Equinox Systems EquiView Instruction Manual

EquiView provides a Windows-based interface to manage ELS terminal servers. With its
graphical interface, you can easily identify all of the nodes and services available on each
server, configure and change server databases, monitor activity and more effectively manage
your network.
This technical note lists the hardware and software needed to use EquiView, as well as instal-
lation instructions. Additional help can be found in the on-line help provided as part of
EquiView.
EquiView
Microsoft Windows-Based Terminal Server
Configuration Management Program
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Technical Note
❑Serial Port (COM 1, 2, 3, or 4)
❑Cable connecting the serial port to an
Equinox ELS Terminal Server. (Refer to the
ELS Terminal Server Manual for wiring
information.)
System Requirements
❑IBM or Compatible PC AT, 386, 486, Pentium
❑640KB Disk Space (minimum)
❑Microsoft Windows 3.X
❑3.5 Inch Disk Drive
Installation
➊Insert the EquiView disk into your disk drive.
➋Run Windows.
➌Choose Run from the Windows Program Manager File Menu to see the Run dialog box.
➍In the command-line box, type A:\INSTALL.EXE or B:\INSTALL.EXE.
➎Click OK to start the EquiView installation.
A dialog box opens showing the default drive and directory where EquiView will be in-
stalled. To install EquiView on a different drive or in a different directory, type a new path
name in the Install box. The installation program creates a subdirectory on your harddrive,
copies the necessary program files and creates an EquiView program window and icon.
➏When the installation is complete, you are returned to the Windows Program Manager. To
start EquiView, open the Program Group for EquiView for Windows and double-click on the
EquiView icon. Note: It is recommended that you connect the serial port of the PC to an
Equinox ELS server before starting EquiView.
➐Follow the instructions given by the program at start up. An on-line HELP utility is pro-
vided as part of the menus.
➑For detailed information on configuration, refer to the ELS terminal server manual.
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