Network Access Server Management

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  CONTENTS

  Title Page

  Copyright Page

  About This Manual

  1      Overview

  1.1     Configuration Tasks for System Administrators

  1.2     Management Tasks for System Administrators

  1.3     User Tasks

  1.4     Storage of Configuration Settings and Changes in Memory

  1.5      Commands to Display and Change Configuration Settings

  2      Management Tools

  2.1     Access Server Commands
    2.1.1      Levels of Access Server Commands
    2.1.2      Privileged Commands

  2.2     HELP command
    2.2.1      The HELP TUTORIAL Command
    2.2.2      The HELP Command

  2.3     The Console Port

  2.4     The Remote Console Port
    2.4.1      Network Control Program (NCP)
    2.4.2      Use of SET HOST/MOP from a DECnet/OSI VMS Node
    2.4.3      Use of CCR from an ULTRIX DECnet Node
    2.4.4      Console Carrier Request (CCR)
    2.4.5      Telnet Remote Console

  3      Managing Load Hosts

  3.1     DSV$CONFIGURE
    3.1.1      Backward Compatibility of DSV$CONFIGURE
    3.1.2      Executing DSV$CONFIGURE
    3.1.3      The ADD command
    3.1.4      The MODIFY and SET Commands
    3.1.5      The DELETE Command
    3.1.6      The LIST and SHOW Commands
    3.1.7      The CONNECT and USE Commands
    3.1.8      Context-Sensitive Help for DSV$CONFIGURE

  3.2     DSVCONFIG

  3.3     Configuring a BOOTP/TFTP Server

  3.4     Upline Dumping
    3.4.1      Upline Dumps with MOP Hosts
    3.4.2      Upline Dumps with BOOTP/TFTP Hosts

  3.5     Terminal Server Manager (TSM)

  4      Initializing the Access Server

  4.1     Preparing LAT Services for Initialization

  4.2     Preparing Telnet Listeners for Initialization

  4.3     Using the INITIALIZE Command
    4.3.1      Default Mode for the INITIALIZE Command
    4.3.2      Specifying Initialization from a Load Host
    4.3.3      Specifying an Image Name When Initializing
    4.3.4      Specifying Initialization from Flash RAM
    4.3.5      Updating Flash RAM
    4.3.6      Specifying a Delay Value with INITIALIZE
    4.3.7      Using the DIAGNOSE Option with INITIALIZE
    4.3.8      Specifying the DISABLE OPTION with INITIALIZE
    4.3.9      Using NCP to Initialize the Access Server

  5      Configuring LAT Characteristics

  5.1     Preparing to Change LAT Characteristics

  5.2     Summary of LAT Characteristics

  5.3     Displaying LAT Characteristics

  5.4     ANNOUNCEMENTS

  5.5     The CIRCUIT TIMER
    5.5.1      Increasing the CIRCUIT TIMER
    5.5.2      Decreasing the CIRCUIT TIMER

  5.6     The IDENTIFICATION Characteristic

  5.7     The KEEPALIVE TIMER

  5.8     The MULTICAST TIMER

  5.9     The ACCESS SERVER NAME

  5.10    NODE LIMIT

  5.11    The Access SERVER NUMBER

  5.12    QUEUE LIMIT

  5.13    The RETRANSMIT LIMIT

  5.14    The RESPONDER Characteristic

  5.15    Service Groups

  6      TCP/IP Network Characteristics

  6.1     The Internet Address and Subnet Mask
    6.1.1      Displaying the Internet Address and Subnet Mask
    6.1.2      Setting the Internet Address
    6.1.3      Setting an Internet Subnet Mask

