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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

MS-DOS LAN

Manager Reference

Command

2

2-4

Option Names

MS-DOS a command option. This means you must type enough letters in the option's name to distinguish the option you choose from other options for that command.

LAN

Manager also allows you to type any unambiguous abbreviation for

For example,

Isend,

command's options were Iread and Iredo, accept

The command reference pages in this chapter list command options in alphabetical order, making

you may type

/r, but would accept either Irea for Iread,

if

you are using a command whose possible options are Iread and

Ir

instead

it

easier for you to compare similar option names.

of

Ire

ad, and

Is

instead

MS-DOS

or

of

Isend.

LAN

Manager would not

Ired for Iredo.

However,

if

the

Commands That Start Services Automatically

Some MS-DOS service or performed another command Workstation service before you can display the LAN Manager screen.

In many cases, prerequisite task.

Starting the Workstation Service Automatically

The

Workstation service must be started before any

run:

NET NET

NAME

NET

USE

LAN

Manager commands will not work unless you have started a

MS-DOS

NET NET NET

LAN

LOAD

PRINT

VIEW

flrst. For example, you must start the

Manager automatically prompts you to perform the

of

the following commands can

NET

LOGON

NET

SEND

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command

Reference

2-5

When the Workstation service is running.

you

type

one

of

these commands, MS-DOS

If

it

is not, MS-DOS

LAN

the following prompt:

The

WORKSTATION

Is

it

If

you

type Y (or press [Return], since Y is the default response noted in brackets),

MS-

DOS

you

typed.

service

OK

LAN

or

run the

to

If

is

not

started.

start

it?

(YIN)

[Y]:

Manager first starts the Workstation service, then runs the

you

type N, MS-DOS

command

you typed.

LAN

Manager does

Starting the Messenger Service Automatically

The

Messenger service must be running before you

command.

that service is running. prompt:

The

MESSENGER

Is

it

If

you command command

When

OK

to

type Y, MS-DOS

you typed.

you type

is

start

NET

SEND, MS-DOS

If

it

is not, MS-DOS

not

started.

it?

(YIN)

LAN

If

you type N, MS-DOS

[Y]:

Manager starts the Messenger service, then runs the

you typed, and the Messenger service is

LAN

LAN Manager

not

Manager checks

LAN

not

start the Workstation

can

use the

Manager checks

displays the following

Manager

will not run the

started.

to

see

if

Manager displays

command

NET

SEND

to

see

if

Logging On Automatically

When network first, Basic) checks to see Enhanced

Manager

from the LANMAN.INI file

Type

you type a

MS-DOS

runs the

offers

your your

username, password:

command

that requires you to

LAN

if

you are logged on.

command

to

log you on to the local area network

or

be

logged

on

to

the local area

Manager Enhanced (but not MS-DOS

If

you typed.

on

your computer:

press

ENTER

you are,

If

you are not logged on, MS-DOS

if

it

MS-DOS

by

reading your user

is

<user

LAN

name>:

LAN

Manager

LAN

name

2

2-6

MS-DOS LAN

Manager

Reference

Command

Automatic logon can log you on to the to a

3+

network,

LOGON command later in this chapter for more information. You must be logged

following four commands: NET

NET

USE

If

you are using MS-DOS Manager Enhanced, using these commands before you

are logged on will cause

you are using MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic, you must use the

before you use these four commands.

Using

Some commands require a password as an option. There are two ways for you to

provide a password.

Passwords

if

you are working in a mixed-network environment. Refer to the

on

to the local area network before you can use any

NET ADMIN /COMMAND NET VIEW

MS-DOS LAN Manager to automatically log you on.

with

Commands

3+0pen

network only; it cannot log you on

of

the

If

LOGON

command

Typing a Password

The fIrst way to provide a password is to type

itself (remember, your password can be up to 14 characters long).

Mary, whose password is wanderer, wants to use a shared resource plotter

server

admin that requires a password, she types:

it

on

the same line as the command

For

example,

on

a

if

net

use

lptl:

\\admin\plotter

wanderer

MS-DOS Manager

Reference

LAN

Command

2

2-7

Using

You can also ask MS-DOS LAN Manager to prompt you for your password, by replacing the password with an asterisk example, Mary could type the following command to connect to the shared resource

the * Option

(*) when you type the command. For

plotter:

net

MS-DOS

When you type a password at this prompt, the password is not displayed as you

use

Type

type. This allows you to keep your password confidential. Although this option may prove a little less convenient than typing your command and password together, it provides added security.

You can use the asterisk option with the following commands to cause LAN Manager to prompt you for a password:

LOGON NET PASSWORD

Depending on the command you type, MS-DOS

you for other pertinent information, such as your user name.

the

1ptl:

LAN

password

\\admin\p1otter

Manager displays the following prompt:

for

\\ADMIN\PLOTTER:

NET LOGON NET

USE

*

LAN

Manager

may

also prompt

MS-DOS

NOTE: to type

MS-DOS

it

with a command that requires one.

LAN

Manager will also prompt you for a password

if

you forget

2

2-8

MS-DOS Manager Command Reference

LAN

Using

Some example, MS-DOS

You

Continuing Do

You anticipate and respond to a prompt like the because when does is automatically accepted as your response.

For

respond to the prompt with a Y, you can type the following line:

logoff

The functions from being interrupted by feature with

safety, to give you a chance to verify that you want to take an action that has

important consequences (like logging off).

Iyes

and

Ino

commands cause MS-DOS

if

you use the

LAN

Manager displays a prompt similar to the following:

have

you

can use the

example,

Iyes

the

following

LPTl

will

want

to

Iyes

MS-DOS

not

pause to display the corresponding prompt. Instead, the

if

you use the

/yes

and

Ino

options can also be added to commands in batch fues to keep

caution-MS-DOS

LOGOFF

cancel

continue

and

Ino

LAN

Manager to prompt you for a decision.

command to

remote

the

this

options with any MS-DOS

Manager reads one

LOGOFF

connections:

connections.

operation?

command and know that you want

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager generally prompts you like this for

log

off

(YIN)

one

shown. This expedites the function,

of

LAN

these command options,

Manager prompts.

from the local area network,

[N]:

LAN

Manager command to

Iyes

or

Ino

to

Use

For

it

option

this

Command

Each command reference page

Command

The

top

of command, followed by a brief description this description includes information displayed with the command, and the functions

Reference

Name

each reference page shows the name

it

performs.

and

Pages

in

this chapter includes the following information.

Purpose

of

the MS-DOS

what the

command

LAN

Manager

does. Generally,

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command Reference

2-9

~b~~agrams

(

NET

USE)

drive:

illustrate command syntax in this manual.

A bold, rounded-comer rectangle surrounds the The command name is in all capital letters and bold type.

A rectangle surrounds variables. italic letters. This shape says "substitute something here."

An

oval surrounds arguments that you type exactly as they

appear in this manual.

