Xstation 140/150 Setup Procedures

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About this document
Xstation setup procedure
AIX boot host, no gateway, x_st_mgrd file server
AIX boot host, gateway passes bootp requests, x_st_mgrd file server
AIX boot host, gateway does not pass bootp requests, x_st_mgrd file server
Non-AIX boot host, no bootp, gateway, XDM, NFS and TFTP file servers

About this document

This document describes how to set up an Xstation 140/150. It includes four sample configuration scenarios which can be used as a guide by system administrators in setting up an Xstation.

NOTE: The Xstation 140 is used as a default in the examples provided. Substitute 150 where applicable.

Xstation setup procedure

Before starting the setup procedure, check your inventory:

Then perform the following:

  1. Turn off the power switch.
  2. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
  3. Connect the network cables.
  4. Turn off the display power switch and connect the display cables.
  5. Connect the power cable to the system unit.
  6. Plug in the power cables into electrical outlets.
  7. Turn on the power switch to the display and then the Xstation.
  8. At the initial boot screen, determine the Xstation's hardware address and give this to your system administrator.

Now the Xstation can be configured on the network.

AIX boot host, no gateway, x_st_mgrd file server

  1. Add the Xstation's IP address and name to /etc/hosts. For example: 
    129.35.147.173    xstation1 
129.35.147.93     boothost1
  2. To define the Xstation, use the following command: 
    smitty x_config 


    *********************************************************** 
Define an Xstation Network Type 
*********************************************************** 
Type or select values in entry fields. 
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes 
[Entry Fields] 
* Xstation Network TYPE Name     [x_st_mgr.network1] 
* NETWORK Type                   [ethernet] 
* SERVER PORT Number             [9000] 
---> x_st_mgrd port number is in /etc/services. 
9000 is smit default. 
* HOME Directory                 [/etc/x_st_mgr] 
* BOOTFILE                       [X140serv] 
* DOMAIN Name Server             [ ] 
* GATEWAY                        [ ] 
Subnet MASK                      [ ] 
************************************************************     
Add an Xstation 
************************************************************     
Add an Xstation 140 
************************************************************    
Type or select value in entry fields. 
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. 
[Entry Fields] 
* Xstation NAME                   [xstation1] 
* Xstation Network TYPE           [x_st_mgr.network1] 
* Hardware ADDRESS                [XXXXXXXXXXXX] 
---> get from initial boot screen 
*************************************************************

  3. Verify the following on the boot host:

    • the appropriate network is up

    • x_st_mgrd is running

    • inetd is running (tftpd and bootpd are configured in /etc/inetd.conf)

    • if /etc/tftpaccess.ctl is present (secure tftp), /etc/x_st_mgr, /usr/lib/X11 and /usr/lpp/x_st_mgr are set to allow.

    • default fonts are in place: 
      /usr/lib/X11/fonts 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi

  4. Make sure the Xstation is at factory defaults.
    1. Go to Main Menu of Local Configuration by pressing the ESC button at the initial boot screen.
    2. Select Restore Defaults, Save Changes, and Reboot.

AIX boot host, gateway passes bootp requests, x_st_mgrd file server

  1. Add the Xstation's IP address and name to /etc/hosts. For example: 
    129.35.147.173    xstation1 
129.35.147.93     boothost1 
129.35.147.100    gateway1
  2. To configure with SMIT, enter the following command: 
    smit x_config 
*********************************************************** 
Define an Xstation Network Type 
*********************************************************** 
Type or select values in entry fields. 
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes 
[Entry Fields] 
* Xstation Network TYPE Name      [x_st_mgr.network1] 
* NETWORK Type                    [ethernet] 
* SERVER PORT Number              [9000] 
---> x_st_mgrd port number is in /etc/services. 
9000 is smit default. 
* HOME Directory                  [/etc/x_st_mgr] 
* BOOTFILE                        [X140serv] 
* DOMAIN Name Server              [] 
* GATEWAY                         [129.35.147.100] 
Subnet MASK                       [255.255.240.0] 
************************************************************     
Add an Xstation 
************************************************************     
Add an Xstation 140 
************************************************************     
Type or select value in entry fields. 
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. 
[Entry Fields] 
* Xstation NAME                   [xstation1] 
* Xstation Network TYPE           [x_st_mgr.network1] 
* Hardware ADDRESS                [XXXXXXXXXXXX] 
---> get from initial boot screen 
*************************************************************
  3. Verify the following on the boot host:

    • the appropriate network is up

    • x_st_mgrd is running

    • inetd is running (tftpd and bootpd are configured in /etc/inetd.conf)

    • if /etc/tftpaccess.ctl is present (secure tftp), /etc/x_st_mgr, /usr/lib/X11 and /usr/lpp/x_st_mgr are set to allow

    • default fonts are in place: 
      /usr/lib/X11/fonts 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi

  4. Make sure the Xstation is at factory defaults.
    1. Go to Main Menu of Local Configuration by pressing the ESC button at the initial boot screen.
    2. Select Restore Defaults and then Save Changes.
    3. Modify local configuration.
      1. Basic configuration
      2. Change bootp to direct
      3. Add terminal Internet address
      4. Add host Internet address
      5. Add gateway Internet address of Xstation
      6. Add subnet mask of Xstation
    4. Save the changes and reboot.

