Introductory Screens

Begin Configuration Process

Open Configuration File

The Open Configuration/Directory File screen (#1) in Figure 5-2is the first screen displayed when you run NMMGR.

Figure 5-2 Open Configuration/Directory File Screen

Follow the steps listed here to enter data for this screen. Refer to “Fields” subsection for detailed information about each field on the screen.

Step 1. Verify that the correct configuration file name, backup configuration file name, and network directory file name are in the appropriate fields.

Step 2. If you have assigned a write access password, enter it in this field. If you are not using the password feature, leave this field blank.

Step 3. Press the [Open Config] key. If you are creating the configuration file for the first time, NMMGR will ask you to verify creation. Press the [Open Config] key again to continue.

Fieldsconfiguration file name

The only configuration file name the system recognizes for use by the network subsystem is NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS. You can, however, create or modify a configuration file using a different name and save it as an offline configuration file. You can use offline configuration files as a means of creating and storing configurations that you want to use in the future or that you are preparing for use on a different system.

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