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6700-A2-GB21-00
Issue 1
September 1994
COMSPHERE
6700 Series
Network Management System
Multiuser Feature
User’s Guide
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AIssue 1 September 1994
COMSPHERE
6700 Series
Network Management System
Multiuser Feature
User’s Guide
6700-A2-GB21-00
Issue 1 (September 1994)
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Trademarks
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Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Hayes is a registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
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Contents
Preface
G Related Documents iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Information iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Overview
G What is the Multiuser Feature? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Feature List 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Sample Multiuser Network Topologies 1-2. . . . . . . . . . .
G Multiuser Feature Package Contents 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . .
2Installation
G Hardware Requirements 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Supported Network Adapters 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Software Requirements 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Preparing for Installation and Configuration 2-4. . . . . .
G Installing the Multiuser Feature 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Configuring the Multiuser Feature 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
G Refer to Document No. 6700-A2-GB22.
Index

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Figures
1 Overview
G 1-1 Multiuser LAN Network 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G 1-2 Multiuser Serial Network
(Using SLIP and/or PPP) 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G 1-3 Multiuser Serial Gateway or Ethernet Modem
(Using SLIP and/or PPP) 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Installation
G 2-1 Welcome Window 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G 2-2 Product Information Window 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G 2-3 Destination Directory Window 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . .
G 2-4 Confirmation Window 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G 2-5 Completion Status Window 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G 2-6 Install Completed Window 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables
2 Installation
G 2-1 Supported Network Adapter Boards 2-3. . . . . . . .

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Preface
This guide describes how to install and use the COMSPHERE r
6700 Series Network Management System (NMS) Multiuser
feature.
This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of modems
and their operation, are knowledgeable about data
communications, and are familiar with Windows t terminology
and conventions. You or your LAN administrator should also
have knowledge of TCP/IP.
Related Documents
3510-A2-GA31 COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier, Installation
Manual
3610-A2-GB41 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,
Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division
Multiplexer, Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital
Bridge Options, Applications Guide
3610-A2-GB91 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,
Models 3610 and 3611, Operator’s Guide (with
Reference Card insert)
3610-A2-GN32 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,
Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module
and SNA Diagnostic Interface Options,
Applications Guide
3810-A2-GB91 COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems,
Models 3810, 3811, and 3820, User’s Guide

Preface
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3910-A2-GN32
COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems,
Models 3910 and 3911, Point-to-Point/
Multipoint, Installation and Operation Manual
6700-A2-GB20 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System SNMP Proxy Agent
Feature User’s Guide
6700-A2-GB22 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System Network Configuration
Guide
6700-A2-GB41 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System Security Manager
Feature Supplement
6700-A2-GY31 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System User’s Guide
Ordering Information
To order AT&T Paradyne documentation, please call
1-800-545-2354.

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Overview
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What is the Multiuser Feature?
The COMSPHERE 6700 Multiuser feature gives you the ability
to connect multiple Windows t workstations together to form a
network of NMS users. With this feature, each user’s workstation
has a complete graphical interface that interacts with the NMS
as if it were a single user workstation.
The Multiuser feature consists of two separately orderable
packages: Server and Client.
You can install the Multiuser Server and Client packages on the
COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Release 4.0 at any time.
The Multiuser feature supports up to six simultaneous users. In
addition, the software provides statistical data and
Platform/Network Performance Monitoring.

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Feature List
In addition to all the features of the 6700 Series NMS Release
4.0, the Multiuser feature provides the following capabilities:
G Integrated TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and SNMP
G Concurrent Ethernet r , Token Ring, FDDI, SLIP, and PPP
interfaces
G Support for various network adapter vendors
G User-definable configuration via the COMSPHERE
6700 Series NMS Network Configuration feature
G Seamless multiuser (up to 6 users) via LAN and/or
RS-232 connections via SLIP and/or PPP
G RS-232 Gateway to LAN via SLIP and/or PPP allowing
dial-up multiuser
G Full graphical user interface features at all multiuser
workstations
G Platform/Network Performance Monitoring
G Knowledge of more than one NMS server
G User-selectable active NMS server
Sample Multiuser Network
Topologies
When using the Multiuser feature, one workstation must be
configured as the NMS
server where the NMS database resides
and the control channels are connected. The server is also the
point of interface with all NMS devices.
All other networked workstations must be configured as an NMS
client , which executes only the user interface portion of the
NMS.
Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 show some sample Multiuser feature
network topologies.

