User manual LAPLINK LAPLINK FOR WINDOWS 3.1

Installation and User's Guide 16-bit, for Windows 3.1 ii Copyright Notice No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, without the express written permission of Traveling Software, Inc., 18702 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, Washington, 98011, U.S.A. Trademarks Traveling Software, the Traveling Software logo, LapLink, SpeedSync and SmartXchange are trademarks or registered trademarks of Traveling Software, Inc. AirShare is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Patents SpeedSync® U.S. Patent Number 5,446,888 LapLink® for Windows® © 1995-96 by Traveling Software, Inc. All rights reserved 18702 North Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011 U.S.A. LapLink® for Windows® Installation and User's Guide © 1996 Traveling Software, Inc. 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MN-LW600A-XX-US iii Contents Chapter 1 Introducing LapLink for Windows What is LapLink for Windows? . . . 2 What you can do in LapLink for Windows . . . 4 Requirements for using LapLink for Windows . . . 6 Setting up LapLink for Windows . . . 8 Answering the Setup questions . . . 10 Post installation: Customizing and uninstalling . . . 12 Chapter 2 Making connections and opening services Connecting over modems . . . 16 Creating dialing prefixes and suffixes . . . 18 Connecting over a network . . . 20 Connecting over a cable . . . 22 Attaching the LapLink cable . . . 24 Connecting over wireless . . . 26 Remote Install to a computer without LapLink . . . 28 Remote Install over a serial cable . . . 30 Chapter 3 Using the Services: Remote Control, File Transfer, and Chat Copying and moving files and directories--Overview . . . 34 Opening and managing File Transfer windows . . . 36 Navigating through File Transfer windows . . . 38 Selecting items . . . 40 Copying or moving using drag and drop . . . 42 Copying or moving using commands . . . 44 Synchronizing directories with SmartXchange . . . 46 Replacing one directory with another: Clone Directory . . . 48 Speeding file transfers with SpeedSync . . . 50 Controlling a host computer . . . 52 Viewing the host . . . 54 Customizing keyboard control . . . 56 Hosting a Remote Control session . . . 58 Using DOS Remote Control . . . 60 Preparing a host for DOS Remote Control . . . 62 Chatting with a remote user . . . 64 Copying text to and from a Chat window . . . 66 iv Chapter 4 Securing your computer and using the Address Book Security and the Address Book--Overview . . . 70 Using the security system . . . 72 Setting up password protection . . . 74 Setting up callback protection . . . 76 Using the Address Book . . . 78 Chapter 5 Working with ports and troubleshooting Enabling and disabling ports . . . 82 Configuring cable and wireless ports . . . 84 Configuring a serial port for a modem--The basics . . . 86 Advanced modem configuration . . . 89 Creating or customizing a modem's settings . . . 91 Troubleshooting modem connections . . . 95 Troubleshooting cable connections . . . 100 Troubleshooting network connections . . . 102 Troubleshooting AirShare wireless connections . . . 105 Troubleshooting Remote Install . . . 107 Troubleshooting screen displays . . . 109 Using Xircom adapters . . . 110 Index . . . 111 1 Introducing LapLink for Windows Contents What is LapLink for Windows? . . . . . . . . . What you can do in LapLink for Windows . . . Requirements for using LapLink for Windows . Setting up LapLink for Windows . . . . . . . . Answering the Setup questions . . . . . . . Post installation: Customizing and uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .4 .6 .8 . 10 . 12 2 Chapter 1 What is LapLink for Windows? L apLink for Windows is an integrated package of services for communicating with one computer, or several computers at the same time. Whether you're using a modem, network, wireless device, or cables, you can connect with other computers that are also using LapLink. You can transfer files between PCs, when you're in the office or when you're on the road. You can use files and programs on your office PC while you're on the road. You can even "chat" with someone at your office PC while you transfer or work on office files from a remote location. Go to illustration è LapLink for Windows is Traveling Software's new integrated software package for communicating with other computers. Connect as you want In this manual, "Wireless" refers to AirShare Radio Modules. The use of these modules is restricted in some countries. Wireless connections can also be made with other devices. To connect with a cellular modem, use Connect over Modem. To connect with a wireless LAN adapter, use Connect over Network. Using a modem, network, wireless device, or cable, you can connect with other computers using the same device. In one session, you can connect with several PCs, using a variety of these devices, limited mainly by the number of devices you can put on your PC. Different situations call for specific devices. Cables are better for short distances. Wireless devices work well when "docking" your laptop to your desktop PC. Networks make it easier to connect with many different PCs in your company. Modems work well at any time when you can use a phone line to connect--when you're at home, on the road, or you're communicating with someone in another company. Using LapLink's services LapLink's services--File Transfer, Remote Control, and Chat--offer three ways to communicate with other PCs, no matter what device you use. You can select one or more services as you connect, and add other services as you need them. In one session, you can use different services simultaneously or at different times, on one or more PCs. x With File Transfer, you can move or copy files between PCs. Transferring files becomes easier to manage, since you can