PATHWORKS for DOS Microsoft LAN Manager User's Guide for MS-DOS

This document is a user's guide for Microsoft LAN Manager, version 2.0, as implemented for MS-DOS systems. The guide is divided into three parts: an overview of how LAN Manager works in a local-area network (LAN) environment, detailed instructions for using LAN Manager Enhanced, and instructions for using the more limited LAN Manager Basic.

Key topics covered include:

• Overview: Explains network components (workstations and servers), the concept of resource sharing, and distinctions between the Enhanced and Basic versions of the software.
• LAN Manager Enhanced: Details the use of a menu-oriented, full-screen interface, including how to set the current "focus" (target server), connect to and disconnect from shared directories and printer queues, send and receive network messages, manage user accounts/passwords, and customize workstation profiles for automatic connections. It also includes an extensive command reference for "net" commands executed at the MS-DOS prompt.
• LAN Manager Basic: Focuses on network task management solely via MS-DOS command-line inputs, covering connection to shared resources and printing.
• Appendices: Provides information on menu commands, country codes, and a comprehensive glossary of networking terms.