Ethernet Communications Server

This document, dated September 1984, provides comprehensive instructions for installing, configuring, and loading the DECnet Router Server V1.1 software. The guide covers:

• Prerequisites: System requirements for VMS and RSX host systems.
• Installation: Step-by-step procedures for installing the server software from distribution media.
• Network Configuration: Guidelines for setting up local area networks (LANs) and multiple area networks, including addressing and routing parameters.
• Router Configuration: Instructions for editing the router configuration file to suit specific hardware and network needs.
• Loading: Methods for loading the software onto the Ethernet Communications Server hardware unit using LOAD or TRIGGER commands.
• Verification & Troubleshooting: Procedures for checking installation integrity, monitoring, and troubleshooting common loading issues.

The guide also includes appendices with sample configuration files, a summary of NCP commands, and a line configuration worksheet.