synchronize directories on the two PCs. Traveling Software's new SpeedSyncTM technology makes updating files faster because files are compared, and only changes--not entire files--are transferred. A comprehensive security system protects your valuable data at all times. Introducing LapLink for Windows 3 Welcome to LapLink for Windows This Remote Control window displays the screen of one of the remote computers. You can use Remote Control as a window within the LapLink workplace (as shown here) or as a fullscreen display. This computer has simultaneous connections to two computers. File Transfer and Remote Control services are in use. ç x Go to topic summary With Remote Control, you control another PC as though you were sitting at that PC, using its keyboard, mouse and programs while looking at its screen. Whether your PC is controlling or being controlled, you have the same setup and startup procedures. With Chat, you can "talk" with someone at the other PC, exchanging messages in a written conversation. When you have only one phone line, you can use your modem to connect to the remote PC for File Transfer or Remote Control, using Chat to talk to the person at the other end. Chat is especially helpful for collaborative writing and exchanging ideas while working on the same PC from a distance. x 4 Chapter 1 What you can do in LapLink for Windows L apLink for Windows gives you three services for working with other PCs. Use File Transfer to transfer files between computers. Use Remote Control to work on another computer. Use Chat to talk with someone using another computer. In one session, you can change from one service to another, making LapLink for Windows ideal for troubleshooting PCs at remote locations or for working on your office computer while you're on the road. Features like SpeedSync and the Address Book save you time and simplify your work. Go to illustration è Choosing the right service for the job you need to do is simple when you're using LapLink for Windows. You have three services to choose from: File Transfer, Remote Control and Chat. Being familiar with their distinctions makes choosing the right service easier. LapLink for Windows is versatile, designed specifically so you can use services when you want, as you want. Use one service at a time, or all services at once. Use one service when connecting to the first remote PC; use a different service when connecting to another PC. Transferring files between PCs? Whether you're hundreds of miles away or in the same room, use the File Transfer service to transfer files between PCs. You can even transfer files between two other PCs, using your PC as an intermediary. Streamline file transfers by taking advantage of LapLink's wide variety of SyncTools. Using SmartXchange, you can synchronize files and directories on two PCs. Working on a remote PC? Using the Remote Control service, you can operate a remote PC, driving it from your PC's keyboard and mouse. You can use the remote PC's applications and network connections. Since all the work you do is actually performed on the remote PC, Remote Control is especially helpful to laptop owners who can't use their office PC's programs on their laptop. Remote Control is also helpful when you're providing technical support from a distance or telecommuting. Sending and receiving messages? Use the Chat service to hold a two-way conversation with someone at another PC. You can simply "talk," or combine this service with Remote Control or File Transfer to exchange messages and files, and run programs. Combining Chat with Remote Control makes customer support and training easier. Introducing LapLink for Windows 5 Choosing services for different tasks Transferring files from one computer to another is easy with LapLink for Windows. You can copy, move, delete, and even synchronize your files and directories. Chatting with a remote user is like talking over the telephone, except you can use one phone line to transfer files and remote control, while you chat. Controlling another computer helps you work on your own PC or someone else's computer from a distance. Combine with Chat to collaborate or instruct. ç Go to topic summary Saving time and protecting your PC x Connecting to another PC becomes easier with the Address Book. Just select the name of a PC you've added to your Address Book, and you automatically connect. You can set up your security system to protect your files by naming those who you allow to connect with your PC. You can also set which services these people can use on your PC. One of the greatest timesavers in LapLink for Windows is SpeedSync, especially if you're using slower devices like modems. SpeedSync updates changes to files, rather than copying entire files. Overall times for transferring files can be drastically cut. x x 6 Chapter 1 Requirements for using LapLink for Windows B efore you begin setting up LapLink for Windows, make sure you have the hardware and software you need to use the program. Depending on how you will connect to other PCs--over modem, Novell network, wireless or cable--you will need specific components. If LapLink for Windows is already installed on your computer, skip to Chapter 2 "Making connections and opening services." Go to illustration è General Requirements for each PC x x MS-DOS or PC-DOS 3.3 or later (5.0 or later recommended) Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (386 enhanced mode required) Intel or compatible 386 or better 4MB RAM (8MB recommended) 6MB hard disk space for complete installation VGA monitor (or better recommended) x x x x Requirements for modem communication x x Hayes-compatible 2400 bps (9600 bps or higher recommended) One RS-232 serial port on each PC (external modems) Requirements for network communication x x x In this manual, "Wireless" refers to AirShare Radio Modules. The use