  6.2     The Domain Name System (DNS)
    6.2.1      Displaying the Characteristics for the DNS
    6.2.2      Displaying the DNS Counters
    6.2.3      The Default Name Resolution Domain
    6.2.4      Time Limit
    6.2.5      Retry Limit
    6.2.6      Name Resolution Mode
    6.2.7      Configuring a List of Commonly Used Internet Hosts
    6.2.8      Configuring a List of Internet Name Servers
      6.2.8.1      Configuring a Root Name Server
      6.2.8.2      Configuring a Local Name Server
      6.2.8.3      Configuring a Name Server for a Different Domain
      6.2.8.4      Name Resolution and Gateways

  6.3     Configuring a List of Internet Gateway Addresses
    6.3.1      Displaying a List of Gateway Addresses
    6.3.2      Configuring a Default Gateway
    6.3.3      Defining Networks Available Through a Specific Gateway
    6.3.4      Defining Subnets Available Through a Specific Gateway
    6.3.5      Defining Hosts Available Through a Specific Gateway

  6.4     List of Internet ARP Entries
    6.4.1      Displaying the List of Internet ARP Entries
    6.4.2      Defining an ARP Entry

  6.5     Displaying the Internet Counters

  7      Configuring Basic Device Characteristics

  7.1     Summary of Basic Device Characteristics

  7.2     Displaying Basic Device Characteristics

  7.3     The ACCESS Characteristic

  7.4     Matching the Port and Device Characteristics
    7.4.1      AUTOBAUD
    7.4.2      PARITY
    7.4.3      SPEED
    7.4.4      STOP BITS
    7.4.5      TYPE

  7.5     FLOW CONTROL
    7.5.1      FLOW CONTROL Types
      7.5.1.1      XON/XOFF
      7.5.1.2      DSR
      7.5.1.3      CTS
      7.5.1.4      No FLOW CONTROL
    7.5.2      FLOW CONTROL Direction

  7.6     Specifying the Automatic Logout Characteristics
    7.6.1      Specifying DSRLOGOUT
    7.6.2      Specifying LONGBREAK LOGOUT
    7.6.3      Specifying INACTIVITY LOGOUT
    7.6.4      Specifying the INACTIVITY TIMER

  8      Modem Signals

  8.1     DTE/DCE Device Configuration

  8.2     Determining the Supported Modem Signals

  8.3     Description of Modem Signals

  8.4     Specifying MODEM CONTROL and SIGNAL CONTROL
    8.4.1      Disabling Modem Control
    8.4.2      Using MODEM CONTROL and SIGNAL CONTROL for Computer Connections
    8.4.3      Enabling MODEM CONTROL and SIGNAL CONTROL

  8.5     Specifying SIGNAL SELECT
    8.5.1      How To Select the Values for the SIGNAL SELECT Characteristic
    8.5.2      How to Enable SIGNAL SELECT

  8.6     Specifying SIGNAL CHECK

  8.7     Specifying DTRWAIT

  8.8     Specifying RING

  8.9     Specifying ALTERNATE SPEED

  8.10    Specifying DIALUP

  8.11    Configuring Modems
    8.11.1     MODEM CONTROL Sequences
      8.11.1.1     Establishing a Connection
      8.11.1.2     Responding to Momentary Loss of CTS
      8.11.1.3     Disconnecting

  8.12    Configuring DTR and DSR

  9      Configuring and Managing Interactive Devices

  9.1     Configuring an Interactive Device for LAT Sessions
    9.1.1      Configuring LAT Group Codes for Interactive Devices
    9.1.2      Specifying AUTOCONNECT
      9.1.2.1      Disabling AUTOCONNECT
      9.1.2.2      Enabling Autoconnect
      9.1.2.3      AUTOCONNECT with a Preferred or Dedicated Service Enabled
      9.1.2.4      AUTOCONNECT with a Preferred or Dedicated Service Disabled
      9.1.2.5      AUTOCONNECT and Nonoperational Service Nodes
      9.1.2.6      Autoconnect and LAT Session Failure
    9.1.3      Specifying AUTOPROMPT
      9.1.3.1      AUTOPROMPT Enabled
      9.1.3.2      AUTOPROMPT Disabled
    9.1.4      Specifying the Default Protocol
    9.1.5      Specifying the FAILOVER characteristic
    9.1.6      Configuring PORT QUEUING
      9.1.6.1      Enabling PORT QUEUING
      9.1.6.2      The SERVICE CONNECTIONS Characteristic
      9.1.6.3      The SERVER QUEUE LIMIT Characteristic
      9.1.6.4      Displaying Queue Entries
      9.1.6.5      Removing Queue Entries
    9.1.7      The REMOTE MODIFICATION Characteristic

