This is a READ.ME file for the shareware version of MLOG utility V2.10 C-1993,95 by ABIT & MG-SOFT. usage: MLOG [logFile[.PRN]] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! + !! MONET LAN analyzer - for a closer look into your net !! + !! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ============================================================================== Table of contents ----------------- 1. About MLOG utility 2. Installing MLOG utility 3. Address alias files 4. About packet driver 5. About MONET LAN analyzer 6. Warning: limitation of liability 7. More information ============================================================================== 1. About MLOG utility --------------------- MLOG is a LAN event-logging utility by ABIT & MG-SOFT. This version logs peak network utilization and the following protocol packet types: * AppleTalk open session * DEC LAT start * DECnet NSP connection initialize * IPX NCP create connection * NBEUI session initialize * TCP/IP synchronize MLOG utility is running on top of the packet driver (V1.09 or higher), which is one of the standard interfaces for accessing the LAN adapter hardware. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | You may order the customized version of MLOG utility which will run on a | | dedicated LAN driver and which will log events that you specify. Please | | contact us at the addresses that are listed in section More information. | | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ============================================================================== 2. Installing MLOG utility -------------------------- To install the MLOG utility you should create the MLOG home directory. It is NOT recommended to place the MLOG files on the MONET LAN analyzer's home directory since the SYSTEM.BIN and USER.BIN files aren't compatible. After creating the MLOG home directory, run the MLOG210.EXE file in order to extract the distribution files. You will get the following files: MLOG.EXE MLOG utility NEWALIAS.EXE NEWALIAS utility READ.ME this file SYSTEM.BIN system aliases (binary) file ETHNAME.NAM example of the Ethernet address alias file IPNAME.NAM example of the IP address alias file You may wish to edit the *.NAM files as described in the following section, Address alias files, and run the NEWALIAS utility in order to produce the USER.BIN file. Before successful start-up of the MLOG utility, you should also install the packet driver TSR. ============================================================================== 3. Address alias files ---------------------- While running the MLOG utility, if you want to have the address fields replaced by machine names, edit the following ASCII files: ETHNAME.NAM (for the Ethernet address aliases) IPNAME.NAM (for the IP address aliases) If you have the UNIX environment or existing IP network, you may copy the contents of the `hosts' file into the IPNAME.NAM file, since the file format is compatible. After you have created the NAM files and every time after you update them, run the NEWALIAS utility in order to update the USER.BIN file which is consulted during the start-up of the MLOG utility. Of course, if you already have MONET LAN analyzer, you may use the NAM files from the MONET installation. But don't use the USER.BIN file directly since the file format is different - you have to run the NEWALIAS utility that is included in this distribution. And vice-versa, don't use this version of the NEWALIAS utility to produce the USER.BIN file that is used by MONET LAN analyzer software. ============================================================================== 4. About packet driver ---------------------- The Packet driver is a TSR driver (Terminate and Stay Resident) and should be installed before running the MLOG utility. The packet driver software for a certain type of LAN adapter is usually supplied by the LAN adapter vendor, together with all other supported network drivers (MLID/ODI, NDIS,...). If the packet driver is not supplied together with your LAN adapter, you may download the software from numerous BBS and anonymous FTP sites. You may also find the packet driver software on many shareware CD releases (Simtel,...) For the successful installation of the packet driver please refer to the instructions enclosed to the packet driver itself. Anyhow, usually you should specify the software interrupt number (in the range from 0x60 to 0x7F) and the hardware interrupt and I/O port numbers according to your LAN adapter configuration. For example, If you are using the NE2000 compatible LAN adapter configured for the interrupt 12 (0xC) and I/O port 0x300, then the packet driver can be installed by typing: NE2000 0x60 0xC 0x300 on a DOS prompt. In case of successful installation the driver responds with something similar to: > Packet driver for NE2000, version :.4.1 > Packet driver skeleton copyright 1988-92, Crynwr Software. > This program is free software; see the file COPYING for details. > NO WARRANTY; see the file COPYING for details. > > Packet driver is at segment 1D4F > Using 80[123]86 I/O instructions. > Interrupt number 0xC (12) > I/O port 0x300 (768) Thus, if you have a LAN adapter supported by the packet driver, you should be able to run the MLOG utility. ============================================================================== 6. About MONET LAN analyzer --------------------------- MONET LAN analyzer is a high-performance PC-based set of powerful tools for controlling the traffic on the local area network. MONET LAN analyzer contains a wide variety of functions which offers a comprehensive support to network managers and administrators, software developers and troubleshooters in many aspects of their network activities. MONET LAN analyzer helps to increase productivity, to optimize network performance and to decrease network downtime. The main features of MONET LAN analyzer are as follows: Real time monitoring: Volume of the network traffic is displayed in many different manners. A wide range of parameters indicating network condition are computed in real time and periodically updated (utilization and traffic volume, time-stamps and delay times, average values, peak times and values, various error counters,...). Protocol decoding: Support for packets encapsulated into IEEE 802.2 (LLC and SNAP), IEEE 802.3 (Novell IPX) and Ethernet II frames. Multi-level interpreters for all major LAN protocol families: AppleTalk, DECnet, IPX/SPX, NCP (NetWare), NBeui, NetBios, SMB, TCP/IP, SNMP, XNS,.... Network management: Packets from the network are classified according to the classifying filter structure. Classifying filters can be automatically generated (classification based on some pre-defined criteria) or by defining user-specified data field classification criterion. Powerful graphical representation of the monitoring statistics. Traffic generation: Transmitting user-defined packets to the network for network testing purposes (triggering network events or loading network with heavy traffic). Multi-level filtering: Two levels of capture filters and triggers, display filters, classifying filter structures,.... Filters are completely user-definable and easy to build. Many sample filters provided. Convenient file support: File support for all internal data structures. Report generators and data export into standard spreadsheet and graphics file formats. Network security: Hardware key and password capability for preventing unauthorized access to the network. System requirements: IBM PC/AT or compatible computer using Intel 386 or higher microprocessor, XMS RAM extension (recommended 4 MB or more), DOS V3.30 or higher operating system, XMS memory manager himem.sys. A wide range of LAN adapters is supported, either by MGD interface (MONET Genuine Driver) or through some standard interfaces, like MLID/ODI drivers or Packet driver V1.09 drivers. ============================================================================== 6. Warning: limitation of liability ----------------------------------- Neither ABIT nor MG-SOFT warrant the fitness of MLOG utility for any particular task, nor will ABIT or MG-SOFT be liable for any loss of profits, loss of data, or any incidental or consequential damage caused by the use or misuse of the MLOG utility. ============================================================================== 7. More information ------------------- For more information about the MLOG utility, MONET LAN analyzer or for ordering the customized version of MLOG utility or MONET LAN analyzer , please contact us at the following addresses: ABIT Corporation MG-SOFT d.o.o. 29-11 Hiraoka-cho Strossmayerjeva 32a Hachioji-shi 62000 Maribor Tokyo 192, Japan Slovenia Phone +81 426 271900 Phone +386 62 222725 Fax +81 426 275221 Fax +386 62 222725 You may contact us also by e-mail to monet@abit.co.jp !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! + !! 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