A circle surrounds punctuation.

The

variable is in lowercase

o

Arrows indicate direction.

A vertical line indicates a return.

be

Each element must To

read a bubble diagram, start at the command name,

rectangle. You

the direction

freeway interchanges).

the

NET

USE diagram shown next, you could choose to continue to the

without entering any further parameters. Or, you could take one that tell you to type either a device name, sharename. After that, you

may

of

the arrows (imagine you are driving a

separated from the next by a space.

in

the bold, rounded-comer

follow any line through the command, as long as you follow

car

through a series

For

example, when you come to the fIrst decision point

or

must

press [Return].

the name

of

a computer and a

command

end

of

the branches

name.

of

in

NET

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command

2

Reference

2-10

USE

~~----------------------~~--~

devicename

\ \

computername\sharename

Following the bubble diagrams are explanations

each command. Most option names can be abbreviated.

I-------_~

.......

I

....-.....,

of

all the options you can use with

Comments

The

comments section describes how to use the command, when why. This section describes the command's options and explains which options can

be

used in combination. The comments section may also contain warnings

suggestions about using the command.

to

use it, and

or

ExamDle

Exampfes show how the command is used.

Manager

MacroCorp, Inc. employees.

User

Guide,

The

you were introduced to employees

examples in this chapter also use the names

See Also

At

the end box reference pages and other publications that you can read for more information related to the command.

of

each command reference page is a list

In

the 3+0pen MS-DOS

of

a fictitious company,

of

titles

of

command and dialog

IAN

of

MacroCorp

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager

Reference

Command

2-11

Basic

Commands

The following table lists the commands used with MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic. These commands are available to all users

or

Enhanced. Each command is discussed in detail on its own reference page.

In

the next section are available only to users with the LAN Manager screen.

of

this chapter, Enhanced Commands, commands are listed that

MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced, which includes

If

you are uncertain which version

of

MS-DOS LAN Manager, either Basic

of

MS-DOS LAN

Manager you are using, check with your network administrator.

Table 2-1. MS-DOS LAN Manager Basic Commands

Command

LOGOFF

Purpose

Lo~

you off

3+0pen

or

3+

networks (or

bot ).

LOGON

CONTINUE Continues local area network functions

NET

NET HELP

NET NAME

Loe: your user name and password into

or

3+ pen

suspended by the NET

Displa~

use

of

3+ networks (or both).

PAUSE command.

information about the purpose and

S-DOS LAN Manager commands.

Displays the aliases currently defined in a

of

netstauon's list

aliases, and adds

or

deletes

aliases from that list.

NET

PAUSE Suspends the specified MS-DOS LAN

Manager functIons.

NET

PRINT

D~splays

pnnter

and controls the contents

s queue.

of

a shared

START WORKSTATION

NET NET

USE

Starts MS-DOS LAN Manager services. Connects users to resources shared by a

server.

MS-DOS Manager Reference

LAN

Command

2

2-12

LOGOFF

This command ends a computer's connection with the local area network and logs a user name both 3+Open and 3+ networks. command,

Syntax

off

LOGOFF

from the local area network. LOGOFF can be used to log

MS-DOS

NET

LOGOFF, which is used to log

/3plus

LAN

Manager Enhanced has a similar

off

only the

3+0pen

off

from

network.

/30pen

Comments

The LOGOFF command is used to end a user's local area network session. Since only one user logging

LOGOFF with no options logs you message is displayed, confirming each network logged off:

username username

You can also specify a particular network with the Adding the Manager will not prompt you for confirmation before cancelling any connections currently in effect.

per

netstation can be logged on to the local area network at a time,

off

one user name frees the netstation for use by someone else.

off

successfully successfully

Iyes

option at the end

logged logged

both the

off off

of

the command means that MS-DOS LAN

the the

3+0pen

3+Name

130pen

and

3+

network service

and 13plus options.

networks. A

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command

Reference

2-13

If

you are actively using any shared resources (for example, your current drive

redirected drive), you must stop using those resources before you can log off.

you have any connections to a server's shared resources when you use the LOGOFF command, MS-DOS those connections. Messages similar to the following will be displayed:

LAN

Manager warns you that logging

off

deletes

is

If

a

NET2404:

You

have

Continuing Do

you

If

you respond with Y, your current connections will be broken, and you will see

H:

I:

want

The

the

will

device

following

cancel

to

continue

is

remote

the

being

connections.

this

accessed

connections:

operation?

by

an

(YIN)

active

[N]:

process

messages confmning that you have been logged off. Once the LOGOFF command has been completed, you no longer have active user

name, password,

or

local area network sessions, and you cannot receive messages

sent to your user name.

Example

At

the end

logoff

See

For more information about this command, see:

Also

of

the day, to log

off

from the local area network, Jenny types:

• The LOGON command in this chapter, for information about logging on.

• The Log Into Network dialog box in Chapter'3:

LAN

Manager Screen Reference, for information about logging on to MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced.

2

MS-DOS Manager Command Reference

LAN

2-14

LOGON

This command sets the user name and password for your netstation. The LOGON

command logs you on to either 3+Open LOOON with NET LOGON (available in MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced), which logs you on to the

LOGON is quite versatile. The three syntax diagrams below show three different ways to use

LOGON.

3+0pen

Syntax

or

3+ networks, or both. Do not confuse

network only.

1. Log on to both networks.

2.

Log on to 3+Open network only.

3+0pen

password

3+

password

3.

Log

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command Reference

on

to 3+ network with a three-part name.

2-15

Option

usernome

*

3 +

Open

password

3+

password

1'lf1J11e:

domain:org

/pass=

/30pen /3plus

Abbreviation

/30 /3p,

/3+

Purpose

Specifies the default user name for the local netstation (up to

You can type an asterisk instead E:assword

nhanced to prompt you for your password.

Password to

Password to be used

The puee-part name recognized by the 3+Name service.

Required for the 3+Name

distinguish the end Forces LOGON to log Forces LOGON to log

to cause MS-DOS LAN Manager

if

20 characters long).

of

be

used on

you are

service ( lows LOG N to

3+0pen

on

3+

network.

speci~ng

of

the three-part name).

on on

a threecfJart name

to

3+0pen

to

3+

only.

your

network.

only.

2

2-16

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command Reference

options

may

be

any

or

all

of

the following:

Option

/no_pro

/30pen

/3plus /yes

!home_server=

computername

/no_time

/help help, I?, ? Displays a help screen for the

/security=

user

or

share

Abbreviation

/np

/30

/3p,

/3+

/y

!hs=

computername

/nt

/SE=

user

or

share

Pur~

Causes either the

or

Forces Forces

Skips confinnation prompts as answered yes.

Sets environment variable used to computername, to specify the for

Specifies that net station clock will from 3+Name server

command.

Sets an environment variable used establishing the initial

LOGON

the

Start volume users and netstation clock.

