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Issue 1

September 1994

COMSPHERE

6700 Series

Network Management System

Multiuser Feature

User’s Guide

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COMSPHERE

6700 Series

Network Management System

Multiuser Feature

User’s Guide

6700-A2-GB21-00

Issue 1 (September 1994)

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Trademarks

Trademarks

COMSPHERE is a registered trademark of AT&T.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

Hayes is a registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.

Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Proteon is a registered trademark of Proteon, Inc.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Contents

Preface

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Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ordering Information

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Overview

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What is the Multiuser Feature?

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Feature List

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Sample Multiuser Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . .

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Multiuser Feature Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation

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Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Supported Network Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Software Requirements

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Preparing for Installation and Configuration

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Installing the Multiuser Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configuring the Multiuser Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Glossary

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Refer to Document No. 6700-A2-GB22.

Index

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Figures

1 Overview

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1-1

Multiuser LAN Network

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1-2

Multiuser Serial Network

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(Using SLIP and/or PPP)

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1-3

1-4

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1-3

Multiuser Serial Gateway or Ethernet Modem

(Using SLIP and/or PPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 Installation

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2-1

Welcome Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-2

Product Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-3

Destination Directory Window

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2-4

Confirmation Window

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2-5

Completion Status Window

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2-6

Install Completed Window

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2-7

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Tables

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2-1

Supported Network Adapter Boards . . . . . . . .

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Preface

This guide describes how to install and use the COMSPHERE r

6700 Series Network Management System (NMS) Multiuser feature.

This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of modems and their operation, are knowledgeable about data communications, and are familiar with Windows t

terminology and conventions. You or your LAN administrator should also have knowledge of TCP/IP.

Related Documents

3510-A2-GA31 COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier, Installation

Manual

3610-A2-GB41 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,

Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division

Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital

Bridge Options, Applications Guide

3610-A2-GB91 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,

Models 3610 and 3611, Operator’s Guide (with

Reference Card insert)

3610-A2-GN32 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,

Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options,

Applications Guide

3810-A2-GB91 COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems,

Models 3810, 3811, and 3820, User’s Guide

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Preface

3910-A2-GN32 COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems,

Models 3910 and 3911, Point-to-Point/

Multipoint, Installation and Operation Manual

6700-A2-GB20 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network

Management System SNMP Proxy Agent

Feature User’s Guide

6700-A2-GB22 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network

Management System Network Configuration

Guide

6700-A2-GB41 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network

Management System Security Manager

Feature Supplement

6700-A2-GY31 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network

Management System User’s Guide

Ordering Information

To order AT&T Paradyne documentation, please call

1-800-545-2354.

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Overview

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What is the Multiuser Feature?

The COMSPHERE 6700 Multiuser feature gives you the ability to connect multiple Windows t

workstations together to form a network of NMS users. With this feature, each user’s workstation has a complete graphical interface that interacts with the NMS as if it were a single user workstation.

The Multiuser feature consists of two separately orderable packages: Server and Client.

You can install the Multiuser Server and Client packages on the

COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Release 4.0 at any time.

The Multiuser feature supports up to six simultaneous users. In addition, the software provides statistical data and

Platform/Network Performance Monitoring.

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Feature List

In addition to all the features of the 6700 Series NMS Release

4.0, the Multiuser feature provides the following capabilities:

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Integrated TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and SNMP

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Concurrent Ethernet r

, Token Ring, FDDI, SLIP, and PPP interfaces

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Support for various network adapter vendors

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User-definable configuration via the COMSPHERE

6700 Series NMS Network Configuration feature

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Seamless multiuser (up to 6 users) via LAN and/or

RS-232 connections via SLIP and/or PPP

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RS-232 Gateway to LAN via SLIP and/or PPP allowing dial-up multiuser

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Full graphical user interface features at all multiuser workstations

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Platform/Network Performance Monitoring

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Knowledge of more than one NMS server

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User-selectable active NMS server

Sample Multiuser Network

Topologies

When using the Multiuser feature, one workstation must be configured as the NMS server where the NMS database resides and the control channels are connected. The server is also the point of interface with all NMS devices.

All other networked workstations must be configured as an NMS client, which executes only the user interface portion of the

NMS.

Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 show some sample Multiuser feature network topologies.

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Figure 1-1. Multiuser LAN Network

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Figure 1-2. Multiuser Serial Network (Using SLIP and/or PPP)

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Figure 1-3. Multiuser Serial Gateway or Ethernet Modem

(Using SLIP and/or PPP)

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Multiuser Feature Package

Contents

The Multiuser feature package includes the following:

Server

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Multiuser server software on one or more 3 1/2

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disks

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One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management

System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide

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One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management

System Network Configuration Guide

Client

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Multiuser client software on one or more 3 1/2

″

disks

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One

COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management

System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide

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One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management

System Network Configuration Guide

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Hardware Requirements

The following are the hardware requirements for installation of the Multiuser feature server and client software:

Server

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386 processor (33 MHz or higher)

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8 megabytes of memory

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85 megabytes of disk space

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VGA color monitor and VGA adapter

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Mouse

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1 serial port for device communication

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LAN adapter or additional serial port

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1 parallel port for a printer

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101 keyboard

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3.5

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1.44 megabyte diskette drive

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DB-25 socket to 6-pin (RJ11) socket adapter

(Part #002-0025-0031)

This configuration is sufficient for a network of 1–512 local and remote devices. If the number of devices increases, use the following table as a guideline for upgrading your hardware configuration:

Number of Devices Processor Required Memory Required

513–1024 386/486 (33MHz) 16 megabytes

1025–1536

1537–4000

486 (50 MHz)

486 (66 MHz)

16 megabytes

16 megabytes

Client

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386 processor (25 MHz or higher)