  9.2     Configuring an Interactive Device for Telnet Sessions

  9.3     Configuring a Session Management (TD/SMP) Terminal

  9.4     Configuring On-Demand Loading for Asian Terminals

  9.5     Configuring for Block-Mode Terminals

  9.6     Specifying the Telnet Client Session Profile

  9.7     Configuring Individual Telnet Client Session Characteristics
    9.7.1      Specifying ECHO Characteristics
    9.7.2      Specifying the BINARY Characteristic
    9.7.3      Specifying CHARACTER SIZE
    9.7.4      Mapping Keyboard Characters to Telnet Functions
    9.7.5      Specifying AUTOFLUSH
    9.7.6      Specifying AUTOSYNCH
    9.7.7      Specifying Telnet Client NEWLINE
    9.7.8      Specifying FLOW CONTROL
    9.7.9      Specifying MESSAGE VERIFICATION
    9.7.10      Specifying the SWITCH CHARACTER

  9.8     Security Features
    9.8.1      Specifying Dedicated Service for LAT or Telnet Resources
      9.8.1.1      Configuring a Dedicated LAT Service
      9.8.1.2      Configuring an Internet Host as a Dedicated Service
      9.8.1.3      Connecting to a Dedicated Service
    9.8.2      Login Password
      9.8.2.1      Defining a Login Password
      9.8.2.2      Enabling the Login Password on a Port
      9.8.2.3      Specifying PASSWORD LIMIT
    9.8.3      User Authentication
      9.8.3.1      Configuration of User Authentication in Basic Mode
      9.8.3.2      User Authentication Procedure

  9.9     Managing Users
    9.9.1      Providing a Contact Name and Access Server Location
    9.9.2      Specifying Preferred Service for LAT or Telnet Resources
      9.9.2.1      Configuring a LAT Preferred Service
      9.9.2.2      Configuring a Preferred Telnet Service
    9.9.3      Specifying the Port USERNAME
    9.9.4      Specifying Keys to Switch Between Sessions
    9.9.5      Defining the BREAK Key
    9.9.6      Specifying a Key to Switch to Local Mode
    9.9.7      Specifying BROADCAST
    9.9.8      Specifying LOSS NOTIFICATION
    9.9.9      Specifying Message Codes
    9.9.10     Specifying VERIFICATION
    9.9.11     Specifying Lock
    9.9.12     Displaying Information About the Users
    9.9.13     Specifying User Groups

  9.10    Managing Sessions
    9.10.1     Initiating a Session to a LAT Service
    9.10.2     Initiating a Session to an Internet Host
    9.10.3     Sending Telnet Functions to a Remote Telnet Server
    9.10.4     Controlling the Number of Sessions
    9.10.5     Displaying Session Information
    9.10.6     Displaying Session Characteristics
    9.10.7     Displaying Session Status
    9.10.8     Terminating Sessions
      9.10.8.1     The Privileged LOGOUT PORT Command
      9.10.8.2     The Privileged DISCONNECT PORT Command

