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1-2 LAN Interface Supplement
Connecting and Configuring the Analyzer
About This Chapter
About This Chapter
This chapter describes how to
• connect your analyzer to your network
• set up a network
• configure your analyzer
• verify connectivity
• manage user names and passwords
• configure your analyzer automatically using BOOTP
• run programs automatically using BOOTP
In order to complete the steps in this chapter, you'll need
❏ A computer with a LAN interface, running an operating system that
supports TCP/IP, like UNIX® or Microsoft Windows 95®. A typical
computer would be an IBM-compatible Pentium®-based PC with a
10Base-T LAN card, or an HP J210 PA-RISC workstation.
❏ A computer program that communicates over the LAN using TCP/IP.
This might be an FTP or telnet program, or a program that you write.
This will be covered in detail in the following chapters.
❏ LAN cabling, and typically a LAN hub.
If you only wish to print to a LaserJet printer via the LAN, you'll need
❏ an HP LaserJet printer with an HP JetDirect LAN interface card
❏ LAN cabling, and typically, a LAN hub
NOTE Older versions of Novell Netware used IPX networking protocol
exclusively. IPX protocol is not compatible with TCP/IP protocol.
Newer versions of Novell Netware, such as version 3.1x and 4.xx
accommodate add-on products which provide a gateway to a TCP/IP
network. Consult your Novell network administrator for the latest
information on using Novell Netware with TCP/IP protocol.