Home

Avaya Configuring Routers User's Manual

1. circuits adding 2 3 adding protocols to 4 2 assigning additional IP addresses to 4 8 deleting from the router 4 5 A 6 deleting protocols from 4 4 enabling bridging routing protocols on 2 6 enabling WAN services for 2 5 Index moving 4 6 naming conventions for 2 3 renaming 4 6 selecting protocols on 2 6 type designators table 2 4 compacting memory A 12 CompuServe Bay Networks forum on xx configuration file changing dynamically 1 7 copying A 12 deleting A 12 editing A 5 existing 1 8 new 1 9 opening A 5 dynamic mode 1 14 local mode 1 8 remote mode 1 12 overwriting 3 8 rebooting a router with 3 13 renaming A 12 saving 1 5 dynamic mode 3 6 local mode 3 1 remote mode 3 3 selecting router model local 1 9 transferring to a router 3 7 Configuration Manager router functions 1 2 window 1 9 1 11 A 6 console parameters Baud Rate 5 3 Command Timeout 5 7 Data Bits 5 4 114080 Rev A Index 1 Configuring Routers Enable 5 3 Enable Modem 5 5 Force Use Logout Enable 5 8 Lines Per Screen 5 5 Login Retries 5 7 Login Timeout 5 6 Manager Auto Script 5 7 More Enabled 5 5 Parity 5 4 Password Timeout 5 6 Port Type 5 3 Prompt 5 6 Stop Bits 5 4 User Auto Script 5 8 copying configuration file A 12 router files A 1 to A 4 Customer Service FTP xix customer support See getting help D deleting circuits from the router 4 5 A 6 con
2. Configuring Routers Router Software Version 11 0 Site Manager Software Version 5 0 Part No 114080 Rev A August 1996 rS Bay Networks ES Bay Networks 4401 Great America Parkway 8 Federal Street Santa Clara CA 95054 Billerica MA 01821 Copyright 1988 1996 Bay Networks Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA August 1996 The information in this document is subject to change without notice The statements configurations technical data and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without express or implied warranty Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document The information in this document is proprietary to Bay Networks Inc The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may only be used in accordance with the terms of that license A summary of the Software License is included in this document Restricted Rights Legend Use duplication or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 Notice for All Other Executive Agencies Notwithstanding any other license agreement that may pertain to or accompany the delivery of this computer software the rights of the United States Government regarding its use reproduction and disc
3. To add a network interface you must do the following 1 Configure the circuit 114080 Rev A 2 1 Configuring Routers 2 Enable bridging routing protocols on the circuit To configure the circuit you specify the router s physical network connection by clicking on a graphic of the appropriate connector With the exception of MCT1 and MCE1 the Configuration Manager automatically sets all physical layer or the line parameters with default values for that type of connector For all local area network LAN connectors the Configuration Manager also automatically configures the datalink layer connection called a LAN circuit If the connector requires a WAN connection the Configuration Manager displays a pop up menu from which you select the appropriate WAN protocol If you select the ATM DXI X 25 or Switched Multimegabit Data Service SMDS protocol the Configuration Manager also requires you to set some WAN protocol specific parameters To enable bridging routing protocols on the circuit you select the desired protocols from a pop up menu that the Configuration Manager displays once the circuit is configured The application then displays protocol specific pop up windows that prompt you to specify certain parameter values The Configuration Manager provides default values for the remaining parameters needed to enable the selected bridging routing protocols on that circuit Once you have enabled bridging routing protocols
4. system information specifying 6 1 6 2 parameters System Contact 6 2 System Location 6 2 System Name 6 2 T Technician Interface configuring a connection to 5 1 to 5 8 TFTP using to transfer a config file 3 7 transferring configuration file A 4 A 9 W WAN Protocols 2 5 World Wide Web Bay Networks home page on xix write access privileges 1 9 X X 25 WAN protocol 2 5 Index 4 114080 Rev A
5. Baud Rate 5 3 Command Timeout 5 7 Data Bits 5 4 Enable 5 3 Enable Modem 5 5 Force Use Logout Enable 5 8 Lines Per Screen 5 5 Login Retries 5 7 Login Timeout 5 6 Manager Auto Script 5 7 More Enabled 5 5 Parity 5 4 Password Timeout 5 6 Port Type 5 3 Index Prompt 5 6 Stop Bits 5 4 User Auto Script 5 8 router connection Identity Community 1 17 Node Name IP address 1 17 Retries per request 1 18 Timeout seconds 1 17 system System Contact 6 2 System Location 6 2 System Name 6 2 PassThru WAN protocol 2 5 PPP 2 5 Protocol prioritization and WAN protocols 2 5 protocols adding to a circuit 4 2 deleting from a circuit 4 4 Put File option A 9 R remote mode 1 6 saving configuration file in 3 3 specifying router in 1 15 starting a configuration 1 12 to 1 14 renaming circuits 4 6 configuration file A 12 replacement link module or net module A 1 router connection error messages 1 23 parameters Identity Community 1 17 Node Name IP Address 1 17 Retries per request 1 18 Timeout seconds 1 17 Router Files Manager window A 2 router model specifying 1 10 114080 Rev A Index 3 Configuring Routers S saving configuration file dynamic mode 3 6 local mode 3 1 remote mode 3 3 Select Router Model window 1 10 SET error 1 23 SMDS 2 5 SMNP 1 23 Standard WAN protocol 2 5 Support Source CD xx synchronous line parameters and PPP 2 5
6. If the file system on the router is an NVFS compact the memory card to optimize the available space as follows 1 Select Commands gt Compact in the Router Files Manager window 2 Click on OK in the Confirmation window Transferring the Configuration File To transfer a file from the Site Manager workstation to the router follow these steps 1 Select File gt TFTP gt Put File s from the Router Files Manager window The TFTP Put File Selection window appears Figure 3 10 TFTP Put File Selection Path extra smgr configs Files production Add gt gt Mee Remove bld2 bld3 routeri router2 router3 newconfig newconfig bak Files To Put Ei 1 rj TT r Multiple Routers No Yes OK Rename Cancel Figure 3 10 TFTP Put File Selection Window 2 In the Path box enter the pathname of the directory on the Site Manager workstation that contains the file you want to transfer 114080 Rev A Configuring Routers The files in that directory appear in the Files window You may transfer more than one file at a time 3 In the Files window click on the files that you want to transfer to the router Then click on Add The selected files appear in the Files To Put window If you inadvertently add files that you do not want to transfer to the router select those files in the Files To Put window and click on Remove 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select files from other directories th
7. 3 2 File Saved Window 2 Click on OK Select File Exit if you want to exit the Configuration Manager window You return to the Site Manager main window 3 2 114080 Rev A Implementing Configuration Changes Refer to the section Transferring a Configuration File to the Router if you want to transfer the configuration file to the router You must do this if you want to boot the router with this file Saving a Configuration File in Remote Mode This section describes how to save a configuration created or modified in remote mode to a file on the router Caution When you save a configuration file in remote mode the Configuration Manager uses TFTP to transfer the file to the router s file system The destination system in a file transfer overwrites any file already on its volume that has the same filename If enough space does not exist on the file system for the new file and the new file has the same name as an old file the old file will be destroyed and the new file will be corrupted This is because TFTP copies the new file over the old and runs out of space before completing the copy Be sure to follow the instructions in this section to avoid corrupting the config file in the router if the Configuration Manager is in remote mode To save a config file created or modified in remote mode follow these steps 1 If the file system on the router is an NVFS compact the memory card to optimize the availab
8. Configuration window appears Figure 4 7 114080 Rev A 4 9 Configuring Routers IP CONFIGURATION Cancel OK Values Help Subnet Mask Transmit Beast Addr Configure RIP Configure OSPF UnNumbered Assoc Addr Figure 4 7 IP Configuration Window 5 Enter the IP address you want to assign to this circuit in the IP Address box 6 Click on OK You return to the IP Interfaces window The address you just assigned to the specified circuit appears in the Interfaces scroll box 7 Follow Steps 1 through 6 for each IP address you want to add to a circuit 4 10 114080 Rev A Chapter 5 Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface To configure the router s console port to connect the router to the Technician Interface follow these steps 1 Click on the Console button in the Configuration Manager window Figure 5 1 SELL uehigainfewger E fr Configuration Mode local SNMP Agent LOCAL FILE File Name extra smgr configO1 Model Backbone Link Node BLN MIB Version x9 00 eres used NETTES Description Connectors Eee NSZEEOG com NESZZ XCVR1 J S008 Octal Sunc SCO COM6 COMS COM4 COM3 o Empty Sit oo Empty Silt o J System Resource Module Figure 5 1 Console Button The Console Lists window appears Figure 5 2 114080 Rev A 5 1 Configuring Routers E Lists m Done Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Apply Serial Port 3 Serial Port 4
9. Figure AS TPIP Get Fes VWIIEOW cioe rentis err p era c onte r A 4 Pe AKG PS Selection VID isis cicsatos iss en pu dr bere palle heeviosbblupulidrtateii dad bres dos A 5 Figure A 7 Configuration Manager Window seeesssseneeeneennnneeennne A 6 Figure 4 8 incu List Window scisticascinnui acne mana A 7 Fous AD Delete Circuit Window uccisi i ted ecu edatu odi AS aaa A 7 Figure A 10 Module List Win iei Recette enr reitera A 8 Figure A 11 Confirming a Circuit Delete Request ssessssseeene A 8 Figure A 12 File Save Confirmation WIDOOUW 12i niece ie tx nre dir d su indeud A 9 Figure A 13 TETP Put File Selection Window 15 e ent te iit re rasa A 10 Figure A 14 Boot Router Window TET TONES A 11 X 114080 Rev A Tables Table 1 1 Options in Connection List Management Window Table 1 2 Conneclions LIST ORUONS 25 cisaceeui suackepi uode an ORE iai RE Ria dn 1 22 Table 2 1 Circuit type Designators in Default Circuit Names sssssse 2 4 Table 2 2 Synchronous Line Parameters uaaadiunccocabasze ia Pete peril nacer een ae cete 2 5 Table 2 3 Related Protocol Documentation cuaecaeecesaece e etu tpkke tu dA ERU e o AC SPERO A IDE 2 8 114080 Rev A xi About This Guide If you are responsible for configuring and managing Bay Networks routers you need to read this guide This guide provides an overview of the Configuration Manager and
10. Move a circuit Assign additional IP addresses to a circuit 114080 Rev A 4 1 Configuring Routers Adding Protocols to a Circuit To add protocols to a circuit begin at the Configuration Manager window 1 Select Circuits gt Edit Circuits The Circuit List window appears Figure 4 1 S timuitlist O Configuration Mode local SNMP Agent LOCAL FILE Circuits f 552 Delete Figure 4 1 Circuit List Window 2 Select the circuit to which you want to add protocols 3 Click on Edit The Circuit Definition window appears Figure 4 2 4 2 114080 Rev A Editing Circuits Configuration Mode local SNMP Agent LOCAL FILE Protocols Slot Lines oco ap XCVR1 T CONSULE Figure 4 2 Circuit Definition Window 4 Select Protocols Add Delete The Select Protocols window appears Figure 4 3 114080 Rev A 4 3 Configuring Routers Select Protocols CO Bridge Spanning Tree m E O RIP C C a Figure 4 3 Select Protocols Window 5 Select the protocols that you want add to this circuit then click on OK For each protocol you add the Configuration Manager displays a configuration window prompting you to define each protocol you enabled on the circuit 6 Define each protocol you added to the circuit To do this refer to the appropriate manuals See Chapter 2 for a complete list of the Bay Networks protocol
11. Source Routing Configuring Bridging Services Spanning Tree Configuring Bridging Services ST2 Configuring IP Multicasting Services TCP Configuring IP Utilities TELNET Configuring IP Utilities Translation Bridge Configuring Bridging Services Transparent Bridge Configuring Bridging Services VINES Configuring VINES Services X 25 Configuring X 25 Services XNS Configuring XNS Services 114080 Rev A 2 9 Configuring Routers Once you have defined all protocols enabled on the circuit you return to the Configuration Manager window The connector box appears highlighted to indicate that the interface has been added You can then e Add more network interfaces e Save and implement your configuration as Chapter 3 describes 2 10 114080 Rev A Chapter 3 Implementing Configuration Changes This chapter tells you how to use the Configuration Manager and the Router Files Manager to implement configuration changes In general you must do the following to implement configuration changes 1 Save the configuration file locally You save dynamically made changes to a config file only when you want to maintain a permanent record of the changes 2 Transfer the configuration file to the router using TFTP 3 Reboot the router with the configuration file 4 Use the Configuration Change utility if you want to change the configuration file so that it op
