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DECnet-DOS
Getting Started
AA-EV70B-TV

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DECnet-DOS
Getting Started
Order No. AA-EV70B-TV

April 1986
This manual provides an overview of basic tasks that can be performed
over the DECnet network. It introduces frequently used DECnet-DOS
commands.

Supersession/Update Information:
Operating System and Version:

Software Version:

This is a revised manual.
MS-DOS V2.11

PC DOS V2.10
PC DOS V3.10

DECnet-Rainbow V1.1

DECnet-DOS V1.1

AA-EV70B-TV
First Printing, April 1986

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
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copied in accordance with the terms of such license.
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Copyright © 1986 by Digital Equipment Corporation
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Contents
Preface

Introducing DECnet-DOS
1.1
1.2
1.3

DECnet Terms and Concepts..........
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DECnet—DOS Capabilities...
0.00.22
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What to do NeXt...
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1-1
1-3
1-3

Preparing to Use the Network
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Running the Network Control Program ...............
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Correcting Spelling and Typing Mistakes......................022...
Getting Help ......0.. 0.
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Defining Node Names and Addresses.............
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2-2
2-2
2-3
2-3

2.4.2

Defining Remote NOd@s ...... 0...

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2-5

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2

Using the Network File Transfer Utility .............................
Naming Files ....... 0.0...
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Copying Files 2.0.0...
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Copying a File from a Remote Node .............
00... cee ee
Copying a File toa Remote Node..............0....
0.0...

3-1
4-2
3-2
3-2
4-3

3.5

Displaying Directory Information

3-3

2.4.1
2.5
2.6

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cnt

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Accessing Files

3.4

3.6
3.7
4.8

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3-3

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What to do NEXt. 0.
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Contents-—1

Logging On to a Remote Node
4.1
4.2
4.3

Disconnecting froma Remote Node ..............0
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What to do NEXt. 0... cnet
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3-1

Copying toa Remote Node..............
0...
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Connecting toa Remote HOSt ....... 0. eee eens

4-2

Examples

Contents—2

—

Figures
A Sample DECnet Network..........0000
000.00
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Defining Your Node Name and Address....................2.0000005.

Remote Node Names ........... 0000

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1-2
2-5

2-6

Preface

DECnet—DOS is the collective product name for the set of software communications
products that enable individual personal computer systems to communicate with one
another, and with other computer systems, in a network.
The term DECnet—DOS refers to the following products:
e

DECnet-DOS, Version 1.1 for the IBM PC, IBM PC/XT, and IBM Personal Computer AT personal computers running the IBM PC-—DOS Version 2.10 or Version
3.10 operating system.

DECnet-Rainbow, Version 1.1 for the Rainbow 100 computers running the Rain-

bow MS-DOS Version 2.11 operating system.

The term DOS refers to the following operating systems:

MS-DOS running on the Rainbow personal computer.

PC-DOS running on the IBM PC, IBM PC/XT, and IBM PC AT personal computers.

Manual Objectives
DECnet-—DOS Getting Started describes the DECnet—DOS software; introduces DECnet—DOS terms, concepts, capabilities, and utilities; and directs the reader to the
appropriate manual for more information. This guide does not describe the hardware
and software installation procedures. To install DECnet—DOS, refer to the DECnetDOS Installation Guide or the DECnet—Rainbow Installation Guide.
The guide assumes that you are familiar with the use of the Rainbow or IBM personal
computers, and the MS-DOS or PC-—DOS operating system. Throughout this document, the term computer refers to both the Rainbow personal computer and the IBM
PC, IBM PC/XT, and IBM PC AT personal computers.

Preface—1

Intended Audience
This manual is intended for users who want to expand the capabilities of their Rainbow
and/or IBM personal computers in order to share data and resources with other DECnet

systems.

Structure of this Manual

This manual consists of 4 chapters:
e

Chapter 1 introduces the capabilities of DECnet—DOS.
concepts within a DECnet environment.

It also defines some basic

Chapter 2 describes how to set up your personal computer as a node in a DECnet
network. It also explains how to create a list of names and addresses for other
nodes in the network.

Chapter 3 describes how to copy, delete, display and append files on other nodes
in the network.

Chapter 4 describes how to connect to another node in the network so you can
access the resources of that node.

Graphic Conventions Used in This Manual
The following graphic conventions are used in this manual:
Convention

Meaning

Monospaced
type

Monospaced type indicates examples of system output or user input.
System output is in black; user input is in red.

UPPER

Represents acceptable abbreviations, for example
abbreviations are printed as bold characters.