3+0pen

3+Name

LOGON LOGON

to not load profile files for

network

service (PR FILE.SYS).

to

log

on to

to

log

on

or

Start volume connection.

grnTLOGON.PRO)

3+Open

to

3+

if

home server.

LOGON

only.

you had

by

redirector

home

not

for

server

be set

Comments

The

LOOON command is usually put into your netstation's

by

the

NETSETUP

your netstation.

It

network.

networks containing both

works

program. This way, logging

LOGON

on

establishes

networks that contain only

3+0pen

your

and 3+ servers.

user name and password

AUTOEXEC.BAT

on

is handled each time you start

on

the

3+0pen

servers, as well as

file

MS-DOS Manager

Reference

Command

LAN

2

2-17

General

Usage

When you use the LOGON command with no options, you are prompted for a user

if

name and password. Similarly,

you type the LOOON command with just a user

name and no password, it is assumed that no password is required. Hyou

3+ password,

Enter Enter

type an asterisk after the user name (in place

or

both), then you are prompted to supply a password:

your your

3+0pen 3+Name

password: service

password:

of

either the 3+Open

or

Characters you enter will not be displayed, thereby keeping your password secure.

When you enter just one user name and one password, they are used to attempt to

log on to the in logging

username

on

successfully

3+0pen

to the

network and to the 3+Name service.

3+0pen

network, it displays the message:

logged

on

the

3+0pen

If

network

LOGON is successful

(username is your user name).

When logging on to the 3+Name service, the user name you supply

or

treated either as an alias and organization.

If

as a user name under the default Name service domain

3+Name service logon is successful, you will see the message:

LOGON is

3+

User

name:domain:org

supply an alias with the command, the 3+Name service translates name.

name:domain:org

successfully

logged

on

the

is a three-part name recognized by the 3+Name service.

If

you supply your user name, the three-part name consists

3+Name

it into a three-part

of

your user

name and the default domain and organization associated with your name.

service

If

you

MS-DOS LAN

Manager Command Reference

2

2-18

If

your netstation is already logged on under a different user name

H:

I:

want

LOGON

the

will

to

connections,

You

have

Continuing Do

you

If

you answer yes (by pressing Y), your netstation will be logged your network connections are currently

by

as shown

the MS-DOS prompt, is one

displays the message:

flrst displays a prompt similar to this:

following

cancel

continue

remote

the

connections.

this

off

before

connections:

operation?

LOGON

it

is logged

in

use (for example,

of

cancels these connections. In essence,

your redirected drives),

(yiN):

on

again. However,

and

has remote

if

your current drive,

LOGON

any

of

NET2404:

LOGON

The

LOGON netstation. Enhanced logs you

Logging On

A mixed network includes the 3+Name service.

The

device

is

being

accessed

by

an

active

process

cannot continue in this case, and stops.

command also tries to add the specifled user name as an alias for the

If

the user name cannot be added as an alias, MS-DOS

on

to the local area network, but displays a warning message.

to

Mixed Networks

is

one in which there are both

LOGON

is designed to take care

3+0pen

and

LAN

3+

servers, and which

of

logging in to

both networks. If

your network does not provide the 3+Name service,

LOGON

will detect this

automatically and log you on to the 3+Open network only. It

is simplest when your user name and password are both the same for both

For

networks.

example,

wanderer, for both networks, use the

logon

marys

wanderer

if

your

user

name is marys, and your password is

LOGON

command like this:

Manager

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command Reference

If

you have the same user name but different passwords

put

both passwords

LOGON

command would look like:

in

the command.

If

your

3+

password is traveler, then the

2-19

on

both networks, you can

logon

In this example, marys 3+0pen

LOGON password= lines located

name for the on

marys

wanderer

is

your user name

traveler

on

both networks, wanderer

is

your

password, and traveler is your 3+Name service password.

can also take 3+Name service logon infonnation from the name= and

in

your netstation's PROFILE.SYS file. PROFILE.SYS

in

your current directory. This

3+

Name service,

or

may

be convenient

if

you use different user names and/or passwords

if

you use a three-part

must

3+Open and 3+Name service. This will happen automatically unless you

append the option /no-pro to the command, like this:

logon

You can also run use three-part names

marys

wanderer

LOGON

or

different user names

/no-pro

twice: once for each network. This also allows you to

on

both networks.

The

commands

might look like this:

logon logon

The

on

If

your user name is registered with the 3+Name service, but your

marys

msmith:finance:macrocorp

wanderer

/30pen

/pass=traveler

options /30pen and /3plus determine which network

to.

LOGON

/3plus

will log you

3+0pen

password is not correct as a 3+ password, you will see the following message:

be

Enter

Enter the correct password at this prompt.

3+Name

service

password:

LOGON

then gives you the opportunity

to change your 3+Name service password to match your

Change

3+0pen

the

3+Name

password?

service

(yiN):

password

to

match

3+0pen

the

password:

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command

2

Reference

2-20

If

you press Y, you will be asked to type the partly for security, and partly to ensure you correctly remember the 3+Open password):

3+0pen

password again (this is done

Enter

If

service and confirm with the following message:

Password

If

the same. This will simplify use administrator.

Logging

The /30pen (/30) option directs LOGON to log on only to the For example:

1ogon

You might want to use this form logged on to both networks, and you wish to change only your

If

database name and password are sent to the server for verification. recognizes the user name/password combination you gave, you are allowed to log on to the local area network. account, you log on to the local area network. (This script is contained in a file on the logon server.)

your

the two passwords match, LOGON will change your password in the 3+Name

your

3+0pen

your

3+0pen

successfully

and 3+ passwords are different, you should consider making them

On

to

marys

3+0pen

of

user names and passwords on one

MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced runs the script on your net station when

password:

changed

the

3+0pen

wanderer

network uses logon security (by keeping a distributed or centralized

Network

If

on

the

3+Name

of

the network for both you and your network

/30pen

of

the LOGON command

or

you have a logon script associated with your

service.

3+0pen

if

you are currently

3+0pen

more servers), then your user

If

the logon server

network.

logon.

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Reference

Command

2-21

Logging On

to

the 3+Name Service

The /3plus (J3p, /3+) option directs LOOON to log on only to the 3+Name service. For example:

1ogon

Like logging on to only the

msmith

trave1er

/3p1us

3+0pen

network, this fonn

of

the LOGON command is

useful to change your logon to 3+ while not changing your logon to 3+Open. IT

you wish to use a tbree-part name for your 3+ logon you must use a specific

of

fonn

1ogon

Here because three-part names can contain spaces; /pass= tells

the LOGON command:

name:

name:domain:org

domain:

is your three-part name. The option /pass= is required

org

/pass=password

/3p1us

LOGON where the threepart name ends and the password begins. Note also that you cannot mix a threepart name and a

3+0pen

user name. You must either use LOGON twice, as described earlier, or put your 3+Name service logon infonnation in the PROFILE.SYS file.

