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Network - MainLAN GTI - Computer Locks When Entering WordPerfect
DocumentID: 652109
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:13 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

WordPerfect locks if ran through the network from more than one machine on MainLAN GTI 3.2 and DOS 4.1.

Answer:

In MainLAN's menu, the drive must be shared and connected correctly.

Details:

The following steps show the procedure:
1.      This can be done from the server by running the MainLAN NET utility.
2.      Run the NET utility by going to a DOS prompt and typing in NET.
3.      Arrow down to the Disk Share option.
4.      Press the Right Arrow, and the cursor will drop down to the next menu.
5.      Highlight the Share option and press Enter.
6.      When you are asked to type in the path to the directory that you want to share (e.g., c:\WP51), press Enter to continue.
7.      You will be asked to enter the name of the area to be shared (e.g., WP)
8.      When asked for a Password, type one in if you want one, or if you do not, just press Enter.
9.      You will be prompted to assign access rights; this will depend on the application. Press Enter, and you will be returned to the main menu.
10.      On the workstation from a DOS prompt, start the NET utility by typing NET and pressing Enter.
11.      Arrow down to the Disk Share option and press Enter.
12.      The cursor will move to the next menu level. Arrow down and highlight the Connect option and press Enter.
13.      You will be asked to select a drive letter. This drive letter will be the letter that the \WP51 directory represents on the server. Enter a drive letter, and press Enter.
14.      You will be asked for the name of the server. This is assigned by the network administrator when the MainLAN software is installed on the server. Type in the name of the server and press Enter.
15.      When asked to type in the Area name (e.g., WP51), do so and press Enter.
16.      If the procedure was successful, you will see an OK - Type Any Key To Continue message at the bottom of the screen.
17.      Press any key to return to the main menu.
18.      Press Esc twice to exit back to DOS and you are finished. You can now change to the drive letter you newly assigned, and run the application program.

After rebooting the machines and starting the network, the lockups should go away.


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