IBM LAN Network Manager and IBM LAN Manager (which are different versions of the same product, both abbreviated as LNM) are IBM's proprietary network management solution for token ring source route bridges. The Novell LAN Network Manager (LNM) Agent supports the use of IBM LNM. The Novell LNM Agent supports the following functions:
You can link controlling and observing IBM LNMs to a bridge. A controlling IBM LNM, or IBM NetView host through the IBM LNM, can issue any IBM LNM command for the local segment, including commands to reconfigure the bridge. Only controlling IBM LNMs log and transport alerts from application programs.
An observing IBM LNM can issue only query and status commands, and therefore cannot reconfigure bridges.
NOTE: Only one controlling IBM LNM can be linked to the bridge at any time. Up to three observing IBM LNMs can be linked to the bridge as well.
The source route bridge enables the Novell LNM Agent as soon as the bridge recognizes two token ring interfaces. If the bridge detects that it has more or less than two active ports, it deactivates the Novell LNM Agent.
For more information about the Novell LNM Agent, refer to Understanding.
Before you begin, you must configure one of the source route bridge application scenarios described in this section.
To configure the Novell LNM Agent, complete the following steps:
Load NIASCFG, then select the following parameter path:
Select Configure NIAS > Protocols and Routing > Protocols > Source Route Bridge
Set the LAN Network Management Status parameter to Enabled .
Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu; save your changes when prompted.
If you want these changes to take effect immediately, restart the router.
If you want to configure other parameters, do so now, then restart the router when you are finished.