12. The File Selection window appears Figure A 6 File Selection Figure A 6 File Selection Window 2 Open the configuration file you transferred to the Site Manager workstation See Opening an Existing Configuration File in Chapter 1 Once you specify the file click on Open File The Configuration Manager window appears Figure A 7 shows the Configuration Manager window for an ASN 114080 Rev A A 5 Configuring Routers E Configuration Mode local SNMP Agent LOCAL FILE File Name extra smgr configasn Model Access Stack Node ASN MIB Version x9 00 eos Used MIER Slot Module Description Connectors ce oe ee coo M cow 4 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Figure A 7 Configuration Manager Window 3 Select Circuits gt Delete Circuit from the Configuration Manager window The Circuit List window appears Figure A 8 A 6 114080 Rev A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules EL oeras Configuration Mode local SNMP Agent LOCAL FILE Circuits E131 E132 5122 Delete Figure A 8 Circuit List Window 4 Select a circuit on the slot and module for ASNs in which you swapped the link module or net module Then click on Delete The Delete Circuit window appears Figure A 9 Delete circuit S121 TOGA Cancel Figure A 9 Delete Circuit Window 5 Click on Delete again 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each circuit on the slot and modu
13. Transfer Mode Border Gateway Protocol Breath of Life message Bootstrap Protocol Datagram Delivery Protocol Data Link Switching Exterior Gateway Protocol Frame Relay protocol Internet Protocol Internet Packet Exchange Novell Logical Link Control Network Control Protocol non volatile file system Open Shortest Path First Point to Point Protocol Reverse Address Resolution Protocol Routing Information Field Routing Information Protocol Switched Multimegabit Data Services Simple Network Management Protocol Source Routing Protocol Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Trivial File Transfer Protocol Virtual Networking System Banyan 114080 Rev A XV Configuring Routers Ordering Bay Networks Publications To purchase additional copies of this document or other Bay Networks publications order by part number from the Bay Networks Press at the following telephone or fax numbers Telephone U S Canada 1 888 4BAYPRESS Telephone International 1 510 490 4752 Fax 1 510 498 2609 You can also use these numbers to request a free catalog of Bay Networks Press product publications xvi 114080 Rev A Technical Support and Online Services To ensure comprehensive network support to our customers and partners worldwide Bay Networks Customer Service has Technical Response Centers in key locations around the globe e Billerica Massachusetts e Santa Clara California e Sydney Australia
14. Values Help Li U Enable ENABLE Port Type TI Baud Rate Port Data Bits Port Parity Stop Bits Figure 5 2 Console Lists Window The Console Lists window displays the router s serial console ports Console ports are the physical ports on a router for system input output The number of ports depends on the router model For example the Bay Networks AFN router has two serial ports labeled Console and Modem Select a console port from the Console Lists window and then edit its parameters Refer to the parameter descriptions that follow this procedure When you finish editing the console port parameters click on Apply to save your changes When you are done with all ports click on Done to exit the window and save your changes 5 2 114080 Rev A Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface The following are descriptions of the parameters in the Console Lists window Figure 5 2 For each parameter we provide information about default settings valid parameter options the parameter function instructions for setting the parameter and the Management Information Base MIB object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Enable Enable first port Disable o
15. accessible IP address in the Well Known Connections box Down Label Lets you change the label indicating the status of an inaccessible IP address in the Well Known Connections box Ignore Label Lets you change the label indicating the status of connections to be ignored in the Well Known Connections box Site Manager does not poll ignored connections Sound Specifies when if at all the Well Known Connections box generates a sound The box can generate a sound when Aconnection is down the default Polling occurs one beep and polling shows that a connection is down one beep per down connection There is a change in status Auto Scroll Lets you specify whether you want an automatic scroll to a down connection in the Well Known Connections box When you have completed your edits in the Connections List Option window click on OK to implement them 1 22 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager SNMP SET Error On occasion you may receive a SET error when you try to sign on to a router in dynamic mode SET errors lock you out of the router for a period of time A common cause is another person using a router you are attempting to configure The system displays the one of the following SNMP General Set Error Machine is currently locked by Manager IP Address SNMP set error When a SET error occurs wait several minutes and try again There is a default lock out time of 2 minutes when a SET error occurs S
16. attributes of protocols For example changing the size of the bridge forwarding table will flush and recreate the table which can briefly affect performance 114080 Rev A 1 7 Configuring Routers Starting a Configuration in Local Mode To begin configuring in local mode select Tools gt Configuration Manager gt Local File from the main Site Manager window The File Selection window appears Figure 1 3 File Selection Figure 1 3 File Selection Window The way that you proceed depends on whether you open an existing or new configuration file as described in the following sections Opening an Existing Configuration File To open an existing file select it and click on Open File You can specify the file you want to open in either of the following ways 1 8 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager e Click on the Path List Directories List and File List The Path List shows the path from the root directory to the current directory Select from the Path List to move up a directory level The Directories List shows the directories available from the current directory Select from the Directories List to move down a directory level The Files List shows files available from the current directory Your current selections appear in the Path Directory and File boxes at the top of the window e Click on the appropriate box Path Directory or File and type a path directory or file Once you select a
17. e Tokyo Japan e Valbonne France The Technical Response Centers are connected via a redundant Frame Relay Network to a Common Problem Resolution system enabling them to transmit and share information and to provide live around the clock support 365 days a year Bay Networks Information Services complement the Bay Networks Service program portfolio by giving customers and partners access to the most current technical and support information through a choice of access retrieval means These include the World Wide Web CompuServe Support Source CD Customer Support FTP and InfoFACTS document fax service 114080 Rev A xvii Configuring Routers Bay Networks Customer Service If you purchased your Bay Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller contact that distributor s or reseller s technical support staff for assistance with installation configuration troubleshooting or integration issues Customers can also purchase direct support from Bay Networks through a variety of service programs As part of our PhonePlus program Bay Networks Service sets the industry standard with 24 hour 7 days a week telephone support available worldwide at no extra cost Our complete range of contract and noncontract services also includes equipment staging and integration installation support on site services and replacement parts delivery within approximately 4 hours To purchase any of the Bay Networks support prog
18. explicitly or implicitly except by acceptance of an order for either Software or for a Bay Networks product Equipment that is packaged with Software Each such license is subject to the following restrictions 1 Upon delivery of the Software Bay Networks grants to licensee a personal nontransferable nonexclusive license to use the Software with the Equipment with which or for which it was originally acquired including use at any of licensee s facilities to which the Equipment may be transferred for the useful life of the Equipment unless earlier terminated by default or cancellation Use of the Software shall be limited to such Equipment and to such facility Software which is licensed for use on hardware not offered by Bay Networks is not subject to restricted use on any Equipment however unless otherwise specified on the Documentation each licensed copy of such Software may only be installed on one hardware item at any time Licensee may use the Software with backup Equipment only if the Equipment with which or for which it was acquired is inoperative Licensee may make a single copy of the Software but not firmware for safekeeping archives or backup purposes Licensee may modify Software but not firmware or combine it with other software subject to the provision that those portions of the resulting software which incorporate Software are subject to the restrictions of this license Licensee shall not make the resulting s
19. file and click on Open File the Configuration Manager window displays a logical image of the rear panel associated with the router you selected Figure 1 5 shows the Configuration Manager window as it appears if you have not already specified the router hardware At this point you should specify the router s hardware configuration if you haven t already done so Proceed to the section Specifying Router Hardware Opening a New Configuration File To open a new file enter the name in the File box and click on Open File Another way to create a file is to enter its name in the Path box at the top of the window and press Enter To specify a new directory enter its name in the Path or Directory box and press Enter You must have write access privileges to the directory where you want to create a configuration file After you open a new file the Select Router Model window displays the Bay Networks router models Figure 1 4 114080 Rev A 1 9 Configuring Routers Select Router Model Select Desired Model then Confirm Router Models Feeder Node FN Link Node LN Concentrator Node CN Access Feeder Node AFN Integrated Node IN Backbone Link Node BLN Backbone Concentrator Node BCN Backbone Link Node 2 BLN 2 Access Node AN Access Stack Node ASN Figure 1 4 Select Router Model Window Select the appropriate router model and then click on Confirm The Configuration Manager window displays the logi
20. gt Connections List from the Site Manager window to display the Connections List Options window Figure 1 12 Set the options you want in the Well Known Connections box 1 20 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager Connections List Options Figure 1 12 Connections List Options Window Table 1 2 describes the options in the Connections List Options window 114080 Rev A 1 21 Configuring Routers Table 1 2 Connections List Options Option Function Polling Enables or disables the accessibility testing of the IP addresses If you set this option to On Site Manager polls the IP addresses in the Well Known Connections box to test whether the connections are still accessible Test Sample Tests one connection or all connections per poll If you select One Connection each poll tests one connection on the list in sequential order Test Rate secs Specifies how frequently to poll the IP addresses to test the validity of the connections The default is 300 seconds Max Connections Sets a maximum number of IP connections to display in the Well Known Connections box Valid entries are 1 to 100 If the entry is less than the number of connections currently in the box Site Manager truncates the list from the bottom List Label Lets you change the label or name of the Well Known Connections box Up Label Lets you change the label indicating the status of an
21. ieu dde sated iode opu i te Easd be hated sas tbe cub d bebediasdle te pU SUE 4 4 Deleting Circuit tonm Me ROUTEN 1acracio iiio a bi erac bie ganan AE 4 5 Renang o ONCU favo er A 4 6 Moving a CIRCUIT i e P E asters ee M 4 6 vi 114080 Rev A Changing Network Addresses on a Circuit cccccseececseeneeeeeeeeneeeeeeeseaeeeeesenaeeeeseeaaes 4 8 Assigning an Additional IP Address to a Circuit essen 4 8 Chapter 5 Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface Chapter 6 Specifying Administrative Information Appendix A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules Copying tho Contigaradbon FEE 4 5 55 concise Lot enr eru p aREE ELO DEC oEHE LEE EGRE EF Eu AK KC LATAS SEE ELO ATE A 1 Transferring the Configuration File to a Local Directory sssssesessesss A 4 Editing the Configuration FIE gisct ves coven OD T A 5 Transferring the Edited Configuration File to the Router cceccseeeeeeeeeeteeeeeneeeeees A 9 Rebooting the Router with the Edited Configuration File ssessssss A 11 Deleting the Old Configuration File from the Router sessseeennenneee A 12 Renaming the Edited Configuration File to the Default ssessesssss A 12 Index 114080 Rev A vii Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 1 5 Figure 1 6 Figure 1 7 Figure 1 8 Figure 1 9 Figure 1 10 Fig
