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Table
of
Contents
Welcome
Welcome
MS-DOS
MS-DOS
Hardware, Software, and Documentation
Conventions Used
Keys
Key Combinations xiv
Procedural Conventions
Notational Conventions xv
Notational Convention Examples xvi
Contents
Finding Further Information xviii
ix
LAN
Manager Basic x
LAN
Manager Enhanced
in
This Guide xiv
xiv
of
This Guide xvii
xi
xv
You
Will
Need xii
iii
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Chapter
What
What
What
What
What
What
What
What
What
What
What Security Options
Introducing MacroCorp 1-10
1:
is a Local
Are
Servers?
Are
Network Administrators? 1-4
Is a Netstation?
Are
Computer
Are
User
Are
Shared
are
Device
Are
Printer Queues? 1-8
Do
Local
Understanding
Area
Network?
1-3
1-4
Names?
Names
and
and
Resources?
Names,
Remote
Are
MS-DOS
1-2
1-4
Passwords?
1-6
Sharenames,
Mean?
Available for Servers? 1-9
and
1'-9
LAN
1-5
Pathnames?
Manager
1-7
Chapter
MS-DOS
Starting
Getting Help
Linking
Working with Shared Directories 2-9
Linking
Unlinking from a Shared Directory 2-10
Working with Shared Printers 2-11
Linking
Printing
Checking Print Request Status 2-12
Unlinking from a Shared Printer Queue 2-13
Pausing
Dispiaying Network
Using
2:
Using
LAN
Manager Basic
MS-DOS
to
Shared Resources 2-6
and
MS-DOS Commands 2-16
LAN
2-5
to
a Shared Directory 2-9
to
a Shared Printer Queue 2-11
Files
Restarting Network Services 2-14
Manager
2-11
Names
MS-DOS
Commands
Basic
2-15
LAN
2-4
Manager
2-3
Basic
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Chapter
Getting Started with MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced 3-2
The MS-DOS
Starting the MS-DOS
Using the MS-DOS
Menus 3-5
Dialog Boxes 3-8
Getting Help with Menus and Dialog Boxes
MS-DOS LAN Manager Screen Summary
MS-DOS
3:
Introducing
LAN
Manager Screen 3-3
LAN
LAN
Moving Within a Dialog Box 3-9
Accelerator Keys 3-10
Lesson 3: Logging Off 4-12
Lesson 4: Exiting the MS-DOS
Lesson 5: Using a Shared Directory with
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson 8: Connecting to a Shared Printer 4-20
Lesson 9: Printing a
Lesson 10: Viewing a Printer Queue 4-23
Lesson 11: Removing Your Request from a Printer Queue 4-24
Lesson 12: Disconnecting from a Shared Printer 4-25
4:
MS-DOS
You
Start 4-2
1:
Starting MS-DOS
2:
Selecting Servers 4-7
6:
Listing Your Connections 4-16
7:
Disconnecting from a Shared Directory 4-19
File
LAN
LAN
on a Shared Printer 4-22
Manager
Manager 4-3
LAN
Manager Screen 4-13
DOS
Commands 4-14
Screen
Tutorial
v
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Chapter
Starting and Logging
Starting
Starting the
Stopping
Logon
Logging
Logging
Logging
Changing a
5:
Startup
MS-DOS
Security 5-6
Connections Made
Using Logon
Changing Your
Changing Your
If
You
LAN
MS-DOS
the
MS-DOS
On
to the Network 5-6
On
from the MS-DOS
Off from the Local Area Network 5-10
Password 5-12
Forget Your Password 5-15
and
Security
On
5-2
Manager 5-3
LAN
Manager Screen 5-4
LAN
Manager Screen 5-5
Automatically When
Scripts 5-9
Password
Password
LAN
Manager Screen 5-7
You
at
Your Netstation 5-12
at
a Server 5-14
Log
On
5-9
Chapter
About Shared Directories 6-2
Connecting to
Connecting to
Connecting
Connecting
Automatic Connections
Listing Your Connections
Disconnecting from
Copying and Moving Files 6-19
Using the NET
Using the NET
Chapter
Shared Printers
Connecting
Connecting
Connecting to
Using Commands
Printing a File
Using
6:
Using
Shared Directories with the MS-DOS
to
to
Shared Directories
Copying
Files Between Network Servers 6-20
7:
Using
and
to
a Printer Queue
to
on
a Shared Printer 7-10
Applications
Shared
3+0pen Servers
Directories Shared by 3+ Servers
to
Shared Directories 6-14
to
Shared Directories 6-15
Shared Directories 6-18
COpy
Command 6-20
MOVE
Command 6-22
Shared
Printer Queues 7-3
3+0pen Servers 7-4
Printer Queues Shared by 3+ Servers 7-6
to
Connect to Shared Printers 7-8
and
Shared Printers 7
Directories
6-4'
USing
Commands 6-12
Printers
USing
the MS-DOS
-10
LAN
Manager screen 6-4
6-8
LAN
Manager Screen 7-4
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Listing
Examining a Printer Queue 7 -13
Removing a Print Request from a Printer Queue 7-15
Holding a Print Request
Pausing Your Connections to Printer Queues
Disconnecting Your Netstation from a Printer Queue 7-22
Your
Connections to Printer Queues 7-12
in
a Printer Queue 7-17
Releasing a Held Request 7 -18
Continuing Paused Connections 7-21
7-20
Chapter
About Messages 8-2
The Messenger Service 8-3
Starting the Messenger Service 8-3
Sending Messages
Sending a Message with the MS-DOS LAN Manager Screen 8-5
Sending a Message with the NET
Receiving Your Messages 8-8
Starting the Netpopup Service
Using Aliases 8-10
Deleting
Chapter
Profile Files 9-2
Using an Existing Profile File 9-3
Saving Your Current Configuration to a Profile File 9-5
Welcome to 3+0pen™ Microsoft® MS-DOS® LAN Manager, a local
area network (LAN) for computers running
local area network combines computer software and hardware to let
computer users share information and equipment. Each computer can
work independently or in conjunction with the other computers on the
local area network.
MS-DOS
or
PC-DOS. A
Two versions
different level
version, called MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic, is used by typing
commands at the
easy to use and is described in Chapter 2
of
MS-DOS LAN Manager are available, each with a
of
functionality. Both are covered in this guide. One
MS-DOS prompt. MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic is
of
this guide.
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MS-DOS
With MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic, you can:
LAN
Manager
Basic
• Add your personal computer to an existing 3+
• Use
• Display the names and contents
• Pause and restart links to local area network resources.
• Get on-line help.
• Read, revise, and create files on other computers.
• Keep your work group's data in a secure and centralized location.
• Use
resources-like
computers.
applications-such
computers.
disks
or
as Microsoft
printers-that
of
printer queues.
Word-with
or
3+0pen
are attached to other
files on other
network.
x
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MS-DOS
MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced combines all
the Basic program with some very powerful and useful additional
features, including a full-screen interface. With the Enhanced software
you can also:
•
Work
the
• Send messages to other users on the local area network.
• Use printers across the local area network.
•
Put
so that you can connect to a number
with one command.
• Use the Messenger and Netpopup services to send and receive
messages.
LAN
with menus and dialog boxes instead
MS-DOS prompt.
together a customized set
Manager
of
Enhanced
connections--called a profile
of
of
the functionality
of
typing commands at
file-
frequently used resources
of
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Page 13
Hardware,
Will
You need to have the right hardware, software, and documentation
before you start using
You will need the following hardware:
Need
Software,
MS-DOS LAN Manager.
and
Documentation
You
• An 8086The minimum required memory is
80386-based computer with more memory is recommended.
• A local area network adapter properly configured and installed in
your computer and physically connected to the local area network.
See the documentation for your computer and for the adapter card
you need help installing it.
You will also need the following software installed on your computer:
• MS-DOS
• MS-DOS LAN Manager netstation software
See your network administrator
has not been installed on your netstation.
When the
computer, you will be ready to start going through this guide. This
manual contains the fundamental concepts and information you need for
using
MS-DOS
or
8088-based computer with 640 kilobytes
640 kilobytes, but an 80286-
or
PC-DOS operating system
if
the MS-DOS
MS-DOS LAN Manager software has been installed on your
LAN
Manager.
LAN
of
memory.
or
Manager software
if
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After you have read this guide, refer to the
3+0pen
MS-DOS
Manager User Reference to learn more about the capabilities
LAN Manager.
DOS
about
MS-DOS LAN Manager commands and menus and contains
of
descriptions
all
The
User Reference provides specific details
of
the command options.
LAN
of
MS-
This guide assumes that you have a working knowledge
and that you have experience working with files and directories.
are not familiar with
manuals:
MS-DOS, you may want to consult the following
of
MS-DOS
• Microsoft MS-DOS User's Guide
• Microsoft MS-DOS User's Reference
If
you
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Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide.
Used
in
This
Guide
Keys
The following table shows the symbols used to represent the keys on
your keyboard.
Spelling
[Esc]
[Alt]
[Ctrl]
[Backspace]
[Space bar]
[Fl]-[Fx]
.J
or
[Return]
[Enter]
Key
Combinations
If
two
or
more keys are to be pressed simultaneously, they are linked
with· a + sign. For example, the following key combination resets a
neisiaiion:
[Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Backspace]
or
Key
Represented
Escape
Alternate
Control
Backspace
Space bar
Function keys
Fl
through Fx
Return
Enter key
or
'
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Procedural
Information you should enter is shown in blue.
should be replaced with specific infonnation. For example:
Conventions
Tenns
shown in italics
makedisk
means that you type the command MAKEDISK followed by a drive
identifier
Notational
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to
distinguish elements
Text
Element Indicates
ALL CAPITAL LETTERS Command names and filenames.
n:.J
(n::) and press [Return].
Conventions
of
text.
Bold New terms.
Bold
Regular
[Brackets]
Courier
Italics
Courier
typeface
typeface
Input you enter.
Screen text.
Nonalyhabetic key names such as
[Enter or command options.
Variable command option names.
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Page 17
Notational
To show you how different types
tasks with MS-DOS
Convention
LAN
Manager, this section gives you examples
Examples
of
text in this guide help you perform
usage with MS-DOS LAN Manager commands.
of
Text examples
wHh
commands
Type
MS-DOS
commands that contain variable
the syntax
example, the syntax for the
net
copy
LAN
Manager commands at the MS-DOS prompt. For
or
optional material, this guide includes
of
the command as well as an example
NET
pathnamel
COpy
[pathname2]
command is shown as follows:
of
command usage. For
This means that to copy files you must type the words net copy
of
followed by the pathname
(pathnamel).
you want the file
If
you want, you can also specify the path name to which
or
files copied (pathname2). Otherwise, they are
copied into your current directory, and need to
the file (or files) you want to copy
be
renamed.
