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3.02, and

Table

of

Contents

Preface

Before You Begin xiv Contents of This Reference xv Notational

Procedural Conventions xvii Finding Further

Conventions xvi

Notational

Convention Examples xvi

Text

Examples with Commands

Text Examples with the

Information xviii

xvi

LAN

Manager Screen xvii

Chapter 1: About MS-DOS LAN Manager

MS-DOS MS-DOS Startup and Security 1-3

Using

Getting More

LAN

Manager Basic

LAN

Manager Enhanced 1-2

Logging

Automatic Startup 1-4

MS-DOS LAN

On-Line Help 1-6

Error Messages

On

to the Local Area Network 1-3

MS-DOS

The NET HELP Command 1-6 Help With the LAN Manager Screen 1-7

LAN

Manager 1-4

LAN

Manager Commands 1-5

Manager Screen 1-5

Information 1-6

1-8

1-2

iii

Chapter

How to

Using

Abbreviations 2-3

Commands That Start Services Automatically 2-4

Using Passwords with Commands 2-6

Using /yes and /no 2-8

Command Reference Pages 2-8 Basic Commands LOGOFF 2-12

Syntax 2-12

Comments 2-12

Example 2-13 See

LOGON

Syntax 2-14

Comments 2-16

Automatic Logon 2-22 Example See

CONTINUE 2-23

NET

Syntax 2-23 Comments 2-24 Example 2-24 See

2:

MS-DOS

Use

This Chapter 2-2

MS-DOS

Service Names Option Names

Starting the Workstation Service Automatically 2-4 Starting the Messenger Service Automatically 2-5 Logging

Typing a Password 2-6

Using the

General Logging Logging Logging On to the 3+Name Service

Changing Your Password

LAN

On Automatically 2-5

* Option 2-7

Also 2-13

2-14

Usage On to Mixed Networks 2-18

On to the 3+0pen Network 2-20

2-22

Also 2-22

Also

2-24

Manager Commands

2-11

2-3

2-4

2-17

LAN

Manager

2-3

2-21

Command

2-21

Reference

i\l

NET HELP 2-25

Syntax 2-25 Comments 2-26

Example 2-27

See Also 2-93

2-91

Chapter

Using the

Netstation Information 3-4 Logging

Selecting Menus and Menu Using Help 3-7 Using Dialog Menus and Dialog Boxes

View Menu 3-12

View

3:

LAN

Manager Screen 3-3

On 3-5

Box

Elements 3-8

-> Network Servers 3-12

Servers Available on Network 3-13

Listing a Server's Resources 3-14

Resources at (Server) 3-15

Using a Network Resource 3-17 Stop Using a Network Resource 3-17

Use

the Resource (Network Path) 3-18

Connecting to a Shared Resource 3-19

-> This Workstation 3-20

Network Resources in Use at Your Workstation

Adding a New Connection 3-22 Deleting a Connection 3-23 Getting More Information About a Network Resource 3-23

Use

a Network Resource 3-24

Connecting to the Network Resource 3-26

Accessing (Network Path) 3-27

Supplying a Password 3-28

Usage Information for a Network Resource 3-29

Manager

Items 3-6

in

This Chapter

Screen

Reference

3-11

3-21

View Menu (continued)

View

-> Print Queues 3-30

Print Queues For

Show

Listing a Server's Printer Queues 3-32

Print Queues for (Server) 3-33

Changing the Status of Your Print Job 3-34 Getting More

Printing Options for Job 3-36

Printing Options for Queue 3-38

Message

Menu

3-40

Message -> Send 3-40

a Message

Send

Sending a Message 3-43

Message

-> Aliases 3-44

Aliases for Messaging 3-44

Adding

an

Deleting a Message Alias 3-45

Add

an

Alias

Config Menu 3-48

Config -> Logon 3-48

Into

Log

Network 3-49

Logging on to

Config -> Load Profile

Load Configuration

Loading a Profile 3-53 See

Also 3-54

Config

-> Save Profile 3-54

Saving Your Current Configuration 3-56 See

Also

Config

-> Change password 3-57

Change Logon Password at a Server 3-57

Changing Your Password 3-59 See

Also 3-59

3-31

Information About a Job or Queue 3-35

3-41

Alias 3-45 3-46

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager 3-50

3-51

3-57

Appendix

LOGON/LOGOFF Error Messages

3+Name Service Error Messages

General Alerter Service Messages A-9 Net Service Messages A-9 Command Syntax Messages