CASE

DELETE.

The

UPPERCASE

Uppercase in commands and examples indicates that you should
enter the characters as shown (enter either uppercase or lowercase).

italics

Italics in commands and examples indicate that either the system
supplies or you should supply a value.

KEY

Indicates that you should press the specified key.
indicates
that you should hold down the
key while you press the x key,
where x is a letter.
Note that unless otherwise specified, you should end every command line by pressing the
key. On the Rainbow personal computer, this key is labeled Return. On the IBM PC and IBM PC/XT this
key is labeled —. On the IBM PC AT this key is labeled —_ and

Enter.

Ellipses in commands indicate that you
item one or more times.

Preface—2

can repeat the preceding

Associated

Documents

You should have the following documents
Rainbow personal computer.

available for reference if you are using a

DECnet-kRainbow Installation Guide
DECnet-DOS Getting Started, which you are reading
DECnet-DOS User’s Guide
DECnet-DOS Mini-Reference Guide
DECnet-DOS Programmer 's Reference Manual
DECnet-—Rainbow Release Notes
Any introductory manuals for your computer.
You should have the following documents available for reference if you are using an
IBM personal computer.
DECnet-DOS Installation Guide
DECnet-—DOS Getting Started, which you are reading
DECnet-DOS User’s Guide
DECnet-—DOS Mini—Reference Guide
DECnet-—DOS Programmer’s Reference Manual
DECnet-DOS Release Notes
Any introductory manuals for your computer.

Preface-3

Introducing DECnet-DOS

This chapter introduces DECnet~DOS terms and concepts,
work capabilities provided by DECnet-—DOS.

1.1

and introduces the Net-

DECnet Terms and Concepts

Digital’s DECnet products connect individual computer systems, such as your personal
computer, together in flexible configurations called networks. Individual systems in a
network, called nodes, share resources and exchange information, files, and programs.
A different DECnet product exists for each Digital operating system. For example:
e

DECnet-VAX for VAX computers running the VAX/VMS operating system.

PRO/DECnet for Professional computers running the P/OS operating system.

DECnet-—Rainbow for Rainbow personal computers running the MS-DOS
ing system.

DECnet—DOS for IBM personal computers running the PC-DOS operating system.

operat-

NOTE
In this guide, the term DECnet—DOS refers to the software on both the
Rainbow and the IBM personal computers.
With DECnet—DOS, the user can either connect directly to the Ethernet local area network or to an adjacent routing node. Figure 1-1 illustrates a sample DECnet network.

1-1

END

NODE

END

ASYNCHRONOUS
TELEPHONE
LINE
ADJACENT

ROUTING

NODE/

ASYNCHRONOUS
LINE

VAX

NODE

ETHERNET

NODE

11/750

CABLE

PRO350O

PDP11/73

PROS38O

ASYNCHRONOUS
TELEPHONE

ASYNCHRONOUS

OTHER

Figure 1-1:

‘PC

NETWORK

NODES

TWO357

A Sample DECnet Network

Figure 1-1 introduces three terms that define computers in the context of a DECnet
network:
e
'

Your personal computer is an end
node by a single line.

node. An end node is connected to another

The end node may be physically connected
directly to the Ethernet local area network.

to the adjacent

routing

node

<A routing node isa DECnet node that can receive and forward information from
one node to another. A routing node is not limited to routing; it may perform other
functions as well.

All other network nodes, that is, any node including the adjacent node that is not
the local node, are called remote nodes.

1-2

DECnet-DOS

Getting Started

1.2

DECnet-DOS Capabilities

As part of a DECnet network, a DECnet—DOS node can perform the following functions (remember that the term DECnet—DOS refers to both the DECnet—DOS and the
DECnet—Rainbow software):
e

Exchange information with other nodes in the network.

Access files (for example, copy, delete and display) on other nodes.

Obtain information about the network.

Share resources with another node in the network.

The DECnet—DOS User’s Guide describes the complete range of DECnet—DOS
tions and the utilities provided to perform them.

1.3.

func-

Whatto do Next

The following chapters describe how to perform some of the basic network operations.