of these modules is restricted in some countries. Wireless connections can also be made with other devices. To connect with a cellular modem, use Connect over Modem. To connect with a wireless LAN adapter, use Connect over Network. Novell NetWare shell version 3.26 or higher, or Novell Personal NetWare 1.0 or higher, or Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.x with IPX Requirements for wireless communication x x AirShare modules One RS-232 serial port on each PC Requirements for cable communication x x LapLink cable One RS-232 serial port or parallel (printer) port on each PC Requirements for Remote Control DOS host (optional) x 60K DOS conventional RAM free for minimum (modem only) installation Introducing LapLink for Windows 7 Choosing your connection type Connect by wireless Connect by cable Connect by network Connect by modem ç Tips for checking requirements To determine the free memory available in Windows, choose About Program Manager from the Windows Help menu. Go to topic summary To determine the mode you're running in Windows, choose About Program Manager from the Windows Help menu. You should be running Windows in 386 Enhanced Mode. Set up your version of Windows for network communications if you're going to connect using the network. If LapLink "locks up" after you start Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, ask your network administrator to update your workstation's drivers as LapLink requires the most current drivers. 8 Chapter 1 Setting up LapLink for Windows B efore you can connect to other computers, you need to install the LapLink for Windows software. To install the software, choose Run from the File menu. Insert the Setup disk and type A:\SETUP. You will be asked to make some choices as the Setup program runs. After you're done installing, start LapLink for Windows by double-clicking the program's icon found in LapLink's program group. To quit, choose Exit from the File menu. Go to illustration è Installing the software Before you install, make sure you can answer these questions: x What communication type or device--modem, cable, network, or wireless--will you use most often to connect to other computers? What port--LPT1, COM2--will you be using for this main device? If you're using a modem, what is the manufacturer's name and model? x x To install the software: 1 Start Windows. The Program Manager window appears. Insert the Setup disk in the appropriate floppy disk drive. 2 3 4 5 Choose Run from the File menu. The Run dialog box appears. Type A:SETUP. Choose OK. Follow the instructions on your screen. If you have questions about any of the instructions, choose Help. Or, refer to "Answering the Setup questions," page 10. Quit and restart Windows before starting LapLink for Windows. 6 Registering your copy Online Registration quickly registers your copy of LapLink for Windows. All you need is a modem so you can dial Traveling Software's registration line. Introducing LapLink for Windows 9 Setting up and starting LapLink for Windows Type A:\SETUP. Choose OK. To begin installing, choose Run from the File menu. The Setup program creates a program group for LapLink for Windows. To start LapLink for Windows, double-click the LapLink for Windows icon. ç To register your copy of LapLink for Windows: 1 2 Go to topic summary Double-click the Online Registration icon in the LapLink for Windows program group. Follow the instructions on your screen. If you have questions, choose Help. If you didn't choose modem during Setup, set up your modem and port when you use Online Registration. Starting the program The Setup program creates a new program group for LapLink for Windows. The icons in this program group include the main program icon, LapLink for Windows, which you use to launch the program. To start LapLink for Windows: 1 2 Open the LapLink for Windows program group. Double-click the LapLink for Windows icon. You are now in LapLink for Windows, and can connect to other computers that are also running LapLink for Windows. To quit LapLink for Windows: s Choose Exit from the File menu. 10 Chapter 1 Setting up LapLink for Windows Answering the Setup questions hen you install LapLink for Windows, the Setup program changes your directory structure and system files, customizing LapLink for your needs. These changes are based on your answers to some basic questions: where you want LapLink installed, what name you want to give your computer, and what connection type you primarily use. Setup records these custom settings in your system files. Go to illustration W è Where do you want LapLink installed? When you install LapLink for Windows, the Setup program will install the main LapLink program files in C:\LLW, or the directory you specify. Other program files are put in the C:\WINDOWS directory and TSI subdirectories. Three main initialization files are modified by Setup, and used by Laplink for Windows: WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI, and LLW.INI. The LapLink initialization file, LLW.INI, records information like port configuration. For example, when you tell LapLink that you're going to use a modem on your COM2 port, this information is recorded in LLW.INI. What is your computer name? The name you give your computer will be seen by others when you connect to other PCs or when others try to connect to your PC. This name is stored in your LLW.INI file. What is your primary connection type? You can select one of the options given: modem, network, cable, or wireless (AirShare). If you have more than one connection type, you can need to add these after you've installed LapLink for Windows. These settings are stored in LLW.INI. After you choose the connection type, tell Setup which port it is using. If you chose modem, you will also need to specify the manufacturer's name, model and speed (baud, or bps). A