22. on a circuit you have configured a network interface The following sections give step by step instructions for configuring the circuit and enabling bridging routing protocols on the circuit 2 2 114080 Rev A Adding Network Interfaces Configuring the Circuit Note Refer to Configuring Line Services for instructions on adding MCT1 or MCE circuits To configure a circuit begin at the Configuration Manager window and complete the following steps 1 Click on the link module connector you want to connect to the network The Add Circuit window appears Figure 2 1 Configuration Mode SNMP Agent Circuit Name 591 Color Key Available Select lines from available connectors Selected Slot Connectors 5 C COM1 T XCVR2 F XCVR1 4 3 2 1 T CONSOLE Cancel Figure 2 1 Add Circuit Window A default circuit name appears in the Circuit Name box The default circuit name consists of a circuit type designator Table 2 1 followed by two sets of numbers that identify the circuit location the first number is between 1 and 14 and identifies the router slot the second number is between 1 and 8 and identifies the specific connector in that slot For example the circuit name S51 in Figure 2 1 identifies a synchronous circuit in Slot 5 on Communications Port 1 114080 Rev A 2 3 Configuring Routers Table 2 1 Circuit type Designators in Default Circuit Names Lett
23. reconfigure all console parameters 1 2 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager Chapter 5 describes how to configure the router s connection to the Technician Interface Specifying Administrative Information You can use the Configuration Manager to specify a system name a system contact and a system location for the router This information appears in the main Site Manager window Figure 1 1 which appears at Site Manager start up Chapter 6 describes how to specify administrative information Figure 1 1 Bay Networks Site Manager Window 114080 Rev A 1 3 Configuring Routers Operating Modes You can perform all configuration functions in one of three modes e Local Remote Dynamic For each function you can perform the Configuration Manager displays the same windows in the same sequence regardless of the operating mode For example the Configuration Manager displays the same sequence of windows when you configure the Bridge global parameters in local mode as it displays when you configure them in dynamic mode The Configuration Mode field in the upper left corner of each window identifies the Configuration Manager s current operating mode For example Figure 1 2 shows the Edit Bridge Global Parameters window when the Configuration Manager is running in local mode Edit Bridge Global Parameters Cancel 0K Values Help Enable ENABLE Bridge Table Size 1024 Enable Forwarding DB EN
24. window 1 Select Options Router Connection from the Router Files Manager window The Router Connection Options window appears Figure 3 8 3 8 114080 Rev A Implementing Configuration Changes 92 32 156 68 public Figure 3 8 Router Connection Options Window 2 In the Node Name IP Address field enter the IP address of the router Then click on OK Examining Filenames on the Router Destination Volume The Router Files Manager window displays the names of the files currently on the router Figure 3 9 114080 Rev A 3 9 Configuring Routers EL Router Files langer GIUM E S System Name 192 32 156 68 Volume Bn FE LN1 ACE OUT CONFIG CONFIG PQ OSPF CFG KERMIT DLL Total size 1474560 Available free space 538624 Contiguous free space 538624 Figure 3 9 Router Files Manager Window Choose a filename that is different from any currently on the router when transferring the file Verifying Space on the Destination Volume Make sure that the router destination volume has enough space available for the file you want to transfer The Router Files Manager window shows the available free space and contiguous free space on the router For a DOS file system refer to the number of bytes displayed for available free space 3 10 114080 Rev A Implementing Configuration Changes For an NVFS file system refer to the number of bytes displayed for contiguous free space
25. with a router s configuration file you should first create a copy of the file to transfer to your workstation To copy the file follow these steps 1 Connect to the router Select Options gt Router Connection from the main Site Manager window 114080 Rev A A 1 Configuring Routers Enter the router s IP address and click on OK From the main Site Manager window select Tools gt Router Files Manager The Router Files Manager window appears Fi BE outer Files Homage Cid System Name 192 32 156 68 Volume as LN1 ACE QUT CONFIG CONFIG PQ OSPF CFG KERMIT DLL Total size 1474560 Available free space 538624 Contiguous free space 538624 Figure A 1 Router Files Manager Window Select the router volume where the configuration file resides Select the configuration file from the list that appears in the Router Files Manager window Figure A 1 Select Commands Copy The Router Files Manager displays the source filename in a window A 2 114080 Rev A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules enn Copy File Source Filename amp CONFIG Cancel Figure A 2 Copy File Window Source Filename 7 Click on OK A window prompts you for the destination filename Figure A 3 EEUU Copy File Destination Filenames A test cfgi Figure A 3 Copy File Window Destination Filename 8 Enter a new filename for the copy such as test cfg 9 Click on O
26. 0 Rev A InfoFACTS Technical Support and Online Services InfoFACTS is the Bay Networks free 24 hour fax on demand service This automated system has libraries of technical and product documents designed to help you manage and troubleshoot your Bay Networks products The system responds to a fax from the caller or to a third party within minutes of being accessed To use InfoFACTS in the United States or Canada call toll free 1 800 786 3228 Outside North America toll calls can be made to 1 408 764 1002 In Europe toll free numbers are also available for contacting both InfoFACTS and CompuServe Please check our Web page for the listing in your country How to Get Help Use the following numbers to reach your Bay Networks Technical Response Center Technical Response Center Telephone Number Fax Number Billerica MA 1 800 2LANWAN 508 670 8765 Santa Clara CA 1 800 2LANWAN 408 764 1188 Valbonne France 33 92 968 968 Sydney Australia 612 9927 8800 612 9927 8811 Tokyo Japan 81 3 5402 0180 33 92 966 998 81 3 5402 0173 114080 Rev A xxi Chapter 1 Using the Configuration Manager This chapter provides an overview of the Configuration Manager It also describes the router configuration functions you can perform using this tool explains the three operating modes local remote and dynamic and how to start and operate the Configur
27. ABLE Figure 1 2 Edit Bridge Global Parameters Window in Local Mode The following sections describe each operating mode 1 4 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager Local Mode Use local mode to create or edit a configuration file locally on the Site Manager workstation for later implementation on the router Unlike remote and dynamic modes local mode does not access a router or automatically display the router s hardware configuration You enter the router s hardware configuration when you create a new configuration file or edit a file with hardware changes To configure a router in local mode you must Open a configuration file You can create a new configuration file or open an existing one Specify the router s hardware configuration Use the Configuration Manager to perform all desired router configuration functions adding and configuring interfaces and so forth as described in subsequent chapters Save the configuration file to the Site Manager workstation See Chapter 3 for more information Implement the changes To implement your configuration you must Use the Router Files Manager to select TFTP to transfer the configuration file to the router Use Site Manager to reboot the router with the configuration file Chapter 3 describes how to implement the configuration changes See Starting a Configuration in Local Mode later in this chapter for information on how to begin configu
28. B Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface Command Timeout 15 1 to 99 99 indicates infinity Specifies the number of minutes that can elapse before the Technician Interface disconnects the session if you do not enter a command at the command prompt This parameter is valid only when Modem Enable is set to Enable Accept the default or enter a new timeout value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 18 Login Retries 3 1 to 99 99 indicates infinity Specifies the maximum number of login attempts you can make before the Technician Interface disconnects the session This parameter is valid only when Modem Enable is set to Enable Accept the default or enter a new retry value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 19 Manager Auto Script None None Defines the manager s login script file which is automatically executed for each login Enter the name of the login script file for the manager For more information refer to Using Technician Interface Software 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 29 114080 Rev A 5 7 Configuring Routers Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID User Auto Script None None Defines the user s login script file which is automatically executed for each login Enter the name of the log
29. K A confirmation window appears Figure A 4 e Proceed with copy A CONFIG A test cfg 0K Cancel Figure A 4 Copy Confirmation Window 114080 Rev A A 3 Configuring Routers 10 Click on OK The router copies the source file to the filename and volume you specified Transferring the Configuration File to a Local Directory To transfer the copy of the configuration file from the router to your Site Manager workstation follow these steps from the Router Files Manager window 1 Select the router volume where you stored the copy of the router s configuration file 2 Select the file that is the copy of the configuration file 3 Select File gt TFTP gt Get File s The TFTP Get Files window appears Figure A 5 TFTP Get Files Proceed with TFTP Get of file s TEST CFG Pt Destination Directory extra smgrl 0K Rename Cancel Figure A 5 TFTP Get Files Window 4 Inthe Destination Directory field enter the directory where you want to store the file on your Site Manager workstation 5 Click on OK to proceed The configuration file now resides in a local directory on your Site Manager workstation A 4 114080 Rev A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules Editing the Configuration File Use the Configuration Manager tool to edit the configuration file you retrieved from the router 1 Select Tools gt Configuration Manager gt Local File
30. M a Ent 3 2 Mouter Files Manager VIDIQOW ucciso cs Dni ert e debe muted GRE td 3 4 COMPACT COMTMMEEION WINGO ee EN 3 4 Save Configuration File Window sissien ei 3 5 PUGS Saved Popup WV AOU uuonsictxvie eat ini ea ekia 3 5 Save Configuration File VIMIOW sssini 3 7 Router Connection Options Window cccccccesesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeesaes 3 9 Router Files Manager VIEW 132 ecc te cet oiidk ecu UR eec u ade ere Oba RE Dexia 3 10 TETP Pur File Selection Window 2uacosisee i erp aste E ert oreet 3 11 seo VIIIN MEE ED 3 13 pera qus N asa 4 2 CIRCUIT Deliloh Window e acceler e Re RE eit hat ae b deas 4 3 ea Protocols WInNdow Meet 4 4 Figure 4 4 Delete Circuit Windy iocos etr eee err e b o roris 4 5 Figure dh NINE e COUN uisi iaa tistiduscsme pastu cen edi kiini rtu bie bbb 4 7 Figure 4 5 TPntoHaces Window auspeeuiaqe icd iet etas S 4 9 Figued 7 IP Connguraudii VIOW 2e act o i pae a hand etae vods 4 10 Figure 5 1 Console Button BRUN T T 5 1 Fid ro 5 2 Console Lise VVIDOOW saanen aeaa kasd vaccis c dubiae 5 2 Figure 6 1 Edit System Description Parameters Window ssssssssss 6 1 Figure A 1 Router Files Manager Window aeterne tnnt reina eni A 2 Figure A 2 Copy File Window Source Filename sese A 3 Figure A 3 Copy File Window Destination Filename sess A 3 Figure 8 4 Copy Confirmation WINDOW 1 iioi eicere hide ienaa A 3
31. WAN protocol you selected ATM DXI ATM FRE2 SMDS SDLC or X 25 you must refer to one of the following manuals for instructions on enabling the protocol e If you selected ATM DXI or ATM FRE2 refer to Configuring ATM DXI Services or Configuring ATM Services respectively e If you selected SMDS refer to Configuring SMDS e If you selected SDLC refer to Configuring SDLC Services e If you selected X 25 refer to Configuring X 25 Services Enabling Bridging Routing Services Once a circuit is configured the Configuration Manager displays the Select Protocols window Figure 2 3 from which you select the bridging routing protocols you want to run over that circuit 2 6 114080 Rev A Adding Network Interfaces Select Protocols Bridge Spanning Tree m lm E eE Bul E oOo UUs uv Figure 2 3 Select Protocols Window The window differs slightly according to circuit type displaying only those protocols that the circuit type supports In addition for certain circuit types the window allows you to select the protocol priority feature refer to Configuring Traffic Filters and Protocol Prioritization for instructions about configuring protocol prioritization To enable bridging routing services complete the following steps 1 Select all bridging routing protocols that you want to enable on the circuit 2 Click on OK If you select Spanning Tree the Configuration Manager enables the Bridge p