Introducing DECnet-DOS

1-3

Preparing to Use the Network

The Network Control Program (NCP) is a DECnet management utility you can use to
manage your node’s network components and to obtain network information. This
chapter introduces the NCP utility. It describes how to:
e = start NCP
e

correct typing errors

e = get help
e

give your personal computer a node name

give names to other nodes that you frequently communicate with

exit from NCP

You should refer to the DECnet-DOS User’s Guide for detailed information about
NCP. The DECnet—DOS User’s Guide provides instructions, a summary of NCP commands, and lists of error messages that you may receive while using NCP.
It is recommended that someone be available at your facility to provide information
and assistance during installation and network operation. For example, this person
could:

assign,node names and addresses at installation

maintain a list of node names and addresses

provide help when occasional problems occur during network operation

2.1

Running the Network Control Program

NCP allows you or the person responsible for your network to complete the following
network management tasks:
e

identify your node to the network

define other nodes

monitor the status and activity of nodes

monitor line and circuit activity

To run NCP from the MS—DOS operating system, type:
E>NCP
To run NCP from the PC—DOS operating system, type:
C>NCP
NCP responds with its own prompt:
NCP>

You are now ready to use NCP.

2.2

Correcting Spelling and Typing Mistakes

If you make a mistake while entering an NCP command before you press the
key,
you can correct it by pressing the delete character key. This key erases one character at
a time.
On the Rainbow computer, the delete character key is located above the
marked with an ‘*X’’.

key and is

On the IBM computer, the delete character key is located on the top row of keys. It is
marked with a left arrow, (—).
If you mistype an NCP command and then press the
key, the DECnet software
returns an error message and re-displays the NCP prompt (NCP >). You can retype the
command at the NCP prompt.
|

NOTE
If you find a message difficult to understand, refer to the list of error
‘messages in Appendix A of the DECnet—DOS User’s Guide. Make sure
you type each command according to its specific command format.

2-2

DECnet-DOS

Getting Started

2.3

Getting Help

NCP provides a HELP facility that contains information about each NCP
You can obtain help with a command or operation at any time by typing:

command.

NCP>HEL P(RET)
The system responds with:
The

HELP

command

HELP

available

@
READ

QUIT

displays
for

CLEAR
SET

information

the

about

following

commands:

DEFINE
ZERO

EXIT

COPY
SHOW

NCP

commands

your

screen.

MONITOR

You can also type the name of the specific command you want help with. For example:
NCP>HELP

CLEAR(RET)

The system responds with:
HELP

available

CLEAR

ACCESS

for

CLEAR

the

following

commands:

CLEAR

EXECUTOR

KNOWN

CLEAR

NODE

If you want more detailed help on a specific CLEAR command, type:
NCP>HELP

CLEAR

EXECUTOR(RET)

The system responds with:
Removes
database.

specified
executor
(DDCMP only.)

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

2.4

PASSWORD

node

parameters

from

the

Password
from the
messages.

the executor
node must
adjacent
node
in order

Password

the

executor

to the adjacent
messages.

node

must

order

local

node's

receive
to exchange

transmit

exchange

Defining Node Names and Addresses

At installation time, the DECnet—DOS Installation Procedure (DIP) directs you to provide node information to identify your node and other nodes in the network. You must
use NCP if you need to modify node information or if you need to add new nodes to
your network after the DECnet—DOS software is installed.

Preparing to Use the Network

2-3

2.4 .1

Defining Your Local Node

You obtain your node address, and in most cases your node name, from the person
responsible for coordinating your network activities. This person must keep a list of all
node names and addresses to ensure there is no duplication. Each node must have a
unique name and address as follows:
A node name is from one to six alphanumeric characters, including at least one
alphabetic character. For example:
PARIS3

A node address is a string of numeric characters and must be unique for each

node. The node’s address includes an area number and a node number. The area
number specifies the area in which the node is located, and is in the range of 1 to
63. The node number identifies the specific node within the area, and is in the
range of 1 to 1023. The node number is separated from the area number by a
period. For example:
2.975
where 2 is the area number and 975 is the node number.

To enter your node address and name, use the NCP command DEFINE EXECUTOR. For
example:
NCP>DEFINE
NCP>

EXECUTOR

ADDRESS

2.975

NAME

RAINBO(RET)

Figure 2—1 shows what this means for your personal computer.
Three computer terms used in the context of networks are described here:
end node — Your personal computer is an end node.
executor node — The executor node is the node that is running (executing) NCP
commands.
local node — The local node is the node you are working on when you enter commands at the keyboard. From now on, this guide refers to either the local node or
the executor node. Remember that this reference is to your personal computer.