Changing Your Password

You can use LOGON to change the password currently in effect. You might want

to do this

you have separate passwords for different resources on the network,

or

if

different privilege levels. Note that this is a temporary change; the next time you

start your netstation, the original password.

LOOON command(s) in AUTOEXEC.BAT will use your

If

you want to change your password permanently, edit the

LOGON command in AUTOEXEC.BAT. To change only your

1ogon

In

username

this case,

username

password. This fonn

3+0pen

password

password, type the LOGON command like this:

/30pen

is your original user name, and password is the

of

the command won't cancel any current connections, and

will register the new password with the

3+0pen

new

network.

2

2-22

MS-DOS LAN

Manager Reference

Command

Automatic

Certain MS-DOS LAN Manager commands require you to be logged network before they can be used, as described earlier

"Logging

LOGON

NET

LOGON does not provide the full functionality mixed networks; network and the 3+Name service, be sure you have used attempt any

Logon

on

to the

in this chapter, in the section

On Automatically." These commands automatically run the

command before they proceed with their own functions. Remember that

of

the LOGON command on

if

your network requires you to log on to both the 3+Open

LOGON

of

the commands that require you to be logged on to the network.

NET

before you

Example

For

Jenny to establish

defaults on a netstation, she types:

logon

If

Jenny's network contains both

sees the following prompts as confirmation:

jennyt jennyt:finance:macrocorp

service.

The translated by the 3+Name service into a three-part name, containing her name, domain

jennyt

was

successfully

second line

(macrocorp), and organization (finance).

her

user name,jennyt, and password, babaloo, as the

babaloo

3+0pen

logged

was

of

the message shows that Jenny's user name, jennyt, was

servers and the 3+Name service, she

on

to

the

successfully

3+0pen

logged

network

on

to

the

3+Name

See

Also

For more information about this command, see:

• The NET LOOON command, for information about MS-DOS Enhanced's

•

The

Config->Logon menu in Chapter

information about the Log Into Network dialog box.

•

The

LOGOFF command, for information about logging

3+0pen

logon capabilities.

3:

LAN

Manager Screen Reference, for

off

the network.

LAN

Manager

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Reference

NET CONTINUE

This command continues MS-DOS PAUSE

Syntax

NET

command.

CONTINUE

Command

2-23

LAN

Manager services suspended by the NET

Option

workstation Continues local area network connections to

prdr drdr

NET

CONTINUE may

Purpose

ports and disk drives. Continues local area network connections to printer ports only.

Continues local area network connections to disk drives

be

abbreviated

NET

CONT.

all parallel (LPT)

only_

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command

2

Reference

2-24

Comments

The

NET CONTINUE command reinstates services using the Workstation service, disk drives only.

When you continue local area network connections to network printers, any local

connections to parallel (LPT) ports are ignored, and connections to local area network resources are restored.

NET

PAUSE command. Specifically, you can pause and continue the

or

pause and continue connections to parallel (LPT) ports

or

resources that were paused

or

For example, suppose you have a dot-matrix printer connected to netstation. You may choose to redirect network, then pause your local area network connections when you want to use the dot-matrix printer. When you are ready to use the laser printer again, the NET

CONTINUE command causes your netstation to redirect

printer and ignore the local dot-matrix printer connection.

LPTI

to a laser printer on the local area

LPTI

to the network laser

of

your

Example

Mike Greenbaum paused the Workstation service on his computer earlier in the day. Now he wants to use local area network resources, so he continues the Netstation service by typing NET

CONTINUE WORKSTATION.

See Also

For more information about this command, see:

• The NET PAUSE command in this chapter, for information about pausing MS-DOS

•

The LAN your local area network connections from the

LAN

Manager services.

Network Resources in Use at Your Workstation dialog box, in Chapter 3:

Manager Screen Reference, for information about pausing and continuing

LAN

Manager screen.

NET HELP

This

command

MS-DOS

Syntax

LAN

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command Reference

2

2-25

provides infonnation at the MS-DOS prompt about how to use

Manager Basic commands.

( NET

HELP)

1:

'1

command may be one

CONTINUE

PRINT

NAME

START

..

command

of

the following MS-DOS

~

I

r'

PAUSE USE

LAN

Manager Basic commands:

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command Reference

2

2-26

Comments

When used without options, the NET HELP command displays a list

MS-DOS the second word want help in using the NET

net

In

response,

The

NET NET NET

LAN

help

syntax

USE USE USE

[devicename

{devicename

Manager commands. You can type NET HELP, followed only by

of

the MS-DOS

LAN

Manager command. For example,

USE command, type:

use

NET

HELP displays information about the NET USE command:

of

this

[devicename]

command

I

\\computername\sharename

I

is:

\\computername\sharename]

\\computername\sharename}

[password]

/DELETE

of

all

if

you

The

NET

USE

server's

See

the

about

NOTE:

command

shared

MS-DOS

this

LAN

command.

You can also see help infonnation for an MS-DOS LAN Manager

connects

resource.

Manager

a

User

netstation's

Reference

for

local

more

devicename

information

command by typing the command in the following fonn:

command

/help

For example, you could see infonnation about the NET LOAD command

of

either

net net

the following commands:

help load

load

/help

by

to

a

typing

MS-DOS LAN Manager Reference

Command

2

2-27

You can type a command in the following form to see infonnation about syntax for that command only:

command

For example, NET

PRINT command is, you could type:

net

print

/?

if

you were interested in seeing only what the proper syntax for the

/?

Example

To

get lielp with options and syntax associated with the

Mike types:

net

See

For more infonnation about the NET HELP command, see:

• The

help

print

Also

NET

HELP command in the third section

NET HELP that displays the commands for MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced.

NET

PRINT command,

of

this chapter, for the version

of

NET NAME

Under MS-DOS

name.

Syntax

2

2-28

LAN

Manager Basic,

MS-DOS Manager Reference

Command

NET

LAN

NAME displays your netstation's user

(NET

NAME

H

Comments

NET

NAME displays your netstation's user name when you are running MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Basic. When you are running MS-DOS this command displays more information about aliases at your netstation and allows you to change them.

LAN

Manager Enhanced,

Example

Jimmy Wilson has forgotten his user name.

net

NET

Name

JIMMYW

The

See

For more infonnation about this command, see:

name

NAME displays his user name:

command

completed

successfully.

Also

To

find out, he types:

• The NET NAME command in the third section use

of

NET

NAME

if

you are using MS-DOS

of

this chapter, describing the

LAN

Manager Enhanced.

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Reference

Command

NET PAUSE

This command suspends an MS-DOS

shared resource, and frees up memory used

Syntax

NET

PAUSE

LAN

2-29

Manager service

by a service.

or

connection to a

Option

workstation

prdr drdr

Purpose Pauses local area network connections to

all parallel (LPT) ports

and disk drives. Pauses local area network connections to printer ports only. Pauses local area network connections to disk drives only.