32. at you want to transfer to the router 5 If you want to send files to only one router click on No in the Multiple Routers field The Router Files Manager transfers the selected files to the router to which you are currently connected Refer to Managing Routers and BNX Platforms for information on transferring files to multiple routers 6 Click on OK During the file transfer operation the Router Files Manager displays a message in the window indicating which file is currently being transferred and the address of the router that is receiving the files When the transfer is complete the TFTP Put File Selection window closes and you return to the Router Files Manager window Now that you have transferred your configuration file to the router you can reboot the router with it The next section provides instructions To replace an old configuration file with a new one follow these steps 1 Verify the integrity of the new file first by booting with that file 2 Verify that there is enough space on the volume for another copy by selecting Tools gt Router Files Manager from the Bay Networks Site Manager window The Router Files Manager window displays the files file sizes and available free space The contiguous free space displayed in this window applies only to memory cards 3 Ensure that there is enough space on the volume for the file 3 12 114080 Rev A Implementing Configuration Changes DOS Instructions Ens
33. ation Manager in each mode Note If you are configuring an Access Node AN or an Access Stack Node ASN for the first time you must read Connecting BayStack AN and ANH Systems to a Network or Connecting ASN Routers and BNX Platforms to a Network before you continue Those manuals explain the special considerations for configuring and booting ANs and ASNs Router Configuration Functions The Configuration Manager provides remote router configuration functions Specifically it lets you e Add network interfaces to the router based on defaults e Customize network interfaces for your network environment Specify the router s hardware configuration e Configure the router s connection to the Technician Interface Specify administrative information about the router Adding Network Interfaces The Configuration Manager simplifies router configuration by providing default values for most of the parameters required to configure an interface Chapter 2 describes how to add network interfaces 114080 Rev A 1 1 Configuring Routers Customizing Network Interfaces After you add an interface to a router you can use the Configuration Manager to customize it The Configuration Manager provides management access to all parameters associated with an interface These parameters consist of the physical layer line parameters datalink layer circuit parameters and network layer bridging routing parameters You can perf
34. cal image of the rear panel associated with that router model BE temhigratonfamger Ci a Pen L Configuration Mode local SNMP Agent LOCAL FILE File Name extra smgr configs newconf ig Model Link Node LN MIB Version x9 00 Color Key Unused Description Connectors e eo E a E mmc aA III Figure 1 5 Configuration Manager Window 1 10 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager You must now specify the router s hardware configuration Specifying Router Hardware You specify the router hardware in local mode only You can add hardware to empty slots and change the hardware in occupied slots The procedure for both is the same Note When you change hardware in a slot containing configured circuits the Configuration Manager automatically deletes the circuits To specify hardware from the Configuration Manager window Figure 1 5 follow these steps 1 Under Description click on the slot for which you want to specify hardware The Configuration Manager displays the Module List window Figure 1 6 which lists link modules and their corresponding model numbers 114080 Rev A Configuring Routers Dual Port T1 Dual Port T1 56K Single Port T1 Single Port T1 56K Dual Port E1 Quad Sync Quad Sync ASYNC Single Port High Speed Serial Interface HSSI Quad Sync Quad Sync ASYNC Dual Ethernet Single Sync Single Ethernet Single Sync ASYNC Single Ethernet Dua
35. ceived or transmitted by the router Set according to your console requirements 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 11 5 4 114080 Rev A Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Range Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface Modem Enable Disable Enable Disable Specifies whether the terminal is connected directly or via a modem to the Technician Interface Select Enable if the terminal is connected via a modem to the Technician Interface Select Disable if the terminal is connected directly to the Technician Interface 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 12 Lines Per Screen 24 1 to 99 Specifies the maximum number of lines displayed on the console screen Set according to your console requirements 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 13 More Enable Enable Enable Disable Specifies whether the Technician Interface pauses after the screen fills with data Select Enable to configure the Technician Interface to pause after the screen fills with data Select Disable to configure the Technician Interface not to pause after the screen fills with data 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 14 114080 Rev A 5 5 Configuring Routers Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Defaul
36. ction Rebooting a Router with a Configuration File Transferring a Configuration File to the Router The Router Files Manager lets you transfer files between the Site Manager workstation and any Bay Networks router using TFTP You must transfer a configuration file that has been configured and saved in local mode to the router before you can reboot the router with it 114080 Rev A 3 7 Configuring Routers Caution The destination system in a file transfer automatically overwrites any file already on its volume that has the same filename If enough space does not exist on the file system for the new file and the new file has the same name as an old file the old file will be destroyed and the new file will be corrupted This is because TFTP copies the new file over the old and runs out of space before completing the copy Be sure to follow the instructions in this section to avoid corrupting the config file To transfer files from the Site Manager workstation to a router you must do the following 1 Choose the router to which you want to transfer the file 2 Examine the existing filenames on the router destination volume 3 Verify that adequate free space exists on the destination volume 4 Transfer the file to the destination volume The following sections describe these tasks Choosing a Router To choose the router to which you want to transfer the file follow these steps from the Router Files Manager
37. ctions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID System Name None Any name Identifies this router Enter the appropriate name for this router 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 1 5 System Contact None Any person s name Provides the name of the person to contact regarding issues with this router Enter the name of the contact person and possibly a way to contact that person 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 1 4 System Location None Any place Identifies the physical location of this router Enter a location description for this router 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 1 6 6 2 114080 Rev A Appendix A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules When you install a replacement link module or net module that is different from the type you removed you must edit the router s configuration file to reflect this change Note Only the ASN router uses net modules This appendix describes how to edit a router s configuration file to include new link module or net module information It covers Copying the router s configuration file Transferring the configuration file to a local directory Editing the configuration file Transferring the edited configuration file to the router Rebooting the router with the edited configuration file Deleting the old configuration file from the router Renaming the edited configuration file to the default Copying the Configuration File To work
38. default filename and delete the old file 1 Select Tools Router Files Manager 2 Select the edited configuration file from the list of files in the Router Files Manager window 3 Select Commands Copy so that you can copy the new configuration file to a file named config on the router A window displays the source filename you selected 4 Click on OK in the window A window prompts you for the name of the copy 5 Enter config in the window and then click on OK A confirmation window appears 6 Click on OK in the confirmation window 7 Select the edited configuration file A 12 114080 Rev A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules 8 Select Commands gt Delete to delete your edited configuration file from the router A confirmation window appears 9 Click on Yes in the confirmation window Your edited configuration file has effectively been renamed to the default filename config 114080 Rev A A access privileges 1 9 adding network interfaces 2 2 AN 1 1 2 1 ASN 1 1 2 1 A 1 ATM WAN protocol 2 5 backing up router files 3 3 Bay Networks CompuServe forum xx Customer Service FTP xix home page on World Wide Web xix InfoFACTS service xxi publications ordering xvi support programs xviii Support Source CD xx Technical Response Center xvii xxi technical support xvii booting with a configuration file 3 13 bridging routing protocols enabling on a circuit 2 6 C
39. desenqivemalauedniciaads xviii Bay Networks Information Services eene ee adinek sene SML tees kan xix renuoRr Ie Roc LT rnc TM xix ARPS eT deme TT a xix AP UN TII N T T teet dined sa sacs vad Erde oblata E U Endesa dandi iem i xx Melle balsa e m XX lae tmp Mm xxi How to Get PHONG citet tecti Cop advo C deaccil cedi Domain pesante pl esbb cute d adu epa TUEUE xxi Chapter 1 Using the Configuration Manager Router CS UAT ACUI AUIS PT UII Sanat nd ut blade we Salen ebat dc bk du eai d da dunes nx ananas 1 1 Addie NetWork Mipiirrie ciiasan siae edule adlaaee 1 1 Guestomizing Network pner ibBS deae e Qu Dto e rite bet e roca 1 2 Specifying Router Hardware Configuration eeeeesessseseseeeeee 1 2 Configuring the Router Connection to the Technician Interface 1 2 Specifying Administrative Information essen 1 3 PUSAN WMO c mr 1 4 Local KOJE t E 1 5 uii ja s MOREM E M err NC MEM 1 6 bild o M 1 7 114080 Rev A V Staring a Goniguraton in Local Mode Louis cacviocie ilte eS ER ner ree o neis 1 8 Opening an Existing Configuration Elle sissi escis acc uana annaia idani 1 8 Opeonmg a New Coniguratiori EMG 1 riii eee led eo eor pae OR ERE rn I Ses 1 9 Speciying HaulBi HardWare uaii ae eia EN bred P t e a e Od an d pasta b dens 1 11 Starting a Configuration in Remote Mode scuto di tubes ee facies t
40. e box to connect to the router 1 18 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager Figure 1 10 Well Known Connections Box Site Manager lists the IP connections in order of the most recent connection Every time you make a new connection using the Connection button on the Bay Networks Site Manager window Figu 10 or using the Options gt Connection menu Site Manager automatically adds a new IP address to the list The status of the accessibility of the connection to the router is polled at a sample rate you can define The Well Known Connections box lists the results of the poll next to the IP address as Up Down or Ignore If you click on an IP address with a Down status the Connection List Management window Figure 1 11 appears 114080 Rev A Configuring Routers Connection List Managemer Figure 1 11 Connection List Management Window Table 1 1 describes the options in the Connection List Management window Table 1 1 Options in Connection List Management Window Option Function Try Polls the accessibility of the connection to the router again and tries to connect to the router Ignore Delete Does not poll the address again Removes the address from the list in the Well Known Connections box Cancel Returns to the prior window without changing anything Click on the option you want for this connection The Site Manager window appears Choose Options
41. e next section e Display the Router Connection Options window Figure 1 9 in either of the following ways Click on the Connection button in the Bay Networks Site Manager window Select Options gt Router Connection in the Bay Networks Site Manager window 114080 Rev A 145 Configuring Routers 92 32 156 69 public 5 Figure 1 9 Router Connection Options Window To connect to the router using the Router Connection Options window follow these steps 1 Edit the parameters in the window using the descriptions that follow as a guide You can click on Delete to delete the currently displayed connection 2 Click on OK Note Fach instance of the Configuration Manager tool allows you access to one router only To configure two routers simultaneously first connect to one router and bring up the Configuration Manager Then display the Router Connection Options window again specify the second router and run another instance of the Configuration Manager tool which automatically communicates with the router 1 16 114080 Rev A Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Range Function Instructions MIB Object ID Using the Configuration Manager Node Name IP Address None Valid host name or valid IP address Specifies the host name or IP addre
42. e the current status of any open case Case history data includes severity designation and telephone e mail or other logs associated with the case e Customize the listing of cases according to a variety of criteria including date severity status and case ID e Log notes to existing open cases e Create new cases for rapid efficient handling of noncritical network situations Communicate directly via e mail with the specific technical resources assigned to your case The Bay Networks URL is Attp www baynetworks com Customer Service is a menu item on that home page Customer Service FTP Accessible via URL ftp support baynetworks com 134 177 3 26 this site combines and organizes support files and documentation from across the Bay Networks product suite including switching products from our Centillion and Xylogics business units Central management and sponsorship of this FTP site lets you quickly locate information on any of your Bay Networks products 114080 Rev A xix Configuring Routers Support Source CD This CD ROM sent quarterly to all contracted customers is a complete Bay Networks Service troubleshooting knowledge database with an intelligent text search engine The Support Source CD contains extracts from our problem tracking database information from the Bay Networks Forum on CompuServe comprehensive technical documentation such as Customer Support Bulletins Release Notes softwa
43. ee Managing Routers and BNX Platforms for more information on SNMP SET errors Router Connection Messages Site Manager supports three error messages that e Explain why a router connection attempt failed e Provide information on any adjustments you may need to make in the router connection parameters Any of these messages can appear in a pop up message box in response to a failed connection attempt The following are the three error messages and a description of the failure condition that corresponds to each message Connection failed SNMP agent not responding Check IP address and Community Timeout and Retries may also need to be increased The router at the specified IP address did not respond to the connection attempt from your Site Manager workstation e WARNING Site Manager no longer supports the version of software that the router is running Proceed with caution The router at the specified IP address is using a MIB version that is older than the MIB versions that your Site Manager workstation supports There is a backward compatibility problem 114080 Rev A 1 23 Configuring Routers WARNING Site Manager has discovered a forward compatibility Situation with the router software It is recommended that Site Manager be upgraded in order to manage this router properly Proceed with caution The router at the specified address is using a MIB version that is newer than the MIB versions that your Site Manage
44. er A pop up window displays the available volumes containing the router software image Click on the number of the slot from which you want to boot The pop up window closes and the new slot number appears next to Boot Image Click on the rectangle adjacent to the Configuration slot number A pop up window displays the available slots containing the configuration file Click on the number of the slot you want to configure from The pop up window closes and the new slot number appears If you want to configure from an alternative file enter the configuration filename in the Configuration filename box Click on Boot The router boots using the router software image and the configuration file you specified Note The router software image and configuration file revert to their respective default volumes and filenames after every boot To change the default boot or configuration file back up the old default file using the Copy option then overwrite the old default file with the new default file using the Copy option After you successfully reboot the router with a configuration file and it is up and running on your network it is actively routing and bridging traffic 3 14 114080 Rev A Chapter 4 Editing Circuits This chapter describes how to edit circuits The Configuration Manager lets you Add protocols to a circuit Delete protocols from a circuit Delete a circuit from the router Rename a circuit
45. er Designator Connector Type E Ethernet E1 E1 F FDDI H HSSI MCE1 MCE1 MCT1 MCT1 O Token Ring S Synchronous T1 T1 Note Follow the default circuit naming convention to consistently represent circuit types and locations You can however assign any circuit name containing up to 15 characters alphabetical numerical underline or slash without spaces Circuit names are case sensitive 2 Click on OK If the connector supports hardware filters a pop up window prompts Do you want to enable Hardware Filters on this circuit Click on OK to enable hardware filters Otherwise click on Cancel to exit the window If the connector requires a LAN circuit the Select Protocols window appears Go to the Enabling Bridging Routing Services section for instructions If the connector is an ISDN connector such as ISDN1 a dialog box appears telling you that you can only configure ISDN from the Dialup pull down menu For information on configuring ISDN services refer to Configuring Dial Services If the connector requires a WAN circuit the WAN Protocols window appears Figure 2 2 114080 Rev A Adding Network Interfaces WAN Protocols Standard PassThru Frame Relay ATM DXI LAPB only SMDS x25 SDLC V e m m Figure 2 2 WAN Protocols Window 3 Select the WAN protocol you want to enable on the circuit and click on OK When you select a WAN protocol note that Selectin
46. erates on an identical router model The following sections describe each of these tasks Saving a Configuration File The Configuration Manager does not create the configuration file until you save the configuration information you specified The three sections that follow describe how to save a configuration file locally remotely or dynamically Refer to the appropriate section depending on the configuration option you selected when you started the Configuration Manager Saving a Configuration File in Local Mode This section describes how to save a configuration created or modified in local mode to a file on the Site Manager workstation 114080 Rev A 3 1 Configuring Routers To save your file begin at the Configuration Manager window and complete the following steps 1 Save the configuration file to the same directory in which Site Manager is located or to another directory Select File gt Save to save to the same directory Otherwise select File gt Save As The Save Configuration File window appears Figure 3 1 Save Configuration File Save Configuration File Enter file name Bextra smer configs newconf ig Save Cancel Figure 3 1 Save Configuration File Window Specify the appropriate directory by clicking on the Volume button and dragging to the volume of your choice Then click on the Save button The File Saved window appears Figure 3 2 File saved locally 73 Figure
47. ext that you need to enter command names and buttons in menu paths Example Enter wfsm amp Example Use the dinfo command Example ATM DXI Interfaces PVCS identifies the PVCs button in the window that appears when you select the Interfaces option from the ATM DXI menu Indicate optional elements You can choose none one or all of the options Indicates variable values in command syntax descriptions new terms file and directory names and book titles Indicate the title of a chapter or section within a book Indicates data that appears on the screen Example Set Bay Networks Trap Monitor Filters Separates menu and option names in instructions and internal pin to pin wire connections Example Protocols gt AppleTalk identifies the AppleTalk option in the Protocols menu Example Pin 7 19 20 Indicates that you enter only one of the parts of the command The vertical line separates choices Do not type the vertical line when entering the command Example If the command syntax is show at routes nets you enter either show at routes or show at nets but not both Xiv 114080 Rev A Acronyms AN APPN ARP ASN AT ATM BGP BOFL BOOTP DDP DLS EGP FR IP IPX LLC NCP NVFS OSPF PPP RARP RIF RIP SMDS SNMP SR TCP IP TFTP VINES About This Guide Access Node Advanced Peer to Peer Networking Address Resolution Protocol Access Stack Node AppleTalk Protocol Asynchronous
48. figuration File in Dynamic Mode If you made changes to the currently active configuration file in dynamic mode you can save these changes to a file on the router s file system This preserves the current configuration file yet gives you the option to reboot the router with these changes later When you save these changes the file is saved directly to the router To save your changes start at the Configuration Manager window and complete the following steps 1 Select File gt Save As The Save Configuration File window appears Figure 3 7 3 6 114080 Rev A Implementing Configuration Changes Save Configuration File Figure 3 7 Save Configuration File Window 2 Enter a new filename to save the configuration file on the router using the 5 following format filename ctg where filename is the name you are assigning this file and cfg specifies the file type If the file system on the router is an NVFS and the volume slot location of the memory card on the router that appears in the Volume box is not the volume to which you want to save this file click on the Volume box and select an alternate volume Otherwise go to the next step Click on Save The File Saved pop up window appears shown earlier in Figure 3 6 prompting you to confirm your decision to save the file Click on OK in the File Saved pop up window If you want to reboot the router with the file you just created and saved refer to the se
49. figuration file A 12 directories privileges for creating a configuration file 1 9 specifying in the File Selection window 1 9 dynamic mode 1 7 saving configuration file in 3 6 specifying router in 1 15 starting a configuration 1 14 E editing configuration files A 5 errors router connection 1 23 SNMP SET 1 23 F File Selection window 1 8 files backing up 3 3 configuration copying A 12 deleting A 12 editing A 5 opening A 5 renaming A 12 copying A 1 to A 4 Frame Relay 2 5 G Get File option A 4 getting help from a Bay Networks Technical Response Center xxi from the Support Source CD xx through CompuServe xx through Customer Service FTP xix through InfoFACTS service xxi through World Wide Web xix H hardware filters enabling on a circuit 2 4 hardware specification 1 9 1 11 InfoFACTS service xxi IP addresses assigning to a circuit 4 8 L link module replacement A 1 selecting in Module List window A 7 viewing with Configuration Manager A 6 Index 2 114080 Rev A local mode 1 5 saving configuration file in 3 1 selecting router model in 1 9 starting a configuration 1 8 to 1 12 locked message 1 23 memory card compacting A 12 Module List window A 8 moving circuits 4 6 Multinet 4 8 N net module replacement A 1 selecting in Module List window A 7 O opening configuration file A 5 operating modes 1 4 P parameters console
50. g Frame Relay PPP or SMDS automatically enables protocol prioritization For information on protocol prioritization refer to Configuring Traffic Filters and Protocol Prioritization Once you select Standard you cannot change the WAN protocol on this circuit to any of the other protocols If you later want to enable any other protocol on this circuit you must delete the circuit and start over For instructions on deleting a circuit from the router refer to Chapter 4 When you enable a WAN protocol on the circuit the synchronous line parameters are automatically set as Table 2 2 shows 114080 Rev A 2 5 Configuring Routers Table 2 2 Synchronous Line Parameters Parameter Setting BOLF Disable Promiscuous Enable Service Transparent WAN Protocol Chosen WAN protocol See Configuring Line Services for more information If you are configuring an AN or ASN router an ASYNC option appears in the WAN Protocols window Figure 2 2 See Configuring Line Services for more information on editing the ASYNC parameters If you selected the Standard PassThru PPP or Frame Relay WAN protocol the Configuration Manager displays the Select Protocols window Go directly to the Enabling Bridging Routing Services section for instructions If you selected another WAN protocol you must specify a few additional parameters before proceeding to the Enabling Bridging Routing Services section Depending on the
51. ge network addresses on a circuit using the Configuration Change Utility For information on this utility see the section Configuration Change Utility in Chapter 3 Assigning an Additional IP Address to a Circuit Bay Networks IP routing supports Multinet which lets you assign multiple IP addresses to a single circuit thus one circuit can support multiple IP network interfaces Each IP address on a Multinet circuit must belong to a unique network subnet You cannot have two interfaces on the same subnet For more information about Multinet see Configuring IP Services You can assign as many IP addresses as you want to a circuit To assign additional IP addresses to a circuit begin at the Configuration Manager window and complete the following steps 1 Select Circuits gt Edit Circuits The Circuit List window appears Figure 4 1 2 Select the circuit to which you want to assign an additional IP address and then click on Edit The Circuit Definition window appears Figure 4 2 3 Select Protocols gt Edit IP gt Interfaces The IP Interfaces window appears Figure 4 6 4 8 114080 Rev A Editing Circuits EI IP Interfaces 192 34 77 87 S52 E HUN Enable ENABLE Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Broadcast Address 0 0 0 0 Interface Cost 1 MTU Discovery Addr Mask Reply Figure 4 6 IP Interfaces Window 4 Click on Add Done Add Delete Apply Values Change Help The IP
52. ger window again 2 Select a router volume 3 Select File gt TFTP gt Put File s The TFTP Put File Selection window appears Figure A 13 114080 Rev A A 9 Configuring Routers TFTP Put File Selection Path extra smgr configs Files production Add gt gt kei lt lt Remove bld2 bld3 routeri router2 router3 newconfig newconfig bak Files To Put poah SSS Sle Se Multiple Routers No Yes 0K Rename Cancel Figure A 13 TFTP Put File Selection Window 4 In the Path box enter the pathname of the directory on the Site Manager workstation that contains the configuration file The files in that directory appear in the Files window 5 In the Files window click on the copy of the configuration file you just edited Then click on Add The file appears in the Files to Put window 6 Click on No in the Multiple Routers field 7 Click on OK When the transfer is complete the TFTP Put File Selection window closes and you return to the Router Files Manager window A 10 114080 Rev A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules Rebooting the Router with the Edited Configuration File Use the Administration menu to reboot the router 1 From the main Site Manager window select Administration gt Boot Router The Boot Router window appears Figure A 14 Boot Router Boot Image a 2 ace out Configuration A 2 config Figure A 14 Boot Route
53. gure 4 4 with the circuit you selected specified Delete Circuit Figure 4 4 Delete Circuit Window 114080 Rev A 4 5 Configuring Routers 4 Click on Delete The circuit is deleted from the router and no longer appears in the Circuit List window 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each circuit that you want to delete from the router Renaming a Circuit To rename a circuit on the router begin at the Configuration Manager window and complete the following steps 1 Select Circuits gt Edit Circuits The Circuit List window appears Figure 4 1 2 Select the circuit that you want to rename from the list of circuits 3 Click on Edit The Circuit Definition window appears Figure 4 2 Enter a new name for this circuit in the Circuit Name box Select Lines gt Change Lines the circuit s new name is saved Follow Steps 1 through 5 for each circuit that you want to rename EM ME e Select File gt Exit to exit this window when you are finished Moving a Circuit Once you configure a circuit on a network interface you can move the circuit to another network interface When you move a circuit to a different type of network interface for example when you move an Ethernet circuit to an FDDI network interface connector the Configuration Manager notes the type of connector for the circuit interface and provides the appropriate line detail parameters To move a circuit begin at the Configuration Manager window a
54. in script file for the user For more information refer to Using Technician Interface Software 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 30 Force User Logout Enable Disable Enable Disable Enabling this option forces the user to log out if he or she tries to escape from the autoscript Select Enable to force the user to log out if an attempt is made to escape the autoscript 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 31 5 8 114080 Rev A Chapter 6 Specifying Administrative Information This chapter describes how to specify a system name contact and location for the router using the Configuration Manager When you access the router from the main Site Manager window Site Manager retrieves this administrative information and displays it in the window To specify router administrative information begin at the Configuration Manager window and complete the following steps 1 Select Platform gt Edit System Information The Edit System Description Parameters window appears Figure 6 1 Cancel OK Help System Contact System Location Figure 6 1 Edit System Description Parameters Window 2 Enter the required information A description of each parameter follows this procedure 3 Click on OK to exit the window and save the administrative information 114080 Rev A 6 1 Configuring Routers Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instru
55. ing of any such intended examination of the Software and Bay Networks may provide review and assistance Notwithstanding any foregoing terms to the contrary if licensee licenses the Bay Networks product Site Manager licensee may duplicate and install the Site Manager product as specified in the Documentation This right is granted solely as necessary for use of Site Manager on hardware installed with licensee s network This license will automatically terminate upon improper handling of Software such as by disclosure or Bay Networks may terminate this license by written notice to licensee if licensee fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this license and fails to cure such failure within thirty 30 days after the receipt of written notice from Bay Networks Upon termination of this license licensee shall discontinue all use of the Software and return the Software and Documentation including all copies to Bay Networks Licensee s obligations under this license shall survive expiration or termination of this license 114080 Rev A Contents Configuring Routers i About This Guide STS ME a E AEA A A E A inna tude Vas Pado casado Eom E AETA xiii portis e PUR EE xiv Wo cR M x TP ET XV Ordering Bay Networks PublicstioltS sic tansecccsitesareoigscdvtecctasasitnccidydinieetaianliosaddoumatadens xvi Technical Support and Online Services Bay Nebwoks Customer Senp 2 eiccsacctsscctrncenraccebnevecdudeeiestzia
56. instructions about Starting up a router configuration file Configuring the router s connection to the Technician Interface console Specifying administrative information Implementing configurations created in local or remote mode and saving dynamically made changes to a configuration file Using the Configuration Change utility Configuring a router with a new link module or net module Before You Begin Before using this guide you must complete the following procedures For a new router Install the router refer to the installation manual that came with your router Connect the router to the network and create a pilot configuration file refer to Quick Starting Routers and BNX Platforms Connecting BayStack AN and ANH Systems to a Network or Connecting ASN Routers and BNX Platforms to a Network Make sure that you are running the latest version of Bay Networks Site Manager and router software For instructions refer to Upgrading Routers from Version 7 10 xx to Version 11 0 114080 Rev A xiii Configuring Routers Conventions angle brackets lt gt bold text brackets italic text quotation marks Screen text separator gt vertical line I Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the description inside the brackets Do not type the brackets when entering the command Example if command syntax is ping ip address you enter ping 192 32 10 12 Indicates t
57. l Sync Single Ethernet Dual Sync ASYNC Single Ethernet Dual Sync Dual Ethernet Dual Sync 8SYNC Dual Ethernet Ethernet Sync fidvanced Filters Quad Ethernet Dual Ethernet H W Filters Cancel Figure 1 6 Module List Window 2 Click on the link module you want to insert in the slot If the link module is hidden drag the scroll bar to display it in the window 3 Click on OK The Configuration Manager window reappears displaying the link module you just selected in the slot You can now perform the desired router configuration functions as described in Chapter 2 Starting a Configuration in Remote Mode To perform remote configuration complete the following steps 1 Specify the router you want to configure See Specifying the Router in Dynamic and Remote Modes later in this chapter 2 Select Tools Configuration Manager Remote File in the main Site Manager window 1 12 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager The Edit Remote Configuration File window appears Figure 1 7 Edit Remote Configuration File Edit Configuration File Open Cancel Enter file name Volume u 1 Directory debug al install bat ti cfg vmeboot exe startup cfg config Figure 1 7 Edit Remote Configuration File Window 3 To retrieve a file from the router for local editing complete these steps a c Select the volume or slot containing the configuration file Click on the Volume bo
58. le 7 Click on Done in the Circuit List window when you are done deleting circuits from this list 8 Inthe Configuration Manager window click on the link module or net module you swapped 114080 Rev A A 7 Configuring Routers The Module List window appears Figure A 10 shows the Module List window for an ASN 34001 Dual Sync 34005 Dual Sync ISDN BRI 34003 FDDI MultiMode DAS 34009 FDDI SingleMode DAS 34002 Dual Token Ring 4 16Mb 34010 Single 100M Ethernet 34008 Quad BRI Net Module Empty Module Figure A 10 Module List Window 9 Select the link module or net module you inserted into the router and click on OK A confirmation window appears Figure A 11 BI Site anager All circuits configured on this Link Module will be deleted d Do you REALLY want to change this Link Module ok Cancel J Figure A 11 Confirming a Circuit Delete Request 10 Click on OK in the confirmation window A 8 114080 Rev A Modifying Configurations with New Link Modules 11 Select File gt Save to save your changes A confirmation window appears Figure A 12 Figure A 12 File Save Confirmation Window 12 Click on OK in the confirmation window Transferring the Edited Configuration File to the Router Use the Router Files Manager to transfer the configuration file back to the router 1 Select Tools gt Router Files Manager to display the Router Files Mana
59. le space If the file system on the router is DOS disregard this step and go to Step 2 Note Before you use the Compact option we recommend that you back up the files by copying them to a second memory card If possible compact file space at off peak times due to the resource requirements to perform the compaction To compact the memory card follow these steps a Select Tools gt Router Files Manager in the Bay Networks Site Manager window The Router Files Manager window appears Figure 3 3 114080 Rev A 3 3 Configuring Routers J System Name 192 32 156 68 Volume Aas OF LN1 ACE OUT CONFIG CONFIG PQ OSPF CFG KERMIT DLL Total size 1474560 Available free space 538624 Contiguous free space 538624 L Figure 3 3 Router Files Manager Window b Select Commands Compact A confirmation window appears Figure 3 4 S SiteWmger O e Proceed with compact A Figure 3 4 Compact Confirmation WIndow 3 4 114080 Rev A Implementing Configuration Changes c Click on OK in the confirmation window Note On AN routers the compacting operation can take up to 12 minutes Do not reset the AN during this time Resetting the AN during compacting will corrupt the flash memory and the AN will not boot until you replace the flash memory media 2 Select File gt Save As from the Configuration Manager window The Save Configuration File window appears Fig
60. losure are as set forth in the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52 227 19 Trademarks of Bay Networks Inc ACE AFN AN BCN BLN BN BNX CN FN FRE GAME LN Optivity PPX SynOptics SynOptics Communications Wellfleet and the Wellfleet logo are registered trademarks and ANH ASN BayeSIS BCNX BLNX EZ Install EZ Internetwork EZ LAN PathMan PhonePlus Quick2Config RouterMan SPEX Bay Networks Bay Networks Press the Bay Networks logo and the SynOptics logo are trademarks of Bay Networks Inc Third Party Trademarks All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability Bay Networks Inc reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice Bay Networks Inc does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Portions of the code in this software product are Copyright 1988 Regents of the University of California All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms of such portions are permitted provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation advertising materials and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that
61. n in Remote Mode later in this chapter for information on how to begin configuring the router in remote mode 1 6 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager Dynamic Mode You use dynamic mode if you can access the router over the network and want to configure the system in real time To run the Configuration Manager in dynamic mode you must Configure SNMP options that identify the router you want to configure and that provide Site Manager with an SNMP community that has read write access to the router e Use the Configuration Manager to perform all desired router configuration functions adding interfaces and so forth as described in subsequent chapters e Save the configuration file to the router s file system if you want to maintain a record of the changes you made Refer to Chapter 3 See the section Starting a Configuration in Dynamic Mode later in this chapter for information on how to begin configuring the router in dynamic mode Note You should not use dynamic mode to create an entirely new router configuration file Instead use dynamic mode to make minor changes to an existing configuration It is safer to create a configuration and make major changes using local or remote mode since it is easier in these modes to correct mistakes or redo a configuration Also configuring a router in dynamic mode can interrupt service depending on the attributes you modify Be careful when modifying the global
62. nd complete these steps 1 Select Circuits gt Edit Circuit The Circuit List window appears Figure 4 1 2 Select the circuit that you want to move from the list of circuits 4 6 114080 Rev A Editing Circuits 3 Click on Edit The Circuit Definition window appears Figure 4 5 The name of the circuit you want to move appears in the Circuit Name box and the connector for the circuit interface is highlighted SE timuit lefitiem Configuration Mode local SNMP Agent LOCAL FILE Protocols Slot Lines coma O COM1 XCVR2 XCVR1 I CONSOLE Figure 4 5 Moving a Circuit 4 Click on the circuit s connector The circuit is removed from the connector and the connector is no longer highlighted Click on the new connector for the circuit interface The connector you chose is now highlighted indicating that the circuit now connects to it For example in Figure 4 5 Circuit S51 was moved to the connector COM2 You may want to rename the circuit if you think the old circuit name may cause some confusion To do this enter a new name in the Circuit Name box 114080 Rev A 4 7 Configuring Routers 6 Select Lines gt Change Lines The Configuration Manager window reflects all circuit moves 7 Follow Steps 1 through 6 for each circuit that you want to move 8 Select File gt Exit to exit this window when you are done Changing Network Addresses on a Circuit You can chan
