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Prepare the PC Client
Before you install PC API on the PC client, complete the following steps:
1. Install the supporting software.
2. Check the networking configuration.
Install the Supporting Software
When you install supporting software on the PC client, follow the order
specified below.
1. MS-DOS Operating System
2. Memory management software (optional)
3. Networking software
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CAUTION If you are upgrading the LAN software, follow the
instructions provided with the LAN software to ensure
that network addresses configured for a previous release
are not lost when the current release is installed.
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4. Microsoft Windows
5. Application software
For specific instructions about installing each piece of
supporting software, refer to that product's installation guide.
Check the Network Configuration
If you are using the HP ARPA/NS networking product on the PC client, do
the following steps:
1. Type netsetup at the DOS prompt.
2. Select Reconfigure network software.
3. Check that NetIPC or sockets are configured, depending on the one
you are using.
4. Change the Socket Buffer size to 12800 or greater.
5. Set demand load=NO.
6. If you are using HP Sockets, ensure that the number of Socket
Sessions is greater than or equal to the number of concurrent
connections that you expect to use.
7. If you are using NetIPC (NS), ensure that the number of NetIPC
Sessions is greater than or equal to the number of concurrent
connections that you expect to use.
8. Make sure that the PC network library is in your path.
If you are using a third party networking product, refer to their
documentation for configuration information.