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Figure 1-1. Multiuser LAN Network

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Figure 1-2. Multiuser Serial Network (Using SLIP and/or PPP)

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Figure 1-3. Multiuser Serial Gateway or Ethernet Modem
(Using SLIP and/or PPP)

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Multiuser Feature Package
Contents
The Multiuser feature package includes the following:
Server
G Multiuser server software on one or more 3 1/2″disks
G One
COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide
G One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Network Configuration Guide
Client
G Multiuser client software on one or more 3 1/2″disks
G One
COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide
G One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Network Configuration Guide

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Installation
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Hardware Requirements
The following are the hardware requirements for installation of
the Multiuser feature server and client software:
Server
G 386 processor (33 MHz or higher)
G 8 megabytes of memory
G 85 megabytes of disk space
G VGA color monitor and VGA adapter
G Mouse
G 1 serial port for device communication
G LAN adapter or additional serial port
G 1 parallel port for a printer
G 101 keyboard
G 3.5″1.44 megabyte diskette drive

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G DB-25 socket to 6-pin (RJ11) socket adapter
(Part #002-0025-0031)
This configuration is sufficient for a network of 1–512
local and remote devices. If the number of devices
increases, use the following table as a guideline for
upgrading your hardware configuration:
Number of Devices Processor Required Memory Required
513–1024 386/486 (33MHz) 16 megabytes
1025–1536 486 (50 MHz) 16 megabytes
1537–4000 486 (66 MHz) 16 megabytes
Client
G 386 processor (25 MHz or higher)
G 4 megabytes of memory
G 60 megabytes of disk space
G VGA color monitor and VGA adapter
G Mouse
G LAN adapter or serial port
G 1 parallel port for a printer
G 101 keyboard
G 3.5″1.44 megabyte diskette drive
This configuration is sufficient for a network of 1–512
local and remote devices. If the number of devices
increases, use the following table as a guideline for
upgrading your hardware configuration:
Number of Devices Processor Required Memory Required
513–1024 386/486 (33MHz) 8 megabytes
1025–4000 486 (33MHz) 16 megabytes

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Supported Network Adapters
To use the Multiuser feature on Ethernet, Token Ring, or FDDI,
you must install a supported network adapter board. Supported
boards are listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1. Supported Network Adapter Boards (1 of 2)
Interface Vendor Model
Ethernet 3COM 3C501 Ether Link
3C503 Ether Link II
3C505 Ether Link Plus
3C507 Ether Link 16
3C509 Ether Link III
3C523 Ether Link/MC TP
3C527 Ether Link/MC 32
Allied Telesis AT-1500 Network Adapter
Hewlett-Packard r
HP27247/HP27252 Plus
Intel r
EtherExpress 16 and 16T
Novell/Excelan EXOS105T
NE1000
NE2000
Racal InterLan NI5210
NI6510
SMC SMC 8000
SMC Elite 16
Ungermann-Bass Networth EtherNext 16-Bit UTP
NIUpc/EOTP
NIUps
Western Digital EtherCard Plus
EtherCard Plus Elite 16
Xircom All PE Models
All PE2 Models
All PE3 Models
Other (NDIS Driver Required)

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Table 2-1. Supported Network Adapter Boards (2 of 2)
Interface ModelVendor
Token Ring IBM
r
16/4 Token Ring Adapter
Xircom All PT Models
Madge Smart 16/4 RingNode adapter
Proteon r
p139X
p189X
p1990
Raycone 16/4 Token Ring Adapter
Other (NDIS Driver Required)
FDDI Any (NDIS Driver Required)
Software Requirements
You must have the following software installed before you install
the Multiuser feature server or client software:
G COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Release 4.0 or higher
G MS DOS Release 3.3 or higher
G Microsoft Windows Release 3.1
Preparing for Installation and
Configuration
Before installing and configuring the Multiuser feature, 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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Multiuser Feature Installation and 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):
Multiuser Workstation
Internet Address of Workstation (192.0.2.2):
Unique Node Name (Largo Bld. H):
NMS Server(s) Name (6700 Bld. H):
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 (Hayes r 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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Installing the Multiuser Feature
To install the Multiuser feature server or client software, start
from the Program Manager window.
NOTE:
NMS is designed to be the primary application program
running on a personal computer. If you use NMS with
other applications, it is your responsibility to ensure
compatibility.
. Procedure
1. Insert Disk #1 into Drive A.
2. From the Program Manager window, choose File.
3. From the File menu, choose Run.
4. In the Command Line field, type A:\INSTALL.
5. Choose OK. The Welcome window appears, as shown
in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Welcome Window