LAN Manager Application Error Messages A-10

DOS

A:

Error

LAN

Manager Errors A-4

Messages

A-1

A-2

A-10

Index

List

of

Figures

Figure

3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6

3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 3-17 3-18 3-19

3-20 3-21 3-22 3-23

Title

LAN

Manager Screen 3-3 Log Into Network Dialog Box 3-5 View Menu 3-6 Using Help Dialog Box 3-7 Sample Dialog Box 3-8 Servers Available on Network Dialog Box 3-13

Resources Use the Resource (Network Path) Dialog Box 3-18

Network Resources

Use Accessing (Network Path) Dialog Box 3-27 Usage Information for a Network Resource Dialog Box 3-29 Show Print Queues For Dialog Box Print Queues for (Server) Dialog Box 3-33 Printing Options for Job Dialog Box 3-36 Printing Options for Queue Dialog Box 3-38 Send a Message Dialog Box Aliases for Messaging Dialog Box 3-44 Add Log Into Network Dialog Box 3-49 Load Configuration Dialog Box 3-52 Save Configuration Dialog Box 3-55 Change Logon Password

at

(Server) Dialog Box 3-15

in

Use

at

Your Workstation Dialog Box

a Network Resource Dialog Box 3-24

3-31

3-41

an

Alias Dialog Box 3-46

at

a Server Dialog Box 3-58

3-21

List

Table

2-1 2-2

of

Tables

Title

MS-DOS MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Basic Commands

LAN

Manager Enhanced Commands

2-11

2-41

xi

Preface

This

3+

Open MS-DOS

commands and operations for both the Basic and Enhanced versions. You

should refer to this manual for help with specific tasks netstation with 3+Open to a local area network, using network resources to other computers.

This introduction explains how to use this reference. other manuals you can

LAN

Manager User Reference describes individual

if

you are using a

MS-DOS LAN Manager. A netstation is a computer linked

but

not offering its

It

also gives an ovelView

turn

to for help

in

using MS-DOS LAN Manager.

own

resources

of

Before

Before using this reference, you should read the 3 + Open MS-DOS

User Guide. This manual teaches you how to use MS-DOS

explains concepts, procedures, and terms not reviewed here. the manual, you should also:

You

Begin

LAN

Manager and

In

addition to reading

IAN

Manager

• Feel comfortable using the MS-DOS

•

Be

able to create and work with files and directories.

• Have MS-DOS administrator

• Know Manager.

•

Be MS-DOS prompt or, using the

For information about the differences between Basic and Enhanced

Manager, see Chapter

if

you are using the Basic

comfortable either typing MS-DOS

LAN

if

you have questions about this).

LAN

Manager screen.

1:

Manager installed on your computer (see your system

if

you are using MS-DOS

About MS-DOS

or

PC-DOS operating systems.

or

Enhanced version

LAN

Manager commands at the

LAN

Manager.

of

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Enhanced,

LAN

MS-DOS

LAN

Contents

The following list explains the chapters

of

This

Reference

in

this reference.

Chapter

Chapter 1: AbOut MS-DOS

LAN

Manager versions. This chapter also briefly explains how to

Cha!I5er 2: MS-

OS

LAN

Manager

Command Reference

Chapter 3: LAN

Manager Screen

Reference

Appendix A: Error Messages

Contents

Features differences between the Basic an Enhanced

start and use 3+Open

how to get help. MS-

at the

chapter explains Basic commands, which can be

used with either Basic Manager; the second section explains commands only available with the Enhanced version. The commands are listed alphabetically

LAN boxes. The reference is arranged in the order menus as they appear across the menu bar. The dialog boxes are presented in hierarchical order

after

MS-DOS comments that prompt

of

MS-DOS

DOS

LAN

MS-DOS prompt. The flrst section in this

Manager screen, its menus, and dialog

their menus.