When typing commands, be sure to include blank spaces as they appear
on the syntax line. After you have typed a command and verified that
your typing is correct, press [Enter].
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager will then
perform the command.
of
The syntax
some commands may be too complex to be represented
by a single syntax line. In such cases, the syntax line appears in generic
form, and detailed infonnation about the options will follow:
net
copy
options
You may find that commands typed incorrectly can result in an error
message. For example,
and you don't specify
if
you try to copy files from the current directory
pathname2, the following error message is displayed:
File
o
cannot
File(s)
be
copied
copied
In this case, the NET
correctly.
COpy
onto
itself
command is ended and must be retyped
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Contents
This guide contains nine chapters, an appendix, and a glossary
The appendix contains infonnation about
compatibility with other local area networks. The following table
provides a quick overview
of
This
Guide
MS-DOS
of
the chapters in this manual:
LAN
of
Manager's
terms.
Chapter
Chapter 1 Provides an overview
Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Introduces
Chapter 4
Contents
introduces MacroCorp, Inc., a fictional fmancial services
company used in many
Chapter 1 covers most
will need to understand before you start using
LAN
Manager. Read Chapter 1 before reading the rest
of
this guide.
Describes
how to share resources
MS-DOS prompt. Chapter 2 covers the Basic version
exclusively, but you should read it before reading the
rest
version.
of
the features described in Chapter 2. (Chapters 3
through 9 are specific to
Enhanced, and, as a result, users
can disregard them.)
includes a full-screen interface for the
Manager software. Chapter 3 explains how to start
MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced and defines all
the elements displayed
Contains a tutorial designed to teach users
MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced how to access and
use
receIve messages.
MS-DOS
of
this guide even
MS-DOS
MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced, which
~hared
directories and printers, and how to send and
LAN
LAN
of
MS-DOS
of
the examples in this guide.
of
the conceptual information you
Manager Basic and
by
typing commands at t e
if
you plan to use the Enhanced
Manager Enhanced includes all
MS-DOS
on
the screen.
LAN
Manager and
MS-DOS
exrains
LAN
Manager
of
the Basic version
MS-DOS
of
3+0pen
LAN
of
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Chapter
Contents
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7 Describes shared printers and printer queues and
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Finding
One other manual is included with MS-DOS LAN Manager:
• 3 + Open MS-DOS
reference that explains each command and dialog box available to the
local area network user. This manual describes how to use
DOS
or
the
Discusses
network and escribes network security and passwords.
Discusses shared directories.
explains how to print a file.
Describes sending and receiving messages.
Discusses personalized files (called profile files) that
make it easy for you to automatically connect to
frequently used resources.
Further
LAN Manager with either MS-DOS LAN Manager commands
LAN
Manager screen.
log&ing on to and
off
from the local area
Information
LAN
Manager User Reference, a detailed
MS-
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Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager
1
1-1
Chapter
LAN
This chapter covers the basic concepts and tenns used to describe local
area networks in general and 3+Open
particular. After reading this chapter, you will know what
LAN Manager is and see how it enables you to work more effectively
and efficiently by giving you access to computer resources distributed
throughout your office or company.
Since a local area network serves a variety
way to illustrate one is to show how
As you go through this guide learning how to use
Manager, you will run across specific examples
of
users can share resources using a local area network.
Manager
1:
Understanding
MS-DOS LAN Manager in
it
affects a group
MS-DOS
MS-DOS
of
computer users, the best
of
individuals.
MS-DOS
of
how diverse groups
LAN
Page 21
1
1-2
Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
What
A local area network consists
connected so that they can communicate with each other and share
resources, such as hard disks and printers.
A computer has different devices that perform different jobs: the hard
disk stores files, the monitor displays information, and the printer prints
data. The components that you can use over the local area network are
referred to as
• Computers located in the same group
• Cables connecting the computers.
• Software that runs on each
MS-DOS LAN Manager is the software that allows computers running
MS-DOS to communicate over a local area network. When the
computers in your company
a local area network, you can work much more efficiently and save a lot
of
For example, without leaving your computer, you can locate
a report that is stored on someone else's computer. After making
changes to the report, you can print
a printer. By being linked to the local area network you have access to
resources that are not directly attached to your computer.
is a Local
resources. A local area network consists of:
communication between the computers.
time.
Area
or
Network?
of
a group
of
the computers and coordinates
office are connected to each other across
it--even
of
individual computers that are
of
offices
if you are not connected to
or
buildings.
and
update
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Local
area
networks
you to share
resources
allow
Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
1
1-3
Suppose another department
You would probably be more efficient in your work
sometimes.
To
print your report on this laser printer without MS-DOS
Manager, you would have to copy
to the computer that is connected to the laser printer.
But
if
the laser printer is shared with the local area network, you can
send the report from your computer directly to the laser printer.
report would be printed exactly as though your computer were
connected directly to the printer.
The
resources that can be shared across the local area network include:
• Equipment, such as printers and hard drives.
If
nothing else, you could produce better looking reports.
in
your organization has a laser printer.
if
you could use
LAN
it
onto a floppy disk and take the disk
it
The
• Software programs that many people want to use, such as Microsoft
Word
• Shared information, such as inventory reports
What
Some
primary role
their name from their role
users.
area network. They usually store a lot
resources, such as printers.
Sharing is the most fundamental concept
of
any local area network, for that matter. Before you can use a
resource owned
for Networks.
or
spreadsheets.
Are
Servers?
of
the computers on a local area network operate as
of
a server is to with users
of
serving the needs
Usually, servers are the most powerful computers
by a server, someone has to share that resource.
at
other computers. Servers get
of
local area network
of
information and share
of
MS-DOS
LAN
servers.
on
Manager, or
The
the local
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1
1-4
Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
What
Every local area network has a network
responsible for keeping the local area network running smoothly. The
network administrator controls and shares server resources and can help
you learn how to use
administrator
on your own.
What
When your computer is connected to the local area network,
a netstation.
Very little about your computer changes when
the local area network. You continue using it as you always have.
Now, however, you have access to more information from shared files
and can print information more easily on shared printers.
With
printers and hard
connect to a server's hard disk and then use that hard disk as though
were its own.
Local area networks usually contain many more netstations than servers.
Netstations cannot share their resources. Netstations can only access
and use the resources
Are
Network
if
you have any problems
Administrators?
administrator-someone
MS-DOS LAN Manager. Talk to your network
or
questions you cannot resolve
Is a Netstation?
MS-DOS LAN Manager, servers share
disks-with
of
netstations. For example, a netstation can
servers, not other netstations.
it
becomes
it
becomes a netstation on
resources-such
as
it
You can name
your
computer
after yourself
What
Each server and netstation on the local area network has a unique name
to distinguish it from other computers on the local area network. This
name is referred to as its computer name. Computer names personalize
your organization's computers with distinct names
Computer names are usually the same as the department or person that
most frequently uses the computer.
example, you might name your computer
Are
Computer
Names?
If
or
purposes.
your name is Floyd Smith, for
floyds.
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Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
1
1-5
Your
organization might also follow a theme for naming the servers you
of
use. Organizations can use the names
or
entertainment figures,
company named its servers after the characters in the play A Streetcar
Named Desire.
in
our
solar system.
Another organization named its servers after the planets
anything else that strikes their fancy. One
literary characters,
Logging
the
local
network
on
area
to
What
After you have turned on your computer, you need to
area network by typing your
is
be
If
computer name and your user name.
The
same time establish a password for you to use when you
Passwords can be up to 14 characters long. You will
password whenever you access protected information.
Assigning passwords helps prevent unauthorized use
your local area network. It keeps your valuable data
secure.
Are
User
the name
the same as your computer name and can
your
network administrator will authorize your user name and at the
by
name is
Names
which you are known
Floyd
Smith, you
and
user
Passwords?
name
can
log
and
password.
on
the local area network. It can
be
up to
use floyds
for
Your
20
characters long.
both
need
of
resources
and
on to the local
user name
your
log
on.
to type the
on
equipment
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1
1-6
Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
What
When working with MS-DOS LAN Manager,
complementary terms: network administrators share resources (that is,
make them available to users
resources that have been shared by network administrators.
Before you can access a shared resource, you need to establish a
connection between your netstation and the resource. You do this by
telling
want to use. This is referred to as a link. Establishing a link is like
calling someone on the
conversation you have with the person on the other end.
establishing a link, you open a channel between your net station and a
shared resource.
Once you have linked to a shared resource, working with that resource
is
shared directory exactly as you would one
directories.
For example, suppose your manager is the network administrator for
your local area network and controls a server. All
associated with your project are stored in a directory
Before you can work with these spreadsheets, two things must happen:
Are
Shared
MS-DOS LAN Manager the name
just
like using one
Resources?
on
phone-using
of
your own computer's
share
the network), and users use the
of
the shared resource you
the link is like the actual
resources-you
of
your netstation's own
and use are
By
of
the spreadsheets
on
this server.
use a
•
The
network administrator must share the directory.
• You must iink your netstation to the shared directory that contains
the spreadsheets. You can then use the shared directory.
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About
devices
and device
names
Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
1
1-7
What are Device Names, Sharenames, and
Pathnames?
A shared directory serves
shared directory, you need to connect one
names
which your computer identifies a device. Device names vary according
to the type
are drive letters (A:, B:, C:, D:) and printer device names are the names
of
For example, your netstation's hard disk has the device name C:.
MS-DOS provides device names
shared directories. This concept should make it easier for you to think
of
netstation.
to the shared directory. A device name is simply the name by
of
component they
printer ports (LPTl:, LPT2:).
shared directories as additional disk drives connected to your
as
a communal data storage area.
of
your netstation's device
identify-for
D:
through
example, disk device names
Z:
for connections to
To
use a
About
sharenames
About network
paths and
pathnames
Computers and users are identified by computer names and user names.
Shared
resources-such
as directories and
printers-are
identified by
sharenames. Sharenames are designated by local area network network
of
of
of
of
two
both
administrators. For example, a network administrator in charge
sharing a hard disk on a server might assign the disk a sharename
baby.
When connecting to a shared resource, you need to type the sharename
and the computer name to locate the resource. The combination
names is known as the
backslashes (\\) followed
the sharename. For example, the network path for the shared directory
face on the server baby would
When a filename is added to the network path, it becomes a network
pathname. Using the above example, the network pathname for the file
powder.doc would be \\baby\{ace\powder.doc.
network path. Network paths consist
by
the computer name, another backslash, and
be \\baby\{ace.
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What Are Printer Queues?
Other users are working on the local area network at the same time that
you
are-that's
you and another user want to use the same shared resource at the same
time. For example, you may both want to print files on the same printer
simultaneously.
When a network administrator shares a hardware device that can handle
only one request at a time, such as a printer,
creates a queue for that printer.