AIX boot host, gateway does not pass bootp requests, x_st_mgrd file server

  1. Add Xstation's IP address and name to /etc/hosts. For example: 
    129.35.147.173    xstation1 
129.35.147.93     boothost1 
129.35.147.100    gateway1
  2. To configure using SMIT, enter the following command: 
    smit x_config 
*********************************************************** 
Define an Xstation Network Type 
*********************************************************** 
Type or select values in entry fields. 
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes 
[Entry Fields] 
* Xstation Network TYPE Name      [x_st_mgr.network1] 
* NETWORK Type                    [ethernet] 
* SERVER PORT Number              [9000] 
---> x_st_mgrd port number is in /etc/services. 
9000 is smit default. 
* HOME Directory                  [/etc/x_st_mgr] 
* BOOTFILE                        [X140serv] 
* DOMAIN Name Server              [] 
* GATEWAY                         [129.35.147.100] 
Subnet MASK                       [255.255.240.0] 
************************************************************     
Add an Xstation 
************************************************************     
Add an Xstation 140 
************************************************************     
Type or select value in entry fields. 
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes. 
[Entry Fields] 
* Xstation NAME                   [xstation1] 
* Xstation Network TYPE           [x_st_mgr.network1] 
* Hardware ADDRESS                [XXXXXXXXXXXX] 
---> get from initial boot screen 
*************************************************************
  3. Verify the following on the boot host:

    • the appropriate network is up

    • x_st_mgrd is running

    • inetd is running (tftpd and bootpd are configured in /etc/inetd.conf)

    • if /etc/tftpaccess.ctl is present (secure tftp), /etc/x_st_mgr, /usr/lib/X11 and /usr/lpp/x_st_mgr are set to allow

    • default fonts are in place: 
      /usr/lib/X11/fonts 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi

  4. Make sure the Xstation is at factory defaults.
    1. Go to Main Menu of Local Configuration by pressing the ESC button at the initial boot screen.
    2. Select Restore Defaults and then Save Changes.
    3. Modify local configuration.
      1. Basic configuration
      2. Change bootp to disable
      3. Add terminal Internet address
      4. Add host Internet address
      5. Add gateway Internet address
      6. Add subnet mask
    4. Save the changes and reboot.

Non-AIX boot host, no bootp, gateway, XDM, NFS and TFTP file servers

  1. Add Xstation 's IP address and name to /etc/hosts. For example: 
    129.35.147.173    xstation1 
129.35.147.93     boothost1 
129.35.147.100    gateway1 
129.35.147.101    xdmhost1
  2. Verify the following on the boot host:

    • the appropriate network is up

    • tftpd is running (font paths and /etc/x_st_mgr are accessible if they are in secure tftp mode)

    • nfsd is running (/etc/x_st_mgr, /usr/lib/X11 in /etc/exports)

    • xdm is running on the appropriate host

    • default fonts are in place: 
      /usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi 
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi
    • all fonts.alias have the following first line: 
      FILE_NAMES_ALIASES
  3. Verify that any manual editing to the IP address file is correct. (See the ip.template in /etc/x_st_mgr/xs140/cfg.)

  4. Make sure the Xstation is at factory defaults.
    1. Go to Main Menu of Local Configuration by pressing the ESC button at the initial boot screen.
    2. Select Restore Defaults and then Save Changes.
    3. Modify local configuration.
      1. Advance configuration
      2. Network parameters
        • Change bootp to disable
        • Add terminal Internet address
        • Add host Internet address
        • Add gateway Internet address of the Xstation
        • Add subnet mask of the Xstation
        • Change XDMCP to direct
        • Add XDMCP host Internet address
      3. File servers
        • Change primary to NFS
        • Add host Internet address
        • Change path if necessary
        • Change secondary to TFTP
        • Add host Internet address
        • Change path if necessary
      4. Save the changes and reboot.




[ Doc Ref: 90605228014722     Publish Date: Feb. 16, 2000     4FAX Ref: 1990 ]