2-4

DECnet-DOS

Getting Started

—=——___—o_

RB100

COMMAND
a

NCP>

DEFINE

EXECUTOR

VAX

END NODE

ADDRESS

2.975

11/750

a
ROUTING NODE

NAME

RAINBO

—————_}-——
COMMAND

aad en
EXECUTOR
NODE ADDRESS
2.975

VAX 11/750
ROUTING

NODE
TWO243

Figure 2-1:
2.4.2

Defining Your Node Name and Address

Defining Remote Nodes

Use NCP commands to modify the remote node information you entered during the
installation or to add other remote nodes to your network. At the local node, you create a list of the remote nodes that you want to access by name with the privileges of a
specific user on that node. This list includes access control information that allows
you to access a specific node.
When you create a list of remote node names, the following information is required:

Node address
A numeric string including the area number in the range of 1 to 63, and the node
number in the range of 1 to 1023.

Node name

A character string consisting of 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters including at least 1
alphabetic character.
Access control information allows you to access a specified remote node with the privileges of a specified user. This information includes:
e

Username

A character string consisting of 1 to 39 alphanumeric characters that identifies the
user at the remote node.

Preparing to Use the Network

2-5

Password
A character string consisting of 1 to 39 alphanumeric characters.

Account
A character string consisting of 1 to 39 alphanumeric characters.

Use the SET NODE command to specify remote node information as follows:

NCP>SET

NODE

2.375

NAME

LONDON

USER

SMITH

PASSWORD

OPEN(RET)

This command assigns the node name LONDON to the node at address 2.375. It also
specifies the user name as SMITH and the password as OPEN.
Figure 2-2 illustrates a sample DECnet network. Each node has a specific node name.
ASYNCHRONOUS
LINE
RB100
NODE RAINBO

VAX 11/780
NODE ROME

{}—_{_}+____{_}+__—_om
$$
eS

POP11/73
NODE LONDON

ASYNCHRONOUS
TELEPHONE
LINE

ASYNCHRONOUS

RB100
BOSTON

PRO380
NODE PARIS3

PC
NODE

TEXAS
TWO242

Figure 2-2:

Remote Node Names

See the DECnet—DOS User’s Guide for more information, including, how to display a
list of remote nodes as well as adding to or deleting from the list.

2.5

Exiting from NCP

To return to the DOS operating system, type:
NCPSEX IT (RET)

or press

and

at the NCP prompt:

NCP>(CTRL/Z}
Both command lines produce the same results.
2-6

DECnet-DOS

Getting Started

2.6

Whatto do Next

Once you define the local and remote node names and addresses, you can run other
DECnet-—DOS utilities. One of these utilities is called the Network File Transfer (NFT)
utility. Chapter 3 briefly describes how you can use the Network File Transfer utility to
access files on remote nodes.

Preparing to Use the Network

2-7

Accessing Files

The Network File Transfer (NFT) utility allows you to access files located on remote
nodes. This chapter describes how you can use NFT to:
e

Copy files between the local and remote nodes.

Delete remote files.

Display the names of files from remote directories.

Append files to an existing local or remote file.

This chapter introduces the NFT utility. You should refer to the DECnet-DOS User's
Guide for a detailed discussion of NFT, a summary of NFT commands, and a list of
error messages you may receive when using NFT.

3.1

Using the Network File Transfer Utility

To start the NFT utility from MS—DOS, type the following command at the DOS system
prompt:
E>NFT(RET)
To start the NFT utility from PC—DOS, type the following command at the DOS system
prompt:
C>NFTCENTER)

The program responds with its own prompt:
NFT>

You are now ready to use NFT.

3-1

3.2

Naming Files

Before you can access any file on another node, you must know how to identify which
file you want to work with. A complete file name is a file specification.
Networks include nodes that run different operating systems. Each operating system
has its own set of rules for naming, or specifying files.
When you copy one of your files (a local file) to a remote node, you must follow the
standard DOS operating system format for the local file specification. This format
includes:
e

A drive name. (This is optional if you are using the default drive name.)

Apath name. (This is optional.)

A file name of up to eight alphanumeric characters.

6A file type of up to three alphabetic characters, separated from the file name by a
period. (This is optional.)

For example:
A:\USERS\SUE\SURVEY
. CRD

3.3

Copying Files

You use the NFT command called COPY to copy files between your node and a remote
node.