A queue collects requests to use the device and then fulfills the requests
in the same order that
for access to shared printers. Figure 1-1 illustrates how queues work.
what networking is all about. Conflicts can arise
MS-DOS
it
received them. Queues eliminate competition
LAN
Manager
if
both
-----I
WAITING
Figure 1-1. Printer Queues
IN
THE
QUEUE
JOBS BEING SENT
TO
THE
QUEUE
G;J
..
~...:J~O~B~---I
PRINTING
. n )
......
~-:.-I
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When you use MS-DOS LAN Manager to send a document to a printer,
you are actually sending a request to a queue.
prints your file when the documents sent before yours have been
printed.
MS-DOS LAN Manager
What
Local and remote are terms that are used to describe resources on the
local area network. A local resource is a resource that is attached to,
part of, the computer in front
MS-DOS LAN Manager to use local resources. One example
resource is the hard drive on your personal computer.
Remote is the opposite
network that are not part
remote resources. Computers on the local area network other than your
own are remote computers.
access a resource, then that resource is a remote resource.
of
area network.
What
Your network administrator will work with you to decide which
resources you and other users need access to and which resources need
to be protected. For example,
share files in a server's directory, your network administrator can set up
user accounts for each person and give each person permission to use
the directory.
employees in another
files. Another way to protect a resource is for a network administrator
to assign a password to the resource itself. For example, your network
administrator might share a printer and assign a password to that printer.
Then, only the people who know the password can use the printer.
Chapter
security and passwords.
Do
Local
a remote resource is a prin ter that is connected to a server on the local
SecuriW
6:
Using Shared Directories for more information about
and
Remote
of
of
local. All resources on your local area
of
or directly attached
If
you need MS-DOS LAN Manager to
Options
People who do not have access
department-will
Are
if
Mean?
you. In other words, you do not need
Available
the people in your department want to
not be able to work with your
of
a local
to
your computer are
One example
for
Servers?
permission-perhaps
or
See
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Understanding
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
An
example
working
Iocalarea
network
with
of
the
Introducing
Many
services company called MacroCorp, Inc. These examples suggest how
you might use a local area network in your own environment.
MacroCorp provides investment and money-management services to a
wide array
MS-DOS LAN Manager on their personal computers to help make them
more efficient.
Jenny Tibbett, MacroCorp's Vice President for Investments, is starting
a new series
be working on these reports with other
other vice presidents, and
files in a shared directory on a server called
has access to them.
The first thing Jenny does is connect to a remote directory called
and then create her own subdirectory called monthly. Next, she copies
all
local area network network administrator for MacroCorp--to talk about
the access rights that should be associated with this subdirectory.
MacroCorp employees can (or cannot) access the reports in the
point.
of
the examples in this manual are drawn from a fictional financial
of
of
her reports to this subdirectory and contacts Mary
subdirectory depending upon the access rights that are assigned at this
MacroCorp
customers. The employees
of
reports on investments for the company. Since she will
secretaries-she
of
MacroCorp just installed
people-including
is going to place the report
invest. This way, everyone
accountants,
Sullivan-the
reports
monthly
By establishing a connection to the hard disk on the
which has been shared by the network administrator-Jenny can use
that hard disk as though
Other MacroCorp employees can also use the hard disk on the invest
server, allowing
files in the subdirectory
will not, however, be able to share files that are loaded only on the hard
disk at Jenny's netstation. Figure 1-2 illustrates this connection.
them-depending
it
were another hard disk on her own computer.
on their access
\reports\monthly. Other MacroCorp employees
invest
rights-to
server-
share the
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Server
(invest)
Netstation
Queue
~
~
hard disk
\\fdrive
Netstation
Figure 1-2. MacroCorp
tibbett
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2-1
Read this
chapter even
you plan
Enhanced
to
use
Chapter
Manager
This chapter describes the commands that are available with
if
MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic and then explains how to use them to
connect to and work with the local area network. Basic is a subset
MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced: all the Basic commands are
available in Enhanced. Thus,
Manager Enhanced, you should read this chapter before you move
learn about Enhanced.
For more infonnation on any
including options that are available, see the 3 +
Manager User Reference. The User Reference supplements this guide
and contains complete infonnation for all
the options that are available for each command.
2:
Using
Basic
MS-DOS
if
you will be using MS-DOS
of
the commands described here,
Open MS-DOS
of
the commands and for all
LAN
3+0pen
LAN
on
LAN
of
to
of
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2-2
Before you read this chapter, you should:
• Read Chapter
familiarize yourself with the concept
local area network.
• Have MS-DOS
See your network administrator
already installed
Read this chapter before reading the rest
use the Enhanced version
understand the Basic commands that are discussed
available to users
in the Enhanced chapters. The discussion
Enhanced begins in Chapter 3.
This chapter begins with general infonnation that describes how to:
• Use MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic commands.
• Start the network.
• Get on-line help with the MS-DOS
• Link and unlink shared resources, and display a list
links.
• Use passwords.
1:
Understanding MS-DOS LAN Manager to
of
sharing resources over a
LAN
Manager Basic installed on your netstation.
if
on
your netstation.
of
MS-DOS LAN Manager. It is important to
of
Enhanced-before
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager is not
of
this guide even
here-and
you move
of
LAN
on
to the information
MS-DOS LAN Manager
Manager Basic commands.
if
you plan to
that are
of
your current
The chapter continues with infonnation about specific MS-DOS
Manager functions, such as how to:
• Link to, and unlink from, shared directories.
• Link to, and unlink from, shared printers.
• Check printer queues.
• Print files on shared printers.
• Temporarily pause and restart network resources.
LAN
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LAN
MS-DOS
Manager
Basic
2
2-3
MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic Commands
MS-DOS
commands except that most
is a list
this chapter.
see the 3
LAN
Manager commands work much like MS-DOS
of
the MS-DOS
If
you need more information
+ Open MS-DOS
of
them start with the word net. Table 2-1
LAN
Manager Basic commands described
on
a particular command,
LAN
Manager User Reference.
in
T bl 2 1 MS DOS LAN M
a
Command
LOGOFF Logs a user
LOGON Logs a user
NET
NET
NET NAME
NET
NET
NET START Starts a netstation
WORKSTATION
NET
e
.
-
-
anager
Function
off
on
CONTINUE Reactivates a network resource that was paused
HELP
PAUSE
PRINT
USE
using the
Disp~ays
specIfy.
Displays the network name (referred to as the
computer name)
Temporarilthuspends
resources. e
be reestablished with the
command.
S~ows
pnnter.
Lists network resources; links and unlinks
network resources.
NET
information about the command you
printer queue; sends files to a shared
B . C
aSlc
the network.
to the network.
PAUSE command.
of
lInks to shared resources
omman S
the local netstation.
links to shared
NET
on
the network.
d
CONTINUE
may
To
use the MS-DOS
them at the
MS-DOS prompt and then press [Enter].
LAN
Manager Basic commands listed above, type
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2-4
Using
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager Basic
Starting
The 3+Open MS-DOS LAN Manager setup program installed the
necessary commands to start
computer's
AUTOEXEC.BAT, including the MS-DOS LAN Manager startup
commands, are executed automatically each time you start
your computer.
AUTOEXEC.BA T contains two commands to start MS-DOS
Manager. You may also type these commands at the MS-DOS prompt
they have been removed from your A UTOEXEC.BA T file.
The ftrst starts
WORKSTATION.
AUTOEXEC.BAT would contain the following command to start the
Workstation service:
The second command in AUTOEXEC.BAT is LOGON.
very similar to Enhanced's NET
the word
3+0pen
LOGON is usually set up to include your password automatically;
however, it can also be set up so that you see the following prompt
when your netstation is started:
MS-DOS
AUTOEXEC.BAT file. All commands in
MS-DOS LAN Manager in general: NET START
NET
in front
and,
if
your network also contains 3+ servers, the
LAN
For example,
of
it) is a special program that logs you in to both
Manager
MS-DOS LAN Manager in your
if
your computer name is floyds,
LOGON command. LOGON (without
Basic
or
reboot
LAN
LOOON
3+
network.
is
if
Enter
Type your password at the prompt. Your password will not be
displayed
conftdential. Refer to Chapter 2:
in the
information about
your
on
your netstation's screen, thus keeping your password
3+0pen
password:
MS-DOS
LOGON.
MS-DOS LAN Manager Commands
LAN
Manager User Reference for more
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2-5
Your network administrator will have installed MS-DOS LAN Manager
Basic and assigned a computer name for you. Contact your network
administrator
you have any other questions. Your network administrator can also
change your password or your computer name.
if
you have trouble starting MS-DOS LAN Manager
or
if
Getting
You can display helpful information about any
Manager commands. To view the names
which help is available, type:
net
There are two ways to get help for MS-DOS LAN Manager commands.
One way is to type NET HELP followed by the command. (You do not
need to type net twice with this
The second way to get help is to type the command followed by /help.
For example, to get help for the command NET PRINT, you could type
either
net
or
net
MS-DOS LAN Manager will then display information about the NET
PRINT command.
Help
help
of
the following:
help
print
print
/help
of
method-see
of
the MS-DOS
all
of
the commands for
the example below.)
LAN
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The NET USE
command
Network paths
Linking
Before you can link to a shared resource, whether a directory
you need to know the following:
•
The
sharename
• The password,
Contact your network administrator
name,
There are two ways you can link to a shared resource.
use the NET
LPTl:,
name to the resource.
For example, to link device name
directory
net
Another way to link to a shared resource is to substitute a network path
for a directory when using a local area network command.
to
Shared
server's computer name and the directory's
if
or
sharename
USE command to assign a local device name, such as Z: or
to the shared directory
face located on the server baby, type:
use
z:
\\baby\face
Resources
one is required
if
you need the password, computer
of
the resource to which you want to connect.
or
printer, and then connect that device
Z:
on your netstation to the shared
or
or
printer's
One way is to
printer,
For example, to copy a file powder from your computeris floppy drive
to the shared directory face located on the server baby, type:
net
This option gives you one-time access to the shared resource. When the
command is finished, the link to the shared resource is disconnected.
This option can
copy
a:powder
be useful when you have only one task to do.
\\baby\face
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Using
Passwords
You may need to use a password to link to a shared resource.
Passwords are assigned by network administrators to limit access to
certain resources. Resource passwords are usually different from the
individual user password you supply when logging on to the network.
Resource passwords apply to shared resources rather than to
individuals.
IT
the resource you want to connect to is protected with a
example, a directory containing sensitive sales
information-you
need to provide the password when you use the NET
password-for
will
USE command
before you can be connected to the directory.
There are two ways to enter passwords with the NET
The
fIrst way is to type the password on the same line as the command.
