Winmcsi Workstation Redirector; Installing And Configuring The Winmcsi Redirector; Winmcsi Installation - Multitech CommPlete 4000 Quick Start Manual

WINMCSI Workstation Redirector

WINMCSI Workstation Redirector
Note: T h i s m a t e r i a l i s f o r I P o r I P X n e t w o r k u s e r s o n l y .
This section describes how a client PC can use the MCSI (pronounced miksee ) software redirector to
access the RAS Express server's modems when using standard communications software.
WINMCSI.EXE is a Windows application for use with either IPX or IP networks. COMMAP.EXE can
be used with either IPX or IP networks.

Installing and Configuring the WINMCSI Redirector

The WINMCSI modem-sharing program manages access to a modem for inbound and outbound
calls. It allows Windows communications software packages that do not support INT6B or INT14 to
connect to Multi-Tech gateways such as RASExpress. It also detects other compatible
communications servers on your network and displays the resources they provide to eligible LAN
users.

WINMCSI Installation

Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000/2003:
1. Turn on your client PC and log in to your LAN.
2. Start Windows.
3. Insert the CommPlete 4000 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel.
5. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
6. The Install/Uninstall Program menu appears. Click Install.
7. Click Next. If you want to install WINMCSI as a 32-bit program, let Windows locate the proper
Install.exe file on the CD-ROM. If you want to install WINMCSI as a 16-bit program, type
a:\winmcsi\install.exe d:\software\Wsredir and go to the next appropriate subdirectory (for
Windows NT, go to the "NTmcsi" subdirectory." Then specify the install.exe file.
8. Click Finish.
9. The WINMCSI Installation Program window appears.
10. To continue with the WINMCSI installation, click Continue and go to step 11.
If you do not want to install WINMCSI, click the Abort button .
11. The WINMCSI Install Configuration window appears.
In the Destination Directory box, type the name of the directory where you want to install
WINMCSI, if you do not want to accept the default, C:\COMMCSI. Under Network Type, select
the appropriate network type (IPX, NetBIOS, or IP).
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Note: I f y o u c h o o s e I P i n t h e Network Type box, you must have a TCP/IP protocol active
CommPlete 4000 Communications Server Quick Start Guide