2

MS-DOS Manager Reference

LAN

Command

2-30

Comments

When you pause the Workstation service, you temporarily suspend connections from your netstation to network printers and disk drives, and free memory computer for use by other programs you want to run. When you pause a connection to a shared resource, you temporarily suspend the connection between your netstation and the shared resource.

For example, you might want to pause the connection between a shared printer and

your netstation's

To

restore a paused resource

LPTI

port

if

you have connected a printer to that port temporarily.

or

service, use the NET CONTINUE command.

on

your

Example

To

pause the connection between a shared printer and his netstation, Ben types:

net

When Ben is ready to resume this local area network connection, he types:

net

pause

continue

workstation

See Also

For more information about this command, see:

• The NET CONTINUE command in this chapter, for information about continuing paused services.

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Reference

Command

NET PRINT

This command displays and controls the contents

Syntax

NET

PRINT

~---------'~------------~~---'~~r----'~--~~

\

\computername

\ \

computername

1-----'.

\sharename

2-31

of

a shared printer queue.

\\computername\devicename

Option

\\.computername

sharename

Purpose

Specifies the server sharing the printer queue. Specifies the shared printer queue.

devicename Specifies the local print device connected to the queue.

job# Specifies the identification number assigned to a file

queue.

/hold

/release Releases a held /delete

Keeps a print with.

the /hold option stay

until released

Breaks the connection with the printer queue; removes your print requests in the printer queue. Or, print Job, removes the print

job

from printing. Print

in

the queue and are not printed

WIth

the /release option.

job

from the queue.

job

jobs

held

if

from the printer queue.

in

the queue

you specify a

a

all

of

2

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Manager

Reference

LAN

Command

2-32

Comments

When infonnation about a specific printer queue. For example, the contents queue

used with the \\.computername option, the

NET

PRINT command displays

in a MacroCorp server \\printl might be displayed as follows:

of

a printer

Printer

Name

FAST JACKST JENNYT

JENNYT

The

Queues

PRT

Queue

command

completed

This display lists:

Column

Name

Contents

Sharename

each Job# Size

Status

Identification number

Size

Status

the status

\\PRINTI

at

Job#

3

jobs

1

3

4

successfully.

of

job

sent to the queue.

in bytes

of

each print

of

each queue and the number

Size

2509

75 75

Status

*Queue Printing Waiting Waiting

Active*

the printer queue and the user name

of

each print job.

job

(Printing, Paused, Error)

of

jobs

m it.

on

LPTI

PRT

Queue

of

the owner for

or

Spooling),

or

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command

Reference

2

2-33

When used with the computer name and sharename redirected device name, the NET the specified queue. This display includes the status the

jobs

in the queue, including the size and status

printers controlled by MS

if

heading, as The status

The

status

(device),

Waiting.

Print

jobs specified either by the device name, or by the computer name sharename redirected to a queue (identification number 24):

net

print

net

print

net

print

they consisted

of

a printer queue

of

a print

Out

of

paper

to be held

of

the queue. For example,

l.pt2

\

\mis

\

\mis

OS/2

job

can be Spooling, Held, Printing

on

(device), Error on (device), Offline on (device),

or

released (with the !hold and /release options) can be

\\mis\print, any

24

\print

24

PRINT command displays only information about

LAN

Manager servers are listed under a single

of

one large printer queue.

can

be OK, Held, Held until, Pending delete,

if

your netstation's

of

the following commands will hold a

/hol.d

24

/hol.d

of

a queue,

of

the queue itself and a list

of

each job. Print

on

LPTI

or

with the

jobs

for

or

(device), Held on

or

of

the server plus the

device name is

job

of

Error.

MS-DOS Manager

Reference

LAN

Command

2

2-34

Example

Realizing that he sent the wrong monthly budget to a shared printer queue laser on the

print1 server, Jack wants to delete his print request. First, he types the

following command to see what identification number is assigned to his print request:

net

print

\\printl\~aser

The following display appears:

Print

Name

LASER BENS JACKST

He

net

See

Queues

Queue

at

\\PRINTl

Job#

2

jobs

6

7

Size

2527

3074

Status

*Queue Printing Waiting

Active*

on

COMl

sees that his is request number 7. Next, Jack deletes his print request

print

\\printl\laser

7

/delete

Also

For more information about this command, see:

•

The

Printer Queues for (Server) dialog box in Chapter 3:

LAN Reference, for information about working with printer queues using the Manager screen

(if

you have MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Enhanced).

by

typing:

Manager Screen

LAN

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager

Reference

Command

NET START WORKSTATION

This command starts the MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Workstation service.

Syntax

2-35

(NET

START WORKSTATION H

Comments

The MS-DOS no

options chapter. AUTOEXEC.BAT automatically each time you start your netstation. removed from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you can type it at the

LAN

Manager Basic version

on

its command line, unlike the Enhanced version, described later in this

NET

START WORKSTATION is included in your netstation's

flie by the NETSETUP program to start the Workstation service

of

the NET START COMMAND has

If

the command has been

MS-DOS prompt.

Example

John has removed the NET START WORKSTATION command from his AUTOEXEC.BA T file. When computer and types the following command to start the Workstation service:

net

start

workstation

he

arrives at work in the morning, he turns on his

See Also

For more information about this command, see:

• The NET START WORKSTATION command for MS-DOS Enhanced, later

in this chapter.

LAN

Manager

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command

2

Reference

2-36

NET USE

This command redirects a netstation's local device name to a server's shared resource.

Syntax

1. Making a connection

NET

USE

devicename

\

\computername\sharename

1ooIr-------

......

2. Deleting a connection

(

NET

USE)-1

3. Getting information about connections

NET

USE

devicename

\\computername\sharename

J-C:::

/delete

I-------

:>-4

__

~..,

~~-

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command Reference

2-37

Option

devicename

\\computername \sharename

password

Purpose

S~cifies

dIsk drive (for example, shared printer

the name

or

directory.

of

thed:arallel port (for example,

:)

you are using locally to identify a

LPTl)

Specifies the server controlling the shared resource. Specifies the shared resource.

For servers with share-level security, this specifies the

password assigned to the shared resource.

For

servers with

user-level security, this specifies the user's password to the

Idelete

server controlling the requested resource, from the password set with the &be an asterisk (*) instead

LAN

S

Manager Basic to prompt you for your password.

LOGON command. You can

of

your password to cause MS-

Disconnects a local area network connection.

if

it

is different

Comments

When connections. The display lists the status, associated device, and sharename connection. For example:

Status

used without options, the NET USE command lists the netstation's

Local

name

Remote

name

of

or

each

DISCONNECTED

OK

ERROR The

command

G:

M:

LPTl

completed

\\GENERAL\C \\MIS\SCRATCH \\PRINT1\LASER

successfully.

