Quick Start Guide for WorldDesk Client for Windows 95

Quick Start Guide for
WorldDesk Client for Windows 95
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This procedure describes the installation and basic operation of the WorldDesk Client for Windows 95. Detailed discussion of the WorldDesk family of products, their installation and configuration is provided in The WorldDesk System Administrator’s Guide, DOC827.

The WorldDesk Windows 95 Client software is to be installed only on workstations running Windows 95.

Before You Begin

Before installing your WorldDesk Client, check to make sure your have the following:

Three WorldDesk Client for Windows 95 setup diskettes.
Instructions as to what Client elements will be installed on your system (Remote Node, Applink and/or Dial-out Client)
Procedures describing how to access and log onto the WorldDesk Server. For example, user name/password combinations, DES challenge/response instructions, etc.

NOTE: If your WorldDesk System will use DES Challenge/Response password security you should also receive a DES Key Card and instructions for its use.

Normal network procedures. For example, how to close and exit applications, terminate sessions, release an allocated modem and exit the communications software, etc.
Instructions on how to load and configure your communications software (dial-out client only).
If installing a network, you may also need your Windows software installation disks or CD and the Ethernet frame type used on your network (see your system administrator).

Installation

Start the Windows 95 workstation.
Insert the WorldDesk Client for Windows 95 diskette 1 in the workstation’s floppy drive.
Select "Start" and then "Run" from the Taskbar (located in the lower left corner).
When prompted, type A:\setup in the Run window entry field and press Enter.
As prompted by the WorldDesk installation program, enter the data or select the options listed below to match your system configuration.

Client diskettes may be provided preconfigured with the following information. Refer to your system administrator to determine the information you may have to enter during the installation.

User Information	__________________ Company __________________ User Name
Installation Directory (Default = c:\WD)	__________________
Client Elements	[ ] Remote Node Client [ ] Applink Client [ ] Dial-out Client
Modem COM Port	[ ] COM 1 [ ] COM 2
Maximum Serial Port Speed	[ ] 9600 [ ] 19200 [ ] 38400 [ ] 57600 [ ] 115200
Modem Type	__________________
WorldDesk Server Properties	__________________ Cluster Name __________________ Phone #
Applink Cluster Properties (Applink Client only)	Applink Cluster User Name NT Domain
Location of Remote Control Application (Applink Client only)	Windows 95 __________________ DOS __________________
Load Applink driver on boot-up? (Applink Client only)	[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Prompt on boot

Insert disks 2 and 3 when prompted.
When prompted select from the following options:

Reboot Now: Remove the client setup diskette from the floppy drive. The workstation will reboot automatically.

Reboot Later: The message "The WorldDesk client installation for Windows 95 is complete." will appear.

Remove the client setup diskette from the floppy drive and click on OK to reboot your workstation.

The installation program will install NetBEUI and IPX/SPX as default protocols for WorldDesk Client for Windows 95. If you will be using TCP/IP-based applications you will need to install TCP/IP after completing the WorldDesk Client installation.

Using WorldDesk Client

WorldDesk Remote Node

Click on the WorldDesk Client Manager icon.
To connect to a WorldDesk cluster, click on the Connect/Resume button (red phone with receiver off hook; first icon from left). The WorldDesk Windows 95 client software will dial and connect to the WorldDesk cluster you defined during installation.
When prompted, enter the security information provided by your system administrator. If you successfully connect, you should be able to access your file server (using the instructions supplied by your system administrator), and run any of the applications or services required.
If it becomes necessary to change the configuration of the WorldDesk click the Expanded Mode button (blue up-arrow), select "Configuration" and then "Remote Node" from the menu bar.

WorldDesk Applink

Click on WorldDesk Client Manager icon.
Click on the "Applink" button to start the program.
If it becomes necessary to change the configuration of the WorldDesk click the Expanded Mode button (blue up-arrow), select "Configuration" and then "Applink" from the menu bar.

Running WorldDesk Dial-out

Select the Start button from the Taskbar, then Programs, WorldDesk Remote Access and finally WorldDesk Port Redirector.
After the Redirector has loaded, repeat step 1 to display the Redirector configuration window (below).

Figure 1

As directed by your system administrator, select the COM port to be assigned to the Redirector, and whether WorldDesk port selection is to be as follows:

Allocate by hunt group: selects any port assigned to a hunt group.

Allocate by full spec: allows you to select an individual cluster, server and/or port or "<ANY>" which allows WorldDesk to select the first available cluster/server/port.

NOTE: WorldDesk dial-out uses logical port COM3 as the default modem port. If you need to redirect to a different port or to specify a particular WorldDesk modem or group of modems follow the instructions provided by your system administrator. You may also need to configure other communication parameters as instructed by your system administrator.

Select Hide to place the Redirector in background operation.
Start your communications software.
When you wish to reassign the COM port for local use, simply maximize the Redirector window and select Exit, or select the COM port and Use Local Port option in the configuration window.

How to Change Your Password

Occasionally you may be required to change the password used to access the WorldDesk cluster. If you have installed the remote node dial-in client, you must be connected to a WorldDesk cluster in order to change your password. If you are a dial-out client, you may change your password anytime a WorldDesk cluster in your home cluster is available. To do this, complete the following steps:

From the Windows 95 Task Bar click on the Start button. From the menu, select Run and type the drive and directory in which the WorldDesk client software resides, followed by \WDPWD32. For example, if the client software resides in "C:\WD" type C:\WD\WDPWD32. The following appears on the screen:

Username: The name you use to log in to a WorldDesk cluster.

Cluster Name: The WorldDesk cluster you use.

Old Password: The password you currently use to log in to a WorldDesk cluster.

New Password: The new password you would like to use to log in to a WorldDesk cluster.

Confirm: Same as the "New Password" field.

Type the required information, pressing the Tab key to move to the next field. When finished, click on OK.