Monitoring the Network Interface Board
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Chapter 3
Monitoring the Network Interface Board
This chapter describes:
• Overview of the Management Access Program (MAP)
• MAP requirements
• Where to install MAP
• Installing MAP in Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 or Windows NT
• Using MAP to monitor and maintain the Network Interface Board
• Using a Web browser to monitor and maintain the Network Interface Board
3.1 MAP Overview
The Management Access Program (MAP) provides a Windows-based HTML viewer
linked to a proprietary bi-directional IPX/IP channel program to allow access to the
Network Interface Board’s HTML pages for monitoring and maintenance capabilities.
Using MAP lets you:
• Configure your network protocols for the Network Interface Board
• Reset the Network Interface Board remotely or return it to its factory default
settings
• Troubleshoot problems in the Network Interface Board
• Enable or disable the status sheet printout
• Access a context-sensitive help menu that explains how to use each Network
Interface Board HTML feature
You can also access the monitoring and maintenance capabilities by using a Web browser
such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The Network Interface Board must have
an IP address for access with a Web browser.
Note:
To change parameter values with MAP or with a Web browser, you must know the
Network Interface Board management password. The factory default password is