63. oftware available for use by any third party Neither title nor ownership to Software passes to licensee Licensee shall not provide or otherwise make available any Software in whole or in part in any form to any third party Third parties do not include consultants subcontractors or agents of licensee who have licensee s permission to use the Software at licensee s facility and who have agreed in writing to use the Software only in accordance with the restrictions of this license Third party owners from whom Bay Networks has acquired license rights to software that is incorporated into Bay Networks products shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this license against licensee Licensee shall not remove or obscure any copyright patent trademark trade secret or similar intellectual property or restricted rights notice within or affixed to any Software and shall reproduce and affix such notice on any backup copy of Software or copies of software resulting from modification or combination performed by licensee as permitted by this license 114080 Rev A iii Bay Networks Software License continued 10 11 12 Licensee shall not reverse assemble reverse compile or in any way reverse engineer the Software Note For licensees in the European Community the Software Directive dated 14 May 1991 as may be amended from time to time shall apply for interoperability purposes Licensee must notify Bay Networks in writ
64. onto sU E tace de Ed dd 1 12 Starting a Coniguraton in Dynamo MOE mariae 1 14 Specifying the Router in Dynamic and Remote Modes cccccecceeeeeseeeeeeeereeeneees 1 15 Using the Well Known Connections Feature essen 1 18 Su SETTE oai tuned dt ee Roo icd ad 1 23 Router C nnection Messages uicemiaus pipa n turtle nha MERE Ka Saa E Rd ER ieee 1 23 Chapter 2 Adding Network Interfaces SECO D AETERNE ELE Mmm 2 1 COnN MS GIOUN teer ad Seaee anes aant oe oaiuseues Manas caneeaaadieastanadenanntepeans 2 3 Enabling B damg Routing ServiCES MO CE 2 6 Chapter 3 Implementing Configuration Changes Saving a COMMUNION PANG sessin aE a NE 3 1 Saving a Configuration File in Local Mode c ceescceeseceeeeeeececeeeeaeeeseeeeeesneeees 3 1 Saving a Configuration File in Remote Mode ssssssseeseeennee 3 3 Saving a Configuration File in Dynamic Mode sse 3 6 Transferring a Configuration File to the Router sssssseeeeneeennnetnnes 3 7 ecce 3 8 Examining Filenames on the Router Destination Volume esses 3 9 Verifying Space on the Destination Volume smiesne 3 10 Transiorang the Configuration FB accu tat led ec peer eene ean 3 11 Rebooting a Router with a Configuration File sssesessseeeeeeeenen 3 13 Chapter 4 Editing Circuits POUinG Protocols to a Reno lp 4 2 Deleting Protocols Tre a DIOE ias io
65. orm the following functions e Edit the line parameters associated with the interface Configuring Line Services describes how to edit line parameters e Delete and rename circuits as well as move a circuit to another interface Chapter 4 describes how to perform these tasks Add protocols to and delete them from the circuit associated with the interface Chapter 4 describes how to perform these tasks e Edit bridging and routing protocol parameters You can access these parameters on a system wide or interface specific basis Refer to the appropriate protocol specific guide for instructions on editing bridging and routing protocol parameters e Add multiple Internet Protocol IP addresses to a single circuit that supports IP Chapter 4 describes how to do this Specifying Router Hardware Configuration In dynamic and remote modes the Configuration Manager does not require you to specify router hardware In local mode however the Configuration Manager requires you to specify the hardware configuration whenever you create a new configuration file See Starting a Configuration in Local Mode later in this chapter for information on how to specify router hardware Configuring the Router Connection to the Technician Interface The router s console port connects the router to the Technician Interface Site Manager provides default settings for the console configuration however you can use the Configuration Manager to access and
66. r Window Specify the correct volume and boot image Select the correct router volume and the new configuration file Then click on Boot A confirmation window appears Click on OK in the confirmation window and wait a few minutes to give the router time to reboot Select View gt Refresh Display from the main Site Manager window to verify that the router booted correctly If the router booted correctly the new system information appears in the main Site Manager window If the router did not boot correctly system information does not appear In this case make sure that you followed the procedures described in this appendix If you have any questions call your local Bay Networks Technical Response Center 114080 Rev A Configuring Routers Deleting the Old Configuration File from the Router Use the Router Files Manager to delete the old configuration file from the router 1 Select Tools gt Router Files Manager 2 Select the old configuration file from the available volumes 3 Select Commands Delete A confirmation window appears 4 Click on OK in the confirmation window Note If the router uses a memory card use the Commands Compact option to compact the memory card Renaming the Edited Configuration File to the Default By default the file named config is the configuration file used to boot the router Use the Router Files Manager to change the name of your edited configuration file to the
67. r workstation supports There is a forward compatibility problem 1 24 114080 Rev A Chapter 2 Adding Network Interfaces This chapter describes how to use the Configuration Manager to add network interfaces based on router defaults Defaults are suitable for most networks however the Configuration Manager lets you change or customize these settings after you add the interface Bay Networks offers protocol specific manuals that provide instructions for configuring network interfaces refer to these manuals as necessary This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the Configuration Manager s three operating modes and that the Configuration Manager tool is running on your workstation Refer to Chapter 1 for information on the three operating modes and for instructions on starting the Configuration Manager tool Note If you are configuring an Access Node AN or an Access Stack Node ASN for the first time you must read Connecting BayStack AN and ANH Systems to a Network or Connecting ASN Routers and BNX Platforms to a Network before you continue Those manuals explain the special considerations for configuring and booting ANs and ASNs Overview Depending on the type of network interface you want to add the Configuration Manager requires you to specify a limited number of WAN and bridging routing protocol parameters It then provides default settings for the remaining parameters required to configure the interface
68. rams or if you have questions on program features use the following numbers Region Telephone Number Fax Number United States and 1 800 2LANWAN enter Express Routing 508 670 8766 Canada Code ERC 290 when prompted 508 436 8880 direct Europe 33 92 968 300 33 92 968 301 Asia Pacific Region 612 9927 8800 612 9927 8811 Latin America 407 997 1713 407 997 1714 In addition you can receive information on support programs from your local Bay Networks field sales office or purchase Bay Networks support directly from your authorized partner xviii 114080 Rev A Technical Support and Online Services Bay Networks Information Services Bay Networks Information Services provide up to date support information as a first line resource for network administration expansion and maintenance This information is available from a variety of sources World Wide Web The Bay Networks Customer Support Web Server offers a diverse library of technical documents software agents and other important technical information to Bay Networks customers and partners A special benefit for contracted customers and resellers is the ability to access the Web Server to perform Case Management This feature enables your support staff to interact directly with the network experts in our worldwide Technical Response Centers A registered contact with a valid Site ID can e View a listing of support cases and determin
69. re patches and fixes and complete information on all Bay Networks Service programs You can run a single version on Macintosh Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows NT DOS or UNIX computing platforms A Web links feature enables you to go directly from the CD to various Bay Networks Web pages CompuServe For assistance with noncritical network support issues Bay Networks Information Services maintain an active forum on CompuServe a global bulletin board system This forum provides file services technology conferences and a message section to get assistance from other users The message section is monitored by Bay Networks engineers who provide assistance wherever possible Customers and resellers holding Bay Networks service contracts also have access to special libraries for advanced levels of support documentation and software To take advantage of CompuServe s recently enhanced menu options the Bay Networks Forum has been re engineered to allow links to our Web sites and FTP sites We recommend the use of CompuServe Information Manager software to access these Bay Networks Information Services resources To open an account and receive a local dial up number in the United States call CompuServe at 1 800 524 3388 Outside the United States call 1 614 529 1349 or your nearest CompuServe office Ask for Representative No 591 When you are on line with your CompuServe account you can reach us with the command GO BAYNET XX 11408
70. ring the router in local mode 114080 Rev A 1 5 Configuring Routers Remote Mode Use remote mode if you can access the router over the network but want to implement the configuration at a later date To configure a router in remote mode you must See Configure the router connection options that identify the router you want to configure and that provide Site Manager with an SNMP community that has read write access to the router After you specify the router connection options and select the remote operating mode the Configuration Manager uses SNMP GETS to retrieve and display the router s hardware configuration in the Configuration Manager window Optionally if you specify a configuration file stored in the router s file system the Configuration Manager uses TFTP to automatically retrieve that file for local editing Use the Configuration Manager to perform all desired router configuration functions adding interfaces and so forth as described in subsequent chapters Save the configuration file to the Site Manager workstation When you save an updated configuration file in remote mode the Configuration Manager automatically uses TFTP to send the file to the router See Chapter 3 for more information Implement the changes To implement your configuration you must use Site Manager to reboot the router with the configuration file See Chapter 3 for more information the section Starting a Configuratio
71. rotocol because Spanning Tree is a Bridging service Note that in the Select Protocols window Spanning Tree is indented beneath the Bridge line Similarly if you select RIP EGP BGP OSPF BOOTP IGMP or DVMRP the Configuration Manager enables IP because these are all IP services If you select RIP IPX or RIP XNS IPX or XNS is enabled automatically 114080 Rev A 2 7 Configuring Routers For each protocol you select the Configuration Manager generally displays a protocol specific configuration window prompting for additional required information Some protocols for example Bridge VINES and NetBIOS require no additional information to provide default service In such cases no pop up window appears For each protocol specific pop up window that appears you must specify the required configuration information You can then accept default values for the remaining parameters needed to enable that protocol on the circuit or edit the default settings To accept default values click on OK in each pop up window after specifying the required information The Configuration Manager then displays the pop up window for the next protocol enabled on the circuit For information on the parameters in the protocol specific pop up windows refer to the appropriate protocol specific guide for instructions Table 2 3 lists the manuals that describe how to define and edit parameters for routing and bridging protocols Refer to them as neces
72. sary to specify the protocol specific parameters displayed in each pop up window Table 2 3 Related Protocol Documentation Protocol Corresponding Manual AppleTalk Configuring AppleTalk Services APPN Configuring APPN Services ATM DXI Configuring ATM DXI Services ATM UNI Configuring ATM Services BOOTP Configuring SNMP RMON BOOTP DHCP and RARP Services Data Compression Configuring Data Compression Services DECnet Configuring DECnet Services DHCP Configuring SNMP RMON BOOTP DHCP and RARP Services DLSw Configuring DLSw Services DVMRP Configuring IP Multicasting Services Frame Relay Configuring Frame Relay Services IGMP Configuring IP Multicasting Services continued 2 8 114080 Rev A Adding Network Interfaces Table 2 3 Related Protocol Documentation continued Protocol Corresponding Manual IP Configuring IP Services IPEX Configuring X 25 Services IPX Configuring IPX Services LLC Configuring LLC Services LNM Configuring LNM Services NLSP Configuring IPX Services OSI Configuring OSI Services NTP Configuring IP Utilities PPP Configuring PPP Services RARP Configuring SNMP RMON BOOTP DHCP and RARP Services RMON Configuring SNMP RMON BOOTP DHCP and RARP Services SDLC Configuring SDLC Services SMDS Configuring SMDS SNMP Configuring SNMP RMON BOOTP DHCP and RARP Services
