HP Part No. J2771-90015
HP 9000 Networking
Edition
 Hewlett-Packard Co Homestead Road Cupertino, CA 95014 USA
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 Preface
Installation, Login, and Setup Overview
Introduction
 Integration with Other Systems Overview
Contents
 Management Services Overview
Client-server solutions for your client workstations
This section contains one chapter
 Appendixes Overview
This section includes the chapter shown below
This section is divided into two chapters as shown below
 This manual uses the following Novell conventions Asterisk
Documentation Conventions
 Login SERVER1/SUPERVISOR /option
 Netbios
 TNVT220
 Supplemental Documentation
 Xiii
 Preface Xiv
 Contents
 Understanding the NetWare Client Software Overview
Where to Go from Here Additional Information
Introduction NetWare DOS Requester Architecture
NetWare Protocols and Transports
 Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
Using NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser
Understanding Client Tools
 Setting Up for Installation from a Network Directory
Preparing the NetWare Client Installation Software
Editing the INSTALL.CFG File
Introduction Preparing Client Workstations
 What Happens during Installation
Installing or Upgrading NetWare Client Software Overview
Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups
 Understanding Logging In to NetWare Directory Services
Setting Up NetWare Client Workstations to Log In Overview
Modifying the NET.CFG File for Logging In to NetWare
 Logging In from a NetWare Client Workstation Overview
Setting Up and Managing Network Drives
Overview Introduction
 Setting Up Client Workstation Printing Overview
 Introduction Installing Source Routing on the Server 10-8
 Using the Wsupgrd Utility Overview B-2
Using the Wsupdate Utility Overview A-2 Introduction A-3
11-16
Additional Information 11-17
 Additional Information B-12
 Xxvi
 Understanding Networking Basics
 Topic
Overview
 Introduction
 Peer-to-Peer Networks
Network Types
Client-Server Networks
Simple Client-Server Network
 Physical Connection
Network Connections
Network Board and Cabling
 Logical Connection
 Resources for NetWare 2 and NetWare
Network Resources
Resources for NetWare
 Components of a Directory Tree
 Example of a Directory Tree
 File Structure for NetWare 2 and NetWare
Structure of the File System
 NetWare 2 and 3 File System Structure and Directory Path
File Structure for NetWare
 NetWare 4 File System Structure and Directory Path
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 NetWare 2 and NetWare 3 Users
Network Users
NetWare 4 Users
 Network Users
 Login
 Login
 Network Security Levels
Network Security
Attributes can also be used to
File System Security
 Additional Network Security in NetWare
Login and Password Security
Server Security
 Network Security
 Non-Networked Printing
Network Printing
Network Printing
Standalone Printing
 Network Printing
 If you want to See
Where to Go from Here
 For NetWare 2.2, NetWare 3.11, and NetWare
Additional Information
For NetWare
Topic Reference
 NetWare 4 Print Services
 Understanding the NetWare Client Software
 Following topics are covered in this chapter
 TSR Program Description
Core Components of the NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows
 Introduction
 Three-Layer Structure
NetWare DOS Requester Architecture
.VLM files are grouped into the following three layers
 NetWare DOS Requester Layers and Modules
Service Protocol Layer
DOS Redirection Layer
 Key Components of the NetWare DOS Requester
Protocol Layer Service Description Module
 Transport Protocol Layer
Communication and Connection Management
VLM Manager
Connection Table Manager
 NetWare DOS Requester offers several improvements over Netx
Backwards Compatibility with Netx Applications
Comparison of Netx and NetWare DOS Requester Architecture
 Memory Usage
File and Print Services
 Ipxodi Protocol
NetWare Protocols and Transports
 TCP/IP Protocol
SPX Protocol
 Fddi
 ODI LAN Driver
 NET.CFG File
 Novell MS Windows Support
Accessing the Network from an MS Windows Application
Support File Description
 Accessing the Network from an MS Windows Application
Running DOS Applications in Enhanced Mode
 Receiving Broadcast Messages
Running a DOS Application in Enhanced Mode
 Receiving a Broadcast Message
Printing to Network Queues
 Printing to a Network Queue
GDI
 Where to Go from Here
 For NetWare 2 and NetWare
 Understanding Client Tools
 Understanding Client Tools
 Introduction
 Prerequisites
 Starting NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser
Procedure
Prerequisites
 For example, if you mapped network drive G to PUBLIC, type
 Accessing Online Help
Using NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser
Using NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser Options
Use Printing to
 Use Drives to
Use Messages to
Use Attachments to
Use Change Context to
