Paradyne COMSPHERE 6700 Series User manual

COMSPHERE
6700 SERIES
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Document No. 6700-A2-GB22-10

AIssue 2 December 1996
COMSPHERE
6700 Series Network
Management System
Network Configuration Guide
6700-A2-GB22-10
Issue 2 (December 1996)
Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented
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Preface
GRelated Documents v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Information vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Overview
GWhat is the Network Configuration Feature? 1-1. . . . .
GPreparing for Network Configuration 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . .
GAccessing the Network Configuration Feature 1-3. . . .
GMain Menu Options 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Workstation Settings
GDesignating NMS Server Names and IP
Addresses 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Names and IP Addresses 2-2. . . . . . . . .
Modifying or Deleting Names and IP
Addresses 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GChoosing the Active Server 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GEntering Administrative Data 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Configuration Files and Interfaces
GConfiguration Files 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving a Configuration File 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting a Configuration File 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GInterfaces 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding an Interface 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duplicating an Interface 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting an Interface 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GAutomatically Connecting Interfaces 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . .

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4SNMP Settings
GConfiguring SNMP Community Names 4-2. . . . . . . . . .
Uses 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GConfiguring Authorized SNMP Managers 4-5. . . . . . . .
Adding Authorized Manager Information 4-5. . . .
Modifying or Deleting Authorized Manager
Information 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Custom Network Interface Settings
GViewing Network Settings 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GConfiguring LAN Hardware Parameters 5-3. . . . . . . . . .
GSelecting the IP Address of a Workstation 5-5. . . . . . .
GSetting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits 5-6. . . . . . . . .
GChoosing Port Settings 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GChoosing Modem Settings 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GSpecifying Dial Settings 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GDesignating the Default Gateway 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
Index

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Figures
1 Overview
G1-1 Network Configuration Main Menu 1-3. . . . . . . . .
G1-2 Network Configuration Main Menu Options 1-4. .
2 Workstation Settings
G2-1 NMS Server Dialog Box 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G2-2 Active Server Dialog Box 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G2-3 Station Administration Dialog Box 2-5. . . . . . . . . .
3 Configuration Files and Interfaces
G3-1 Custom Window 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G3-2 Add Interface Window 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G3-3 Interface Name Dialog Box 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G3-4 Delete Interface Dialog Box 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G3-5 Auto Connect Interfaces Dialog Box 3-6. . . . . . . .
4 SNMP Settings
G4-1 Community Names Dialog Box 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . .
G4-2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box 4-5. . . . . . . . . .
5 Custom Network Interface Settings
G5-1 Custom Window 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-2 Hardware Dialog Box 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-3 Internet Address Dialog Box 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-4 Subnet Mask Dialog Box 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-5 Port Settings Dialog Box 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-6 Modem Settings Dialog Box 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-7 Dial Settings Dialog Box 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tables
4 SNMP Settings
G4-1 Community Names Dialog Box Fields 4-4. . . . . .
G4-2 Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields 4-6. . . .
5 Custom Nework Interface Settings
G5-1 Custom Window Fields 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-2 Hardware Dialog Box Fields 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-3 Port Settings Dialog Box Fields 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . .
G5-4 Modem Settings Dialog Box Fields 5-10. . . . . . . . .
G5-5 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 Windowstterminology and conventions. You or your LAN
administrator should also have knowledge of TCP/IP.
Related Documents
Contact your sales representative for additional product
documentation.
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-GB41 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System Security Manager
Feature Supplement
6700-A2-GY31 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System User’s Guide
1001-40-1940 NEWT TCP/IP for Windows Installation and
User’s Guide

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Overview 1
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 (Hayesrcompatible):
Port (COM 1):
Telephone Number (9,1,813–530–2671):
Optional
Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0):
Default Gateway (192.0.2.254):