port is "unavailable" if Windows is using this port for your mouse, if another application is using the port, or if the port is physically unavailable on your PC. Introducing LapLink for Windows 11 Directory structure created by Setup C: LLW WINDOWS SYSTEM TSI LLW Program files are in this directory, or the directory you specify as the location during Setup. Changes are made to WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI. A limited number of files are placed in the System directory. Initialization and log files for LapLink for Windows and other Traveling Software products are placed in these directories. ç Go to topic summary Use this table as a quick reference to the communication types, or devices, used on various ports: Communication Type Serial cable (blue) Parallel cable (yellow) Modem Network Wireless Port COM LPT COM IPX COM Considerations Port often used for modem, mouse Faster than serial; port often used for printer Port often used for cable, mouse Must use Novell network or compatible Up to 30 feet between computers In this manual, "Wireless" refers to AirShare Radio Modules. The use of these modules is restricted in some countries. Wireless connections can also be made with other devices. To connect with a cellular modem, use Connect over Modem. To connect with a wireless LAN adapter, use Connect over Network. 12 Chapter 1 Post installation: Customizing and uninstalling fter you install LapLink for Windows, you may want to fine tune your LapLink system. You can add more connection types or devices, if you use more than one. You may want to change your computer name. If you need to remove LapLink for Windows from your computer, double-click the Uninstall icon to remove the program files and changes made to system files. Go to illustration A è Setting up additional connection types LapLink for Windows initially uses the settings you supplied during Setup for your primary connection type. With LapLink, you can use any combination of four types of devices: cables, modems, network, and wireless. If you need to add more devices, or change the information you gave during Setup, you can change your port setup at any time directly in LapLink for Windows. To add or change devices: 1 2 Choose Port Setup from the Options menu in LapLink for Windows. The Port Setup dialog box appears. In the Port Settings box, select the port's name. x x If you need to give more detailed information, choose Configure. You must do this if you're setting up a modem. In the Type box, select the type from the pulldown list. To make the port active, select Enable Port. 3 Click Close to save the settings. These settings are recorded in LLW.INI, the initialization file for LapLink for Windows. Changing your computer's name The name you gave your computer during Setup will be seen by others when you connect to other PCs or when others connect to your PC. To change your computer name: 1 2 3 Choose Computer Name from the Options menu. The Computer Name dialog box appears. Type the new name. Click OK. Introducing LapLink for Windows 13 Setting up ports and uninstalling LapLink for Windows To change your port settings, choose Port Setup from the Options menu. Select the port your primary device is connected to. Choose Close to save these settings. Select to make the port active. To remove LapLink for Windows, double-click the Uninstall icon. ç Uninstalling LapLink for Windows If you need to remove LapLink for Windows from your computer, the Uninstall program simplifies this process for you. Not only does it remove program files for LapLink for Windows, it also removes references to LapLink for Windows in your system files. Use Uninstall instead of deleting files using the Windows File Manager or DOS. To remove LapLink for Windows from your PC: s Double-click the Uninstall icon, located in your LapLink for Windows program group. Follow the instructions on the screen. Go to topic summary 14 Chapter 1 2 Making connections and opening services Contents Connecting over modems . . . . . . . . . . Creating dialing prefixes and suffixes . . . Connecting over a network . . . . . . . . . Connecting over a cable . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the LapLink cable . . . . . . . . Connecting over wireless . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Install to a computer without LapLink Remote Install over a serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 . 30 16 Chapter 2 Connecting over modems T o open a modem connection with another computer running LapLink, click the Modem button on the LinkBar or choose Connect over Modem from the Connect menu. Type a number to dial or select one of your Address Book entries as it appears in the dialog; then select one or more of the services you want to open. To allow other users to connect to your computer by modem, you must grant them permission with the LapLink security system. Go to illustration è To connect to another computer by modem: 1 Click the Modem button on the LinkBar or choose Connect over Modem from the Connect menu. In the Connection list, leave the highlight over Manual Dial unless you have created an Address Book entry for the computer you are calling. In the Phone Number box, type the number to dial. If you have an Address Book entry for the computer, select it. The settings in the entry now appear in the dialog box. Unless you want to change settings, choose Dial to begin dialing. If you attempt to connect by modem without having enabled a modem port, you are asked if you want to go directly to the Port Setup dialog. In that dialog you can enable the port to which the modem is attached. 