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4 megabytes of memory

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60 megabytes of disk space

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VGA color monitor and VGA adapter

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Mouse

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LAN adapter or serial port

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1 parallel port for a printer

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101 keyboard

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3.5

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1.44 megabyte diskette drive

This configuration is sufficient for a network of 1–512 local and remote devices. If the number of devices increases, use the following table as a guideline for upgrading your hardware configuration:

Number of Devices Processor Required Memory Required

513–1024 386/486 (33MHz) 8 megabytes

1025–4000 486 (33MHz) 16 megabytes

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Supported Network Adapters

To use the Multiuser feature on Ethernet, Token Ring, or FDDI, you must install a supported network adapter board. Supported boards are listed in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1. Supported Network Adapter Boards (1 of 2)

Interface

Ethernet

Vendor

3COM

Allied Telesis

Hewlett-Packard r

Intel r

Novell/Excelan

Racal InterLan

SMC

Ungermann-Bass

Western Digital

Xircom

Other

Model

3C501 Ether Link

3C503 Ether Link II

3C505 Ether Link Plus

3C507 Ether Link 16

3C509 Ether Link III

3C523 Ether Link/MC TP

3C527 Ether Link/MC 32

AT-1500 Network Adapter

HP27247/HP27252 Plus

EtherExpress 16 and 16T

EXOS105T

NE1000

NE2000

NI5210

NI6510

SMC 8000

SMC Elite 16

Networth EtherNext 16-Bit UTP

NIUpc/EOTP

NIUps

EtherCard Plus

EtherCard Plus Elite 16

All PE Models

All PE2 Models

All PE3 Models

(NDIS Driver Required)

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Table 2-1. Supported Network Adapter Boards (2 of 2)

Interface Vendor

Token Ring

IBM r

Xircom

Madge

Proteon r

FDDI

Raycone

Other

Any

Model

16/4 Token Ring Adapter

All PT Models

Smart 16/4 RingNode adapter p139X p189X p1990

16/4 Token Ring Adapter

(NDIS Driver Required)

(NDIS Driver Required)

Software Requirements

You must have the following software installed before you install the Multiuser feature server or client software:

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COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Release 4.0 or higher

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MS DOS Release 3.3 or higher

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Microsoft Windows Release 3.1

Preparing for Installation and

Configuration

Before installing and configuring the Multiuser feature, you need some system and network information. Use the following form to collect the necessary information before you start the installation process. Retain this form as a record of this information.

Examples are shown in parentheses.

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Multiuser Feature Installation and Configuration Information

General

Where to install the software (c:\pcnms):

Location of network drivers (c:\pcnms):

Software Serial Number (1493018):

Software Key Number (dkjslmo):

Network Interface Name (Ethernet0):

Network Interface Type (Ethernet):

Multiuser Workstation

Internet Address of Workstation (192.0.2.2):

Unique Node Name (Largo Bld. H):

NMS Server(s) Name (6700 Bld. H):

NMS Server(s) IP Address (192.0.2.1):

LAN/Hardware Interface

Adapter Vendor Name (Western Digital):

Board Type (Ether Card Plus):

Interrupt Level (5):

I/O Base Address (0x300):

SLIP Interface

Baud Rate (9600):

Flow Control (Hardware):

Modem Type (Hayes r

compatible):

Port (COM 1):

Telephone Number (9,1,813–530–2671):

Optional

Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0):

Default Gateway (192.0.2.254):

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Installing the Multiuser Feature

To install the Multiuser feature server or client software, start from the Program Manager window.

NOTE:

NMS is designed to be the primary application program running on a personal computer. If you use NMS with other applications, it is your responsibility to ensure compatibility.

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Procedure

1. Insert Disk #1 into Drive A.

2. From the Program Manager window, choose File.

3. From the File menu, choose Run.

4. In the Command Line field, type A:\INSTALL.

5. Choose OK. The Welcome window appears, as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. Welcome Window

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6. Choose Continue. The Product Information window appears, as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2. Product Information Window

7. Choose Yes. The Destination Directory window appears, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3. Destination Directory Window

The Destination Directory window allows you to place the NMS software into a specific directory. A single directory within a single partition is required.

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8. Enter a subdirectory location or choose the default setting of C:\PCNMS.

9. Choose Continue. The Confirmation window appears, as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4. Confirmation Window

10. Choose Install to confirm the installation of the NMS software into the specified directory. The Completion status window appears, as shown in Figure 2-5.

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Figure 2-5. Completion Status Window

This window displays a bar indicating the percentage of completion for the current installation. In addition, the names of the files being installed appear above the bar until the installation is complete. The Installation

Completed! window appears, as shown in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6. Installation Completed! Window

11. Choose OK to return to Windows.

12. To start NMS, choose the NMS icon from the

COMSPHERE 6700 Program Group window.

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Configuring the Multiuser

Feature

After installation, use the Network Configuration application option to customize your configuration for TCP/IP networks if not already configured. For details on doing so, refer to the

COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System

Network Configuration Guide.

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client hardware requirements, 2-2 package contents, 1-6

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LAN network, sample topology,

1-3

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Ethernet, supported network adapters, 2-3

Ethernet modem, sample topology,

1-5

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FDDI, supported network adapters, 2-3

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sample topologies

Ethernet modem, 1-5

LAN network, 1-3 serial gateway, 1-5 serial network, 1-4 serial gateway, sample topology,

1-5 serial network, sample topology,

1-4 server hardware requirements, 2-1 package contents, 1-6 software requirements, 2-4 supported network adapters, 2-3

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installation preparation, 2-4 procedure, 2-6

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Token Ring, supported network adapters, 2-3 topologies, 1-2

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