LAN

or

in LA Manager screen message boxes.

LAN

Manacfer and the

MS-DOS

Manager commands you can type

or

Enhanced MS-DOS

Manager error messages and

m~

appear at the MS-DOS

LAN

Manager and

by

section.

LAN

of

the

xv

Notational Conventions

As you read this reference, keep distinguish different types

Text

Element

ALL CAPITAL LETTERS Command names and filenames.

Bold New terms.

Bold

Regular

[Brackets]

Courier

typeface

of

in

mind the following conventions to help you

text:

Indicates

Input you enter. Screen text.

Nonalihabetic key names, such as

[Enter ,

or

command options.

Italics

Notational Convention

To

show you how different types

with

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager, this section gives you examples

LAN

Manager commands and the LAN Manager screen.

Examples

Variable command option names.

of

text

in

this reference help you perform tasks

of

usage with both

Text Examples with Commands

MS-DOS LAN Manager commands are typed at the MS-DOS prompt. (The syntax for each command is detailed in Chapter Reference.) give you a definitive roadmap to follow to use each command and its options correctly.

The

syntax defmitions in Chapter 2 include "bubble" diagrams which

2:

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Command

xvi

Text

Examples

From the LAN Manager screen, you peiform tasks by selecting menus and menu items, which take you to dialog boxes. Dialog boxes have command buttons, text fields, and other features that let you accomplish a task easily.

To reach a dialog box, you must follow an access path, which begins with a menu and moves through a menu item to the dialog box. Arrows are used to show the progression through an access path. For example, the dialog box is reached through the View menu. Its access path is shown as:

with

the

LAN

Manager

Screen

Use a Network Resource

View->This

Each dialog box reference page in Chapter

shows the access path needed to reach the dialog box.

Procedural

Information you should enter is shown in blue. Terms shown in italics should be replaced with specific information. For example:

logon

means that you type the command LOOON exactly as shown, and substitute specific information for the general terms shown in italics. In this example, you would substitute your own user name where the line shows the word and your own password where the line shows of

the command.

workstation->Add

Conventions

username

use

password~

3:

LAN Manager Screen Reference

username,

password.

Press [Enter] at the end

xvii

Finding

In

addition to this manual, the following manual is included with MS-DOS

Manager:

Further

Information

LAN

• 3 + Open MS-DOS

MS-DOS tutorials and instructions for

LAN

Manager on a netstation. This manual provides you with

Manager User Guide, a procedural guide for using

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager tasks.

xviii

About MS-DOS

LAN

Manager

1

1-1

Chapter

3+Open MS-DOS LAN Manager lets you link your computer to a local area network and use shared resources such as disk drives and printers. of

MS-DOS

in this reference. The

capabilities MS-DOS at the does and you work with menus and dialog boxes at the typing commands. MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced lets you send and receive messages, and automatically connect to several shared resources at once.

LAN

MS-DOS prompt. MS-DOS

more-it

1:

About

LAN

Manager are available: Basic and

of

the Basic and Enhanced versions are reflected in their names.

Manager Basic lets you use shared resources

includes commands not found in the Basic version, and also lets

MS-DOS

Enhanced.

LAN

Manager Enhanced does everything Basic

LAN

Manager screen instead

LAN

Each is explained

by

typing commands

Manager

Two

versions

of

1

1-2

About MS-DOS LAN Manager

MS-DOS

With MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic, you can:

• Keep your workgroup's data in a secure and centralized location.

• Add your personal computer to an existing MS-DOS

• Read, revise, and create files on other computers.

