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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 SUNr 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.

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Contents Comsphere Series Network Management System Warranty, Sales, and Service Information Series Network Management SystemTrademarks All Rights Reserved PrefaceSnmp Settings Workstation Settings Configuration Files and InterfacesSnmp Settings Custom Network Interface SettingsCustom Nework Interface Settings TablesPreface Related DocumentsPreface Preparing for Network Configuration What is the Network Configuration Feature?Ovrviw Optional Accessing the Network Configuration Feature Network Configuration Main MenuNetwork Configuration Main Menu Options Main Menu OptionsWorkstation Settings Designating NMS Server Names IP Addresses ProcedureAdding Names and IP Addresses Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses Choosing the Active Server Active Server Dialog BoxEntering Administrative Data Station Administration Dialog BoxConfiguration Files and Interfaces Saving a Configuration File Configuration FilesExiting a Configuration File Interfaces Adding an InterfaceDuplicating an Interface Interface Name Dialog BoxDeleting an Interface Delete Interface Dialog BoxAutomatically Connecting Interfaces Auto Connect Interfaces Dialog BoxPage Snmp Settings Configuring Snmp Community Names UsesCommunity Names Dialog Box Choose OK. The Main Menu appears 4Issue 2 December Configuring Authorized Snmp Managers Adding Authorized Manager Information ProcedurePage Snmp Settings Custom Network Interface Settings Viewing Network Settings Custom Window Fields 1Configuring LAN Hardware Parameters Custom Window Fields 2Hardware Dialog Box Hardware Dialog Box Fields DescriptionSelecting the IP Address of a Workstation Internet Address Dialog BoxSetting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits Subnet Mask Dialog BoxChoosing Port Settings Port Settings Dialog BoxPort Settings Dialog Box Fields Description Choosing Modem Settings Modem Settings Dialog BoxModem Settings Dialog Box Fields Description Specifying Dial Settings Dial Settings Dialog BoxDesignating the Default Gateway Dial Settings Dialog Box Fields DescriptionAddress mask GlssaryAgent Backup BaudBuffer ClientDaemon Dial-upDevice name DomainDSU EIAFile access File serverGateway Group idHost Host tableIcmp InternetIP address LANLog Log outManager MIBNdis Network addressNewt NFSNIC PingRAM RFCSlip SMISnmp STDTCP/IP TCPTftp User id Token ringUser name Index