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Document 52017 NION-MXL Instruction Manual Rev. A 10/10/02
3.1 Plug-In Selection and Configuration
Plug-In applications are independently operating software applications that are linked to specific NION types.
They interface with the workstation at the network level. Configuration (.cfg) files act to create new menu options
by defining 'macro' commands or sequences of information for communicating with specific devices. Configuration
files relate to specific devices, and their options are accessed through device menu options or macro definitions.
Plug-Ins and configuration files are designed to be configured automatically when the network monitoring system
software is installed. There may be occasions, however, when a plug-in will need to be configured manually. This
is done using the
NION Plug-In Application Selection and Configuration
form. To access this form, from the
Workstation, select
Workstation Configuration
,
NION Applications
. To configure the NION-MXL Plug-In,
follow these steps:
1. Select MXL in the
NION Type
combo box.
Menu Items/Commands
Available for Current
Plug-In
Click Here to
Change Current
Linked Plug-In
Figure 3-1: NION Plug-In Selection and Configuration Form
Local Area Server and
Wide Area Server are the
two possibilities. If there
is a restriction for the
selected NION, it will be
displayed here.
NOTE: The related hardware must be installed to utilize
the related features provided by the plug-in.
Section 3: Plug-In Configuration and Operation
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