73. specific manuals Repeat Steps 1 through 6 for each circuit to which you want to add protocols Deleting Protocols from a Circuit To delete protocols from a circuit begin at the Configuration Manager window 1 Select Circuit gt Edit Circuits The Circuit List window appears Figure 4 1 2 Select the circuit from which you want to delete protocols 4 4 114080 Rev A Editing Circuits 3 Click on Edit The Circuit Definition window appears Figure 4 2 4 Select Protocols gt Add Delete The Select Protocols window appears Figure 4 3 5 Click on the box beside each protocol that you want to delete from this circuit 6 Click on OK You return to the Circuit Definition window The protocols you just deleted no longer appear in the Protocols scroll box 7 Follow Steps 1 through 6 for each circuit from which you want to delete protocols Deleting a Circuit from the Router When you delete a circuit from the router you remove all line and protocol information from the circuit You will need to go through the process for adding network interfaces if you want to redefine this circuit To delete a circuit from the router begin at the Configuration Manager window and complete the following steps 1 Select Circuits gt Delete Circuit The Circuit List window appears Figure 4 1 2 Select the circuit you want to delete from the list of circuits 3 Click on Delete The Delete Circuit window appears Fi
74. ss of the Bay Networks router with which you want to establish a management session Enter the router s IP address or host name You can use the host name to establish a management session only if it is included in the workstation s host file Not Applicable Identity Community Public Any valid SNMP community name Specifies the SNMP community name you want Site Manager to use when communicating with the router Enter the SNMP community name The community must have read write access to the specified router if you want to use the Configuration Manager to reconfigure the router Not Applicable Timeout seconds 10 seconds 1 to 300 seconds Specifies the number of seconds Site Manager waits for a response from the router after it issues an SNMP SET or GET before reissuing the command Enter the number of seconds Not Applicable 114080 Rev A Configuring Routers Parameter Retries per request Default 2 attempts Range 1 to 32 attempts Function Specifies the number of times Site Manager will reissue a command when the router does not respond Instructions Enter the number of times MIB Object ID Not Applicable Using the Well Known Connections Feature The main Bay Networks Site Manager window displays a scroll box entitled Well Known Connections Figure 1 10 This scroll box lists the IP addresses of routers you have connected to with this version of Site Manager Click on the IP address in th
75. such portions of the software were developed by the University of California Berkeley The name of the University may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from such portions of the software without specific prior written permission SUCH PORTIONS OF THE SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In addition the program and information contained herein are licensed only pursuant to a license agreement that contains restrictions on use and disclosure that may incorporate by reference certain limitations and notices imposed by third parties ii 114080 Rev A Bay Networks Software License Note This is Bay Networks basic license document In the absence of a software license agreement specifying varying terms this license or the license included with the particular product shall govern licensee s use of Bay Networks software This Software License shall govern the licensing of all software provided to licensee by Bay Networks Software Bay Networks will provide licensee with Software in machine readable form and related documentation Documentation The Software provided under this license is proprietary to Bay Networks and to third parties from whom Bay Networks has acquired license rights Bay Networks will not grant any Software license whatsoever either
76. t Range Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Range Function Instructions MIB Object ID Prompt Any string of up to 19 keyboard characters except for control key sequences Specifies the text used as a prompt on your console screen Place quotes around any spaces you want to include in the text Accept the default or enter a different text string 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 15 Login Timeout 1 1 to 99 99 indicates infinity Specifies the number of minutes the Technician Interface waits to time out when no one has pressed the Enter key after the Login prompt This parameter is valid only when Modem Enable is set to Enable The Technician Interface ends the connection when the timeout value is exceeded Accept the default or enter a new timeout value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 16 Password Timeout 1 1 to 99 99 indicates infinity Specifies the number of minutes the Technician Interface waits to time out when no one has pressed the Enter key after the Password prompt This parameter is valid only when Modem Enable is set to Enable The Technician Interface returns to the Login prompt when the timeout value is exceeded Accept the default or enter a new timeout value 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 17 5 6 114080 Rev A Parameter Default Range Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Range Function Instructions MI
77. ther ports Enable Disable Enables or disables the serial ports The first port on a router is enabled by default The other ports on routers with multiple ports are disabled by default Select the status of the serial port 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 2 Port Type TI TI Configures the port for the Technician Interface Select the port type 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 7 Baud Rate 9600 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 Specifies the rate of data transfer between the console and the router Set according to your console requirements 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 8 114080 Rev A 5 3 Configuring Routers Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Parameter Default Options Function Instructions MIB Object ID Port Data Bits 8 718 Specifies the number of bits in each ASCII character received or transmitted by the router Set according to your console requirements 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 9 Port Parity None None Odd Even Enables or disables data error detection for each character transmitted or received Set according to your console requirements Odd or Even enables data error detection None disables data error detection 1 3 6 1 4 1 18 3 3 2 11 1 1 10 Stop Bits 1 bit 111 512 bits Specifies the number of bits that follow each ASCII character re
78. ure 1 11 Figure 1 12 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 114080 Rev A Figures Bay Networks Site Manager Window ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesetaeeeeeaeeees 1 3 Edit Bridge Global Parameters Window in Local Mode 1 4 Pile Selecion VIGO Re aaeiniaaee 1 8 Select Router Model Window uiuere eene trn neas 1 10 Configure Manager MWIIOONW sinisiin a 1 10 Module Liet WINJON ecce tidie eren EM eK EM ORKEERE ERE ERE DR ERR I ERI i 1 12 Edit Remote Configuration File Window seenee 1 13 Router Hardware Configuration in Configuration Manager Window 1 14 Router Connection Options Window sssseeeenne 1 16 Well Known Connections BOX 22 2522 sea secs dpa se etb annon tis rad paa bep apr eb tb Rd dd 1 19 Connection List Management Window eeseseeeene 1 20 Gonnections List Options Window 1e iui rcr Re ienaa 1 21 dd OMG VIRO esent cer REN ER DEL DN RUE HM OIM OE EAD Fe EE R TE RB DR PAGE 2 3 WAN Protocols WIOW P 2 5 Select Protocole VII ss fasscetes saarscad eariad a naiiai 2 7 Save Contig ration lile WINKOW coaccsiatsiestecenesdlesmmdeasetaaiacetessadandieieiilien 3 2 Fil Saved WINdow Seusosistiiveda eb eat ani Ee FER VOY EE EDU Li ERU E ERR G
79. ure 3 5 Save Configuration File Save Configuration File Enter file name Volume tempi HE Save Cancel Figure 3 5 Save Configuration File Window 3 Enter a new filename such as temp and click on Save Do not use the filename config The File Saved pop up window appears Figure 3 6 File saved Figure 3 6 File Saved Pop up Window 4 Click on OK 114080 Rev A 3 5 Configuring Routers You replace an old configuration file with the new one as follows 1 Verify the integrity of the new file first by booting with that file Refer to the section Rebooting a Router with a Configuration File later in this chapter 2 Verify that there is enough space on the volume for another copy Select Tools Router Files Manager in the Bay Networks Site Manager window The Router Files Manager window Figure 3 3 displays the files file sizes and available free space The contiguous free space displayed in this window applies only to memory cards 3 Ensure that there is enough space on the volume for the file DOS Instructions Ensure that the space occupied by the new file is not larger than the available free space NVFS Instructions Ensure that the space occupied by the new file is not larger than the contiguous free space 4 If enough space is available copy the file to the old filename Refer to Managing Routers and BNX Platforms for detailed file management instructions Saving a Con
80. ure that the space occupied by the new file is not larger than the available free space NVFS Instructions Ensure that the space occupied by the new file is not larger than the contiguous free space If enough space is available copy the file to the old filename Refer to Managing Routers and BNX Platforms for detailed file management instructions Rebooting a Router with a Configuration File After you save a configuration file to the router you implement the configuration by rebooting the router with that file Begin from the Bay Networks Site Manager window and proceed as follows 1 Select Administration gt Boot Router The Boot Router window appears Figure 3 11 The default volume is displayed next to the Boot Image file bn exe and default configuration file config The default volume is the first available memory access card indicated by slot number on a router with a non volatile file system NVFS or volume A on a router with a DOS file system Refer to Step 2 if you want to boot from the default volume and configuration file BI ketRwe e aj me t QA s enng m Figure 3 11 Boot Router Window 114080 Rev A 3 13 Configuring Routers If the router has multiple volumes you can select one volume from which to read the router software image and another from which to read the configuration file as follows a Click on the rectangle adjacent to the Boot Image volume numb
81. uter in Dynamic and Remote Modes later in this chapter 2 Select Tools gt Configuration Manager gt Dynamic in the Bay Networks Site Manager window If you used the Technician Interface to set the router to secure mode during the Quick Start procedure you will now be prompted for a password Enter the encryption key that you used when you set this router to secure mode The Configuration Manager window appears displaying the real time router hardware and software configuration 1 14 114080 Rev A Using the Configuration Manager Note If you upgrade your router software for example from Version 10 xx to 11 0 and then view the configuration file in dynamic mode the file s MIB stamp will not match the revision of the upgraded software Once you dynamically edit and save the configuration file using either Site Manager or the Technician Interface the router software updates the file s MIB stamp to match the newer software You can now use the Configuration Manager to perform all desired router configuration functions adding interfaces and so forth Proceed to Chapter 2 for more information Specifying the Router in Dynamic and Remote Modes To run the Configuration Manager in dynamic or remote mode you must first specify the router you want to configure You can specify the router in the following ways e Ifyou have connected to this router before use the well known connections feature described in th
82. x to display the available volumes and select a volume The directory of the chosen volume appears in the Directory box Either type the filename in the Enter file name box or click on the filename in the Directory box Click on Open The Configuration Manager uses TFTP to retrieve and display the specified file in the Configuration Manager window the filename appears in the upper left corner of the window If the file does not exist the Configuration Manager window displays the hardware configuration and no circuits 114080 Rev A Configuring Routers In Figure 1 8 the configuration file contains information for the connectors in Slots 2 3 and 4 on iguration Manager Configuration Mode remote SNMP Agent 192 32 156 69 File Name config Model Link Node LN MIB Version 8 10 Color Key Unused Description Connectors Empty Slot 5280 Quad Sync SCCM COM3 COM4 5430 Dual Sync Dual Ethernet COM2 XCVR2 XCVR1 5430 Dual Sunc Dual Ethernet COM2 ETE cR Sse Conse Figure 1 8 Router Hardware Configuration in Configuration Manager Window At this point you can use the Configuration Manager to perform all desired router configuration functions adding interfaces and so forth Proceed to Chapter 2 for more information Starting a Configuration in Dynamic Mode To perform dynamic configuration complete the following steps 1 Specify the router you want to configure Refer to Specifying the Ro

Avaya Configuring Routers User's Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents