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The remote access software supports network workstations (PCs and Macintosh computers) dialing out to access host computers or electronic bulletin boards.
On your remote access server, you enable PCs or Macintosh computers to dial out of the network by:
You might have already loaded NCS when you first installed the remote access software. You can perform the following procedure to verify that NCS is running.
To install NCS, complete the following steps:
Load NIASCFG, then select the following path:
Select Configure NIAS > Remote Access
The Remote Access Options window is displayed.
Select Set Up.
The System Setup Options window is displayed.
Choose Select Remote Access Services.
A list of services is displayed.
Select NCS.
The LOAD NCS command is inserted into the NWCSTART.NCF file. The Yes and No prompts indicate that the service is selected, but they do not necessarily mean that it is running. To verify that the service is running, view service statistics, as described in Viewing Service Statistics.
The client software is installed on the remote access server during installation and is provided on CD-ROM. The following table shows the subdirectories to which the client software is copied.
| Client Software | Server Subdirectories |
|---|---|
For Windows clients (Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, and Windows NT) |
SYS:SYSTEM\WIN2NCS |
For Macintosh clients |
SYS:SYSTEM\MAC2NCS |
NOTE: NASI DOS clients are not shipped with Novell Internet Access Server 4.1; however, earlier versions of DOS clients are still supported. You can download the earlier NASI files from the Novell World Wide Web site: http://www.novell.com.
You can distribute the client software by copying the contents of the previously listed directories onto diskettes, or by providing access to users by copying the files to the SYS:PUBLIC directory.
The Macintosh client software is provided as a DOS-formatted, compressed version of the remote access MAC Client folder (named NetWare ConnectTM MAC Client). This folder contains the Set Remote Access Password utility and the Installer for Mac2NCS. It is installed on F:\SYSTEM\MAC2NCS. To uncompress the software, use DOS to open the directory and enter NWCMAC. When the processing is complete, the NWCMAC.SIT file appears.
Now you can distribute the software in the following ways:
NASI for DOS clients is not shipped with the Novell Internet Access Server 4.1 release; however, earlier versions of NASI are still supported. You can download earlier versions of NASI, including documentation, from the Novell World Wide Web site.
Win2NCS is a redirector program that redirects the modem or printer port I/O for Windows communications applications to a NASI port on a remote access server. It runs on Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT (3.51 and 4.0).
Distribute Win2NCS to the network workstations. From Windows, run the SETUP program to install Win2NCS.
In addition to Win2NCS provided with remote access, the dial-out nodes require a third-party communications program that uses the Windows Communications API. Almost all Windows communications applications support the Windows Communications API. Refer to http://www.novell.com for a list of supported third-party applications.
Mac2NCS is a redirector program that redirects the COM port I/O for Macintosh communications applications to a NASI port on a remote access server.
In addition to the client software (NASI redirector for Macintosh computers, Mac2NCS) provided with remote access, the dial-out nodes require a third-party communications program that makes use of the Macintosh serial ports for communication. Refer to the MAC2NCS Readme file for a list of tested third-party applications.
Defining a modem-independent port group allows remote access to control modem initialization, instead of allowing the NASI application running on the network workstation to control it. This modem-independence feature is implemented by emulating the basic AT commands from a small set of industry-standard modem commands.
A modem-independent port group simplifies making dissimilar modems operate the same way. It also enables third-party applications to specify Hayes Compatible and ignore the exact modem type.
For information about creating a modem-independent port group, refer to Specifying the NCS Configuration.
The default NASI security for the network workstation is enabled. This means that if the NASI user is logged in to the network, NASI will prompt for a NetWare password only. With Macintosh users, however, the program prompts for a password only the first time, when users set up Mac2NCS.
If NASI security is disabled, NASI users will not be prompted for a password. To change the default, refer to Configuring NCS.
NOTE: If you disable NASI security on a single remote access server, you must disable security on all remote access servers on the network. This is necessary because the NASI client determines the security mode to use by requesting this information from the nearest NCS server, which might or might not be its target NCS server.
A user can dial out of the network from one of the following workstations:
NOTE: NASI DOS clients are not shipped with Novell Internet Access Server 4.1; however, earlier versions of DOS clients are still supported. You can download the earlier NASI files from the Novell World Wide Web site at http://www.novell.com.
Before you start this procedure, make sure that you have installed the NASI redirector for Windows and that the local COM ports are enabled. For more information, refer to the WIN2NCS online help.
To set up a dial-out connection from the Windows clients, complete the following steps:
Attach to the network and start Windows.
(Optional) Click the Win2NCS redirector icon if you want to map a specific COM port.
Start any Windows communications program.
The Windows program must support the Windows Communications API.
From your communications program, use the appropriate COM port.
Specify a username, password, and session name for Win2NCS.
The username and password do not have to be the same as the login name and password you specified in Step 1.
NOTE: The session name is used for remote control dial-in connections.
A list of NASI services available on the network is displayed.
Select a NASI service from the list.
When you are dialing out to a host computer or a bulletin board, select any port except the port with the specific name NCSname DIALIN or the general name DIALIN. When setting up for a dial-in session, select the NCSname DIALIN session to facilitate port sharing.
If your application fails to connect, use the Terminal program that comes with Windows to verify the configuration of the application.
Refer to the Novell Internet Access Server 4.1 remote access online help for a complete description of how to configure Mac2NCS. To set up a dial-out connection from the Macintosh client workstation, complete the following steps:
Run the Mac2NCS redirector.
From the Apple menu, select Chooser.
Click the Mac2NCS icon in the upper left window.
Click ON for redirection.
The port defaults to the modem. This is not required if the
third-party Macintosh communications application is Communication Toolbox-Enabled. Refer to the Novell Internet Access Server 4.1 remote access online help for more information.
Click Setup.
A dialog box displays the currently selected port.
Select the servers you want.
Specify the User ID, Password, and Directory Context.
Click Server Options.
This button is labeled Continue the first time you use the application, and is labeled Options thereafter.
Select the server you want, the general name, and the specific name for the new default.
When you are dialing out to a host computer or bulletin board, select any port except the port with the specific name NCSname DIALIN.
Click OK twice to return to the Chooser.
Start your Macintosh communications program and begin a session.
Most applications default the Macintosh port selection to the modem port. To use NASI, make sure the application's port selection matches the Mac2NCS port selection. For example, if the application chose the modem port, the Mac2NCS redirection must be for the modem port. If your application is Communication Toolbox-Enabled, do not redirect the modem or the printer port. The application allows you to select the Mac2NCS port.
Refer to your application documentation to dial out from your port and establish a connection with the host computer.
For more information about the tasks in this section, refer to the Novell Internet Access Server 4.1 remote access online help.
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