2 3 If you want to add a prefix or a suffix to the telephone number, select Prefix or Suffix and choose from entries in the corresponding drop-down box. If you want to create a suffix or prefix entry, choose Prefixes or Suffixes. For more information, see page 18. When you dial a modem using an Address Book entry, you provide not only the number to dial but preset requests for services and security information required by the computer you are dialing. If you do not use an Address Book entry, you will be prompted to provide any security information required by the remote computer. 4 Select Redial if no answer to dial the number again if the attempt fails. The number of attempts and the delay between them are determined by settings for the modem port. You can change those settings after choosing Port Setup in this dialog. For more information, see page 90. 5 6 Under Services, select the windows you want to appear when the connection is made. Under Security, select Send Log-In Name and Password to use an Address Book entry that includes security information you want to send to the other computer. Choose Dial to begin dialing. 7 Allowing incoming connections When you start LapLink the first time, you can open connections to other computers, but other computers cannot open connections to your Making connections and opening services 17 Connecting over modems To connect to another computer by modem, click the Modem button or choose Connect over Modem from the connect menu. Once you have created entries for modem connections in the Address Book, the entries appear in this box. Highlight an entry to select it. To type a telephone number, leave the highlight over Manual Dial, and type the number in the Phone Number box. Before dialing, be sure that you have selected the services you intend to use and set the other options as you want them. ç computer except by cable or wireless. To give other computers access by modem or network, change the default security settings. Go to topic summary ! The procedure described next disables the security system entirely, giving other LapLink users complete access to the files on your computer--and to any network resources available to it. To set up password protection and prevent unauthorized access, see page 74. To change the default security settings and allow unrestricted access to your computer: 1 2 3 4 Choose Security from the Options menu or click the corresponding button on the LinkBar. Under Allow Connections From, select Anybody (Public System). Then select any or all of the services you want to make available: File Transfer, Remote Control, or Chat. Choose OK. Your computer is now accessible to any computer running LapLink for Windows. 18 Chapter 2 Connecting over modems Creating dialing prefixes and suffixes P refixes and suffixes are useful for such purposes as reaching an outside line, inserting pauses in the dialing process, and charging calls to credit cards. After choosing Dialing Prefixes or Dialing Suffixes from the Options menu, you can create your own prefixes or suffixes. They will then be available when you connect over modems. Go to illustration è A prefix is sent before a telephone number. Prefixes are used most often to make an outside line available from an office or a hotel. If your telephone is equipped with call waiting, you can use a prefix to disable the feature for the duration of your modem connection. (With call waiting enabled, your modem connection will be broken whenever someone tries to call you.) A suffix is sent after a telephone number. Suffixes are used most often to charge calls to credit cards. With LapLink, you can create your own prefixes and suffixes. You can choose among them when you dial using Connect over Modem. You can also create prefixes and suffixes after choosing Connect over Modem: choose Prefixes or Suffixes in the Connect over Modem dialog. To create a prefix or suffix: 1 From the Options menu, choose Dialing Prefixes or Dialing Suffixes. If you have set up password protection for your security system, you are now asked to type the password. 2 3 Choose Add. In the Description box, type a brief description of the prefix or suffix you are creating. When you attempt to dial, you will see this description rather than the suffix or prefix. In the Dialing String box, type the prefix or suffix. When you are through, choose OK. You now see the description you just created. If you want to create another entry, choose Add and repeat the previous two steps. Otherwise, choose Close to exit. 4 5 Tips for creating prefixes and suffixes At a point where you want the dialing to pause, type one or more commas, depending on the length of the pause. (Each comma pro- Making connections and opening services 19 Creating a dialing prefix or suffix To create a prefix, choose Dialing Prefixes from the Options menu. To create a suffix, choose Dialing Suffixes instead. Then choose Add. Type a description of the suffix or prefix. This description will appear in the Connect over Modem dialog. Type the characters you want to use as your prefix or suffix. ç Go to topic summary duces a pause of two seconds.) Insert a pause, for example, before a credit card number. If your office telephone system requires that you dial 9 for an outside line, you might create a prefix named "Outside line" and enter these two characters: 9, To disable call waiting, type *70 or whatever code is required by your telephone system. (Consult your telephone directory if in doubt.) Managing your list of prefixes or suffixes To change entries in your list of prefixes or suffixes: 1 2 From the Options menu, choose Dialing Prefixes or Dialing Suffixes. Select an entry and choose any of the following: x x Edit to revise the entry. Copy to duplicate the entry, which you can then revise for a new entry. Delete to remove the entry. x 20 Chapter 2 Connecting over a network T o connect to another network computer running LapLink, click the Network button on the LinkBar or choose Connect over Network from the Connect menu. Select one of