GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

Server Software
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F File Server
3. To install the File Server, type F I
4. f the installation program detects that operating software is present, it will prompt you to load
into the same directory. If not, you can specify any directory.
5. The Strand Lighting licence agreement is displayed on screen. Press any key to scroll the
display.
6. If you agree with the terms of the licence, press Y, or press N to terminate the installation.
7. The File Server software will install on your PC.
8. If the installation was successful, 'Instal Successful' is displayed on screen.
9. To run the file server, type the following in order:
CALL NETON
IOFTPDOS
10. To exit the file server type
11. EXIT
CALL NETOFF
These can be packaged in a batch file for convenience.
Note: If you have a different Ethernet card, the packet driver software which NETON loads may not
work: you will have to provide another packet driver. This should work if it conforms to the standard
packet driver software interface, but Strand Lighting can not guarantee its performance.
Win95/NT PC Server
Making a standalone server on a Win95 or NT PC is not as simple as running the above DOS
commands in a DOS box - it won’t work. You need to follow the steps under Windows Network
Configuration in the ShowNet Configuration Software In short:
1. If you have not yet configured your Ethernet card under Win9X/NT, follow the supplier’s
instructions for doing so.
2. Add this line to the end of your AUTOEXEC.BAT startup file:
WINPKT 0x7e
Then restart Windows.
3. Insert the Networker and Utilities Disk in the floppy drive and open the 3 1/2" floppy A: window
in Windows Explorer, or Windows NT Explorer. Double click on
CNINSTAL.exe (above version 2.3f)
4. You will be given a choice of platform, e.g.,
3 300 Series
4 400 Series
5 500 Series
B Backup PC
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