Quick Start Guide for WorldDesk Server for Windows NT

Quick Start Guide for
WorldDesk Server for Windows NT
(Cubix Document 829B)

This procedure describes how to install the WorldDesk Server and create a basic configuration for dial-in and dial-out operation. Detailed discussion of the WorldDesk family of products, their installation and configuration is provided in The WorldDesk System Administrator’s Guide, DOC827.

WorldDesk Server software must be installed on a Windows NT Workstation or Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.51 or later. If Windows NT is not installed, do so now using the instructions provided by Microsoft.

Before You Begin

Review the software license agreement on the envelope containing your WorldDesk diskettes.
Verify the Windows NT system you will install WorldDesk Sever has IPX/SPX, or TCP/IP protocols installed, and can access the network before beginning server installation.
Install the WorldDesk Manager following the instructions outlined in the "Quick Start Guide for WorldDesk Manager, DOC 833.

Multiport Serial Adapter Cards

WorldDesk Server can use existing COM ports or multiport serial boards from Cubix or third-party vendors. If you use multiport serial boards make sure they are installed and operating correctly before installing WorldDesk Server.

Cubix Multiport Serial Adapters

When installing a Cubix MP-series serial adapter, be sure to assign a unique ID to each adapter using switches 3-8. Switches 1 and 2 control the I/O port assigned for use by the MP adapter, and must be set the same for all MP adapters in the server. Connect the supplied cable to the MP adapter and each modem to be used. Record the I/O port selected below; this information will be required during the software portion of the installation.

IO PORT Selected: o 0X200 o 0X210 o 0X300 o 0X310

Detailed configuration and specifications are provided in DOC 776, MP 2008 Board Installation Guide.

Third-Party Mulitport Serial Adapters

Install the board(s) and their associated drivers according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Verify their operation prior to installation of WorldDesk Server software.

Installation Procedure

Start Windows NT and log in with Administrator-level privileges.
From the "Program Manager" window, select File then Run. To start the Client Setup program, type A:SETUP and press Enter. (If using floppy drive B, type B:SETUP.)
When prompted, select "Complete Installation".

This guide assumes you are either installing WorldDesk Server for the first time. If you have previously installed WorldDesk Server, a "Partial Installation" option is provided to allow you to selectively install components.

Respond to the prompts in the following table as they pertain to your installation. The responses shown are for a basic installation of WorldDesk Server with a single MP2x08 card on a Novell IPX-based network. As each window is completed select "Next" to proceed to the next window, and ultimately "Finish" to complete the installation.

Window Header	User Response/Selection
Welcome	<nothing required>
License Information	Install 14 Day Demo (see Note 1)
Choose Installation Directory	C:\WD
Install MP2x08	Yes
I/O Base Address	0x200
Choose Destination Location(MP)	<nothing required>
Select Serial Ports	MP00-MP07
Modem Type	Hayes Compataible
Server Number	1234
Select Protocol	IPX/SPX (see note 2)
Continue Installation	<nothing required>
Notepad-readme.txt	Fi/e/Exit
Setup	Yes, Restart Finish

Note 1: The WorldDesk Server installation requires registration codes which must be obtained from Cubix Customer Service. You may elect to temporarily forgo the registration process and install the 14-day demo version.

Should you choose to register your WorldDesk Server during installation, record the MAC address and serial number displayed in the License Information window then contact Cubix Customer Service to obtain a valid Product Code and License Number.

Cubix Customer Service
(800)829-0551 (US only) or (702)888-1000
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST

Note 2: WorldDesk Comlink Server can be installed on an NT system using IPX/SPX, TCP/IP or a combination of the two protocols. If the server is installed on a system running TCP/IP only, the cluster will not appear automatically when WorldDesk Manager is started. Select the "Add TCP/IP Cluster" from the System menu list to add a TCP/IP cluster to the WorldDesk Manager network window.

CONFIGURATION

Display Server Cluster

Start the WorldDesk Manager and log in using a valid user name and password. (The default user name is "administrator" with no password.)

The new WorldDesk Server appears in "WORKGROU" as server "NTWKS" (See Figure 1).

Figure 1 Default Server Configuration

Assign Cluster and Server Names

Double-click on "WORKGROU" then right-click on the "NTWKS" server icon and select "Configuration" from the menu options.
Change cluster name and server name to a name of your choosing, and assign a unique server number to the new server. The number selected must be unique among all WorldDesk Servers. When finished, select "OK" to save.
Reboot the WorldDesk Server.

When the Server reboots, the cluster and server names will appear with the new names.

Configure Commuter Ports

Double-click on the renamed cluster icon and server icons. Select port "MP00" using the right mouse button, and choose "Configuration." Set the modem type and port baud rate for your modem. If all modems are the same, use the "Copy to other ports" button to copy this configuration to the other WorldDesk Server ports. Otherwise, configure each port for the attached modem. These changes take effect immediately. It is not necessary to reboot.

Designate the Master Server

If the WorldDesk Server is being added to an existing WorldDesk cluster (that is, other WorldDesk Servers are already configured and operating in the cluster), skip to step 7. Otherwise, select "Change Master Server" from the Cluster menu options and designate the new server as the cluster master for the new cluster.

A red square will appear next to the server icon designated as cluster master. The cluster master is responsible for coordinating cluster configuration changes among all servers in the cluster.

Select a User/Password Authentication Method

Right-click on the cluster icon and select the "Security/Cluster Properties/Permissions" menu option.

The default security configuration requires password authentication for all dial-in sessions but no authentication is required for management access or dial-out modem sharing.

Select the desired method for Remote User Authentication, and options for Session Settings and Permissions.
Right-click on the cluster icon and select the "Security/Authentication Servers" menu option.
Select an authentication server from the "Other Servers" list or click on OK to accept the Commuter as the authentication server.

You may specify the Comlink Server, Novell NetWare^Ž file servers, or Windows NT systems (Workstation or Server v3.51 or later) for user/password authentication. If you select the Comlink Server you must create user accounts for each dial-in user. User accounts are created via the cluster icon’s "Security/User Management" settings.

If you select a Novell NetWare file server or Windows NT Workstation or Server, user/password validation is performed by the Novell or Windows NT system when a user logs in.

WorldDesk Server is now configured for dial-in and dial-out operation. Install the appropriate WorldDesk dial-in and dial-out clients. Consult the WorldDesk System Administrator’s Guide, DOC 827, for detailed information about advanced server configuration.

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