• Use

• Display printer queues.

• Get on-line help.

MS-DOS

With the advanced version

Manager

prompt and using a full-screen interface. MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced gives

you access to all others.

LAN

applications-such

resources-like

LAN

Enhanced-you

You can:

Manager

disks

Manager

of

the features

Basic

or

OS/2™ network.

as Microsoft

or

printers-attached

Word-with

files on other computers.

to servers.

Enhanced

of

MS-DOS LAN Manager----called MS-DOS LAN

can choose between typing commands at the MS-DOS

of

MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic, plus several

• Work with menus and dialog boxes on the LAN Manager screen instead typing commands.

• Send and receive messages across the local area network with the Messenger and N etpopup services.

• Put together a customized set connect to a number

• Move and copy files from one place to another on the local area network.

of

connections----called a

frequently used resources with one command.

profile-so

of

that you can

About MS-DOS LAN Manager

1

1-3

Startup

Regardless step

in

do this, you need to start the Workstation service, which links your computer local area network as a netstation. program puts the following line startup:

net

start

You

may prompt. This you can perform networking tasks using either

if

or,

Startup and Security in the 3 + Open MS-DOS

5: discussion AUTOEXEC.BAT.

If

you are using MS-DOS services more information about these services, see the

NET

Manager Command Reference.

and

of

using MS-DOS

also start the Workstation service

you have

of

on

START

Security

whether you are using the Basic

LAN

Manager is to start the software

The

3+Open MS-DOS

in

your AUTOEXEC.BAT startup flie to perform

workstation

command

the

starting MS-DOS

your netstation: the Messenger service and the Netpopup service.

NETPOPUP command reference pages

identifIes your computer to the local area network so that

Enhanced version, the

LAN

Manager

LAN

Manager Enhanced, you can also start

or

the Enhanced version, the fIrst

by

typing this command

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager screen.

LAN

Manager User Guide

and

commands you can include in

NET

START

in

Chapter 2: MS-DOS

on

your computer.

LAN

Manager setup

LAN

Manager commands

MESSENGER

at

the MS-DOS

See

also Chapter

two

for

other

to

For

and

LAN

To

the

a

Logging

Once you have identifIed your computer to the local area network, the next step is to identify yourself. password.

netstation's AUTOEXEC.BA T file, so that logging

automatically each time you start your netstation.

On

to

The

NETSETUP

the

To

Local

do

this, you

Area

program installed

Network

must

log

on

using your user

the

necessary commands in

on

will be performed

name

and

logon

your

About MS-DOS LAN Manager

1

1-4

For

example, Mary Sullivan's user name is marys, and her logon password

wanderer.

command to log on to the local area network:

Her

netstation's AUTOEXEC.BA T fue contains the following

is

logon

Once you start the Workstation service and log on to the local area network, you are

ready to use local area network resources and perfonn other tasks with

LAN

If

AUTOEXEC.BAT fue accordingly. Refer to the MS-DOS

Automatic

MS-DOS instance, when you request use your user name and password, and automatically sends them along for verification

before logging you Command Reference and Chapter 3: LAN Manager details on logging on.

Using

Once you have started the Workstation service, you are ready to perfonn local area network tasks. ways to perfonn tasks:

marys

Manager.

your password

wanderer

LAN

Manager Command Reference for more infonnation.

Startup

LAN

Manager perfonns some logon tasks for you automatically.

MS-DOS

If

MS-DOS

or

user name change, you can edit the LOGON line

LOGON

of

a server, MS-DOS

on

to the server. See Chapter 2: MS-DOS

LAN

you are using MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced, there are two

Manager

command in Chapter 2:

LAN

Manager remembers

LAN

Screen Reference for more

in

your

For

Manager

•

By

typing MS-DOS

By

selecting options from menus and dialog boxes on the LAN Manager

screen.

LAN

Manager commands at the MS-DOS prompt.

