Online Help
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Access Bank: configuration traffic betwee n the PC and the Access Bank, status traffic fr om the
Access Bank to the PC, and alarm report messages from the Access Bank to the PC. The X-modem
protocol is used to send/receive data from the Access Bank. A low-priority process resides in the
Access Bank to process the X-modem packets and update the internal data structures accordingly.
Statistical data and error handling are processed by internal processes and se nt to the remote monitor
via X-modem packets. The Remote Monitor software can also be used to perform V.54 loopback test-
ing to sectionalize and stress test the V.35 remote link using a full array of industry standard QRSS
test patterns.
7.4 Online Help
If you need specific information on performing any Remote Monitor operation, pre ss th e F1 key fr om
any screen to access a detailed system of context-sensitive online Help. When you place the cursor
over certain control fields, Remote Monitor also responds with handy tips for performing that partic-
ular task. For step-by-step instructions on all aspects of installing, configuring and operating the
Remote Monitor GUI software interface, refe r to the separate Remote Monitor User’s Guide. If you
need information on using Microsoft Windows, refer to your Windows documentation.
7.5 Hardware Requirements
The PC you use as a Network Management Station (NMS) should meet these minimum require-
ments:
• 486 66 MHz or Greater (Pentium 100 MHz -preferred) CPU
• 16 MBytes RAM memory
• 10 Mbytes available hard disk space
• VGA monitor with 640 x 480 resolution and 8-bit (256 colors) color
• Windows 3.1/Windows 95
• Keyboard
• Mouse
7.6 Installation
The Remote Monitor software is distributed on four 3 ½ “ diskettes and is designed to operate under
both Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 environments. Use the following procedure to load Remote Moni-
tor onto the PC platform you wish to use as a Network Management Station (NMS) to monitor and
configure the Access Bank:
1. Place Disk 1 into the 3 ½ “ disk drive and select Run from the S ta rt b utt on of Windows 95 or
Windows 3.1.
2. Open the Setup.exe file.