  10     Configuring and Managing LAT Services

  10.1    Configuring a Port to Offer a LAT Service

  10.2    Configuring Access to a LAT Service
    10.2.1     Service Name
      10.2.1.1     ANNOUNCEMENTS Characteristic and LAT Serviceschap
      10.2.1.2     Guidelines for Selecting a Service Name
    10.2.2     Identification String
      10.2.2.1     Assigning an Identification String
      10.2.2.2     Clearing a Service Identification String
    10.2.3     Assigning a Port Name
    10.2.4     The Service Password
      10.2.4.1     Assigning a Service Password
      10.2.4.2     Clearing a Service Password
      10.2.4.3     PASSWORD LIMIT Characteristic

  10.3    Configuration of Specific Types of Devices As LAT Services
    10.3.1     Configuring a Personal Computer As a Terminal and LAT Service
    10.3.2     Configuring a Computer As a LAT Service
    10.3.3     Configuring a Modem As a LAT Service
    10.3.4     Configuring a Printer As a LAT Service
    10.3.5     Setting Up a LAT Remote Print Queue on a VMS Host
    10.3.6     Privileges for Running LATCP
    10.3.7     Creating a Logical Device to Access a Printer Service
      10.3.7.1     Configuring a Logical Device to Connect a Specific Port
      10.3.7.2     Using a Remote Printer Command File
    10.3.8     Setting Up a LAT Remote Print Queue on an ULTRIX System

  10.4    Configuring a Printer with Unannounced Availability

  10.5    Verifying the LAT Service
    10.5.1     Disconnecting from the Service
    10.5.2     Problem Solving

  10.6    Managing Your Access Server As a LAT Node Offering a Service
    10.6.1     Displaying Information About a Service
      10.6.1.1     Displaying Service Characteristics
      10.6.1.2     Displaying Services Status
      10.6.1.3     Displaying Services Summary

  11     Configuring and Managing Telnet Servers

  11.1    Configuration of Specific Types of Devices
    11.1.1     Configuring a Printer for Access Through a Telnet Listener
    11.1.2     Configuring a Computer for Access Through a Telnet Listener
    11.1.3     Configuring a Modem for Access Through a Telnet Listener

  11.2    Configuring a Personal Computer As a Terminal and for Access through a Telnet Listener
    11.2.1     Configuring Personal Computer Access to a Printer
    11.2.2     Setting User Priority for Devices Using Dynamic Access
      11.2.2.1     How to Enable Interupts
      11.2.2.2     Rules for Using the INTERRUPTS Characteristics
    11.2.3     Configuring a File Transfer Partner
      11.2.3.1     Requirements for File Transfer
      11.2.3.2     Guidelines for Setting Up File Transfer Partners

  11.3    Configuring a Remote Print Queue
    11.3.1     Configuring a TCP/IP Remote Print Queue on an ULTRIX System
    11.3.2     Configuring a TCP/IP Remote Print Queue on a UNIX System

  11.4    Configuring a Telnet Listener

  11.5    Configuring Telnet Server Session Characteristics
    11.5.1     Mapping Event Indications to Keyboard Characters
    11.5.2     Specifying Newline Characteristics
    11.5.3     Specifying Character Size

  11.6    Managing Your Access Server As a Telnet Listener Node
    11.6.1     Displaying Telnet Listeners
    11.6.2     Displaying Telnet Server Characteristics
    11.6.3     Removing a Telnet Listener
    11.6.4     Removing One of Many Devices Assigned to a Telnet Listener
    11.6.5     Reassigning a Port

  12     Configuring and Managing SLIP Ports

  12.1    Description of Packet Forwarding to and from SLIP Hosts

  12.2    Displaying SLIP Characteristics

  12.3    Internet Addresses for SLIP Hosts
      12.3.0.1     Example of a Subnet Identifier
      12.3.0.2     How an Access Server Port Obtains the SLIP Host Internet Address
      12.3.0.3     The SET/DEFINE/CHANGE PORT SLIP HOST ADDRESS Command
      12.3.0.4     How a Port Automatically Obtains the SLIP Host Address

  12.4    The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
    12.4.1     How to Change the MTU
    12.4.2     Relationship of the TCP Maxi~~~