Using the Automated Setup Program

The remote access software takes you through an automated setup program the first time you configure it. If you quit this automated setup procedure, any subsequent changes to the configuration must be made using the configuration utility, NIASCFG. Refer to the subsequent chapters in this book for detailed information about subsequent remote access configuration.

1. Enter LOAD NIASCFG at the server prompt.

   A window is displayed prompting you to move all driver LOAD and BIND commands from the AUTOEXEC.NCF file to the NETINFO.CFG file.

2. Select Yes and press Enter to continue.

   One or more messages might be displayed indicating that duplicate LOAD commands were not imported. Skip these messages until a message is displayed indicating that NIASCFG has completed copying all the LOAD and BIND commands to NETINFO.CFG.

3. Press Enter to continue.

   The NIAS Options menu is displayed.

4. Select Configure NIAS from the NIAS Options menu and press Enter.

   The Select Component to Configure menu is displayed.

5. Select Remote Access from the Select Component to Configure menu and press Enter.

   The Remote Access Configuration NetWare Loadable Module^TM (NLM^TM) file is loaded and the Connect Object Installation Requirement menu is displayed. This menu allows you to automatically extend the directory schema to install the Connect object (the remote access object name).

6. Specify the Connect Rights level and press Enter.

   This is the container below which the Connect object is granted administrative rights. Users in this container, and below, can access this remote access server. The default value is [ROOT].

   NOTE:  If you do not choose [ROOT] during installation, you can use NetWare Administrator to allow other users access to the remote access object, or to explicitly grant the Connect object administrative rights to other containers. Refer to NetWare Rights for Remote Access.

7. Enter an Administrator name and password.

   This user must have the required rights to extend the schema and install the Connect object.

   At this point, you are asked if you want to review the instructions.

8. If you want to review the instructions, select Yes and press Enter.

   The instructions contain an overview of the steps that are performed during the automated configuration process. To return to the automated configuration program, press Esc. Press F8 at any time during the setup procedure to display these instructions or press F1 to display the help screens for the window or field being displayed.

9. A message is displayed asking if your server contains any synchronous adapters, such as X.25 or ISDN. If it does, select Yes and press Enter. If your server contains only asynchronous adapters, select No and press Enter. Go to Step 15.

   When you select Yes, the MultiProtocol Router Fast Setup menu is displayed; however, remote access does not support Fast Setup.

10. Select No and press Enter to continue.

    An abbreviated version of the Internetworking Configuration menu is displayed.

11. From the Internetworking Configuration menu, select Boards and press Enter.

    The Configured Boards window is displayed.

12. Perform the following steps to configure asynchronous adapters:

    1. Press Ins and select the appropriate driver from the list displayed.

       NOTE:  SYNCPLUS is the Novell-provided X.25 driver that supports the Novell synchronous /V.35+, RS-422+, and RS-232+ adapters.
       
       WHSMCAPI is the Novell-provided driver for ISDN adapters that support NetWare CAPI, such as the Eicon SCOM adapter.
       
       Consult your hardware documentation for other drivers.

    2. Enter the appropriate board parameters.

       Save the board parameters.

    3. Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu.

       The Internetworking Configuration menu is displayed.

13. Select Network Interfaces and press Enter.

    For each interface that you defined in Step 12.a that you want to use for remote access, select the interface, select PPP Remote Access for the medium, and specify the ISDN address and ISDN subaddress, if applicable.

    HINT:  For examples on how to configure X.25/ISDN boards and network interfaces, refer to Configuring Ports for ISDN.

14. Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu. Press Esc again to exit INETCFG.

    A prompt is displayed informing you that the system must be reinitialized and offering you the option of terminating the automated setup, which means that you must repeat this procedure from the beginning.

15. Load the AIO drivers.

    The configuration program prompts you to identify the communications adapters installed in your server. When you select the adapter, it automatically loads the appropriate driver with the factory default settings.

    NOTE:  You must select an AIO driver to continue with the installation. If you do not have an asynchronous adapter in your server, select Serial Port (COMx) to continue.

    If there is an address conflict, you will be prompted for the load parameters, such as IRQ, I/O address, memory address, board name, and board number. For information about supported values, refer to your adapter documentation or the AIODISK.DOC provided with the remote access software.

16. Identify remote access ports.

    NOTE:  Make sure the modems are connected to the ports and are turned on.

    The configuration program automatically identifies ports that have modems attached.

17. Select modem types.

    The automated setup program can automatically detect some modem types attached to a port. If it is unable to detect the modem type, the program prompts you to identify the modem type on each port.

    HINT:  Select the modem type whose DTR signal is blinking. The highlighted port sets the DTR signal of the modem attached to it to blink.

    Highlight the next port on the list and select the modem whose DTR signal is blinking. Repeat the process for all ports in the list.

    When modem information has been defined for a previous installation, this information is retained and the modem discovery process is not required.

18. Select remote access services.

    Select the services that you want loaded. Some services, such as Point-to-Point Protocol Remote Node Service (PPPRNS) and ARAS. See AppleTalk Remote Access Service (ARAS), require load-time configuration; others, such as NASI^TM Connection Service (NCS), simply confirm if you want the service loaded immediately.

    Select	To allow
    PPPRNS	DOS, Windows, and UNIX* clients to dial in and become remote IP or IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange) nodes on the LAN. Refer to Loading PPPRNS.
    NCS	LAN workstations to dial out to remote host computers or bulletin boards. NCS also allows remote PCs to dial in using third-party remote control applications and access a dedicated host PC or application server on the LAN. Refer to Loading NCS.
    ARAS	Macintosh* clients to dial in and become remote AppleTalk nodes on the LAN. Refer to Loading ARAS.

After you have successfully completed the automated setup procedure, remote access is ready for remote clients to dial in or LAN workstations to dial out. If you want to stop the remote access software from running, enter NWCSTOP at the NetWare console prompt. To start the remote access software again, enter NWCSTART.

After setting up a basic configuration with the automated setup program, do the following:

1. Verify your configuration. Refer to Verifying the Automated Configuration.
2. Distribute the client software to your remote users
3. Install and configure the client software for the remote users.
4. Test your configuration by trying to establish a connection.