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IBM LAN Manager Support Menu

 PROD-------------------- NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Support -----------------NET001
 Select Option ===>

    1   - Network Functions
    2   - Adapter Functions
    3   - Bridge Functions
    4   - Bridge Configuration
    X   - Exit


 Node Name        ===>              (Network name for Service Point)

 Link Name        ===>              (Link name to solicit from remote system)
 SSCP Name        ===>              (SSCP name to solicit from remote system)

This menu contains the following options:

1 Network Functions

Displays the network status of all managed segments on the LAN, resets the LAN Manager, performs a LAN segment test, or performs a LAN Path test.

2 Adapter Functions

Displays a list of active adapters, profiles the status of an adapter, or removes an adapter from the LAN segment.

3 Bridge Functions

Links or unlinks a bridge, or displays the profile of a bridge.

4 Bridge Configuration

Changes the configuration parameters of a bridge.

This menu contains the following fields:

Node Name

Specifies the network name for the service point.

Link Name or SSCP Name

Specifies the link name or SSCP name to route the request to a remote host.

Note: If both these fields are omitted, the request is sent to the local host.

Display Network Information

IBM LAN Manager lets you view and control the network as a whole by using the network functions option. You can display the status of the LAN, reset the LAN, and test segments and paths on the LAN.

To access network functions

1. Enter 1 at the command prompt on the NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Support menu.

   The NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Network Functions menu appears.

   Note: For information about the options and input fields available on this panel, press F1 (Help).

Display Adapter Information

IBM LAN Manager lets you display and control the adapters that connect the different parts of your network. Through the adapter functions option, you can list the adapters in your network, obtain their status, and remove any inactive adapters.

To access adapter functions

1. Enter 2 at the command prompt on the NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Support menu.

   The NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Adapter Support menu appears.

   Note: For information about the options and input fields available on this panel, press F1 (Help).

Display Bridge Information

If you have multiple LANs connected by bridges, IBM LAN Manager lets you display and control those bridges. The bridge functions option lets you display the configuration of the bridge, and connect or disconnect the bridge.

To access bridge functions

1. Enter 3 at the command prompt on the NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Support menu.

   The NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Bridge Support menu appears.

   Note: For information about the options and input fields available on this panel, press F1 (Help).

Change Bridge Configuration

IBM LAN Manager lets you control configuration of the bridges in your network.

To change the bridge configuration

1. Enter 4 at the command prompt on the NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Support menu.

   The NEWS : IBM LAN Manager Alter Bridge Configuration menu appears.

   Note: For information about the options and input fields available on this panel, press F1 (Help).