MS-DOS LAN

Manager

Reference

Command

2

2-38

When used with just the device name or just the server's computer name and

sharename, the NET

connection. For example:

net

use

\\admsvc\requests Local Remote Type Status Open Use

The

name R:

name

count

count command

This display shows:

USE

command displays infonnation about a specific

\\ADMSVC\REQUESTS

Disk OK

1 1

completed

successfully.

Field Local

name

Remote

Type

name

Status The status Open count Use count

If

you type the NET USE command before

MS-DOS LAN Manager prompts

Contents The device name of

The sharename

of

the

device connected

the

shared resource.

to

the shared resource.

The type of shared resource being used: Disk or Printer.

of The number The number

the connection:

of

times a fue was opened via this connection.

of

connections

you

to

log

OK,

you

have

you

log

on

on.

(This is because

Error, or Disconnected.

to

the shared resource.

to

the

local area network,

MS-DOS Manager must validate your user name and password before allowing shared resources.)

You

cannot disconnect a local device name from a server if that drive. You must a shared-disk resource Manager displays a warning message and asks you

frrst change to another drive. Also, if you

when

files are still open

on

the

to

server, MS-DOS LAN confmn your decision.

is

your current

try

to disconnect from

you

LAN

access to

MS-DOS LAN Manager Reference

Command

2

2-39

A connection listed as disconnected means that a server ended your session due to inactivity. In most cases, connection the next time you NET

USE command to reestablish the connection.

MS-DOS

LAN

Manager automatically reestablishes this

try

to use the resource. You

do

not have to retype the

Example

To

connect her netstation's E: device name to a shared directory with the sharename

.

letters controlled by the general server, Debbie types:

net

use

Later, Debbie wishes to connect her netstation's D: device name to a shared directory with the sharename

the general server.

use

To

connect her netstation's print device LPTI to the shared printer with the

sharename

use

When Debbie is ready to disconnect from this resource, she types:

use

e:

d:

laser2

lptl:

\\general\letters

drY

_c,

which shares the entire contents

drY

_c requires the password goddess. Debbie types:

\\general\drv_c

controlled by the print2 server, Debbie types:

\\print2\laser2

/delete

goddess

of

drive

Con

MS-DOS Manager Command Reference

2

2-40

See Also

For

more information about this command, see:

•

The

LOOON command in this chapter, for information about logging on to the

local area network.

LAN

• The NET SA VE command in this chapter (if you have MS-DOS Enhanced), for information about saving your netstation's current resource connections to a profile file.

• The NET LOAD command in this chapter Enhanced), for information about restoring saved resource connections from a profile file.

• The Use a Shared Resource dialog box in Chapter 3:

Reference (if you have about connecting a device to a shared resource using the

MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced), for information

(if

you have MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Screen

Manager screen.

Manager

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command Reference

2-41

Enhanced

The following table lists the commands used with MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced. commands listed in the previous section are uncertain which version you are using, check with your network administrator.

Commands

If

you are using the Basic version

of

MS-DOS LAN Manager, only the

of

this chapter are available to you.

If

you

Table 2-2. MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced Commands

Command

NET

ACCESS

NET ADMIN

COpy

NET

HELP-

NET

LOAD

NET LOGOFF

LOGON

NET

MOVE

NET

/COMMAND Allows a network administrator to run a

Purpose

Starts the user version screen.

Allows a network administrator to change permissions on a server from a netstation.

command on a server while using a netstation. Copies files both locally and remotely.

Disp'lays information about the purpose and use of

MS-DOS LAN Manager commands.

Loads a saved configuration from a file. Disconnects all 3+0p'en network sessions and

logs a user Logs a user on to the

the user name and password for the netstation. Moves files from one place to another on the

local area network.

off

from the

of

the LAN Manager

3+0pen

network.

network and sets

NET NAME

PASSWORD

NET

Sets aliases for the netstation. Changes the password for logging on to a

server.

2

2-42

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command Reference

Table

2-2.

MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced Commands (continued)

Conunand

NET SAVE Saves the current local area network

NET

SEND

NET

START MESSENGER Starts the MS-DOS

NET

START NETPOPUP Starts the MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced

NET

START Starts the Workstation service, registers the

WORKSTATION netstation's user name, and sets various options.

NET VIEW

Purpose

configuration into a file for later use. Sends

Mes~enger

receive messages.

Netpopup service, displaying messages as they are received.

Displays the

resources being s ared

messages and files to other users.

LAN

Manager Enhanced

service, allowing you to send and

com~uter

names

by

any server.

of

servers and the

NET

This command displays the

Syntax

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Command Reference

2-43

LAN

Manager screen.

(NET

H

Comments

The

LAN

Manager screen lets you perfonn MS-DOS operations using menus and dialog boxes. You must start the Workstation service before using this command.

If

you have not logged box appears with the the 3+Open network. You beginning

of

this chapter)

on

to the local area network, the Log Into Network dialog

LAN

Manager screen. This dialog box can only log you

must use the LOGON command (described at the

if

your network includes the 3+Name service.

LAN

Manager Enhanced

on

to

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command

2

Reference

2-44

Example

To

run the

MS-DOS prompt:

net

The

See

For more information about this command, see:

LAN

Manager screen, Mike types the following command at the

LAN

Manager screen appears.

Also

• Chapter 3: Manager screen menu and dialog box.

•

The

3 + Open MS-DOS

the LAN Manager screen.

LAN

Manager Screen Reference, for a description

IAN

Manager User Guide, for information about using

of

each

LAN

MS-DOS LAN 2

Manager Reference

Command

2-45

NET ACCESS

This command allows a network administrator to list, create, change, and revoke permissions for resources at a server.

Syntax

2

2-46

MS-DOS LAN Manager Command Reference

Option

resource account rights

/delete

/add /change

/grant

/trail:

[yeslno]

/revoke

/tree

Purpose Names the resource to be assigned permissions.

can

be a disk, directory, file, printer queue,

Identifies the user name whose permissions are being

Specifies an account name and permissions to

account:permissions. The name

followed A,

P, Y, N; these are explained later in this section).

Removes permissions for a resource from the access-control database.

Adds permissions for a resource to the access-control database. Changes a user's

Adds preexlsnng resource record.

Turns audit trailing on

default is yes.) Revokes a user's

Reports permissions for the resource specified and all descendants (for example, subdirectones directory) .

.a

by

the permissions for the resource (R,

or

l).ew

user name and corresponding permissions to a

or

group name

mOdified.

of

group's permissions for a resource.

or

off

for a particular resource. (The

group's permissions to use the resource.

of

a specific account

a user

or

of

The

resource

or

pipe.

be

set, in the form

group account is

W,

C,

X,

of

its

a specified

D,

MS-DOS LAN 2

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When used without options, the NET ACCESS command displays a list

For

server's shared resources plus their assigned permissions.

