Novell Client/Server Operation

Novell Client/Server OperationEstablishing Remote Node Access Connection to Novell Network

Vendors of PC remote node access software for Novell may have different procedures for dialing in and establishing a remote access connection to a Novell LAN through the access server. However, the following are generally the expected steps:

Step Action

1Dial in to the network access server. Activate your remote node access software on your PC so that a phone call is made to the access server.

2Log in to the DECserver. If the dial-in access server port requires login password authentication, type carriage returns until you see the # prompt, then type your password followed by another carriage return.

3Activate the PPP connection. If the access server port is configured for dedicated PPP connection, your PC remote node access software will offer an indication that PPP has been negotiated with the access server dial-in port. If the access server port is configured for login to the access server local user interface, type several carriage returns and enter a user name to get the local prompt and type CONNECT PPP at the prompt. The PC remote node access software indicates that PPP has been negotiated.

4Activate Novell workstation software. Refer to the documentation included with your PC remote node access software for instructions on loading and activating the Novell workstation software to establish a connection to a Novell fileserver.

Novell Operation

Refer to the documentation included with your PC remote node access software for a discussion of considerations associated with Novell operation from a remote dial-in node including:

Make sure to store and run Novell utilities locally. Large executables activated from a network disk can experience long load times due to the relatively slower speed of the serial line. If the desired executables are not local, copy them from the network disk after a Novell fileserver connection is established. They may also be available from your remote node access software kit.

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