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SUBNET Pro (c) 1995, 1996 - Guy Michaud, Halifax CANADA
SUBNET - A TCP/IP Subnetting Tool for Windows
Version 2.0 - Registered
Contents:
Version 2.0 Enhancements
Version 2.0 Limitations
File and other Requirements
Installing SUBNET
Description of SUBNET
How to use SUBNET
Subnetting
CALCULATE SUBNETS & HOSTS
SAVING & PRINTING
Feedback
Getting a registered copy
NOTICE: VERSION 2.0 REPLACES VERSION 1.0 and all 1.xx versions
NOTICE: This is copyrighted program - it is illegal to copy it
other than for backup purposes.
Version 2.0 Enhancements
Easier to Use
The user interface is now easier to use. Not only does SUBNET
adjust network byte fields for both network numbers and subnet
masks, the logical 'and' operation is displayed in binary format.
This shows you how SUBNET (and anyone else) determines how many
bits you can use for subnetting.
Support for Subnet Zero
It is now generally acceptable to use subnet zero as a valid
subnet network. Enable this option to view additional networks
(all subnet zeros). I am not making any recommendations, for or
against using subnet zero.
Error Detection enhancements
The previous version (1.0) did not have very many error handling
routines, so this version should be somewhat friendlier to use.
Status Indicators
It can take a few minutes to generate networks and hosts for
class B and class A addresses, so a status screen pops up when
more than a 1000 networks are to be generated.
Host Lists
You can now save to file, lists of hosts per subnet.
The following restrictions apply only to the shareware version
of 2.0
-----------------------------------------
Shareware Unregistered Copy - Limitations
-----------------------------------------
This version only supports TCP/IP Class C addressing, although you
can put in Class B addresses and calculate the number of networks
and hosts per subnet, this version will only let you see 2 of the
subnets. This is meant to show that the algorithm works.
File and other Requirements
---------------------------
Files YOU require that are NOT included in this distribution:
VBRUN300.DLL
The following files should be included:
SUBNET20.ZIP
Installing SUBNET
Installing from a .ZIPed file:
Windows 3.1, WFW, Windows 95
1) Unpack using PKUNZIP the SUBNET20.ZIP file in a temporary
location (ie: C:\TEMP). The following files should be included:
SUBNET.ex_ Program
README.TXT Description
LICENSE.TXT Registration information
GAUGE.VBX VB Extention tool
ORDER.TXT Form to order other tools and add-ons
SETUP.EXE Setup program for installing Subnet
SETUP.LST
SETUP1.EX_
VSHARE.38_
STKIT416.DL_
VB40016.DL_
OC25.DL_
OLE2.DL_
TYPELIB.DL_
OLE2DISP.DL_
OLE2PROX.DL_
OLE2CONV.DL_
STORAGE.DL1
STORAGE.DL2
COMPOBJ.DL_
OLE2.RE_
OLE2NLS.DL_
STDOLE.TL_
SCP.DL_
VAEN21.DL_
CTL3DV2.DL_
GAUGE16.OC_
DAO2516.DL_
MSAJT200.DL_
MSJETERR.DL_
MSJETINT.DL_
VBAJET.DL_
VBDB16.DL_
2) Create a directory for SUBNET
3) Copy all SUBNET files from your temporary directory to the
newly created directory.
4) Create a Windows95 Shortcut for Subnet OR create a Windows
Program Manager Group to place the SUBNET Pro Icon.
5) Run SUBNET.EXE by clicking the icon SUBNET, or by selecting
'RUN' from the 'File' menu option under Program Manager.
Installing from SETUP Diskette(s)
1) Run SETUP.EXE from the installation diskette, or from the
diskette 1 of 2 to install SUBNET.
2) Follow the dialogue boxes and answer all prompts as
appropriate.
Description of SUBNET
SUBNET is a tool for any network individuals involved in
assigning TCP/IP addresses for networks.
SUBNET can be used to:
ò Determine a proper subnet mask (i.e.: 255.255.255.192
vs. 255.255.255.224)
ò Calculate number of subnets and hosts per subnet when a
number of bits to use for subnetting has been
specified via a valid mask selection
ò Help Manage IP address assignments
How to use SUBNET:
1- Run SUBNET as per the instructions above
2- Enter you TCP/IP address in the four fields provided, in the
traditional dot decimal notation:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Each field represents one of the 4-byte address components.
Each field range is 0-255.
3- While entering the first byte component, the standard subnet
mask for the IP address network class is automatically setup.
Example:
Enter 135
The subnet mask becomes 255.255.0.0 for a class B address
Enter 194
The subnet mask becomes 255.255.255.0 for a class C address
4- Click on the LOGICAL AND button.
This action causes SUBNET to logically AND in binary format the
decimal entries you put in.
SUBNET converts the decimal notation to binary automatically,
and calculates the number of bits which remain for assigning IP
addresses to hosts.
You are now ready to use available bits for subnetting your
network.