Resource

\PRINT

C:\

C:\LANMAN\SPOOL GUEST:R *USERS:R

The

command

completed

This display shows the pathname

Permissions

BENP:W JACKST:W MIKEG:WC

GUEST:R *USERS:R

successfully.

of

for that resource. (Group names are preceded by

NOTE:

If

you type the NET ACCESS command for a network resource, the path

Permissions

GUEST:WC

MARYS:WC

*USERS:WC

every resource and the permissions assigned

*.)

example:

in the Resource column is relative to the network server, not to your local

computer.

of

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Comments

Before you can use the NET ACCESS command, you must:

•

Be

sure that the server is started with user-level security (3+0pen servers only).

• Make sure the resource exists.

• Have existing accounts for the users permissions.

The NET ACCESS command works only with 3+Open servers; it will not work with 3+ servers.

When you use the NET ACCESS command to display access permissions, a comment next to each resource's name shows whether access being audited. permitted to use the resource, and the specific permissions. Three types resources can appear in the list:

• Pathnames

• Sharenames

• Pathnames

Under each resource name are the names

of

drives, directories,

of

printer queues

of

named pipes

or

groups for which you are assigning

of

that resource is

of

users and groups

or

files

of

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The

NET

ACCESS command can assign up to nine pennissions. These pennissions apply only when the server is running with user-level security. pennissions work only with specific types

of

resources:

Some

Utter

R

W

C

X Execute lets users run a command

D Delete allows users to delete files and subdirectories. A

p

Y Yes allows users to submit files N

Permission

Read lets users read and copy files them. This also lets users view the names

Use this pennission by itself

execute programs only. Write lets users make changes to the files in that directory.

cases, Create lets users create files and subdirectories in the shared directory.

When used by itself, this pennission lets users create new files directory and change them while they are creating them; once the closed, they cannot modify it.

Change attributes lets users about file attributes, see the

Change permissions lets users change resource pennissions. (This the same as giving a user administrative privilege for a resource.)

No exclude a specific person directory,

it

should

denies users access to a resource, and is useful

or

be

used in combination with read pennission.

chanl5e file attributes. For more infonnation

MS S/2 User Reference.

or

file.

in

that directory,

of

files in a shared directory.

if

you want users to be able

or

program.

or

requests to a printer queue.

persons from using a printer queue,

but

not change

to

look at

In

if

you need to

most

in

the

flie is

or

is

Only users who are assigned the pennission P can change the permissions on a shared resource using the

privilege

shared from that server can

on

your server account must be obtained before pennissions for resources

NET

ACCESS command. Otherwise, administrative

be

changed.

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For a resource to be audited, the NET ACCESS command must be used with the name

of

the resource, and the /trail: option must be set to yes. Since yes is the default for this option, turned on.

if

you type the trail option with no value, auditing is

Example

To

add permissions on the files in the bin directory for the user mikeg and the

groups

net

Later, to give Jenny Tibbett read and write permission for the same directory, Mary types:

pubrel and users, Mary types:

access

c:

\bin

/

add

mikeg:

rwxc

pubrel:rw

users:r

net

See

For more information about this command, see:

• The 3 + Open OS/2

access

c:\bin

/grant

jennyt:rw

Also

LAN

Manager Administrator Guide, for an explanation

how a network administrator can start a server with user-level security access permissions.

or

of

assign

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NET ADMIN /COMMAND

This command allows a network administrator 3+0pen

Syntax

server.

/ /

computername

\.c------,.I..-r

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to

run a command remotely on a

Option

computername

password

Icommand

command

Purpose

S~e~if!es

a mInIstrator Specifies the network administrator password on the computer

name. Starts a secondary command processor or runs command at

computer name. A command that will be run on the accessed server.

the

~omputer.

IS

accessIng.

name

of

the server the network

Comments

When you use the Icommand option without a following command, a command processor similar to the

and runs at the designated

commands, runs them, and returns the resulting output to your screen. While using this command processor, you must type the full pathname

command. For example,

then want to see a directory listing for a directory called type the DIR command, followed by the drive letter and path

dir

f:\macrocorp

MS-DOS COMMAND. COM command processor is started

3+0pen

if

you start a command processor at a network server,

server. This command processor prompts for

of

each

macrocorp on that server,

of

the directory:

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If

you do not specify a full pathname when you type commands for a network server, that server.

To

MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced assumes a path

exit from this command processor, type exit,

or

of

lanman\netprog on

press [Ctrl]+Z.

You can also type the NET ADMIN command noninteractive command (command) at the

net

admin

\

\computername

[password]

in the following form to run a single,

3+0pen

server:

/command

command

Three rules apply to the command option: You must type the text

net

If

admin \ \server

command ends with a backslash character (\), be careful to add either an extra

space

or

another backs lash character before the ending quotation mark. For

of

command within quotation marks. For example:

/command

"net

stop

server

/yes"

example, the following command would not work properly:

net

Instead, you could use

net net net

admin

admin admin admin

If

command includes a multiple-word argument, command must

one set

of

\\server

/command

anyone

/command

"net

of

these commands:

"net

net

share

c=c:\"

c=c:\\"

c=c:\

quotation marks, and the argument must be surrounded by another set.

"

be

surrounded

For example:

by

net

/srvcomment:"Remote

admin \ \server

/command

server

"net

1""

confiq

server

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Example

To

start a network administration session for the server print2, where the

administrative password is admiral, Mike types:

net

admin

\\print2

admiral/command

The following message appears:

Type

Exit

or

AZ

to

exit.

The prompt at Mike's netstation changes to include the computer name print2.

Now all

of

the commands Mike types at his netstation run on the server print2. When he is done working with the network server, Mike types exit and his prompt reverts to the normal prompt for his netstation.

See

Also

For more information about this command, see:

• The 3 + Open OS/2

LAN

Manager Administrator Guide, for information about

administering a network server.

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NET

This command copies files, both locally and remotely.

COpy

Syntax

NET

COpy

Option

pathnmnel Names the file being copied. pathname2

+pathname[ ... ]

/v

pathnamel~--

pathnamel+pathname[

__

--~~

...

__

----~----~~------

]

~--~~----~--~------

Purpose

Specifies

omitted, NE

Appends one In

pathname2.

Causes information was properly recorded on the destinatIon drive.

the~athname

COpy

or

more files to pathnamel and places the result

MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced to verify that

the file is copied to.

copies the file Into the current directory.

pathname2

If

pathname2 is

__

~~

/a

/b

Copies files in ASCII (text) format.

Copies files in binary format.

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Comments

The NET to copy files over the local area network.

COpy

command is similar to the MS-DOS copy command, allowing you

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You can copy files:

• From one location to another

on

your netstation.

• Between a network selVer and your net station.

• From one location to another on a network selVer.

•

From

one

network selVer to another network selVer.

If

you do not specify the pathname2 option, the copy is created in the working

on

See Also

For more information about this command, see:

• The LOGOFF command earlier in this chapter, for information about logging from

off

mixed networks (networks that include the 3+Name service).

•

The

NET

LOGON command in this chapter, for information about logging

to the

• The Log Into Network dialog box Reference, for information about logging on to MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced using the LAN Manager screen.

