Basic Configuration Steps - Lucent Technologies PortMaster 4 Configuration Manual

Basic Configuration Steps

Basic Configuration Steps
The exact PortMaster configuration steps you follow depend upon the hardware you are
installing and your network configuration. However, the following general configuration
steps are the same for all PortMaster products:
1. Install the PortMaster hardware and assign an IP address and a password
as described in the PortMaster 4 Installation Guide.
2. Boot the system and log in with the administrative password.
You can configure the PortMaster from a terminal attached to the console port,
through an administrative Telnet session, or through a network connection.
Note – This configuration guide assumes that you have completed Step 1 and Step 2
and does not give details on hardware installation, IP address assignment, or
administrative password assignment.
3. If you want to use PMVision software to configure your PortMaster, install
it on a workstation anywhere on your network.
PMVision is available via anonymous FTP at
ftp://ftp.livingston.com/pub/livingston/software/java/. See the PMVision
online help for information on using PMVision.
4. Configure the global settings.
PortMaster global settings are described in Chapter 2, "Configuring Global Settings."
5. Configure the Ethernet settings, and configure the IP protocol settings for
your network.
PortMaster Ethernet settings are described in Chapter 4, "Configuring an Ethernet
Interface."
6. Configure the synchronous ports.
PortMaster synchronous port settings are described in Chapter 6, "Configuring a
Synchronous WAN Port."
7. Configure T1, E1, and ISDN PRI connections.
ISDN PRI connection configuration is described in Chapter 10, "Configuring T1, E1,
and ISDN PRI" and Chapter 11, "Configuring a T3 Mux Board."
8. Configure dial-in users in the user table, or configure RADIUS.
The user table is described in Chapter 5, "Configuring Dial-In Users." If you are
using RADIUS security instead of the user table, see the RADIUS for Windows NT
Administrator's Guide or RADIUS for UNIX Administrator's Guide.
9. Configure ChoiceNet, if you are using it.
ChoiceNet is a traffic filtering mechanism for networks using dial-up remote access,
synchronous leased line, or Ethernet. Refer to the ChoiceNet Administrator's Guide for
more information.
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