 Exiting NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser
To exit NETUSER, choose Yes when prompted
 Starting NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
 Using Quick Keys
Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
Quick Keys Tool
 Menu Bar for NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
Using the Menu Bar
 NetWare Drive Connections
Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows Options
NetWare Drive Connections Window
 When using this window, remember
Using the NetWare Drive Connections Window
Viewing the Resources List
NetWare Printer Connections
 NetWare Printer Connections Window
Using the NetWare Printer Connections Window
 LPT Setting Options Explanation
Setting LPT Options
 NetWare Connections
Using the NetWare Connections Window
NetWare Connections Window
 Setting a New Password
 NetWare Send Message Window
NetWare Send Message
 Using the NetWare Settings Window
Using the NetWare Send Message Window
NetWare Settings
 NetWare Settings Options
Using NetWare Settings
Use this window to
Option Explanation
 Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
 Procedure
Setting the User-Defined Buttons
Manager applications
User-Defined Buttons 1
 Changing the User-Defined Path
Accessing and Changing Directory and File Attributes
File and Directory Properties Window
 Optimizing the NetWare Client Software for MS Windows
Using the File and Directories Property window
File and Directory Property Attributes
Attribute Explanation
 Condition Explanation
Optimizing the NetWare Client Software for MS Windows
 Exiting NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
 Printing in NetWare 3.12 Concepts
 Printing in NetWare 4 Concepts
 Additional Information
 Preparing to Install or Upgrade the NetWare Client Software
 Preparing to Install or Upgrade the NetWare Client Software
 Introduction
 Preparing Client Workstations
Setting Up Workstation Hardware
 Setting Up the Network Board
 If you have Then
Following settings
 LPT1
Device
 Port Device
 Setting Up Workstation Software
 Preparing Client Workstations
 Preparing the NetWare Client Installation Software
 Mapping a Network Drive for Installation
Setting Up for Installation from a Network Directory
 Volume and directory
Volume and directory are SYSPUBLIC\CLIENT\DOSWIN for DOS
Procedure
MS Windows
 Modifying the Requester section in the INSTALL.CFG File
Editing the INSTALL.CFG File
Suggested Modifications to the Requester Section
 Change in First Network Drive
Upgrade of the NetWare DOS Requester
 Short machine type=ibm
 NetWare Client installation software
Using a Third-Party ODI LAN Driver
To obtain a driver compatible with NetWare
 Upgrading Your IPX Driver to ODI
 Where to Go from Here
 Where to Go from Here
 Installing or Upgrading NetWare Client Software
 Installing or Upgrading NetWare Client Software
 Introduction
 Loading the Installation Program
Running the NetWare Client Installation Program
 Updating System Files on Your Workstation
 Following procedure. Otherwise, accept the default path
Automatically assigns the default path C\NWCLIENT
These steps
 Changes Made to Your AUTOEXEC.BAT File
Updating System Files on Your Workstation
 Changes Made to Your CONFIG.SYS File
Installing Support for MS Windows
 Procedure
 Customize Support for MS Windows Screen
 Running the NetWare Client Installation Program
 Installing LAN Drivers
 Prerequisite
 Network Board Type Procedure
 Existing Files
Copying Files
Read-Only Files
Swapping Diskettes
 Running the NetWare Client Installation Program
 Directory Is Created
What Happens during Installation
Files Are Copied
 CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT
DOS and NetWare Configuration Files Are Created or Modified
 Boot
MS Windows Configuration Files Are Modified
 Network
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 Windows
Icon in NetWare Tools Group Is Created
Groups
 Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups
 Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups
 Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups
 Prerequisites
Setting Up Network Directories and Files
 @echo OFF If %NETDRV%==NETX goto Netx nul
 Create another file called SYSTEM.NTX
 Loading the NetWare Client Software
 Reasons for Having Two Network Boards
Using Two Network Boards
Different Communication Software Package
 Physically Separated Networks
Modifying Client Workstation Files for Two Network Boards
 Two Different Drivers
 Two Identical Drivers
 Link driver ne3200 Slot Frame ethernet802.2
 Using Two Network Boards
 Reference, in NetWare Client for DOS
 Where to Go from Here
 Setting Up NetWare Client Workstations to Log
 Setting Up NetWare Client Workstations to Log
 Introduction
 Adding the Preferred Server Parameter to the NET.CFG File
Using the Preferred Server Parameter
Example of the NetWare DOS Requester Section
 Modifying the NET.CFG File for Logging In to NetWare
