Paradyne 6700 User Manual

COMSPHERE

6700 SERIES

NETWORK MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM

NETWORK CONFIGURA TION GUIDE

Document No. 6700-A2-GB22-10

COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System

Network Configuration Guide

6700-A2-GB22-10 Issue 2 (December 1996)

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Preface

G Related Documents v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ordering Information vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Overview

G What is the Network Configuration Feature? 1-1. . . . .

G Preparing for Network Configuration 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . .

G Accessing the Network Configuration Feature 1-3. . . .

G Main Menu Options 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Workstation Settings

G Designating NMS Server Names and IP

Addresses 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding Names and IP Addresses 2-2. . . . . . . . .

Modifying or Deleting Names and IP

Addresses 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Choosing the Active Server 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Entering Administrative Data 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Configuration Files and Interfaces

G Configuration Files 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving a Configuration File 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exiting a Configuration File 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Interfaces 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding an Interface 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duplicating an Interface 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deleting an Interface 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Automatically Connecting Interfaces 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 SNMP Settings

G Configuring SNMP Community Names 4-2. . . . . . . . . .

Uses 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers 4-5. . . . . . . .

Adding Authorized Manager Information 4-5. . . .

Modifying or Deleting Authorized Manager

Information 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Custom Network Interface Settings

G Viewing Network Settings 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Configuring LAN Hardware Parameters 5-3. . . . . . . . . .

G Selecting the IP Address of a Workstation 5-5. . . . . . .

G Setting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits 5-6. . . . . . . . .

G Choosing Port Settings 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Choosing Modem Settings 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Specifying Dial Settings 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G Designating the Default Gateway 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary

Index

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Figures

1 Overview

G 1-1 Network Configuration Main Menu 1-3. . . . . . . . .

G 1-2 Network Configuration Main Menu Options 1-4. .

2 Workstation Settings

G 2-1 NMS Server Dialog Box 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 2-2 Active Server Dialog Box 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 2-3 Station Administration Dialog Box 2-5. . . . . . . . . .

3 Configuration Files and Interfaces

G 3-1 Custom Window 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 3-2 Add Interface Window 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 3-3 Interface Name Dialog Box 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 3-4 Delete Interface Dialog Box 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 3-5 Auto Connect Interfaces Dialog Box 3-6. . . . . . . .

4 SNMP Settings

G 4-1 Community Names Dialog Box 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . .

G 4-2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box 4-5. . . . . . . . . .

5 Custom Network Interface Settings

G 5-1 Custom Window 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-2 Hardware Dialog Box 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-3 Internet Address Dialog Box 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-4 Subnet Mask Dialog Box 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-5 Port Settings Dialog Box 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-6 Modem Settings Dialog Box 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-7 Dial Settings Dialog Box 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tables

4 SNMP Settings

G 4-1 Community Names Dialog Box Fields 4-4. . . . . .

G 4-2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields 4-6. . . .

5 Custom Nework Interface Settings

G 5-1 Custom Window Fields 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-2 Hardware Dialog Box Fields 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-3 Port Settings Dialog Box Fields 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . .

G 5-4 Modem Settings Dialog Box Fields 5-10. . . . . . . . .

G 5-5 Dial Settings Dialog Box Fields 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preface

This guide describes how to use the COMSPHEREr 6700 Series Network Management System (NMS) Network Configuration Guide.

This manual assumes you have a basic understanding of LAN, networks and their adapters, modems and their operation, are knowledgeable about data communications, and are familiar with Windowst terminology and conventions. You or your LAN administrator should also have knowledge of TCP/IP.

Overview

This chapter describes the Network Configuration feature, explains how to access this feature, and provides a diagram of its menu structure.

What is the Network Configuration Feature?

The Network Configuration feature allows you to customize your COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS base software, client, and/or SNMP Proxy Agent features.

Preparing for Network Configuration

Before network configuration, you need some system and network information. Use the following form to collect the necessary information before you start the installation process. Retain this form as a record of this information. Examples are shown in parentheses.

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Network Configuration Information

General

Where to install the software (c:\pcnms): Location of network drivers (c:\pcnms): Software Serial Number (1493018): Software Key Number (dkjslmo): Network Interface Name (Ethernet0): Network Interface Type (Ethernet):

Workstation

Internet Address of Workstation (192.0.2.2): Unique Node Name (Largo Bld. J): NMS Server(s) IP Address (192.0.2.1):

LAN/Hardware Interface

Adapter Vendor Name (Western Digital): Board Type (Ether Card Plus): Interrupt Level (5): I/O Base Address (0x300):

SLIP Interface

Baud Rate (9600): Flow Control (Hardware): Modem Type (Hayesr compatible): Port (COM 1): Telephone Number (9,1,813–530–2671):

Optional

Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0): Default Gateway (192.0.2.254):

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Accessing the Network Configuration Feature

To access the Network Configuration feature, access the Windows Program Manager and choose the icon shown below from the COMSPHERE 6700 Program Group.

The Network Configuration Main Menu appears, as shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1. Network Configuration Main Menu

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Overview

Main Menu Options

Figure 1-2 shows the menu options available from the Main Menu.

Figure 1-2. Network Configuration Main Menu Options

Use the procedures in the following chapters to customize your configuration using these menu options.

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Workstation Settings

This chapter provides procedures for configuring a workstation’s server-related settings.

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Workstation Settings

Designating NMS Server Names and IP Addresses

For each NMS multiuser client, you must designate a server, and each NMS server must have a name and Internet Protocol (IP) address.

Adding Names and IP Addresses

Use NMS Servers... to build a database of NMS server names and IP addresses. You can then use this database to select the NMS server for a multiuser client.

. Procedure

1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.

2. Choose NMS Servers.... The NMS Servers dialog box

appears, as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. NMS Server Dialog Box

3. In the Name field, enter the name of the NMS server (maximum 15 characters).

4. In the IP Address field, enter the NMS server IP address.

5. Choose Add. The new name and IP address appear in the Available NMS Servers list box.

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6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for each IP address you need to add.

7. Choose Close from the Control menu to return to the Main Menu.

Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses

Use NMS Servers... to maintain the NMS server name and IP address database.

. Procedure

1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.

2. Choose NMS Servers.... The NMS Servers dialog box

appears, as shown in Figure 2-1.

3. Choose the name of the server you wish to modify or delete from the Available NMS Servers list box. That name and address appears in the Name and IP Address fields.

4. Change the name and/or IP address and choose Modify or Delete, as appropriate.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each server name and IP address you need to modify or delete.

6. Choose Close from the Control menu to return to the Main Menu.

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Workstation Settings

Choosing the Active Server

Use Active Server... to choose the active server for the NMS client. After you choose an active server with this command, the NMS client uses the IP address you set up using NMS Servers... to communicate with that server.

. Procedure

1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.

2. Choose Active Server.... The Active Server dialog box

appears, as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2. Active Server Dialog Box

3. Select a server from the Available NMS Servers listbox.

4. Choose OK. The Main Menu appears.

NOTE:

If you change the NMS server while the NMS is active, you must restart NMS.

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Workstation Settings

Entering Administrative Data

Use Administration to enter information about who to contact should the workstation require human interaction.

. Procedure

1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.

2. Choose Administration. The Station Administration dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3. Station Administration Dialog Box

The Station Name appears at the top of the dialog box. This is the name entered for this workstation during the installation process.

3. Use the Location, Contact 1, and Contact 2 fields to enter administrative information about this workstation. Each field contains a maximum of 40 characters.

4. Choose Modify.

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Configuration Files and Interfaces

This chapter provides procedures for configuration file and interface manipulation.

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