the available network connections; then choose the services you want to open: File Transfer, Remote Control, and Chat. To allow other users to connect to your computer over a network, you must grant them permission with the LapLink security system. Go to illustration è To connect to another computer over a Novell network: 1 2 If you attempt to connect over a network without having enabled the network port, you are asked if you want to go directly to the Port Setup dialog. In that dialog, you can enable the port to which the network is attached. Click the Network button on the LinkBar or choose Connect over Network from the Connect menu. In the Connection list, select the name of the computer to connect to. The list shows the names of all the computers that are on the network running LapLink. Under Services, select the services you want to appear when the connection is made. Under Security, select Send Log-In Name and Password if you have created an Address Book entry for the computer. Selecting this option ensures that the password and other information in the entry is passed automatically to the remote computer. Choose OK to open the connection. 3 4 5 Allowing incoming connections When you start LapLink the first time, you can open connections to other computers, but other computers cannot open connections to your computer except by cable or wireless. To give other computers access over a network, you must change the default security settings. ! The procedure described next disables the security system entirely, giving other LapLink users complete access to the files on your computer--and to any network resources available to it. To set up password protection and prevent unauthorized access, see page 74. To change the default security settings and allow unrestricted access to your computer: 1 2 3 Choose Security from the Options menu. Under Allow Connections From, select Anybody (Public System). Then select any or all of the services you want to make available: File Transfer, Remote Control, or Chat. Making connections and opening services 21 Connecting over a network To connect to another computer over a network, click the Network button or choose Connect over Network from the Connect menu. The names of other network computers running LapLink appear in this box. Highlight an entry to select it. Before choosing OK, select the services you intend to use. If you have created an Address Book entry for the selected computer, select this option to ensure that the password and other information in the entry is passed automatically to the remote computer. ç Go to topic summary 4 Choose OK. Your computer is now accessible to any computer running LapLink. Using the Address Book to automate network connections You can simplify the process of making connections over a network by adding entries to the Address Book for the computers you connect to regularly. In each entry you can record the log-in name and password required by the remote computer. You can also request the kinds of services you want to use when you connect. When you connect to a network computer using the Connect over Network command, the security information you have entered in the Address Book is passed along automatically. Your requests for services appear as defaults in the Connect over Network dialog. For detailed information about the Address Book, see page 78. 22 Chapter 2 Connecting over a cable hen you run LapLink for Windows on computers connected by a LapLink cable, two File Transfer windows are opened automatically on each computer. You can use either computer to exchange files. You can also open a Remote Control window on either computer and Chat windows on both. Go to illustration W è On installation, LapLink for Windows is set up so that you can open a connection with another computer over a LapLink cable simply by running LapLink for Windows on both computers. (For instructions on attaching a parallel or serial cable, see the next section.) When LapLink starts, the computers are connected automatically, and two File Transfer windows appear on both. The left window shows directories and files on the local computer (the one you are sitting in front of). The right window shows directories and files on the remote computer. You can transfer files from either computer. You can also open Remote Control and Chat windows on either computer. To open a Remote Control or Chat window once you have established a cable connection: s Click the Remote Control or Chat button on the LinkBar or choose Open Remote Control or Open Chat from the Window menu. If you attempt to connect over a cable without having enabled a serial or parallel port, you are asked if you want to go directly to the Port Setup dialog. In that dialog, you can enable the port to which the cable is attached. Changing Autoconnect The way in which LapLink reacts to a cable connection is determined by the Autoconnect option. You can use this option to instruct LapLink not to make automatic cable connections. Or you can change the service windows that appear automatically. To disable Autoconnect: 1 2 3 Choose Connect Options from the Options menu. Under Autoconnect, clear Enable Cable and Wireless Autoconnect. Choose OK. When you want to connect by cable in the future, you must open the connection manually. To change the service windows that appear automatically: 1 2 3 Choose Connect Options from the Options menu. Under Autoconnect, select or clear any of these options: File Transfer, Remote Control, or Chat. Choose OK. Making connections and opening services 23 Changing the Autoconnect feature By default, LapLink opens two File Transfer windows automatically as soon as two computers running LapLink are connected by cable. If you prefer to make a cable connection manually, choose Connect Options from the Options menu. Then clear this