HP 9000 Networking
HP Part No. J2771-90015
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Hewlett-Packard Co Homestead Road Cupertino, CA 95014 USA
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 Installation, Login, and Setup Overview
Preface
Introduction
 Contents
Integration with Other Systems Overview
 Client-server solutions for your client workstations
Management Services Overview
This section contains one chapter
 This section includes the chapter shown below
Appendixes Overview
This 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 Information
Understanding the NetWare Client Software Overview
NetWare Protocols and Transports
 Using NetWare User Tools for DOS Netuser
Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
Understanding Client Tools
 Editing the INSTALL.CFG File
Preparing the NetWare Client Installation Software
Setting Up for Installation from a Network Directory
Introduction Preparing Client Workstations
 Installing or Upgrading NetWare Client Software Overview
What Happens during Installation
Installing for MS Windows for Workgroups
 Setting Up NetWare Client Workstations to Log In Overview
Understanding Logging In to NetWare Directory Services
Modifying the NET.CFG File for Logging In to NetWare
 Setting Up and Managing Network Drives
Logging In from a NetWare Client Workstation Overview
Overview 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-3
Using 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 Types
Peer-to-Peer Networks
Simple Client-Server Network
 Network Connections
Physical Connection
Network Board and Cabling
 Logical Connection
 Network Resources
Resources for NetWare 2 and NetWare
Resources 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
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NetWare 4 File System Structure and Directory Path
 Network Users
NetWare 2 and NetWare 3 Users
NetWare 4 Users
 Network Users
 Login
 Login
 Attributes can also be used to
Network Security
Network Security Levels
File System Security
 Login and Password Security
Additional Network Security in NetWare
Server Security
 Network Security
 Network Printing
Network Printing
Non-Networked Printing
Standalone Printing
 Network Printing
 Where to Go from Here
If you want to See
 For NetWare
Additional Information
For 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 Modules
DOS Redirection Layer
 Protocol Layer Service Description Module
Key Components of the NetWare DOS Requester
 VLM Manager
Communication and Connection Management
Transport Protocol Layer
Connection Table Manager
 Backwards Compatibility with Netx Applications
NetWare DOS Requester offers several improvements over Netx
Comparison 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 Support
Support 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 Netuser
Prerequisites
 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 Netuser
Accessing Online Help
Use Printing to
 Use Attachments to
Use Messages to
Use 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 Keys
Quick 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 Connections
NetWare Drive Connections Window
 Viewing the Resources List
Using the NetWare Drive Connections Window
When 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 Connections
NetWare Connections Window
 Setting a New Password
 NetWare Send Message
NetWare Send Message Window
 Using the NetWare Send Message Window
Using the NetWare Settings Window
NetWare Settings
 Use this window to
Using NetWare Settings
NetWare Settings Options
Option Explanation
 Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
 Manager applications
Setting the User-Defined Buttons
Procedure
User-Defined Buttons 1
 Accessing and Changing Directory and File Attributes
Changing the User-Defined Path
File and Directory Properties Window
 File and Directory Property Attributes
Using the File and Directories Property window
Optimizing 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 DOS
Volume and directory
MS Windows
 Editing the INSTALL.CFG File
Modifying the Requester section in the INSTALL.CFG File
Suggested 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 software
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
 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 path
These 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 Files
Existing Files
Swapping Diskettes
 Running the NetWare Client Installation Program
 What Happens during Installation
Directory Is Created
Files 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
Network
386Enh
 Icon in NetWare Tools Group Is Created
Windows
Groups
 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 Boards
Different 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 File
Example 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 Network
Logging 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 Reference
Assigning 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 List
Making 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 Line
Capture Utility
Example
 This command indicates the following
Using Capture Login Scripts or Profiles
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
 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 Workstations
Updating 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 Drivers
Upgrading 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