About MS-DOS 1

LAN

Manager

1-5

MS-DOS

If

you are using MS-DOS prompt is the only way you can use the system. Even version, you

boxes acquainted with the commands and their options, and tasks-such

You can use many commands regardless Enhanced version available with the Enhanced version. For more information about Manager commands and how to use them, see Chapter 2: MS-DOS

Command Reference.

fIrst section explains Basic commands, which are available

The

second section explains Enhanced commands. See also the

about performing local area network tasks using commands. that many

To

automate local area network tasks, you can place MS-DOS

commands in batch files, such as your

LAN

The

LAN

MS-DOS

LAN

on

the

MS-DOS

Manager

Manager screen is a windowed user interface that organizes MS-DOS

Manager commands into a system

LAN

Manager

may

prefer to type commands instead

LAN

Manager screen. It can

as moving

3+0pen

If

you are already familiar with the

files-that

of

MS-DOS

The

MS-DOS

LAN

Commands

LAN

Manager Basic, typing commands at the MS-DOS

cannot be done with the

of

LAN

Manager. However, some commands are only

chapter is divided into an introduction

LAN

Manager User Guide for more information

Manager commands are similar.

AUTOEXEC.BA T file.

Screen

of

Manager Enhanced.

if

you have the Enhanced

of

using the menus and dialog

be

the quicker alternative

it

lets you perform certain

LAN

Manager screen.

whether you have the Basic

to

MS-DOS 3Com

menus. It is available only to users with

LAN

Manager

3+

system, you will notice

LAN

if

you are well

or

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager

and

two

all users,

Manager

the

LAN

sections.

and

the

Menus and dialog boxes provide you with various options from which choose without having to remember specific commands. Many people

LAN

performing tasks using the

For

typing commands. see the

For more information about menus and dialog boxes contained within the Manager screen, see Chapter 3:

3+0pen

MS-DOS

more information about using the

LAN

Manager screen is easier and more convenient than

LAN

Manager screen,

Manager User Guide.

LAN

Manager Screen Reference.

you

fmd

can

that

LAN

1

1-6

About MS-DOS

LAN

Manager

Getting

MS-DOS

information

Manager commands and the

On-Line

More

LAN

or

Information

Manager provides more information when you need

error messages and providing on-line help for both MS-DOS

LAN

Manager screen.

Help

Whether you are performing local area network tasks using MS-DOS

Manager commands

or

the

LAN

Manager screen, you can get additional

information to help you as you work.

The NET HELP Command

MS-DOS MS-DOS use Manager command, type command begins with the word NET, type

second word

using the

net

MS-DOS

LAN

in

a batch fue).

NET

help

LAN

Manager provides a special help command to assist you in using Manager commands (commands you type at the MS-DOS prompt

To

get information about using a particular MS-DOS

NET

HELP, followed

of

the command. For example,

by

the command name.

NET

HELP followed only

if

you want more information about

USE command, type:

use

Manager displays the following information:

it

by

LAN

by

displaying

LAN

or

LAN

If

the

The

syntax

NET

USE

NET

USE

NET

USE

The

NET

server's

See

the

about

of

[devicename [devicename]

{devicename

USE

command

shared

MS-DOS

this

command.

this

resource.

LAN

command

I \

\\computername\sharename

I

connects

Manager

is:

\computername\

\\computername\sharename}

a

netstation's

User

Reference

sharename]

local

for

[password]

/DELETE

devicename

more

information

to

a

About MS-DOS 1

LAN

Manager

1-7

You can also type

NET

HELP by itself. The following list appears to show you

more about the help command:

The

syntax

NET

HELP

Help

NET

Help

ACCESS HELP MOVE PRINT

VIEW

USE

Help NAMES

is

on

is

of

[topic]

available

the

following

CONTINUE LOAD PASSWORD SEND

also

available

SYNTAX

this

command

on:

NET

on

is:

commands

COpy LOGOFF LOGON

START

these

is

special

available:

topics:

Help With the LAN Manager Screen

If

you are using MS-DOS

LAN

Manager screen, you can press [FI] to get context-sensitive help.

