Refer to Running NBT

on page 3-2 and ADD

DOMAIN on page 3-8 for details.

RUN NBTGTRED / IN trace-file , OUT out-file / [ 80COL ]