Digi MIL-3000FTX manual Troubleshooting NetWare, ACT-- Advance Configuration Tool, Benefits of ACT

Appendix C

Troubleshooting NetWare

C.1 ACT-- Advance Configuration Tool

C.1.1 Benefits of ACT

•Quick configuration menu

•Configuration is independent of the NetWare frame type

•FastPort can be monitored and its messages logged

•Print server parameters can be changed (for example, serial and parallel port parameters, IP address)

•Protocol-specific parameters can be changed (i.e., setting the IP address, setting LPD/fpfilter options, and modifying AppleTalk parameters)

C.1.2 Features

ACT runs on DOS 5.x (and above) PCs connected to NetWare 2.x, 3.x, and 4.x file servers. Access privileges are identical to those of PCONSOLE. ACT provides password security for print server control functions and a context-sensitive help line. Options include:

•Resetting the print server

•Setting access passwords for the print server

•Adding /deleting queues, queue operators and users

•Adding/deleting print servers servicing a queue

•Adding/deleting notified users in case of printer errors

•Entering an IP address, restrictions, and subnet masks

•Selecting NetWare frame type

•Serial port parameters (i.e, baud rate, data bits parity, etc.)

•Parallel port parameters (i.e., port type, test page, etc.)

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