Cabletron Systems Cabletron CyberSWITCH CSX5500 User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE566 CyberSWITCHWIN95 D IAL-U P N ETWORKINGMany dial-up client software packages support a terminal type of connection. One such popularpackage is Win95 Dial-Up Networking. The CyberSWITCH can handle these terminal-typeconnections through its digital modem feature, thus providing yet another means of remotemanagement. Refer to Default Async Protocol for details on CyberSWITCH configurationrequirements.This section describes how to set up Win95 dial-up networking for a terminal-mode connection tothe CyberSWITCH. Specifically, it details:• the setup of a new number for dial-up networking• the process of dialing a newly set-up numberSETTING UP A NEW NUMBEROn the remote PC running Windows 95 software:1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories and then Dial-Up Networking. (Or, you may get to the samelocation by clicking My Computer, then double clicking on Dial-Up Networking).2. Double click on Make New Connection:• Provide name of the computer you are dialing to, and• Select modem type3. Click Configure. Three tabs will be displayed:• General tab:• Select com port to which your modem is hooked up.• Select modem’s maximum speed.• Connection tab, Connection Preferences:• Set the following: Data Bits, 8; Parity, none; Stop Bits, 1.• Port Settings and Advanced may remain at default values.• Connection tab, Call Preferences may remain at default values.• Options tab should remain at default values for PPP connections; for remote management,select Bring up terminal window after dialing4. Click OK to accept these values and return you to the modem name/type screen. Click Next.5. Provide Area code and Phone number of the network you are trying to dial. Also identify thecountry of the network Click Next.6. Confirm your choices. Click Finish to proceed, or Cancel to abort the new number shortcut.SETTING UP SERVER T YPE1. After setting up a new number, a new dialing icon will be displayed under Dial-Up Networking.(It will have the name you’ve assigned the new connection). Select this item, click File, and thenProperties.2. Click Server Type. Pick options you want, and identify which protocols your network allows.3. Click TCP/IP Settings. Click Specify an IP Address and provide the IP address of your machine.Click OK when finished.