For example, to link the device name
G:
to the shared directory \ \sales
USE command.
on the server admsvc with the password bonds, type:
net
use
Another way is to type
g:
\\admsvc\sales
bonds
an
asterisk (*) after the NET USE command.
MS-DOS LAN Manager will prompt you for the password. For
example, to use the same device name and shared directory, type:
net
use
g:
\\admsvc\sales
*
The following
Password?
prompt--or
one similar to
this-will
appear:
Type your password at the prompt. Your password will not be
on
displayed
confIdential.
resource, retype the command and password.
your netstation's screen, thus keeping your password
If
you make an error and are refused access to the
If
you continue to have
problems linking to a protected resource, see your network
administrator.
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Using MS-DOS
LAN Manager Basic
Listing
You can use the NET USE command to list your current links to
network resources.
you can see the status
You may need a reminder about which printer queue you are connected
to,
or
may be are just planning to delete any unneeded links.
To
Information similar to the following appears:
Status
The
Links
you may need to locate the name associated with a printer.
list your links to network resources, type the following command:
This lists all
The items that have disk device names (for example, D: and E:) in the
Local Device column are shared directories. The items that are listed
with printer device names
of
the resources that are currently linked to your netstation.
(LPTl)
are shared printers.
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LAN Manager Basic
2
2-9
Working
MS-DOS
by servers.
unlink from, shared directories.
Linking
To
link to a shared directory, use the NET
device name and the network path
the end
required password, you will be prompted to supply
a network path consists
server, another backslash, and the sharename.
For example, to
server
net
The following message appears when the connection is made:
The
Now that you have linked the device name G: to the
\\sales\money, you can look at the contents
do so, type:
sales, type:
use
command
with
LAN
Manager lets you make use
Two
forms
to a Shared
of
the command
link the device name G: to the directory money on the
g:
\\sa1es\money
completed
Shared
of
the NET USE command let you link to, and
Directory
if
one is required (if you do not include a
of
two backslashes, the computer name
successfully.
Directories
of
files on directories shared
USE
command followed by a
of
the directory. Type a password at
it). Remember that
LAN
path
of
the money directory.
of
the
To
dir
The contents
g:
of
the money directory will appear on your screen.
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Using
LAN
MS-DOS
Manager
Basic
Unlinking
Use the NET USE command appended with a slash and the letter d (/d)
to unlink from a shared directory. The d option is an abbreviation for
delete.
You should disconnect from shared directories as soon as you are done
using them. To unlink from the shared directory that is linked to the
device name G:, type:
net
use
from a Shared
g:
/d
Directory
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LAN
Manager Basic
2
2-11
Working
MS-DOS
network.
printers. The NET PRINT command sends jobs to shared printers to be
printed and gives you control over your jobs in print queues.
Linking
To
link to a shared printer queue, use the NET USE command followed
by a device name and the network path
password at the end
example, to link the device name
shared by the server
net
You may now send files to the printer queue. See the next section,
When you use the NET USE command to link to a shared printer, your
applications can print to the redirected device name, and the output is
printed on the linked printer. There are times when you may want to
and the device name you linked to the shared printer's queue.
example, to send the file report to the printer queue linked to
type:
use
"Printing Files," for more information.
Printing
send a file directly to a shared printer; use the NET PRINT command to
send files to a printer queue.
with
LAN
The
to a Shared
1ptl:
Shared
Manager lets you use printers shared
NET USE command links to and unlinks from shared
of
the
sales,
\\sa1es\1aserjet
Printers
Printer
NET
USE command,
LPTl:
type:
by
servers on
Queue
of
the queue. Include a
if
one is required. For
to the printer queue laserjet
Files
Use the name
of
the file you want printed
~he
For
LPTl:,
net
print
MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic sends the file
linked to
LPTl:.
report
The file will print when it is at the top
Iptl:
report
to the printer queue
of
the queue.
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2-12
Using MS-DOS
LAN Manager Basic
Checking
You can examine a printer queue to check on the status
print request.
of
idea
Print
Request
By
locating your request in the list
Status
of
a particular
of
requests, you get an
when your work will be printed. Also, by examining various
printer queues before actually using a shared printer, you can choose the
printer where you will have the shortest wait.
linked to
print
net
LPTl:,
type:
lptl:
To
check a printer queue
Information similar to the following appears:
Posld
001014
002015
003016
004017
Size
4197
197
5007
6787
Refer to Chapter
3
+ Open MS-DOS
of
explanation
this display.
Date
06-24-88
06-24-88
06-24-88
06-24-88
2:
MS-DOS LAN Manager Command Reference in the
LAN
Manager User Reference for a detailed
Time
14:45
14:49
14:55
14:55
Name
Ginny:SPD:
Doralee:SPD:
viki:SPD:
Mario:SPD:
Status
Printing
Waiting
Waiting
Waiting
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LAN Manager Basic
2-13
Unlinking
Use the
to unlink from a shared printer queue.
delete.
need to use them. You can use a device name
network path with the
To
unlink from a printer queue linked to
net
use
To
unlink from the printer queue laserjet shared by the server sales,
type:
net
When
to specify the device name. You do not need to type the full
of
use
you use
the shared printer when disconnecting from it.
from a Shared
NET
USE command appended with a slash and the letter d (ld)
You
should unlink from printer queues when you no longer
NET
lptl:
\\sales\laserjet
/d
NET
USE to unlink from a printer queue, you only need
Printer
USE command.
Queue
The
LPTl:,
/d
d is an abbreviation for
or
the shared printer
type:
LAN
path
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LAN Manager Basic
2
2-14
Pausing and Restarting Network Services
Occasionally, you may need to suspend your links to shared resources.
You might want to do this so you can link your devices to your own
disks, directories,
or
printers.
For example,
printer, you cannot use that device name for your own printer. The
NET PAUSE command allows you to temporarily suspend your links to
shared resources.
Use the
your links to shared resources.
The NET
available:
Option
drdr
prdr
The following list shows different ways you can use the
command:
What
Links to shared directories
if
you have linked your device name
NET
CONTINUE command when you are ready to reactivate
PAUSE and NET CONTINUE commands have two options
LPTl:
to a network
Explanation
Pauses (NET PAUSE)
links to shared directories.
Pauses (NET
links to shared printers.
you
want
to
pause
PAUSE)
or
restarts (NET CONTINUE) all
or
restarts (NET CONTINUE) all
NET
PAUSE
What
you
type
net
pause
drdr
Links to shared printers
net
pause
prdr
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The following list shows you how to use the NET CONTINUE
command:
What
you
want to continue What
you
type
Links to shared directories
Links to shared printers
Displaying
Network
Names
The NET NAME command displays the computer name
net
net
continue
continue
drdr
prdr
of
the local
netstation. To display your netstation's computer name, type the
following command:
net
name
A display similar to the following appears:
Name
Floyds
The
command
completed
successfully.
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Using MS-DOS
LAN Manager Basic
Using
After you have used the NET USE command to connect to a network
resource, you can use most
directories to which you have access. You cannot use commands,
however, that read and write directly to the disk. The following MSDOS commands
local area network:
CHKDSK
DIS KCOPY
FORMAT
If
you
disk, the following message will appear:
Cannot
YOl:1
rename, and delete files.
the network, use that device name with the command.
For example,
accounts,
JUNE88.DOC from the accounts directory onto a floppy disk that you
have placed in drive
MS-DOS
do
try
use any
[command] a Network
can use MS-DOS commands to list directories and to copy, look at,
if
you have linked device name D: to the shared directory
the following command will copy the network file
Commands
MS-DOS commands with the files and
not work with resources that you link to over the
JOIN
RECOVER
SYS
of
these commands with a network file, directory,
drive
If
you have linked a disk drive device name to
A:
or
copy
You can also use the
a shared directory. The following command copies the file
into the network directory that has been linked to device name
copy
d:\june88.doc
john
.mtg
COpy
d:
a:
command to copy files from a local disk to
JOHN.MTG
D:
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Introducing
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
Enhanced
3
3-1
Chapter
LAN
This chapter explains how to use menus and commands to make
3+Open
chapter to:
• Learn how to operate MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced's full-
• Learn about the commands MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced
Manager
MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced work for you. Use this
screen interface.
provides in addition to the commands in Basic.
3:
Introducing MS-DOS
Enhanced
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3-2
Introducing
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
Enhanced
Getting
Started
with
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager
Enhanced
Before you read this chapter, you should:
• Read Chapters 1 and 2
• Have MS-DOS
netstation.
See your network administrator
not already installedon your netstation.
This chapter illustrates the use
MS-DOS
full-screen display and offers commands not available with
LAN Manager Basic. The information described here may seem a bit
obscure to you at this point, but for now, focus on how the steps are
carried out. The operations will become clear to you later as you
continue reading this manual.
LAN
LAN
Manager operations. The Enhanced version features a
of
this manual.
Manager Enhanced installed on your
if
MS-DOS
of
menus and commands with actual
LAN
Manager Enhanced is
MS-DOS
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MS-DOS
LAN Manager
Enhanced
3
3-3
The
MS-DOS
that guide you through LAN Manager tasks.
MS-DOS LAN Manager also displays information about your current
use
• Your netstation's computer name.
• The number
MS-DOS
LAN
of
the local area network. This information includes:
LAN
Manager provides a system
of
files you currently have open on the network server.
Manager
Screen
of
menus and dialog boxes
Starting the MS-DOS LAN Manager Screen
After MS-DOS and MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced have been
installed on your netstation, you can start the
any time by typing the command NET at the
MS-DOS LAN Manager appears and continues to be displayed until you
decide to stop using it. The NET command used to start the
LAN Manager, and the menu item used to exit it, are all described later
in this manual.
MS-DOS
MS-DOS prompt. The
LAN
Manager at
MS-DOS
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MS-DOS
LAN Manager
Enhanced
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Your usernaflle:
Your COfllputernaflle: "INVEST
o
network
Press
tJle
files
ALT
key
are
to
Config
Microsoft
open.
select a Menu
MARYS
DOS
LAN
Manager
1.B
----------,
Fl=Help
Figure 3-1. MS-DOS LAN Manager Screen
Using
When you use the MS-DOS
of
system what you
the
MS-DOS
LAN
LAN
Manager
Screen
Manager, you move through a series
displays, making selections and typing information that tell the
\Vant
to
do.
You will see two kinds
of
displays:
• Menus
• Dialog boxes
The following sections describe how to identify and use menus and
dialog boxes. You can work with both a keyboard and a mouse,
with
just
a keyboard.
or
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Using
menus
While working with the MS-DOS
[Esc] key at any time to cancel the current operation.
menus and dialog boxes displayed, keep pressing [Esc] until you see the
main
MS-DOS LAN Manager screen. The main screen is the first one
displayed when you start the program.
LAN
Manager, you can press the
To
clear all
of
the
Menus
A menu is your starting point for any MS-DOS LAN Manager
of
operation. The names
LAN
Manager. The menus are used for the following purposes:
T
bl
3 1 MS DOS LAN M S
a e
Mew
View Displays the names
Message Lets you send messages.
Config
FI=Help
.
-
-
Purpose
across the local area network; lets you make connections
to shared resources; lets
you exit the
Saves
you change your password.
Press [FI] at any hoint for help about the word currently
highlighted. The elp screen provides an index so that
you can locate help information about specific topics.
the menus appear at the top
anager creen enus
of
servers and shared resources
lOU
MS-DOS L N Manager.
or
restores a prearranged set
examine printer queues; lets
of
the MS-DOS
M
of
connections; lets
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example
of
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When you select a menu, you will see a list
For instance, when you select the View menu the screen shown in
Figure 3-2 appears.
of
available menu items.
I!Im!I
View
Message
Network
This workstation
Print
Exit
servers
queues
local-area
...
network Servers
Config
...
...
F3
M'
Icroso
ft
DOS
I'IARYS
\\INVEST
LAN
M anager 1
EI
Fl=Help
Figure 3-2. View Menu
The View menu is your starting point for most MS-DOS LAN Manager
operations. You will use the View menu to connect to shared resources
and to exit the MS-DOS LAN Manager. This is the menu you will
probably use most frequently. The other menus are described later in
this manual and in the
3+0pen
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager User Reference.
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Choosing a
menu
Hem
using the
keyboard
Choosing a
menu item
using a mouse
To select a menu item and then choose an item from it, follow these
steps:
1. Press [Alt].
The background
letter
in each menu title changes color
2.
Use
the Left and Right arrow keys to select a menu.
The background
with the arrow keys.
3.
Press [Enter]
Use
4.
5.
If
you are working with a mouse, you can select an MS-DOS
Manager menu and then choose a menu item
the Up and Down arrow keys to move to a menu item.
Press [Enter].
The appropriate dialog box appears.
of
the View menu title changes colors, and one
or
becomes bold.
of
each menu title changes as you move around
or
the Down arrow key to
see
the list of menu items.
by
following these steps:
LAN
1. Move the mouse pointer to the name of the menu you want to
use.
2. Press and release the left mouse button.
The items for that menu appear under the name
3. Move the mouse pointer to the menu item
4.
Press and release the left mouse button.
The appropriate dialog box appears on your screen.
you
of
the menu.
want.
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For
example, to see a list
[Alt] and then press the letter
item is Network Servers, and it is already selected. You will probably
choose this menu item more frequently than any other. Press [Enter] to
choose
displaying a list
Networ~
Servers. A dialog box appears
of
the available servers.
of
the servers that are available to you, press
V to see the View menu. The ftrst menu
on
your screen,
Using dialog
boxes
Dialog
Dialog boxes show you information and ask you to make selections
supply additional information.
Select the desired information by pressing [Enter] when your choice is
highlighted.
specific to what you want to do. You can use either uppercase
lowercase letters when you type something into a dialog box.
you are finished typing, press [Enter].
Dialog boxes often appear when you choose an item from a menu.
They can contain up to six different types
•
•
•
•
•
•
Boxes
IR some cases, you will need to enter information that is
Text boxes
List boxes
Check boxes
Option buttons
Command buttons
Display ftelds
of
or
or
When
areas:
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Example
If
you select the Message menu and choose the Send menu item, the
Send a Message dialog box appears. It contains text boxes, list boxes,
option buttons, and command buttons. Figure 3-3 illustrates the Send a
Message dialog box.
Dialog boxes can also contain check boxes and display
fields-they
not appear in this dialog box but are described later in this chapter.
do
Moving Within a Dialog Box
Use [Tab]
or
a mouse to move around in a dialog box.
To
move the
cursor back to a previous area in the dialog box, use the [Shift]+[Tab]
keys.
If
you have a mouse, move the mouse pointer to the area you
want and press the left mouse button.
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Accelerator Keys
A quick way to move around in a dialog box is by using accelerator
keys.
it. An accelerator key is a highlighted
a legend in the dialog box.
to the area.
Each area in a dialog box has an accelerator key associated with
or
underlined letter that appears in
If
you press that letter, you will move right
Using
Accelerator
Keys
To use the accelerator keys, follow these steps:
1.
Once you
A letter either is highlighted
dialog box. This is the accelerator key for that area.
monochrome monitors, the accelerator key is underlined.
2. To move to
dialog box area to which you want to move.
Example
In the Send a Message dialog box, you could press [Alt] to display the
accelerator keys for the dialog box and then move to the list box titled
Available drives
are
in a dialog box, press
an
area, press
by
pressing [Alt]+D.
[AIt]
[A1t].
or
changes color in each area
On
and the accelerator key for the
of
the
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Text Boxes
Text boxes let you identify objects such as files, computers,
resources to MS-DOS
LAN
Manager.
or
Editing a text
box using the
keyboard
Text boxes are areas on the screen where you can enter
information. Text boxes are surrounded by brackets, and they contain a
series
of
dots. The letters you type replace the dots. For example:
Message
Sometimes text boxes appear with information already filled in. This is
the default,
the default information, you can leave the text box as it is.
If
you want to enter information
box, follow these steps:
1.
2.
text:
or
proposed response, for that text box.
[Do
not
forget
or
change the existing contents
dog
Press [Tab] to move the cursor to the text box.
You can also use the [Shift] + [Tab ] and accelerator keys to move
around
Use
in a dialog box.
[Del]
or
[Backspace] to erase any information already in a text
or
change
food
...
]
If
you want to use
of
a text
box.
3.
Type the information you want into the text box.
Text boxes can hold more characters than fit in the on-screen field.
The text box will scroll horizontally as you type.
4.
Press [Tab] if you need to move to another text box to
information.
5.
Press [Enter] when you
are
finished with the dialog box.
add
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Editing a text
box using a
mouse
The following edit keys may help you view or change the contents
the text box:
Key
[Home]
[End]
To
change the contents
1.
Move the mouse pointer to the text box.
2. Press
A text cursor will appear inside the text box.
3.
Enter, change,
4.
Press [Enter]
Movement
Moves the cursor to the left end
Moves the cursor to the right end
of
a text box with a mouse:
and
release the left mouse button.
or
delete information
or
press and release the left mouse button.
of
the text box.
of
the text box.
in
the text box.
of
Example
John Q'Clare, an accountant at MacroCorp, wants to send a message to
Jenny Tibbett.
menu item. John uses the accelerator keys to move the cursor to the
Name text
He
selects the Message menu and chooses the Send
box, where he types
jennyt
and presses [Enter].
Next, he uses the accelerator keys to move the cursor to the Message
text text box, where he types his message.
presses [Home] to return to the beginning
He can look at his message by using the arrow keys to scroll through
the text. He can make corrections at any point prior to pressing [Enter].
When
of
he is done, John
the text box and proofread.
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List Boxes
Like text boxes, list boxes let you identify objects such as files,
computers,
two purposes:
or
resources to MS-DOS LAN Manager. List boxes serve
• They allow you to scroll through long lists that would not fit
screen at one time.
• They present a list
of
servers
Often list boxes are associated with text boxes: when you select an item
from a list box, that item appears in the associated text box. A typical
list box looks like this:
Files
in
CHANGE.
BAT
INSTALL.HST
LANMAN.INI
I1SP2IMG.EXE
An item in a list box occupies one line. By default, MS-DOS
Manager selects the first item in a list box. In the above example, the
list box contains filenames; the first filename will
the list box opens.
AUGUST.DOC, will be chosen for whatever action the dialog box is
used for. For example,
highlighted file will be sent
sometimes appear at the top
title from a list box, only an item. When you select an item from a list
box, all columns associated with the item are selected.
or
C:\LANMAN.DOS
of
items you can choose from, such as the names
the print requests waiting at a shared printer.
f
be
highlighted when
If
you press [Enter], the highlighted file,
if
it is being used to send a message, the
to
the recipient you designate. Column titles
of
the list box. You cannot select a column
on
LAN
the
If
there are more items available than can fit in the list box at one time,
the contents
in a list box.
of
an associated text box may change as you move around
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Selecting list
box
Hems
using
the keyboard
To
select an item in a list box, follow these steps:
1.
Use [Tab] to move the cursor into the list box.
You can also use the [Shift]+[Tab] and accelerator keys to move
around in a dialog box.
2.
Use the following keys to move
Key
Up arrow
Down arrow
[Page
[Page Down]
[Home]
[End]
The items in a list box are arranged alphabetically.
in a list box, you can select items by pressing the frrst letter in the
item name.
Up]
Movement
Up one line
Down one line
one page
Up
Down one page
To
the top
To the bottom
around
of
the list
of
the list
in the list box:
Once you are
3.
After you have selected
box~
the
Your item remains selected.
an
item in the list box, press [Tab] to leave
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Selecting
box
Hems
a mouse
list
using
If
you are using a mouse, you can view
list box by following these steps:
1.
Move the mouse pointer to the scroll
The scroll bar is the vertical strip at the right side
2. Place the mouse pointer over the rectangle
This rectangle is called the scroll box. The scroll box represents
your current location in the list
3.
Press the left mouse button and hold it down.
4. Move the mouse to slide the scroll box up
or
select from the contents
bar
of the list box.
in
the scroll bar.
of
entries in the list box.
or
down in the scroll
of
bar.
When you move the scroll box to the top
see the top
bottom
5.
Move the scroll
of
the list. When you move the scroll box to the
of
the scroll bar, you will see the bottom
box
to a location in the scroll
of
the scroll bar, you will
of
the list.
bar
that roughly
corresponds to the location in the list box that you want to bring
into view.
of
the list box.
a
6.
Release the left mouse button.
The view in the list box now changes.
7.
Move the mouse pointer to your selection in the list box. Press
and release the left mouse button.
The contents
list box selection.
of
an associated text box may change as you make a
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Example
The
message John wants to send to Jenny is currently stored in a file.
To
send this file to Jenny, John first selects the Message menu
chooses the Send menu item. In the
is a text box for specifying the name
associated list box showing the files
typing the filename
to the list
appropriate filename. The filename
the Message
box
filename text box.
of
the file
and uses the arrow keys to locate and select the
he
Send
a Message dialog box, there
of
the file to be sent and an
in the current directory. Instead
wants to send, John moves the cursor
he
selects automatically appears in
Check Boxes
Check boxes specify options that can
an X in a check box, you activate an option.
following check box suspends message logging at your netstation:
be
either
For
on
or
off.
example, the
By
marking
and
of
Using check
boxes
with
keyboard
Using check
boxes with a
mouse
the
[X]
Pause
To
use a check box, follow these steps:
1.
Use
You
around in a dialog box.
logging
[Tab] to move the cursor to the check
can also use the [Shift]+[Tab] and accelerator keys to move
messages
box.
2. Press [Space bar] to place an X in the box Oi to
If
you are working with a mouse,
these steps:
1.
Move the mouse pointer to the check
\
2.
Press and release the left mouse button to either mark
you
can use a check box
box.
the check box.
iemove
by
or
one.
following
unmark
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Example
John wants to temporarily stop using shared printers from his
netstation. First, he selects the View menu and chooses the This
Workstation menu item. Then, in the Network Resources in
Your Workstation dialog box, John uses [Tab] to move the cursor to the
Pause using printers check box and presses [
in the check box. John thus temporarily suspends his use
printersto which he is connected.
Space bar] to place a check
Option Buttons
Option buttons look like two or more sets
buttons to select from a variety
button, a dot appears between the corresponding parentheses.
option button in a set can
of
choices. When you select an option
be selected at a time.
of
parentheses Use option
Use at
of
any shared
Only one
Selecting
option
with the
keyboard
buttons
A typical set
(*)
()
To select an option button, follow these steps:
1.
Press
You can also use the [Shift]+[Tab]
around in a dialog box.
2.
Use
of
option buttons looks like the following:
Name
All
LAN
users
rrab]
to
move
the cursor to the set of option buttons.
or
accelerator keys to move
the arrow keys to move the cursor between the individual
buttons.
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3.
Press [Enter] to select a button.
When you select a button, a mark appears inside the parentheses.
The contents
select an option button.
If
you are working with a mouse, you can select an option button by
following these steps:
1.
Place the mouse pointer between the parentheses of
button.
2.
Press
and
of
an associated text box may change when you
release the left mouse button.
an
option
The contents
select an option button.
Example
John wants to send a file to Ben Getter. Ben needs the file to add to a
report he is working on. First, John selects the Message menu and
chooses the
John moves the cursor to the second set
Down arrow key to select the Contents
option button is selected, John presses [Enter].
Send menu item. Then, in the Send a Message dialog box,
of
an associated text box may change when you
of
option buttons and uses the
of
file option button. When the
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Command Buttons
Command buttons appear at the bottom
with words in them. A typical set
following:
of
command buttons looks like the
3
3-19
of
a dialog box as angle brackets
Choosing
command
buttons
the keyboard
Choosing
command
buttons
mouse
a
using
using
<OK>
Command buttons perform an action, such as deleting a selected print
request from a printer queue
a dialog box appears on your screen, one command button
highlighted. This is the default command button for the dialog box.
Some buttons will appear colored-over
represent actions that you cannot perform at the time.
To
choose a command button, follow these steps:
1.
<Cancel>
Press
[fab]
The outline
or
taking you to another dialog box.
is
or
faded. These buttons
to move the cursor to the command button.
of
the button is highlighted.
When
already
2. Press [Enter].
This activates the button, and the associated action takes place.
If
you are working with a mouse, you can choose a command button
following these steps:
1.
Move the mouse pointer to the command button.
2. Press and release the left mouse button.
by
This activates the command button, and the associated action takes
place.
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Example
John is ready to send a file to Ben. First he selects the Message menu
and chooses the Send menu item. Next, in the Send a Message dialog
of
box, he specifies Ben as the recipient and designates the name
to send. He then uses [Tab] to move the cursor to the
button at the bottom
is sent to Ben.
of
the dialog box. When he presses [Enter], the file
OK command
the file
Zoom,
and
command
buttons
OK,
Cancel
A few command buttons warrant special explanation.
button. You will find this button in many dialog boxes. The Zoom
command button moves you to a new dialog box, zooming in on the
item you have selected in the current dialog box. (Think
on a camera). When you select an item in a list
shared resource, for
zoom in on that item to see more information about it.
Another special command button you should know about is the the
command button. Choose OK to tell MS-DOS LAN Manager that you
are ready to execute the actions or changes you have just specified in the
dialog box. This button always appears with the Cancel command
button.
have made
on your keyboard works the same way.
Use Cancel to exit a dialog box without saving any changes you
or
executing any actions you have indicated. The [Esc] key
example-and
then choose the Zoom button, you
box-a
One is the Zoom
of
a zoom lens
queue
or
a
OK
Display Fields
Display fields are areas that display information only. You cannot
modify the contents
like this:
Number
Sessions
Sessions
of
of
a display field. A typical display field might look
server
unexpectedly
successfully
sessions
started:
disconnected:
reconnected:
8
12
1
You can distinguish display fields from other areas because the cursor
will not move to a display field when you press [Tab]. Also, there are
no accelerator keys for display fields.
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Getting Help with Menus and Dialog Boxes
When working in the MS-DOS LAN Manager, you can get help at any
time by pressing the [F
keyed to the menu or dialog box on your screen when you ask for help.
The help information for the
that lets you locate and display information for specific topics.
1]
function key. The information you see will be
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager also has an index
MS-DOS LAN Manager Screen
The keys and key sequences described in Table 3-2 let you navigate and
work with the menus and dialog boxes
T bl 3 2
a e
Key
[Alt] Activates accelerator keys by changing the
[Delete] Deletes the character at the cursor in a text box.
Cursor Left and Right arrow keys let you move from one
[End]
MS
DOS
.
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-
LAN M
anager
Function
appearance
you can make within a menu
holding down [Alt] and pressing the
corresponding letter key on your keyboard, you
can move directly to that choice.
menu to another once you have pressed [Alt]. In
text boxes, the Left and Right arrow keys move
the cursor. In list boxes, the
arrow keys let you scroll through a list
Moves the cursor to the right side
text box
of
or
to the last item in a list box.
Summary
of
the MS-DOS
creen eys
S
one letter in each
K
or
Up and Down
LAN
Manager.
of
the choices
dialog box. By
of
items.
of
the text in a
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Table 3-2.
Key
[Enter]
[Fl]
[Home]
[Page Down]
[Page
[Shift ] + [Tab]
[Space bar]
Up]
[Tab]
MS-DOS LAN Manager Screen Keys (continued)
Function
Starts an action you have chosen.
box, press [Enter] after specifying any necessary
infonnation and selecting the appropriate
command button.
Di&lars
to sp ay he p infonnation for the current menu
or
dialog box.
Moves the cursor to the left side
text box or to the first item in a list box.
Moves the cursor down one page in a list box.
Moves the cursor up one page in a list box.
Moves the cursor back one field in a dialog box.
Places
Moves the cursor forward one field in a dialog
box.
hel~
infonnation. You can use this key
or
removes a check in a check box.
In
a dialog
of
the text in a
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The Enhanced version
commands in addition to the seven commands in Basic. Most
commands provide capabilities which are also available in
LAN
Manager Screen; a few are unique.
The Enhanced commands shown in Table 3-3 are described in detail
later in this guide.
T
bl
3 3 MS DOS LAN M
a
e
-
.
Conunand
NET
COpy
LOAD Loads a saved configuration from a file.
NET
NET
LOGOFF Disconnects all local area network sessions and
NET
LOGON
NET
MOVE Moves files from one place to another on the
PASSWORD Changes the password for logging
NET
NET
SAVE
of
MS-DOS LAN Manager provides thirteen
-
Purpose
Copies files both locally and remotely.
logs a user
Logs a user
the user name and password for the netstation.
local area network.
Saves
configuration into a file for later use.
anager
the current local area network
off
from the
on
E h
n ance
to the
Commands
MS-DOS
de
omman s
3+0pen
3+0pen
network.
network and sets
of
these
d
on
to a server.
NET
SEND Sends messages and files to other users.
NET
START Starts the MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced
MESSENGER
START
NET
NETPOPUP Netpopup service, displaying messages as
NET VIEW
Mes~enger
receive messages.
Starts
they are received.
Displays the
resources being s ared by any server.
service, allowing you to send and
the MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced
com~uter
names
of
servers and the
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The following two commands are usually used by network
administrators and are not described in this manual. Refer to the
3
+ Open MS-DOS
about them.
Table 3-4. MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced Network
Administrator Commands
Command
LAN
Manager User Reference for more information
Pur~e
NET ACCESS
NET ADMIN
Allows a network administrator to change
permissions on a server from a netstation.
Allows a network administrator to run a
command on a server while using a netstation.
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Chapter
Screen
This chapter contains lessons that introduce you to the
LAN Manager Enhanced full-screen interface. You
the local area network to perfonn tasks such as the following:
• Logging on to a local area network.
• Connecting to and using a shared directory.
• Logging
• Using a shared printer.
Of
the twelve lessons in this chapter,
starting
connecting to shared directories, logging off, exiting from
LAN Manager, using a shared directory with DOS commands, listing
your shared connections, and disconnecting from a shared directory.
MS-DOS
4:
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Tutorial
off
from a local area network.
LAN
Manager and logging on, selecting servers and
3+0pen
willleam
the.
first seven take you through
MS-DOS
MS-DOS
how to use
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The last five lessons demonstrate connecting to shared printers, printing
a file, viewing a printer queue, removing requests from printer queues,
and disconnecting from a shared printer. These last five lessons assume
you have completed and understood the first seven lessons.
Things
before starling
the tutorial
to
do
MS-DOS LAN Manager supports the use
it
easier to use one.
it while you work through the lessons.
Before
Before you start working through the lessons in this chapter, you
should:
• Know how to use simple DOS commands like DIR, COPY, and
TYPE.
see the
User Reference.
• Understand the concepts discussed in Chapter
MS-DOS LAN Manager, Chapter
Basic, and Chapter 3: Introducing
Enhanced.
• Have MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced installed
netstation.
• Have talked with your network administrator and learned your user
name, your password, and the name
You
If
Microsoft MS-DOS User Guide and Microsoft MS-DOS
If
you have a mouse, you might want to start using
Start
you need more information about using DOS commands,
of
a mouse, and you may find
1:
Understanding
2:
Using MS-DOS
MS-DOS
of
LAN
Manager
on
your
the server you should use.
LAN
Manager
See your network administrator
not already installed on your netstation.
Many
LAN
of
these lessons use a shared directory called demo on a
Manager server. You will need to get the name
your network administrator.
if
MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced is
3+0pen
of
the server from
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Starting
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
Lesson
To
use the local area network, you need to start the MS-DOS LAN
Manager netstation software on your computer. This identifies your
computer as a netstation on the local area network. You also need to
identify yourself by logging on to the local area network. You log
by typing your user name and password.
In this lesson you will learn how to:
• Start MS-DOS
• Start the MS-DOS LAN Manager screen.
• Log on to the local area network.
To
start MS-DOS LAN Manager and log on to the local area network,
follow these steps:
1.
1:
Starting
LAN
If
you have
MS-DOS.
Normally MS-DOS LAN Manager will have been started by
commands in your netstation's AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
MS-DOS
not
already done so, start your computer with
LAN
Manager is already started, skip to step 3.
MS-DOS
Manager.
LAN
Manager
If
on
2.
Type the following command
LAN Manager on your computer:
net
start
workstation
at
the DOS prompt to start MS-DOS
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3.
Start
the MS-DOS LAN
command
net
at
the DOS prompt:
The MS-DOS LAN Manager screen appears.
View
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lIsernaMe:
Vour
cOMputernaMe:
B network
Message
files
Config
are open.
Manager
Microsoft
MARVS
\\
INVEST
DOS
LAN
screen by typing the following
Manager
1.B
----------,
Fl=Help
Press the
ALT
key
to
select a Menu
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Logging in to the network is normally handled by the LOOON
command in your netstation's AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
not yet logged on to the local area network, the Log Into Network
dialog box appears in the center
of
the screen:
If
you are
View
network
on
to
Message
files
the
.-----------
Your usernaf1le:
Your cOf1lputernaf1le: "INVEST
8
Log
~
Microsoft
(not
logged
,.-----
Usernaf1le
Password . . . . [--- - -- -- - -- -- - -- -]
local-area
Log
. . . . [--- - -- - -- -- - -- -- -]
network
DOS
in)
Into
LAN
Manager
Network
{
OK
1.8
----------,
-------,
> {Cancel>
Fl=Help
(If you do not see this dialog box, you can proceed to Lesson 2.)
NOTE: The remainder
the
MS-DOS LAN Manager screen. Be aware that this method
logs you on to the
includes the 3+Name service, you
command. Refer to Chapter
of
3+0pen
this lesson describes logging on using
network only.
If
your network
must use the LOOON
5:
Startup and Security for more
information.
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4.
Type your user name in the Username text
A name might already be displayed in this text box. This is your
default user name.
you
do
not want to use it, type a new name before proceeding. Do
not press [Enter] yet.
5.
Type your password.
If
you were given a password along with your local area network
user name, press [Tab] to move to the Password text box.
If
you want to use this name, leave it as is.
box.
If
For every character
appears in the text box. This helps keep your password secret.
of
your password that you type, a period (.)
6. Choose the OK command button.
You need to log on each time you start using MS-DOS
usually once a day, or whenever you start up your netstation. Once you
have logged on, you can enter and exit the
screen whenever you want to without supplying your user name and
password. This means that you can log on in the morning, enter the
MS-DOS
MS-DOS
package (like Microsoft Word, for example), and then reenter the
DOS
Chapter
starting
After you log on, the Log Into Network dialog box disappears from the
screen, leaving just the
to start working with
LAN
Manager screen to make connections, exit from the
LAN
Manager screen to work with a word processing
LAN
Manager screen to disconnect from shared resources.
5:
Starting MS-DOS
lviS-DOS LAN Manager and iogging on.
MS-DOS
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager explains more about
LAN
LAN
MS-DOS
Manager screen. You are ready
Manager.
LAN
LAN
Manager-
Manager
MS-
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Lesson
Now that you have logged on, you can use the MS-DOS
screen to start working with the servers on your local area network.
As explained in Chapter
servers are the computers from which network administrators share hard
disks and printers with others on the local area network.
In
this lesson you will learn how to:
• Select a server to use.
• Connect to resources from the server's list
As you start this lesson, the
menus
name and computer name should appear in the upper part
2:
Selecting
or
dialog boxes should be displayed
Servers
1:
Understanding MS-DOS
MS-DOS LAN Manager screen with no
LAN
Manager
LAN
Manager,
of
shared resources.
on
your screen. Your user
of
the screen.
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Viewing the
names
servers
of
Your flrst step is to see what servers are available for your use. Follow
these steps:
1.
Select the View menu.
2. Choose the Network servers menu item.
The Servers Available on Network dialog box appears. A typical
list
of
visible servers might look like this:
Visible
demo
general
invest
printl
print2
The remarks help you see which jobs
intended to serve.
3.
If
necessary, use [Tab]
server
Remark
Use
for
tutorial
or
departments a server is
or
the accelerator keys to move the cursor
into the list box.
4.
Select a server from the list box.
5.
Choose the Zoom command button.
By choosing the Zoom command button, you are zooming in to
look at the selected server's list
of
shared resources.
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Connecting
shared directory
to
a
When you zoom in on a server, the Resources at (server) dialog box
appears. This contains a list box showing the resources available for
your use
following:
on
the server. Your screen will look something like the
Sharename
demo
demoprint
R
esources
Type
Disk
Printer
t
a
Used
\\
as
prln
.
t2
Remark
tutorial
tutorial
directory'
printer~~~~~
f
Use
<
You should see the demo directory in the list box.
consult your network administrator. To use the demo directory, follow
these steps:
>
Un-use
<
>
If
it
is not there,
<
Done
>
1.
If
necessary, move the cursor into the list box.
2. Select the
demo directory.
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3. Choose the
Once you have chosen to use the demo directory, one last dialog
box appears:
Local
Password:
<
The Local device text box shows the netstation device name (in
this case, a drive letter followed by a colon) that
Manager assigned to the demo directory.
MS-DOS LAN Manager normally uses the fIrst available disk
device name (the kind used for shared directories) as the default.
you have not yet made any connections to any directories, the
default is usually device name D:. Drives
usually reserved for your computer's local disk drives. However,
if
you had already connected D: to a shared directory, the default
would be E:.
Use
command button.
Use
the
resource
\\print2\demo
device:
OK
> <
[D: ]
[
.............
]
Cancel
A:
through
MS-DOS
>
C:
LAN
If
are
In this lesson no pass word is required; you can leave the
Password text box blank.
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4. Choose the
You have now connected the disk device name shown in the dialog box
to the
demo
your screen, now showing an additional piece
the name
the directory. This way, you can see that the server's directory is
available for you to use.
To
until all dialog boxes disappear from your screen. Your screen should
show the
boxes, and your user name and computer name should appear at the
upper part
logging
of
prepare for Lesson 3, clear your screen by pressing [Esc] twice,
MS-DOS LAN Manager screen with no menus or dialog
of
off
Use
command button.
directory. The Resources at (server) dialog box returns to
of
information. Next to
the
demo
directory is the drive letter you have connected to
or
the screen. You are now ready for an important lesson:
from MS-DOS LAN Manager.
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Logging
from the
3+0pen
network
off
Lesson
In Lesson 1 you started the MS-DOS LAN Manager screen and logged
on to the local area network. In this lesson you will learn how to log
from the local area network. By logging off, you take your user name
and password
not actually stopping the local area network, however, your computer
remains a netstation and you (or any other user) are free to log on. The
next time you start using
your user name and password back on your netstation by logging on.
You should already know how to log on to the local area network.
The method described here logs you
the LOGOFF command described in Chapter 5: Starting MS-DOS
Manager to log
To log
off
from the
3:
Logging
off
your netstation until you log on again. Since you are
off
both the
Off
MS-DOS LAN Manager, you will need to put
off
3+0pen
only the
3+0pen
network, follow these steps:
network and the
3+0pen
3+
network. Use
network.
off
LAN
1. Select the Config menu.
2. Choose the Logoff menu item.
A message box appears, asking you to confirm your request to log
off.
3.
Choose
the OK command button.
Another message box appears, reporting that you have
successfully logged off.
4. Again,
choose
the OK command button.
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Exiting
MS-DOS
Manager
the
LAN
screen
You can also use MS-DOS
off
the 3+Open network; this is described in Chapter 5: Starting MS-
DOS
LAN Manager. You must use LOGOFF to log
network.
You are now logged
have logged
Manager screen continues to run. In the next lesson you will learn how
to exit the
Lesson
off
MS-DOS LAN Manager screen.
4:
off
from the local area network, the MS-DOS
Exiting
LAN
Manager's LOGOFF command to log
off
the
3+
from the local area network. Although you
LAN
the
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager
Screen
By
now you have learned some
MS-DOS LAN Manager. In this lesson you will learn how to exit the
MS-DOS LAN Manager screen.
You should already know:
• How to start the MS-DOS LAN Manager screen.
• How to log on to and
To
exit the MS-DOS
1.
Select the
View
off
LAN
menu.
of
the basic skills needed to use
from the local area network.
Manager screen, follow these steps:
2.
Choose the Exit menu item.
The MS-DOS
prompt on your screen.
Now that you have a
DOS commands are used by going on to Lesson
LAN
Manager screen disappears, leaving the DOS
DOS prompt on your screen, you can see how
5.
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Lesson
DOS
In
Lesson 2 you connected one
shared directory. You can use that drive letter and that concept with
standard
In
this lesson you will learn how to use DOS commands with a shared
directory you have connected to your netstation.
Before starting this lesson, you should know how to use the
and
TYPE commands.
TYPE commands, see the Microsoft MS-DOS User Reference.
Switching to a To use a shared directory with DOS commands, follow these steps:
shared directory
1.
5:
Using a Shared
Directory
with
Commands
of
your netstation's drive letters to a
DOS commands like DIR and TYPE.
DOS DIR
If
you need more information about the DIR or
At the DOS prompt, type the drive letter followed by a colon (:)
and
that you connected to the shared directory
For example,
shared directory, you can make
f :
The shared directory, known to MS-DOS as drive F:, now
becomes your active drive.
if
you have already assigned device name
F:
your active drive by typing:
press [Enter].
F:
to the
2.
Type the following command to see the list
directory:
dir
This shows you the files and subdirectories contained in the
shared directory you are using.
of
files in the shared
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Decide on
following command:
the
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file
that
you would like to view
4-15
and
type
the
Preparing
the next lesson
for
type
filename is the name
The contents
Now you have looked at a server's shared directory as
filename
of
of
the file.
the file you selected will scroll across your screen.
if
it were
on
your
own netstation. The ability to use things not physically attached to your
netstation illustrates the power and the purpose
of
MS-DOS
LAN
Manager.
5.
You have completed Lesson
following at the
net
DOS prompt:
To prepare for Lesson 6, type the
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Seeing
shared
resources you
are using
what
Lesson
Once you start using shared resources, you might forget which shared
resources you are connected to at any given time. Also, you may need
to check on the status
In this lesson you will learn to list all
resources and to check the status
Before starting this lesson, you should have mastered the material in
previous lessons on connecting to shared directories.
To
list your connections to shared resources, follow these steps:
1. Select the
6:
Listing
View
Your
of
your connections to shared resources.
menu.
Connections
of
your connections to shared
of
your connections.
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2. Choose the This workstation menu item.
The Network Resources in Use at Your Workstation dialog box
appears. The list box in the dialog box shows which shared
resources you are presently using. The list should contain the
directory whose sharename is
demo:
Network
Device
D:
<Add
Use>
3.