Using the Name Context Parameter
 Modifying the NetWare DOS Requester Option
Using the Preferred Tree Parameter
 Example of the NetWare DOS Requester Section
 Understanding Logging In to NetWare Directory Services
 Changing Your Context
Specifying the Name Type of an Object
 Logging In to Your Context
 Additional Information
 Additional Information
 Logging In from a NetWare Client Workstation
 Logging In from a NetWare Client Workstation
 Introduction
 IPXODI.COM VLM.EXE
Ensure the following before logging
 Logging In to a NetWare 2 or NetWare 3 Network
Logging In from the DOS Prompt
 Logging In to NetWare 4 with a NetWare Bindery Connection
Logging In to a NetWare 4 Network
 Login TSMKT/ESAYERS /B Enter
 Logging In from MS Windows
 Logging Out from DOS
Logging Out of a NetWare Server or Network
Logging Out from MS Windows
Log out in one of the following ways
 Logging Out of a NetWare Server or Network
 DOS and MS Windows Technical
 Where to Go from Here
 Setting Up and Managing Network Drives
 Setting Up and Managing Network Drives
 Introduction
 Introduction
 Prerequisites
Using NetWare Utilities to Set Up and Manage Drive Mappings
 Version Reference
MAP Utility
Assigning Drive Mappings in a Specific Order
 Assigning Search Drives
Assigning Drive Mappings for Diverse Environments
 Assigning Drives to Directory Map Objects NetWare 4 only
 Instead, you would type
 NetWare User Tools for DOS the Netuser Utility
 NetWare User Tools for MS Windows the NWUSER.EXE Program
 Remember the following
Using the NetWare Drive Connections Window
 Viewing the Resources List
Resources list contains the following
Making Drive Mappings Permanent
 Program Group .GRP Files
Using Universal Naming Convention UNC Paths in MS Windows
 Program Items Files
 Referencing Files
Program Information Files PIFs
 Referencing a File in the Open or Save As Text Box
 Concepts
 Setting Up Client Workstation Printing
 Setting Up Client Workstation Printing
 Introduction
 Using NetWare Utilities to Set Up Network Printing
 Capture Utility
Using Capture at the Command Line
Use Capture to
Example
 Using Capture Login Scripts or Profiles
This command indicates the following
Setting the Number of Available Printer Connections
 Add the following lines to the file
 NetWare User Tools for MS Windows the NWUSER.EXE Program
 Printers Dialog
 Connect Dialog
 NetWare Printer Connections Window
 Network Options Dialog
Using a Local Printer on the Network
 Port Lp1= Lp2= Lp3= Lp4= Net1= Record.prn=
 Ports
 Redirection might not function for all applications
 Option, in NetWare Client for DOS
 Setting Up Source Routing Support for a Token-Ring Network
 10-2
 10-3
 Network Configuration Using Source Routing Bridges
 10-5
 MAC
Installing Source Routing on the Server
 10-7
 Diskette Name Directory Filename
Copying the Files to the NetWare Client Directory Manually
 10-9
 Modifying the STARTNET.BAT File Procedure
Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File
 10-11
 Loading the Source Routing Driver
 Unloading the Source Routing Driver
 10-14
 Configuring Client Workstations for Desktop Snmp Services
 11-2
 11-3
 Installing an Snmp Management System Console
 File Description
Installing the Desktop Snmp Software
 WSDRVPRN.VLM
Copying the Necessary Files to the NetWare Client Directory
 Manually
 Modifying the STARTNET.BAT File
Modifying DOS System and NetWare Client Configuration Files
 11-9
 Modifying the NET.CFG File
 Sample NET.CFG File for Desktop Snmp Services
 Sample Configuration File HRMIB.INI for the HRMIB.EXE File
Configuring the HRMIB.INI File
 11-13
 Loading the Desktop Snmp Software
 Unloading the Desktop Snmp Software
 Configuring Client Workstations for Better Performance
 11-17
 Additional Information 11-18
 Using the Wsupdate Utility
 Using the Wsupdate Utility
 Introduction
 Updating Files from the Command Line
Using Wsupdate to Update Files on Client Workstations
Updating Files from a Login Script or Profile
Before you load WSUPDATE, ensure that
 Using Syscon
 Using NetWare Administrator
 Using Wsupdate to Update Files on Client Workstations
 Using Netadmin
 Using Wsupdate to Update Files on Client Workstations
 Syscon in Utilities Reference
 Using the Wsupgrd Utility
 Using the Wsupgrd Utility
 Introduction
 WSUPGRD.EXE LSL.COM IPXODI.COM
Typical upgrade requires the following files in Syspublic
 Using the Wsupgrd /I Option
 Upgrading IPX LAN Drivers from the Command Line
Using Wsupgrde to Upgrade Network Board Drivers
Upgrading IPX LAN Drivers from a Login Script or Profile
Before you load WSUPGRD, ensure that
 Enter a password if required At the command line, type
 Wsupgrd NE2000 /N
 Wsupgrd odidriver option
 Networkboarddriver.COM
 Using Wsupgrde to Upgrade Network Board Drivers
 Wsupgrd in Utilities Reference
 Index
Accessing
 CONFIG.SYS
 Hardware
 Mappings Logging in from
 WSUPDATE, A-4
 Viewing
 NetWare Administrator, B-8 in SYSCON, B-7
 Index