LAN

Manager Enhanced and you are working in the

This means, for example, that dialog box and press

[FI], information is displayed about using that particular

if

you are working in the Use a Network Resource

dialog box. This information is accompanied by an index from which you can

choose topics

of

interest to you, including general information about how to use

menus and dialog boxes.

1

1-8

About MS-DOS LAN Manager

Error

If

LAN Manager does not recognize, you will see an error message in this form:

NETiiii:

#### is a four-digit number that uniquely identifies the MS-DOS

message. listing prompt, see Appendix A: Error Messages.

When you are working in the

message boxes. Some the screen. To get more infonnation about a message displayed by the screen, press

Messages

you type an MS-DOS

Message

Message text is a short message that describes the error.

of

MS-DOS

MS-DOS prompt. Other messages displayed are specific to the

[FI].

LAN

Manager command with an option that MS-DOS

text.

LAN

Manager error messages that may appear at the MS-DOS

LAN

Manager screen, messages are displayed

of

the messages displayed are the same as those displayed at

LAN

For

LAN LAN

Manager

a complete

Manager Manager

by

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Reference

Command

2-1

Chapter Command

3+0pen typing commands at the MS-DOS prompt. Manager Basic, this is the only way you can operate the system.

If

most 3: LAN Manager commands is useful if:

• You are familiar with the 3Com 3+ command-line interfaces.

• You are an expert user who feels more comfortable typing commands than

• You want to add MS-DOS LAN Manager commands to batch files.

MS-DOS

you have the Enhanced version

of

the same operations using the

using menus

2:

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager

Reference

LAN

Manager lets you perform

If

of

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager screen, described in Chapter

Screen Reference. The option

in

a full-screen interface (LAN Manager screen).

LAN

Manager operations

you are using MS-DOS

LAN

Manager, you can perform

of

typing MS-DOS

LAN

by

Manager

2

2-2

MS-DOS Manager Command Reference

LAN

How

This chapter is divided into three major sections:

• "U sing MS-DOS

• "Basic Commands" describes the commands that are part

• "Enhanced Commands" describes the commands which are part

The command reference sections each begin with a table applicable to the version Commands are listed alphabetically within each section; each command reference explains the usage, syntax, and available options for the command.

to

Use

how to use all

section regardless

MS-DOS

Manager Basic. Users because

LAN

Manager Enhanced, in addition to the commands included in Basic. Only

users

of

This

MS-DOS

LAN

MS-DOS

the Enhanced version need to use this section.

Chapter

LAN

Manger Commands" provides general information about

LAN

Manager commands. You should read this

of

whether you use MS-DOS

Manager Enhanced.

of

the Enhanced version will also use this section,

LAN

Manager Enhanced includes all the Basic commands.

of

MS-DOS LAN Manager discussed in that section.

LAN

of

Manager Basic

of

MS-DOS

of

the commands

or

LAN

MS-DOS

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command Reference

2-3

Using MS-DOS LAN Manager Commands

You should know a few rules and guidelines to help you best use the MS-DOS

LAN

Manager commands described in this chapter.

This section describes abbreviations you can use in some commands, and shows

how to use passwords. Commands that depend commands that must be run before other prompts that will help you remember these dependencies.

commands may be used

for doing so.

in batch files; this section provides some useful guidance

commands-are

Abbreviations

You may use abbreviations when typing MS-DOS

Although the command reference pages in this chapter spell out all command names, option names, and service names,

of

abbreviate many

these for your convenience.

MS-DOS LAN Manager allows you to

on

others-for

LAN

example,

described, along with

MS-DOS

Manager commands.

LAN

Manager

Service Names

MS- DOS

following

LAN

Manager allows you to use abbreviations and synonyms for the

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager services:

Service Abbreviations, synonyms

Workstation Messenger msg, receiver, rcv

wksta, work, redirector, redir,

rdr