3+0pen

network.

in

Chapter

3:

LAN

Manager Screen

on

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NET LOGON

This command logs a user name the user name and password for the user's netstation.

Syntax

(

NET

WGON

)

~r---u-s-e:-n-a-m-e-V

on

to MS-DOS

LAN

~-p-a-s-~-wo-r-d-j71

Manager Enhanced and sets

Option Abbreviation

username

password

When password.

used without options,

Purpose Specifies the default user name for the local

netstation (up to SEecifies the

1 characters ong).

NET

LOGON

Comments

The

NET

LOGON

by

3+0pen logs you 3+0pen

NET

command, described earlier in this chapter,

service.

servers to validate requests to use shared resources. This command

on

to the 3+Open network; it does not log you

server.

LOGON

command establishes the user name and password that are used

works only with

3+0pen

servers; you must use the 'LOGON

20 characters long).

~assword

prompts for both the user name and the

if

your network includes the 3+Name

for the netstation (up to

on

to any particular

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If

your

3+0pen

database

of name and password are sent to the server for verification. recognizes the user name/password combination you gave, you are allowed to log on

to the 3+Open network. account, you log

MS-DOS

on

server.)

network uses logon security (by keeping a distributed

user names and passwords on one

or

more servers), then your user

If

you have a logon script associated with your

LAN

Manager Enhanced runs the script on your net station when

the logon server

or

centralized

to the 3+Open network. (This script is contained in a file on the logon

When

prompting for a user name, the NET LOGON command displays a default user name. This name is taken from the username= entry file.

If

this entry has no value, NET net station (from the computemame= entry user

name.

of

Instead MS-DOS

typing your password, you can type an asterisk (*). This causes

LAN

Manager Enhanced to prompt you for your password.

type your password at the prompt, it is not displayed

LOOON

uses the computer name

in the LANMAN.INI file) as the default

on

to keep your password confidential. You can use the

name and password. To

NET

LOGON

do

command at any time to change a netstation's user

this, simply type the

NET

LOGON

with the new user name and password.

If

someone is already logged

NET

LOOON

logged The

off

NET

the netstation.

command displays a prompt saying that that user name must be

before another can

LOGON command also tries to add the specified user name as an alias for

If

the user name cannot be added as an alias, MS-DOS

Manager Enhanced logs you

on

to the

be

logged on.

on

to the

3+0pen

network from your netstation, the

network, but displays a warning

message.

of

the LANMAN.INI

of

the

When

you

the screen. This helps you

command, along

LAN

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Example

For

Jenny to establish her user name,jennyt, and password, babaloo, as the default

on

a netstation, she types:

net

1ogon

If

the netstation already had a default user name and password, Jenny would see the

jennyt

baba100

following prompt:

You

are

You

must Proceed USERl JENNYT

currently

logoff

with

logged

logoff? off

logged

before

successfully

on

successfully.

on

logging

(Y/[N]):

as

USERl on.

Y

She types Y for yes, and her user name and password become the default for the netstation.

See

Also

For more information about this command, see:

• The LOGON command at the beginning logging

on

to mixed networks (networks containing the 3+Name service).

• The NET LOGOFF command in this section

about logging

•

The

NET START WORKSTATION command in this chapter, for information

off

from the

3+0pen

of

this chapter, for information about

network.

of

this chapter, for information

about specifying a user name and password when starting the netstation under MS-DOS

LAN

Manager Enhanced.

• The Log Into Network dialog box in Chapter

Reference, for information about logging on to the Manager Screen.

3:

LAN Manager Screen

3+0pen

network using

LAN

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NET MOVE

This command moves files, both locally and remotely.

Syntax

(

NET

MOVE

)-.---1

pathnamel

I

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Option

pat~namel

pathname2 Identifies the directory

Purpose

Names the file(s) to be moved.

wildcard characters (*

or

pathnamel will be moved.

are moved to the current directory. in

pathnamel, then pathname2 must be a directory.

This pathname can include

?).

filename

If

of

the file(s) to which

pathname2 is not specified, the files

If

wildcard characters are used

Comments

The

NET

MOVE

permission to use. You can move files between two network computers.

not have to make connections to servers to move network files; the command makes the connections for you.

Moving a file is not the same as copying a file. Copying makes a duplicate specified file and leaves the original in place; moving relocates a file from one place to another.

To move files, you must have create and delete permission for both the source files and the destination directory.

command moves files between any two directories you have

You

NET

MOVE

of

do

the

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Example

To

move all

netstation to the \reports\budget directory on the general server,

of

the document files from the text directory on drive C

of

her

Olga types:

net

All server and have been deleted from

See

For

•

move

of

Olga's files that match the c:\texf\* .doc pathname are now

c:\text\*.doc

\\general\reports\budget

Olga's c:\text directory.

Also

more information about this command, see:

The

NET

COpy

The

MS-DOS User Guide, for information about wildcard characters.

command in this chapter, for information about copying fues.

on

the \\general

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NET NAME

This command displays, adds,

of

net station's list

Syntax

NET

NAME

aliases.

alias

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or

deletes the message aliases defined in a

Option

alias

ladd

Purpose

Specifies an alias you want to add Adds an alias to the netstation.

or

delete.

Idelete Removes an alias previously added to the netstation.

When used without options, the NET NAME command lists all

on

currently active

Name

JIMMYW WALTERK GUEST

The

command

the local netstation. For example:

completed

successfully.

of

the aliases

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Comments

The NET NAME command is also available under MS-DOS but under Basic MS-DOS LAN Manager Enhanced, it provides many more options. These options deal with aliases used for messaging. Therefore, the Messenger service must be started before you use NET NAME to work with

aliases.

it

only lists the user name established at your netstation. Under

MS-DOS LAN Manager

LAN

Manager Basic,

A netstation can have three types

• One computer name

• One user name

• One Your netstation can receive messages sent to all three types The fadd switch is optional (that is, fadd is assumed with no other options); you can

add a new alias by typing NET NAME, along with the alias without the fadd option. Thus, the following two commands do the same thing, assuming new alias:

net net

or

more aliases

name

jackst

/add

of

names:

of

names.

jackst

is a

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Example

Jimmy Wilson just started working in the mailroom. messages for him, until he gets a net station command at her netstation:

of

his own. Leslie types the following

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He

wants Leslie to receive

net

name

j immyw

Now Leslie's netstation is ready to receive all messages sent to jimmyw. When Jimmy gets his own netstation, Leslie can stop receiving messages for him by typing:

net

See

For

• The NET SEND command in this chapter (if you have MS-DOS

name

j immyw /

delete

Also

more information about this command, see:

LAN

Manager

Enhanced), for information about sending messages to other users.

• The Aliases for Messaging dialog box in Chapter 3: Reference, for information about adding and deleting aliases using the

LAN

Manager Screen

LAN

Manager screen.

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