You used to be able to type an '@' sign and the path that you want to
visit to get to the screen.

Ex:  @NETXPORT.NI.LAN1.PROTOCOL.IP

Kevin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrick Santucci [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, August 06, 1999 4:33 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Changing IP in HP3000
>
> John Navara wrote:
>
> > I had just asked the question yesterday regarding the tape backup.
> > After restoring our SLT tape (our drive went out), I am needing to
> > change the IP address.  I think that it is a @@@UTIL@@@ command, but
> I
> > cannot seems to find the correct command.  Any help would be
> > appreciated.
>
> I've always hated how counter-intuitive this process is. But here
> goes,
> anyway. The IP address of an HP3000 is configured as follows:
>
> :RUN NMMGR.PUB.SYS
>
> Press these keys in this order:
>
> Open Config     (F1)
> NS              (F2)
> Unguided Config (F2)
> Go To Netxport  (F1)
> Go To NI        (F3)
> Look at the names listed under Configured Network Interfaces. There
> should be at least two, one labeled LOOP and the other something else,
> usually LAN1. Type that other name into the 'Network interface name'
> box
> and press
> Modify          (F6)
> Go To PROTOCOL  (F1)
> Go To IP        (F1)
> FINALLY, this is where you can change your IP address and press
> Save Data       (F6)
> Once you have done that, press <Ctrl-Home> to get to the top line and
> type 'Validate' and press <Enter> (*not* <Return> -- this is a form
> screen after all).
> Validate NETXPORT (F1)
> When done validating (assuming no errors), press <Return>.
> Press <Ctrl-Home> to go to the top line, type 'EXIT' and press
> <ENTER>.
> (You can spend a lot of time backing out by pressing <F8>, but why
> bother?)
>
> At the MPE prompt type:
>
> :NETCONTROL UPDATE=INTERNET;NET=LAN1 (or whatever your lan is called).
>
> There oughta be an easier way than drilling down through 8 screens. If
> anyone else knows one, please let me know!
>
> Patrick
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