Pathworks for Macintosh DECnet for Macintosh Users Guide Jan91

This document is the "PATHWORKS for Macintosh DECnet for Macintosh User's Guide," published by Digital Equipment Corporation in January 1991.

Its primary purpose is to instruct Macintosh users on how to configure and utilize their computers to participate in DECnet computer networks.

The guide covers:

• Networking Capabilities: Explains how Macintosh computers can act as DECnet end nodes, connecting to a wide range of other systems (including VAX, VMS, ULTRIX, RSTS, RT-11, RSX, and IBM PCs) via Ethernet, serial (asynchronous), and AppleTalk connections.
• File Management: Details how users can view, access, copy, print, delete, and rename network files and directories on remote DECnet systems as if they were local Macintosh files and folders, primarily using the NetCopy Utility. It also explains how other DECnet computers can access files on the Macintosh.
• Terminal Services: Shows how to initiate remote terminal sessions to other computers from Macintosh windows using the CTERM tool.
• File Transfer Specifics: Provides in-depth information on file characteristics, conversions between Macintosh and VMS file types (TEXT, BINA, VARI, STRM, STLF), and handling file transfer errors.
• Backup Procedures: Describes various methods for backing up Macintosh files to a remote DECnet node, including using NetCopy wildcards and VMS DCL commands for unattended backups.
• Configuration & Troubleshooting: Guides users through configuring their Macintosh as a DECnet node using the Network Control Program (NCP), setting up security, defining line speeds for different connection types, and troubleshooting network connections.

The manual is aimed at Macintosh users who are familiar with Macintosh operating procedures and basic DECnet network services.