HP UX Internet and Networking Software manual Preface, Introduction

Preface

Preface

Introduction

NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows Technical Reference provides you with detailed information to configure the NetWare® DOS Requester™ software, modify the NetWare Client™ configuration file, and troubleshoot client workstation error messages in order to manage client workstations on a NetWare network.

This document is for supervisors responsible for managing NetWare client workstations.

NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows Technical Reference covers concepts and procedures for configuring and using NetWare workstation software on NetWare 2, NetWare 3™, and NetWare 4™ networks. References are made to each version of NetWare. Ignore any references which do not pertain to the version of NetWare you are connecting to.

Use NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows User Guide for procedures and information on installation and basic client workstation setup.

Contents Overview

To configure your NetWare Client software, use the chapters as described in the following checklist.

•Use Chapter 1, “Optimizing the NetWare Client Software,” to learn how to improve workstation performance by using Packet Burst™ and Large Internet Packets (LIP) and to enhance security on client workstations by using NCP™ packet signatures.

•Use Chapter 2, “NET.CFG Options Reference,” to learn how to set up and modify the NetWare Client (NET.CFG) configuration file and to reference information for setting NET.CFG option parameters.

•Use Chapter 3, “Command Line Parameters Reference,” to learn how to reference information for setting command line parameters.

•Use Chapter 4, “System Messages,” to receive an explanation of each client workstation system message and a recommendation on a course of action for each message.

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