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Chapter 4 - RouterView Software Installation
All of the routers in DCB’ multiprotocol family, including all BR Router and RISC Router models, can be managed from a single management platform called RouterView. Both a Windows and a Macintosh version of RouterView were included with your BR Router.
vNote: Although the installation procedures for the Windows and Macintosh versions of RouterView are slightly different, the programs themselves are virtually identical. Once you have installed RouterView on the platform of your choice, you can find more information on how to use it in the RouterView Reference Guide which was included with your router.
RouterView for Windows
RouterView for Windows allows you to manage the BR Router from an IBM- compatible PC running Windows. The PC can either be configured as an IPX ODI client on a Novell NetWare internet, or as an IP WinSock client on an IP internet.
System Requirements
In order to successfully run RouterView for Windows, you need:
•IBM PC or compatible w/ 386 or later processor
•Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups installed
•VGA or better monitor
And either (or both) of:
•Novell IPX client configuration on a NetWare network, using IPXODI.COM
•WinSock client configuration on an IP network
vNote: The “IPX 101” appendix to the RouterView Reference Guide contains some tips on getting Novell’s IPX ODI running on your client machine.
vNote: To force a Windows machine which has both IPX and IP installed to use IP, you must set the desired transport protocol in RouterView’s Administration menu Options screen.
Installing and Running RouterView for Windows
This version of the RouterView program can be found on a