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Novell Help Librarian Data File Version 1.00
COPYRIGHT (c) 1985 by Novell, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Introduction Help 1 of 1
Use ROUTEGEN to generate the router.
Prepare all router hardware and complete the
"Plan the router" section in the Installation
manual before running ROUTEGEN.
To receive help, press <F1> at any time during
this program.
If you highlight a field and press <Enter>,
then press <F1>, you see help specific to that
field.
If you press <F1> without pressing <Enter>
highlighting a field, you see general help for
the entire screen.
Nondedicated Process Address Help 1 of 1
You must assign the router a nondedicated
process address if your router operates in
nondedicated protected mode.
This identifies the machine when it is in
workstation mode.
The address is a unique hexadecimal number
(A-F, 0-9) that identifies the nondedicated
process address.
Each address must be unique; you cannot have
duplicate addresses.
Router Mode Help 1 of 5
Select which operating mode your router will
use.
You can select dedicated protected mode,
dedicated real mode, or nondedicated protected
mode.
Default: Dedicated protected mode
Each mode is explained on the following
screens.
Mode - Dedicated protected Help 2 of 5
A dedicated protected mode router functions
only as a router; it cannot function
simultaneously as a workstation.
To run in dedicated protected mode, the
machine must have an 80286, 80386, or 80486
microprocessor and up to 8MB of RAM.
RAM above 1MB is extended memory. ROUTER.EXE
and VAPs run in extended memory./
Mode - Dedicated real Help 3 of 5
A dedicated real mode router functions only
as a router; it cannot function simultaneouly
as a workstation.
To run in real mode, the machine must have or
emulate an 8086 or 8088 microprocessor.
RAM above 1MB cannot be accessed by a machine
running in dedicated real mode.
Mode - Nondedicated protected Help 4 of 5
A nondedicated protected mode router can run
concurrently as a workstation.
To run in protected mode, the machine must
have an 80286, 80386, or 80486 microprocessor
and up to 8MB of RAM.
RAM above 1MB is extended memory. ROUTER.EXE
and VAPs run in extended memory.
The workstation can use the 640KB of
conventional memory to run applications.
Mode - Nondedicated Help 5 of 5
A nondedicated router eliminates the expense
of having another computer to server as a
router; however, a nondedicated router isn't
as reliable as a dedicated router.
If an application hangs while in workstation
mode, the router will stop and data sharing
between the networks will also stop. This can
bring down workstation sessions connected to
the server via the router.
Escape and Abandon Configuration Help 1 of 1
To exit the "Router Generation" screen,
select Yes. You will return to the ROUTEGEN
introduction screen. You will lose changes you
made on the "Router Generation" screen.
To return to the "Router Generation" screen,
select No.)
Communication Buffers Help 1 of 2
Communication buffers hold data packets
arriving from network stations until the
router can process them.
Each buffer uses about 1/2KB of server memory.
To free memory, decrease the number of
buffers.
To change the number, highlight this field,
then enter the new number.
Default: 150
Maximum: 1000
Minimum: 40
Communication Buffers Help 2 of 2
You need 100 buffers plus one for each
workstation connected to the network at a
given time.
If you have an internetwork, you also need 2
buffers per server.
Example: If you have a single-server network
with 20 workstations, specify 120 buffers (100
+ 1 each for the 20 workstations).
Network Driver Help 1 of 1
Highlight the driver you want, then press
<Enter>.
If the driver you want isn't listed, press
<Insert>. You will be instructed on how to
add a driver from a diskette.
If the driver you want still isn't listed,
contact the maker of your network board for
the correct driver file.
If your network includes Macintosh machines,
you may need to specify a driver with
AppleTalk (listed as "w/AT1" or "w/AT2").
Driver Configuration Option Help 1 of 1
This lists available configuration options
for your network board driver.
Highlight the option that corresponds to your
board settings, then press <Enter>.
If the option isn't listed or if it conflicts
with other settings, you may need to change
the settings on the board to match an
available option.
(An asterisk indicates a conflict with another
configuration.)
Network Address Help 1 of 1
Change the network address if it is
incorrect.
The network address is a hexadecimal number
(up to 8 digits long) used by the network
board driver to identify the network cabling
system attached to the driver's network board.
Each network board attached to the same
cabling system must be set to a unique node
(board) address. (Many are set by the
manufacturer.)
Configuration Summary Help 1 of 5
This summary screen shows default settings
for the hardware configuration.
To change any information, highlight a field,
then press <Enter>. You can then enter the
correct information. Press <F10> when all
information is correct.
If you highlight a field and press <Enter> and
then press <F1>, you see help for that field
only.
Each option is explained on the following
help screens.L
Configuration Summary Help 2 of 5
Operating system mode
Shows which mode your operating system
will use (dedicated protected,
dedicated real, or nondedicated
protected).
If you use nondedicated protected mode,
you must assign a nondedicated process
address.
Configuration Summary Help 3 of 5
Nondedicated process address
Unique hexadecimal network address
assigned to the nondedicated protected
router.
This identifies the machine when it is in
workstation mode.
Number of communication buffers
Number of buffers reserved to temporarily
hold information arriving from network
stations.
Configuration Summary Help 4 of 5
Network board
Shows information about the network boards
(A, B, C, or D) installed in your router.
Driver
Shows which driver the network board is
using. If the driver shown doesn't match
your board type, press <Delete> to remove
the current settings. Then press <Enter>
to see a list of available drivers.
Configuration Summary Help 5 of 5
Network board information (continued)
Configuration option
Shows the configuration option that
corresponds to your network board
settings.
Network address
Shows the unique hexadecimal number (A-F. 0-9) that identifies the network cabling
scheme the network board is attached to.
Available Network Board Drivers Help 1 of 1
This lists available network board drivers.
Select the driver you need from the list. The
default configuration option and network
address will be listed on the Configuration
Summary screen.
To change the configuration option, select
that field. A list of options appears. Select
the appropriate option.
To change the network address, select that
field; then enter the correct address.