3.3.1

Copying a File from a Remote Node

To copy a file from a remote node, you must use the correct file specification for that
node.
The following example copies a remote file named NEWS.DOC;10 from a VAX node
named LONDON to your local node. The remote file is in the directory SMITH on a
device named WRIT. The file is given the new name FLASH.DOC when it is copied to
the local node.
NFT>COPY

LONDON"SMITH

OPEN": :WRIT: [SMITH]NEWS.DOC; 10

FLASH. DOC(RET)

You can also let NFT prompt you for the required information. For example:
NFT>copy(ED
File(s)? LONDON"SMITH

OPEN":

:WRIT:

[SMITH]NEWS

DOC; 10(RET)

NFT>

You can also copy a file from a remote node to a local node without specifying a local
file name. For example:
NFT>COPY

LONDON"SMITH

OPEN": :WRIT: [SMITH]NEWS. DOC; 10(RET)

By default, the local file is named NEWS.DOC, the same as the original file.

3-2

DECnet-DOS Getting Started

3.3.2

Copying a File to a Remote Node

To copy a file from your local node to a remote node, you must specify the local file
name and remote node name. You can also specify the remote file name in a format
supported by the remote operating system.
Example 3—1 shows how to copy a local DOS file called SURVEY.CRD to a remote VAX
node named BATH.
NFT>COPY

A:SURVEY.CRD

BATH" IRON

Local DOS
file
specification

Example 3-1:

3.4

BOATS":

:SCRB:

Node name with
access control
information

[ IRON]WATER. CRD(RET)

Remote VAX file
specification

Copying to a Remote Node

Deleting Files

The DELETE command allows you to delete a file.
The following example deletes a file named TEST1.TST;2
named GENEVA.
NFT>DELETE

3.5

GENEVA:

from a remote VAX node

: TEST1.TST; 2(@RET)

Displaying Directory Information

You use the DIRECTORY command to display a list of files stored in a remote directory. The names are displayed in the format used by MS-DOS.
For example, to list the names of files located on the remote VAX node LONDON,
NFT>DIRECTORY/BRIEF

type:

LONDON: :

The system displays:
Directory

of:

APNDXA. DOC; 3
NEWS .DOC; 10
TEXT .DOC; 8

3.6

LONDON"SMITH

password":

CHAP1 .DOC; 2
MEMO.TXT;1

:SYS$SYSROOT

CHAP2 .DOC; 13
TEST2.TST;6

: [SMITH]
DATA.DAT ;9
TEST3.TST;2

Appending Files

To copy one or more local or remote files to the end of an existing local or remote file,
use the APPEND command.
For example, to append the remote file FILB.TXT;3, located on the VAX node LONDON, to the local file FILA.TXT, type:
NFT>APPEND

LONDON"SMITH

Accessing Files

OPEN":

:WRIT: [SMITH]FILB.TXT;3

FILA. TXT(RET)

3-3

You can also let NFT prompt you for the required information. For example:
NFT>APPEND(RET)
File(s)? LONDON"SMITH
To? FILA. TXTRET)
NFT>

OPEN": :WRIT: [SMITH]FILB.
TXT; 3(RED)

The two files are now:

The local file,
FILB.TXT;3.

FILA.TXT,

which

includes

the

contents

FILA.TXT

The remote file, FILB.TXT;3, which is the original copy of FILB.TXT;3
LONDON.

and

on node

When you append more than one file to the end of another file, separate the file specifications with a comma. For example:
NFT>APPEND LONDON"SMITH
FILA. TXT(RET)

OPEN":

:WRIT:

[SMITH]FILB.TXT;3,FILC.TXT;
2 CE)

When you continue a command line onto a second line, press the
computers) or
(on IBM computers) at the end of the first line.

3./

key (on Rainbow

Exiting from NFT

To exit from NFT and return to the DOS operating system, type:
NFT>Ex | T(RET)

OR press

and

at the NFT prompt:

NFT>(CTRL/Z)

3.8

Whattodo

Proceed to Chapter 4 to learn how to log on to a remote node.

3-4

DECnet-DOS Getting Started

Logging On to a Remote Node

DECnet—DOS provides a utility that allows you to connect your personal computer to
another system called a host. The SETHOST utility allows your system to act like (emulate) a VT 102 class terminal connected to the host node. This chapter introduces the
SETHOST utility. You should refer to the DECnet—DOS User’s Guide for more information about how to use your personal computer as a VT 102 class terminal.
When your personal computer emulates a host terminal, you can perform many standard terminal functions of that host and gain access to the host’s resources as if your
personal computer were connected directly to the host node.
The host node must support terminal emulation from remote nodes and run Phase IV of
the DECnet software on one of the following operating systems:
e