option. Or leave the option selected and change these options if you want different service windows to appear on connection. ç Go to topic summary Opening connections manually If you disable Autoconnect, you must open cable connections manually. To open a cable connection manually: 1 2 3 4 Click the Cable button on the LinkBar or choose Connect over Cable from the Connect menu. In the Connection list, make sure that the name of the computer you want to connect to is selected. Under Services, select the windows you want to appear when the connection is made. Under Security, select Send Log-In Name and Password if the other computer has password protection and you have an Address Book entry for that computer. Choose OK to open the connection. tions. If you want the same security protection for cable connections as for modem and network connections, choose Security from the Options menu. Under Cables and Wireless, select Enforce Security for Connections. 5 By default, LapLink imposes no security protection on cable connec- 24 Chapter 2 Connecting over a cable Attaching the LapLink cable or a cable connection choose either LapLink cable and attach it to the appropriate port of each computer. For a serial connection, choose the blue cable (labeled SERIAL) and attach one connector at each end to a serial port on both computers. For a parallel connection choose the yellow cable (labeled PARALLEL) and attach each connector to a parallel port on both computers. Go to illustration F è LapLink allows two kinds of cable connections: serial and parallel. Choosing between them may be as simple as looking at the backs of the two computers. If either of them lacks a parallel port, for example, you must use a serial connection. Or if one has a mouse attached to its only serial port, you may want to retain the use of the mouse and use a parallel connection instead. If you have a choice, choose parallel because it is considerably faster. On the other hand, if you want to use Remote Install, choose serial. You can't use Remote Install over a parallel cable. Choosing between parallel and serial does not affect the way you use LapLink. Whether you are using File Transfer or one of the other services, the procedures are the same for parallel and serial. Identifying parallel and serial ports A parallel port almost always has 25 holes. It is sometimes labeled, LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or PRINTER. Serial ports come in two sizes: a DB9 serial port has just 9 pins; the larger DB25 port, 25 pins. If you have a serial port with holes instead of pins, you must purchase a gender changer before you can attach the LapLink cable. A serial port is sometimes labeled COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, or SERIAL. ! If in doubt about the ports on your computer, proceed carefully. Attaching the LapLink cable to a monitor port, in particular, may damage the computer. (A monitor port is sometimes labeled RGB and typically has 9 holes.) Consult the documentation for your system, or contact your dealer or manufacturer. Attaching the cable To connect two computers by the LapLink cable. 1 Choose the serial or parallel cable according to your preference and the availability of ports. Making connections and opening services 25 Identifying serial and parallel ports You may find one or both of these types of serial ports on your computers. Both types usually have pins instead of holes. The smaller type (DB9) has 9 pins. The larger type (DB25) has 25 pins. A serial port may be labeled COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, or SERIAL. A parallel port typically has holes instead of pins. There are 25 holes in all. A parallel port is sometimes labeled PRINTER, LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3. ç Go to topic summary 2 Connect each end of the cable to the appropriate port of each computer. The serial cable has two types of connectors at one end or both ends, but only one of them is to be used at any time. If the serial port on one of your computers has 25 pins, attach the larger connector to that port. Otherwise, attach only the smaller, 9-pin connector. Use only a LapLink cable to connect your computers. LapLink does not work over most other serial cables or any printer cables. (For more information, call Customer Service at the number listed near the end of this guide.) LapLink III cables can be used with LapLink for Windows, though they will not provide the fastest transmission rate when you are transmitting over a parallel connection. LapLink Pro and LapLink V cables are completely compatible with LapLink for Windows. 26 Chapter 2 Connecting over wireless I f your wireless device was ready to use when you installed LapLink, you should be ready to connect by wireless to another computer running LapLink. Once the wireless devices are within range of each other, two File Transfer windows are opened on both computers. You can then use either computer to exchange files. You can also open a Remote Control window on either computer and Chat windows on both. Go to illustration è On installation, LapLink for Windows is set up so that you can open a connection with another computer over wireless devices simply by running LapLink for Windows on both computers and placing the computers within range of each other. When LapLink starts, the computers are connected automatically, and two File Transfer windows appear on both. The left window shows directories and files on the local computer (the one you are sitting in front of); the right window shows directories and files on the remote computer. You can transfer files from either computer. You can also open Remote Control and Chat windows on either computer. To open a Remote Control or Chat window once you have established a wireless connection: s Click the Remote Control or Chat button