Introduction | HP UX 11i v1 Networking Software guide

Understanding the NetWare Client Software

Introduction

When the NetWare Client components are loaded, each component uses a ﬁle called NET.CFG to determine the speciﬁc software settings it should use. See Chapter 2, “NET.CFG Options Reference,” in NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows Technical Reference for information.

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HP UX 11i v1 Networking Software manual Introduction

Contents

HP 9000 Networking HP Part No. J2771-90015Edition Restricted Rights Legend Hewlett-Packard Co Homestead Road Cupertino, CA 95014 USA Printing History Installation, Login, and Setup Overview PrefaceIntroduction Contents Integration with Other Systems Overview Client-server solutions for your client workstations Management Services OverviewThis section contains one chapter This section includes the chapter shown below Appendixes OverviewThis section is divided into two chapters as shown below Documentation Conventions This manual uses the following Novell conventions Asterisk Login SERVER1/SUPERVISOR /option Netbios TNVT220 Supplemental Documentation Xiii Preface Xiv Contents Introduction NetWare DOS Requester Architecture Where to Go from Here Additional InformationUnderstanding the NetWare Client Software Overview NetWare Protocols and Transports Using NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser Using NetWare User Tools for MS WindowsUnderstanding Client Tools Editing the INSTALL.CFG File Preparing the NetWare Client Installation SoftwareSetting Up for Installation from a Network Directory Introduction Preparing Client Workstations Installing or Upgrading NetWare Client Software Overview What Happens during InstallationInstalling for MS Windows for Workgroups Setting Up NetWare Client Workstations to Log In Overview Understanding Logging In to NetWare Directory ServicesModifying the NET.CFG File for Logging In to NetWare Setting Up and Managing Network Drives Logging In from a NetWare Client Workstation OverviewOverview Introduction Setting Up Client Workstation Printing Overview Introduction Installing Source Routing on the Server 10-8 11-16 Using the Wsupdate Utility Overview A-2 Introduction A-3Using the Wsupgrd Utility Overview B-2 Additional Information 11-17 Additional Information B-12 Xxvi Understanding Networking Basics Overview Topic Introduction Client-Server Networks Network TypesPeer-to-Peer Networks Simple Client-Server Network Network Connections Physical ConnectionNetwork Board and Cabling Logical Connection Network Resources Resources for NetWare 2 and NetWareResources for NetWare Components of a Directory Tree Example of a Directory Tree Structure of the File System File Structure for NetWare 2 and NetWare File Structure for NetWare NetWare 2 and 3 File System Structure and Directory Path TSERVERSYS.Test.MedTec Products \ Domestics \ Sales.rpt NetWare 4 File System Structure and Directory Path Network Users NetWare 2 and NetWare 3 UsersNetWare 4 Users Network Users Login Login Attributes can also be used to Network SecurityNetwork Security Levels File System Security Login and Password Security Additional Network Security in NetWareServer Security Network Security Network Printing Network PrintingNon-Networked Printing Standalone Printing Network Printing Where to Go from Here If you want to See For NetWare Additional InformationFor NetWare 2.2, NetWare 3.11, and NetWare Topic Reference NetWare 4 Print Services Understanding the NetWare Client Software Following topics are covered in this chapter Core Components of the NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows TSR Program Description Introduction NetWare DOS Requester Architecture Three-Layer Structure.VLM ﬁles are grouped into the following three layers Service Protocol Layer NetWare DOS Requester Layers and ModulesDOS Redirection Layer Protocol Layer Service Description Module Key Components of the NetWare DOS Requester VLM Manager Communication and Connection ManagementTransport Protocol Layer Connection Table Manager Backwards Compatibility with Netx Applications NetWare DOS Requester offers several improvements over NetxComparison of Netx and NetWare DOS Requester Architecture File and Print Services Memory Usage NetWare Protocols and Transports Ipxodi Protocol SPX Protocol TCP/IP Protocol Fddi ODI LAN Driver NET.CFG File Accessing the Network from an MS Windows Application Novell MS Windows SupportSupport File Description Running DOS Applications in Enhanced Mode Accessing the Network from an MS Windows Application Running a DOS Application in Enhanced Mode Receiving Broadcast Messages Printing to Network Queues Receiving a Broadcast Message GDI Printing to a Network Queue Where to Go from Here For NetWare 2 and NetWare Understanding Client Tools Understanding Client Tools Introduction Prerequisites Procedure Starting NetWare User Tools for DOS NetuserPrerequisites For example, if you mapped network drive G to PUBLIC, type Using NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser Options Using NetWare User Tools for DOS NetuserAccessing Online Help Use Printing to Use Attachments to Use Messages toUse Drives to Use Change Context to To exit NETUSER, choose Yes when prompted Exiting NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser Starting NetWare User Tools for MS Windows Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows Using Quick KeysQuick Keys Tool Using the Menu Bar Menu Bar for NetWare User Tools for MS Windows Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows Options NetWare Drive ConnectionsNetWare Drive Connections Window Viewing the Resources List Using the NetWare Drive Connections WindowWhen using this window, remember NetWare Printer Connections Using the NetWare Printer Connections Window NetWare Printer Connections Window Setting LPT Options LPT Setting Options Explanation Using the NetWare Connections Window NetWare ConnectionsNetWare Connections Window Setting a New Password NetWare Send Message NetWare Send Message Window Using the NetWare Send Message Window Using the NetWare Settings WindowNetWare Settings Use this window to Using NetWare SettingsNetWare Settings