Paradyne COMSPHERE 6700 Series Manuel utilisateur

COMSPHERE

6700 SERIES NETWORK

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDE

Document No. 6700-A2-GB22-20

February 1998

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Contents

About This Guide

Document Purpose and Intended Audience iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Document Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product-Related Documents iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1Introduction

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

Preparing for Network Configuration 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Main Menu Options 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2Workstation Settings

Workstation Setup 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding Names and IP Addresses 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing the Active Server 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering Administrative Data 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3Configuration Files and Interfaces

Configuration Files Overview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interfaces 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding an Interface 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duplicating an Interface 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Automatically Connecting Interfaces 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4SNMP Settings

Configuring SNMP 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SNMP 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifying or Deleting Authorized Manager Information 4-4. . . . . . . . . . .

5Custom Network Interface Settings

Overview 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Network Settings 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring LAN Hardware Parameters 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the IP Address of a Workstation 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing Port Settings 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing Modem Settings 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifying Dial Settings 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Designating the Default Gateway 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary

Index

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About This Guide

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This guide describes how to use the COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network

Management System (NMS) Network Configuration Guide.

It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of LAN, networks and their

adapters, modems and their operation, are knowledgeable about data

communications, and are familiar with Windows terminology and conventions.

You or your LAN administrator should also have knowledge of TCP/IP.

Document Summary

Section Description

Chapter 1

Introduction.

Provides an introduction to the network

configuration features and how to access them.

Chapter 2

Workstation Settings.

Describes procedures for adding,

modifying, and deleting IP addresses and selection of an

active server.

Chapter 3

Configuration Files and Interfaces.

Provides procedures for

entering interfaces, modifying interfaces, and connecting to

interfaces automatically.

Chapter 4

SNMP Settings.

Describes procedures for the use of

community names and SNMP managers.

Chapter 5

Custom Network Interface Settings.

Explains steps for

configuring hardware, subnet masks, ports, modems, and

dial settings.

Glossary Defines acronyms and terms used in this document.

Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections in

alphabetical order.

About This Guide

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