on the LinkBar or choose Open Remote Control or Open Chat from the Window menu. In this guide, "wireless" refers to AirShare Radio Modules. The use of these modules is restricted in some countries. To connect over a cellular modem, use Connect over Modem. To connect over a wireless LAN adapter, use Connect over Network. Changing Autoconnect If you attempt to connect over wireless devices without having enabled a wireless port, the Port Setup dialog appears. You can then enable the port to which the wireless device is attached. The way in which LapLink reacts to a wireless connection is determined by the Autoconnect option. You can use this option to instruct LapLink not to make automatic wireless connections. Or you can change the service windows that appear automatically. To disable Autoconnect: 1 2 3 Choose Connect Options from the Options menu. Under Autoconnect, clear Enable Cable and Wireless Autoconnect. Choose OK. When you want to connect over wireless devices in the future, you must open the connection manually. To change the service windows that appear automatically: 1 2 Choose Connect Options from the Options menu. Under Autoconnect, select or clear any of these options: File Transfer, Remote Control, or Chat. Making connections and opening services 27 Changing the Autoconnect feature Installation prepares LapLink to open two File Transfer windows automatically as soon as two computers running LapLink are connected by wireless devices. If you prefer to make a wireless connection manually, choose Connect Options from the Options menu and clear this option. Or leave the option selected and change these options if you want different service windows to appear on connection. ç Go to topic summary 3 Choose OK. Opening connections manually If you disable Autoconnect, you must open wireless connections manually. To open a wireless connection manually: 1 2 3 4 Click the Wireless button on the LinkBar or choose Connect over Wireless from the Connect menu. In the Connection list, make sure that the name of the computer you want to connect to is selected. Under Services, select the windows you want to appear when the connection is made. Under Security, select Send Log-In Name and Password if you have created an Address Book entry for the computer and included security information. Choose OK to open the connection. nections. If you want the same security protection for wireless connections as for modem and network connections, choose Security from the Options menu. Under Cables and Wireless, select Enforce Security for Connections. 5 By default, LapLink imposes no security protection on wireless con- 28 Chapter 2 Remote Install to a computer without LapLink I f LapLink is not installed on a computer that you wish to connect to, you can install LapLink on that computer from the floppy disks or over a serial cable using Remote Install. In addition to copying files to the second computer, Remote Install prepares Windows to run LapLink. After Remote Install, start LapLink on the second computer. You can then use either computer to open a connection. Go to illustration è Before you can open a connection between two computers, LapLink must be running on both. The Setup program on the LapLink disks provides the fastest installation, but if for some reason you cannot install from the disks, you can connect the computers by serial cable and use Remote Install. Remote Install copies all the required files to the remote computer and then prepares Windows to run LapLink on that computer. A remote-installed copy of LapLink contains all of the features of a disk-installed copy with this exception: x A remotely installed copy of LapLink on any computer not remaining under your direct control is a temporary convenience for you, and must be deleted after use. See your license agreement for details. The remote-installed copy of LapLink cannot perform further remote installations. Requirements for Remote Install These are the requirements for Remote Install: x x x LapLink for Windows must be running on one of the computers. The computers must be connected by serial cable. The serial port on the computer running LapLink must be enabled. The remote computer must meet the Windows and disk space requirements specified on the opposite page. You can use Remote Install over AirShare wireless modules as well as a serial cable. x Using Remote Install On the computer without LapLink, Remote Install uses the basic communication capabilities provided by DOS. During the installation, you must type DOS commands on that computer. To start Remote Install: s Choose Remote Install from the Connect menu. Follow the on-screen instructions, or see the next section for details. Making connections and opening services 29 Requirements for a computer receiving a Remote Install Requirement Windows requirements Notes The requirements for the remote-installed version of LapLink are the same as for the version originally installed on your local computer. The computer must have Windows version 3.1; it must be capable of running in the 386 enhanced mode; and it must have at least 4 megabytes of memory. Almost all LapLink for Windows files are copied to the remote computer. (DOS support and the help file are optional.) At least 4.5 megabytes of hard disk space must be free. Disk space requirements ç Go to topic summary Deleting a remote-installed copy of LapLink The easiest way to remove a remote-installed copy of LapLink is to use the Uninstall program. Not only does it remove LapLink program files, it also removes references to LapLink from your Windows system files. Use Uninstall instead of deleting files using the Windows File Manager or DOS. To remove a remote-installed copy of LapLink: s Double-click the Uninstall icon in your LapLink for Windows program group. Follow the instructions on the screen.