Options Option Explanation Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows Manager applications Setting the User-Deﬁned ButtonsProcedure User-Defined Buttons 1 Accessing and Changing Directory and File Attributes Changing the User-Deﬁned PathFile and Directory Properties Window File and Directory Property Attributes Using the File and Directories Property windowOptimizing the NetWare Client Software for MS Windows Attribute Explanation Optimizing the NetWare Client Software for MS Windows Condition Explanation 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 Setting Up Workstation Hardware Preparing Client Workstations Setting Up the Network Board Following settings If you have Then Device LPT1 Port Device Setting Up Workstation Software Preparing Client Workstations Preparing the NetWare Client Installation Software Setting Up for Installation from a Network Directory Mapping a Network Drive for Installation Procedure Volume and directory are SYSPUBLIC\CLIENT\DOSWIN for DOSVolume and directory MS Windows Editing the INSTALL.CFG File Modifying the Requester section in the INSTALL.CFG FileSuggested Modifications to the Requester Section Upgrade of the NetWare DOS Requester Change in First Network Drive Short machine type=ibm Using a Third-Party ODI LAN Driver NetWare Client installation softwareTo 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 Running the NetWare Client Installation Program Loading the Installation Program Updating System Files on Your Workstation Automatically assigns the default path C\NWCLIENT Following procedure. Otherwise, accept the default pathThese steps Updating System Files on Your Workstation Changes Made to Your AUTOEXEC.BAT File Installing Support for MS Windows Changes Made to Your CONFIG.SYS File Procedure Customize Support for MS Windows Screen Running the NetWare Client Installation Program Installing LAN Drivers Prerequisite Network Board Type Procedure Read-Only Files Copying FilesExisting Files Swapping Diskettes Running the NetWare Client Installation Program What Happens during Installation Directory Is CreatedFiles Are Copied DOS and NetWare Configuration Files Are Created or Modified CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT MS Windows Configuration Files Are Modified Boot Boot.description Network386Enh Icon in NetWare Tools Group Is Created WindowsGroups Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups Setting Up Network Directories and Files Prerequisites @echo OFF If %NETDRV%==NETX goto Netx nul Create another ﬁle called SYSTEM.NTX Loading the NetWare Client Software Using Two Network Boards Reasons for Having Two Network BoardsDifferent Communication Software Package Modifying Client Workstation Files for Two Network Boards Physically Separated Networks 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 Using the Preferred Server Parameter Adding the Preferred Server Parameter to the NET.CFG FileExample of the NetWare DOS Requester Section Using the Name Context Parameter Modifying the NET.CFG File for Logging In to NetWare Using the Preferred Tree Parameter Modifying the NetWare DOS Requester Option Example of the NetWare DOS Requester Section Understanding Logging In to NetWare Directory Services Specifying the Name Type of an Object Changing Your Context Logging In to Your Context Additional Information Additional Information Logging In from a NetWare Client Workstation Logging In from a NetWare Client Workstation Introduction Ensure the following before logging IPXODI.COM VLM.EXE Logging In from the DOS Prompt Logging In to a NetWare 2 or NetWare 3 Network Logging In to a NetWare 4 Network Logging In to NetWare 4 with a NetWare Bindery Connection Login TSMKT/ESAYERS /B Enter Logging In from MS Windows Logging Out from MS Windows Logging Out of a NetWare Server or NetworkLogging Out from DOS 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 Using NetWare Utilities to Set Up and Manage Drive Mappings Prerequisites MAP Utility Version ReferenceAssigning Drive Mappings in a Specific Order Assigning Drive Mappings for Diverse Environments Assigning Search Drives 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 Using the NetWare Drive Connections Window Remember the following Resources list contains the following Viewing the Resources ListMaking Drive Mappings Permanent Using Universal Naming Convention UNC Paths in MS Windows Program Group .GRP Files Program Items Files Program Information Files PIFs Referencing Files 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 Use Capture to Using Capture at the Command LineCapture Utility Example This command indicates the following Using Capture Login Scripts or ProfilesSetting 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 Using a Local Printer on the Network Network Options Dialog 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 Installing Source Routing on the Server MAC 10-7 Copying the Files to the NetWare Client Directory Manually Diskette Name Directory Filename 10-9 Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File Modifying the STARTNET.BAT File Procedure 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 Installing the Desktop Snmp Software File Description Copying the Necessary Files to the NetWare Client Directory WSDRVPRN.VLM Manually Modifying DOS System and NetWare Client Configuration Files Modifying the STARTNET.BAT File 11-9 Modifying the NET.CFG File Sample NET.CFG File for Desktop Snmp Services Configuring the HRMIB.INI File Sample Configuration File HRMIB.INI for the HRMIB.EXE 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 a Login Script or Profile Using Wsupdate to Update Files on Client WorkstationsUpdating Files from the Command Line 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 Typical upgrade requires the following ﬁles in Syspublic WSUPGRD.EXE LSL.COM IPXODI.COM Using the Wsupgrd /I Option Upgrading IPX LAN Drivers from a Login Script or Profile Using Wsupgrde to Upgrade Network Board DriversUpgrading IPX LAN Drivers from the Command Line 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 Accessing Index CONFIG.SYS Hardware Mappings Logging in from WSUPDATE, A-4 Viewing NetWare Administrator, B-8 in SYSCON, B-7 Index