VAX/VMS, Version 4.0 or later

RSX-11M-PLUS,

RSX-11M, Version 4.2 or later

Micro—-RSX, Version 3.0 or later

TOPS-10,

TOPS-20, Version 6.1 or later

ULTRIX—32, Version 1.1 or later

Version 3.0 or later

Version 7.03 or later

4.1

Connecting to a Remote Host

To start the SETHOST utility, type:
E>SETHOST

node-name(RET)

The remote operating system prompts you to enter the necessary information for logging on to the host system. This information usually includes a user name and a password. Refer to the appropriate user’s guide for each system to determine the necessary
log-on information.
For example, to log on to the VAX node LONDON,
E>SETHOST

type:

LONDON(RET)

The host system responds with its own prompts for user name and password:
Username:
Password:

Smi th(RET)

After you enter your name and password (which is not displayed on the screen), the
VAX/VMS operating system displays its system prompt:
$
The host node is ready to execute commands you enter from your personal computer
until you disconnect.

4.2

Disconnecting from a Remote Node

You can use one of the following methods to disconnect your personal computer from
the host:
e

Log off using the standard log-off procedure established for that operating system.
This procedure also exits you from the SETHOST utility. For example, to log off
the VAX host, type:
$LOGOUT (RET)

4-2

While holding down the
key, press the backslash (\) key, then press the
Return
or the Enterc_) key. This displays the SETHOST menu and allows you
to select from the options listed there.

DECnet-DOS Getting Started

4.3

Whattodo

Proceed to the DECnet—DOS User’s Guide for an overview of DECnet—DOS
ties, a glossary of DECnet—DOS terms, and more information about:

capabili-

The Network Control Program (NCP) — Setting up your personal computer as a
node in a DECnet network, and creating a list of names and addresses for other
nodes in the network.
The Network File Transfer (NFT) utility — Accessing files on other nodes in the network.
The SETHOST utility - Connecting to another network node in order to access its
resources.
The Network Device Utility (NDU) — Setting up disk drives (Network Virtual Disk
Utility) and printing files (Network Virtual Printer) on remote nodes.
The Network Test Utility (NTU) — Testing network hardware and software.
The MAIL Utility — Sending messages and text files to other nodes in a network
from your local node.
The File Access Listener — Providing file access, for other users in the network, to
the files local to your personal computer.
Error messages you may encounter when performing DECnet—DOS operations.

Logging On to a Remote Node

4-3

Index

DECnet-DOS capabilities, 1-3

DECnet-—DOS terms and concepts, 2-4

Access control information, 2-5
defining remote nodes, 2-5
Accessing files, 3-1
Account information, 2—6
Adjacent node, 1-2

Appending files, 3-3, 3-4

C
Commands

APPEND, 3-3

COPY, 3-2
DEFINE EXECUTOR,

DELETE, 3-3
EXIT, 3-4
HELP, 2-3
SET NODE,

2-6

2-4

Connecting to a remote node, 4-2
Copying files, 3-2

end node, 2-4
executor node, 2-4
local node, 2-4
DECnet-DOS Utilities
NCP, 2-1
Network File Transfer utility, 3-1
Defining nodes
format for assigning name and
address, 2—4, 2-5
local node, 2-4
Deleting files, 3-3
Directories
displaying information, 3-3
Disconnecting from a remote
node, 4—2

E
End node, 1-2

Exiting from NCP, 2-6

DECnet network, 1-1
Adjacent node, 1-2
connecting personal
computers, 1-1
DECnet-DOS,

1-1

end node, 1-2
illustration of, 1-2
routing node, 1-2

File specification, 3-2
Files
accessing, 3-1

appending, 3-3, 3-4
copying, 3-2
deleting, 3-3
naming, 3-2

Index—1

Getting help, 2-3

SETHOST, 4-1

starting, 4-2

Host node, 4-1

Starting NFT
example, 3-1

Managing the network
Network Control Program,
2-1

User name,

N
Naming files, 3-2
NCP

exiting from, 2-6

Network Control Program
correcting mistakes, 2—2
defining nodes, 2—2, 2-3
help facility, 2-3
using NCP, 2-1
Network File Transfer Utility
(NFT)
accessing files, 3-1
starting NFT, 3-1
Network terms and concepts
Nodes, 1-1
NFT

exiting from, 3-4

Node address, 2—4, 2-5
Node name, 2—4, 2—5
Nodes, 1-1
defining address, 2-3
defining name, 2-3
host, 4-1

Pp
Password, 2-6
Prompts
NCP,

2-2

R
Remote node

connecting to, 4-2
disconnecting from, 4-2

Routing node, 1-2

Index-2

2-5

Utilities
SETHOST, 4-1

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