The following 3 new data is given to you:
Info Description
-------------------- ----------------------------------
Network: xxx.xxx.0.0 xxx always the primary network
Host bits remaining Number of bits available for hosts
No. of bits can be
used for subnetting This number appears and is ready
for use
Subnetting
Press 'Calculate Subnets & Hosts' generate subnets and host lists.
CALCULATE SUBNETS & HOSTS
1. Click on CALCULATE SUBNETS & HOSTS. If you started with a
class C address, it should be fairly quick. If you started
with a class B or class A address, SUBNET will warn you that
you might have to be patient. As long as the hour-glass is
displayed, it is working.
If you are generating over 1000 networks, a process status bar
will display to let you know how far along SUBNET is.
2. Once the mouse pointer returns to normal (hour-glass to
pointer), then click on View. A new screen will appear showing
on its top window bar, your IP network address and resulting
subnet mask, ie.:
194.5.6.0 - 255.255.255.224
The screen also has 5 iconized screens with the following
titles:
- Subnets (Decimal)
- Broadcasts (Decimal)
- Hosts Range
- Subnets (Binary)
- Broadcasts (Binary)
You can view any/all.
3. Click on File/Exit to close the viewer and restart your
calculations if needed/wanted.
SAVING & PRINTING
To save data to disk, initiate your calculations as described
above, then view the results as described above. Click on the
Hosts Range icon (if the list is not already displayed). The
SAVE button is enabled on ONLY this screen.
A dialogue box will offer to save/print with the following
options:
Print all subnets (summary)
Print all subnets and all hosts
Print a single subnet and its hosts
You will also have the option to print to the screen, or to a
file. The file is always SUBNET.DAT.
The Class A with Management version of SUBNET also includes the
ability to create a DATABASE file (MS Access), for use by the
Management module to maintain, assign and manage IP addresses
for large networks.
Sample Print-out:
---------------------------------------------------------------
SUBNET Pro (c) 1995
NET: 192.135.250.0 MASK: 255.255.255.252 Subnts=62 HstsPer= 2
SUBNET_# SUBNET_Address SUBNET_Broadcast SUBNET_Host_Range
0 192.135.250.4 192.135.250.7 192.135.250.5-6
1 192.135.250.8 192.135.250.11 192.135.250.9-10
2 192.135.250.12 192.135.250.15 192.135.250.13-14
3 192.135.250.16 192.135.250.19 192.135.250.17-18
4 192.135.250.20 192.135.250.23 192.135.250.21-22
5 192.135.250.24 192.135.250.27 192.135.250.25-26
...............................................................
Feedback
Send all found bugs, errors, suggestions, etc. to
gmichaud@cisco.com.
Please forward your ideas as well as to how the product could be
made easier to use, esthetics, etc. If I use your
idea/suggestion in any future release, I will give you a
licensed copy of the Dlx version free of charge.
Please further below for other versions and add-ons for Subnet.
Getting a Registered Copy
Shareware version:
This program is friendly with no nag screens. A registration
fee of $20 U.S. ($28 Canadian) is requested, see license.txt
for more information. If you do not have license.txt, please
send an e-mail to gmichaud@cisco.com.
Upon receipt of your registration, I will forward a fully
functional executable file (subnet.exe) for the level of
SUBNET you have agreed to purchase.
Benefits of registering:
Free upgrades to current revision levels.
Lower cost to upgrade to higher-levels of SUBNET
The LICENSE.TXT file contains the information you need to issue a
cheque(s)/money order.
Other versions:
Windows (WFW, 3.x) Versions:
SUBNET Pro Shareware US $ 20.00
(registration upgrades to Class C)
Limited to Class C address space
Does not write to a database file (ascii only)
Version 1.0 and Version 2.0 are available on the internet as of
March 1996 (SUBNET10.ZIP, SUBNET20.ZIP)
SUBNET Pro Class C US $ 20.00
Limited to Class C address space
Version 2.0 is currently available (SUBNET2C.ZIP)
SUBNET Pro Class A, B & C US $ 150.00
Full featured
Version 2.0 is currently available (SUBNET2A.ZIP)
Add-On Tool:
IP Address Manager US $ 150.00
(must be used with a registered version)
Version 1.0 is currently available (ADDMAN10.ZIP)
Windows95 Versions:
SUBNET Pro Shareware US $ 30.00
(registration upgrades to Class C)
Limited to Class C address space
Does not write to a database file (ascii only)
Version 2.0 is available on the internet as of
May 1996 (SUBNT520.ZIP)
SUBNET Pro Class C US $ 30.00
Limited to Class C address space
Version 2.0 is available (SUBNT52C.ZIP)
SUBNET Pro Class A, B & C US $ 200.00
Full featured
Version 2.0 is available (SUBNT52A.ZIP)
Add-On Tool:
IP Address Manager US $ 200.00
(must be used with a registered version)
Version 1.0 is currently available (ADDMN510.ZIP)