To check the status of your connection to the directory with the
sharename
Resources
demo,
Making
\\print2\demo
[ ]
use
Pausing
<Zoom>
first select
in
Use
at
of
using
demo
from the list box.
Your
Remark
tutorial
printers
<Delete>
Workstation
directory
<Done>
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4.
Choose
The Usage Infonnation for a Network Resource dialog box;
appears. This dialog box lists:
the
Zoom
command
button.
• The name
• The device name connected to the shared resource.
• The remark associated with the shared resource.
• The status
s.
Press [Esc]
Your
Workstation
You will use this dialog box in Lesson 7.
of
the shared resource you are using.
of
the connection.
once
to
return
dialog
to
box.
the
Network
Resources
in
Use
at
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Lesson 7: Disconnecting from a Shared
Directory
From
now on you will not have much use for
use
it
for is to learn how to stop using a shared network resource, such
as a directory.
You should already know how to connect to a shared directory.
demo.
One last thing to
Disconnecting
from a shared
directory
The Network Resources in
be on your screen. (If
from your screen. Then select the
Workstation menu item.)
To
disconnect from a shared directory, follow these steps:
1.
Move the cursor into the list box and select the directory with the
sharename
2.
Choose the Delete command button.
This tells MS-DOS LAN Manager you want to stop using the
selected item. A message box appears asking you to
request to stop using the directory.
3.
Choose the
The
sharename
If
you have been doing these lessons in the proper sequence, you
should no longer be connected to any shared resources. Lesson 8
shows you how to use a shared printer to print files from
netstation.
demo.
OK
Use at Your Workstation dialog box should
it
is not, press [Esc] to clear all dialog boxes
View menu and choose the This
confmn
command button.
demo
disappears from the list box.
your
your
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A reminder
about printer
queues
Connecting
shared printers
to
Lesson
Printers let you transfer data from your net station onto paper. While
everyone
maintaining so many printers would not
LAN
throughout your organization.
Ordinarily you would have trouble
printer at the same time. To avoid this problem,
Manager creates printer queues. Remember from Chapter 1 that a
printer queue collects requests to use a shared device and then fulfills the
requests in the order it receives them. In this lesson you will learn how
to select and connect to a printer queue for a shared printer.
To
connect your netstation to a shared printer queue, follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
8:
Connecting
in your office would like to have their own printer, buying and
Manager, one shared printer can
If
necessary, start MS-DOS LAN Manager
If
you need to review starting MS-DOS LAN Manager and
tum
logging on,
Select the View menu.
Choose the Network servers menu item.
back to Lesson
to a Shared
be
practical. With MS-DOS
be
made available to many users
if
two people wanted to use the same
1.
Printer
MS-DOS LAN
and
log on.
4.
1'1
the Servers Available on
ofa
server.
This will probably be the same server you selected in Lesson
you are unsure about which server to use, see your network
administrator.
5.
Choose the Zoom command button.
l'-~et-"oik
dialog box, select the name
2.
If
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6.
In
the Resources
The printer queues are the items in the list box that have the word
in
Printer
word
7.
Choose the
The
screen, telling you the device name that will
shared printer and prompting you for a password. (A network
path is the name
resource, written
\ \server\resource.)
the Type column.
demo in the Sharename
Use the resource (network path) dialog boxappears
at
(server) dialog box, select a shared printer.
Use
command button.
of
a server and the name
out
as an MS-DOS path, such as
The
printer you select will have the
or
Remark column.
be
connected to the
of
a shared network
on
your
8.
Hyou must supply a password to use the printer, type it in the
Password text box.
9.
Press [Enter].
This connects your netstation to the shared printer.
at (server) dialog box returns to your screen and
of
additional piece
device name you connected to the shared printer.
this device name in the next lesson to print files on the shared
printer.
In Lesson 9 you will learn more about printing files using the shared
printer. Before proceeding, clear your screen
by
boxes
pressing [Esc] twice.
information. In the Used as column is the
of
menus and dialog
The
now
displays an
You
Resources
will use
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Lesson 9: Printing a File on a Shared Printer
Once you have connected your netstation to a shared printer, you can
To
do
use that printer to print files.
would, using the
processing, spreadsheet,
Manager and the queue for the shared printer handle the details
printing your file.
Before starting this lesson, you should know:
• How to connect to a shared printer.
DOS PRINT
or
database application. MS-DOS
so, just print a file as you normally
or
COpy
commands
or
your word
LAN
of
Printing files
without leaving
your
netstation
• How to use the DOS
To
print a text file from the DOS prompt, follow these steps:
1.
At the DOS prompt, use the
options:
copy
filename
filename is the name
COpy
command.
COpy
devicename
of
the text file you want to print.
command with
the
devicename is the device name you connected to the shared
printer.
2.
Type NET to display the MS-DOS LAN
You can use the device name you connected to the shared printer
to print files from the
your application's documentation
print files using the application.
MS-DOS environment and applications. See
if
Manager
you need to find out how to
screen again.
following
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Reading the
printer queue
display
Lesson
Viewing the contents
request is
In this lesson
•
How
•
The
Before starting this lesson, you should know, from previous lessons:
•
How
•
How
To
view
steps:
1.
2.
3.
10:
Viewing a Printer
of
a shared printer queue lets you see where your
in
relation to the others in the queue.
you
will learn:
to view a shared printer queue.
meaning
to connect to a shared printer.
to print a file using a shared printer.
the
Select the View menu.
Choose the Print queues menu item.
In
the Show Print Queues For (server) dialog boxselect the device
name you connected to the shared printer.
of
queue
different elements in the printer queue display.
of
the shared printer you are using, follow these
Queue
4.
Choose the Zoom command button
The
Print Queues for (server) dialog box shows you the contents
queue for the shared printer you have connected to your netstation.
Your
requests have your user name in the Sharename column.
Status column shows you whether
or
to be printed,
on hold.
your
printer
job
is
printing, waiting
of
The
the
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Deleting
print
request
your
Leave the Print Queues for (server) dialog box displayed. In Lesson
you will use it to learn how to remove your request from the printer
queue.
Lesson
Printer
This lesson shows you how to remove one
printer queue. You will be removing the request you sent to the shared
printer in Lesson 9. Thus, your file will not be printed.
Your screen should show the Print Queues for (server) dialog box.
this dialog box is not on your screen, press [Esc] until all menus and
dialog boxes are cleared from your screen, and repeat Lesson
To remove one
these steps:
1.
11:
Removing
Your
Request
from
a
Queue
of
your print requests from a
10.)
of
your requests from a shared printer's queue, follow
Select the print request you want to remove from the printer
queue.
The only requests you can remove are ones that have your user
name under the sharename
of
the printer.
11
(If
2.
Choose the Delete command button.
A message box appears, asking you to confirm your request.
3.
Choose the
Your request disappears from the list
LAN Manager Messenger and Netpopup services are running on your
netstation, the server controlling the printer sends you a message when
you remove one
request has been removed from the queue. Press [Esc] to clear the
message from your screen.
OK
command button.
of
requests.
of
your print requests from a queue, telling you the
If
the MS-DOS
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Disconnecting
from
a shared
printer
Lesson
In this final lesson you will learn how to tenninate your connection to a
shared printer.
To
disconnect your netstation from a shared printer, follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
12:
Disconnecting
Select the View menu.
Choose the This workstation menu item.
In
the
Network Resources in Use
select the device
Choose the Delete command button.
A message box appears, asking you to confirm your request.
Choose the
The shared printer disappears from the dialog box on your screen.
You are now disconnected from the shared printer.
name
you connected to the
OK
command button.
from a Shared
at
Your
Workstation dialog box
shared
printer.
Printer
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Before you can use the resources
start
3+0pen
administrator is responsible for giving you a user name and password.
When you log on, you give your user name and password to your
netstation. Then, when you request to use the resources
your net station gives your user name and password to the server.
The server lets you use the resources that your network administrator
has given you permission to use. Depending on how your network
administrator sets up your local area network, you may have different
passwords for different servers and/or resources on the local area
network.
Before you read this chapter, you should:
• Read the first four chapters in this guide.
• Have MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced installed on your
netstation.
5:
Startup
MS-DOS LAN Manager and log on. Your network
and
of
your local area network, you must
Security
of
a server,
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5
5-2
Startup and
Security
What you
willieam
Starting
MS-DOS
Manager
logging
on
LAN
versus
In this chapter you will first learn the difference between starting
MS-DOS LAN Manager and logging on to the local area network.
Once you understand this distinction, you will learn how to:
• Start MS-DOS LAN Manager.
• Start and stop the MS-DOS LAN Manager screen.
• Log on to and
• Change your password for your netstation
Starting
It is important that you understand the difference between starting
MS-DOS LAN Manager and logging on to the local area network.
When you
your computer's memory. Since your computer functions as a
netstation
Workstation service. A service is one
up
MS-DOS LAN Manager.
Logging on, on the other hand, is the process
the local area
use the local area network. When you log on, you supply your user
na...'11e
presented by your netstation to a server when you
shared by the server.
start MS-DOS LAN Manager you are loading software into
on
a...~d
password.
off
from the local area network.
or
a server.
and
Logging
the local area network, you start a program known as the
network-identifying
TheSe
On
yourself as someone permitted to
two pieces
of
the many programs that make
of
identifying yourself on
of
infonnation are automaticaily
try to use resources
Keep these distinctions in mind as you read this chapter.
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Startup and
Security
5
5-3
Other
MS-DOS
LAN Manager
services
Starting
The
3+0pen
netstation's
automatically, and automatically log you on to the network.
AUTOEXEC.BATis
each time you start your netstation.
AUTOEXEC.BAT should contain a line which looks something like the
following:
net
The command
Manager. Normally this command is contained in AUTOEXEC.BAT,
and so you shouldn't have to use the command directly.
command is not present in
DOS prompt
the
3+0pen
NET
START WORKSTATION.
There are two other MS-DOS
to start: the Messenger service and the Netpopup service.
services support sending and receiving messages. See Chapter 8:
Sending and Receiving Messages for information about this capability.
MS-DOS
MS-DOS
AUTOEXEC.BAT file to start MS-DOS
start
MS-DOS
workstation
NET
or
add it to AUTOEXEC.BA T; refer to Chapter 2
LAN
LAN
LAN
a file containing commands that MS-DOS runs
START
AUTOEXEC.BATyou
Manager User Reference for a description
Manager
Manager installation program sets up your
computername
WORKST A nON
LAN
Manager services that you
LAN
Manager
options
starts MS-DOS
If
will have to type it at
LAN
the
may
These
in
the
of
need
If
you will be using the Messenger Service, you
following command:
net
Similarly,
start
using the following command:
net
start
messenger
if
you will be using the Netpopup service, you
netpopup
computername
must
options
start
must
it
using the
start it
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