Specifications
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Appendix C: Workstation Redirectors --
MCSIWSN and WINMCSI
Introduction
Note: This material is for IP or IPX network users only.
This section describes how a client PC can use MCSI (pronounced miksee) software redirectors to
access theRASExpress servers modems when using standard communications software.
MCSIWSN.EXE is a DOS application for use with IPX networks only. WINMCSI.EXE is a Windows
application for use with either IPX or IP networks. COMMAP.EXE can be used with either IPX or IP
networks.
To install MCSIWSN for DOS, see Installing MCSIWSN for DOS below. To install WINMCSI for
Windows, see Installing and Configuring the WINMCSI Redirector below.
Installing MCSIWSN for DOS
This procedure allows you to establish a connection between a client PC and the RASExpress server,
after which you can run any communications software that has a MCSI/NASI/NCSI compatible
interface.
1. Turn on your client PC and log in to your LAN.
2. Insert the workstation diskette into your floppy disk drive. Change to your floppy disk drive, e.g.,
A:\, and type install.
3. The Installation Options menu appears.
Make sure only Software Redirector for DOS (MCSI) is checked, then press ESC to continue.
4. The Enter Pathname for MCSI files window appears. Press ENTER to accept the default
(C:\MCSI), or type a different path and press ENTER.
5. MCSI is installed in the designated directory. When the installation is complete, the message
AsyncGateway MCSI Installation Complete appears. Press any key to continue. The message:
Installation of client is completed appears. Press any key to return to the DOS prompt.
Using the MCSIWSN Redirector
6. Change to the subdirectory containing the MCSIWSN files, e.g., C:\MCSI.
7. Type mcsiwsn (the program name for the redirector software) and press ENTER.
Note: Use the -P parameter (e.g., mcsiwsn -p) to display the Inbound /Outbound Modem
Type window. For more information on MCSIWSNs command line parameter options, see
MCSIWSN Command Line Operation above.
The redirector software loads, and the following message appears:
Initializing, please wait...
MCSI Program is resident
8. Type logon and press ENTER. The following message appears:
Enter your user name: