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  • Page 1 Prestige 128MH User's Manual Version 1.0 ZyXEL OTAL NTERNET CCESS OLUTION...
  • Page 2 The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
  • Page 3 Notice 2 Shielded RS-232 cables are required to be used to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15, and it is the responsibility of the user to provide and use shielded RS-232 cables. ECC Interference Statement Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...
  • Page 4 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction.

  • Page 5: Zyxel Limited Warranty

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof...

  • Page 6: Customer Support

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Customer Support If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways: North America ZyXEL Communications Inc. 4920 E. La Palma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92807...
  • Page 7 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub North America: ftp.zyxel.com Europe: ftp.zyxel.co.at Customer Support...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    List of Tables... xvii Preface ... xix Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Router/Hub ...1-1 1.1 Prestige 128MH PSTN Bridge Router ...1-1 1.2 Features of Prestige 128MH...1-1 1.3 The Built-In Modems...1-3 1.4 Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports ...1-5 1.5 Applications for Prestige 128MH...1-8...
  • Page 10 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3.1 Route IP Setup... 3-1 3.2 TCP/IP Parameters ... 3-2 3.3 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup and DHCP ... 3-4 3.4 Internet Access Configuration... 3-7 3.5 Single User Account ... 3-11 3.6 Configuring Backup ISP Accounts ... 3-14 3.7 Editing Login Script ...
  • Page 11 12.1 About Telnet Configuration ...12-1 12.2 Telnet Under SUA ...12-2 12.3 Telnet Capabilities ...12-2 Chapter 13 System Maintenance ...13-1 13.1 System Status ...13-2 13.2 Terminal Baud Rate ...13-5 13.3 Log and Trace ...13-5 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table of Contents...
  • Page 12 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.4 Diagnostic... 13-10 13.5 Backup Configuration ... 13-13 13.6 Restore Configuration... 13-13 13.7 Software Update... 13-14 13.8 Command Interpreter Mode ... 13-17 13.9 Call Control ... 13-17 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting... 14-1 14.1 Problems Starting Up the Prestige ... 14-1 14.2...

  • Page 13: List Of Figures

    Figure 1-1. Prestige 128MH Front Panel LEDs... 1-5 Figure 1-2. Prestige 128MH Rear Panel ... 1-7 Figure 1-3. Internet Access Application ... 1-8 Figure 1-4. LAN-to-LAN Connection Application ... 1-9 Figure 1-5. Telecommuting/Remote Access Server Application ... 1-10 Figure 2-1.
  • Page 14 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Figure 4-4. Menu 11.4 – Remote Node Setup Script...4-15 Figure 4-5. Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile ...4-18 Figure 5-1. TCP/IP LAN-to-LAN Application...5-1 Figure 5-2. Menu 11.3- Remote Node TCP/IP Options...5-2 Figure 5-3. Sample IP Addresses for a TCPI/IP LAN-to-LAN ...5-3 Figure 5-4.
  • Page 15 Menu 24.7.2 - System Maintenance - Upload ROM File ...13-16 Figure 13-13. Menu 24.9 - System Maintenance - Call Control ...13-18 Figure 13-14. Menu 24.9.2 - Blacklist...13-19 Figure 13-15. Menu 24.9.3 - Budget Management...13-20 List of Figures Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...

  • Page 17: List Of Tables

    Bridge Ethernet Setup Menu - Handle IPX Field Configuration ... 7-2 Table 7-2. Remote Node Network Layers Menu Bridge Options... 7-4 Table 7-3. Bridge Static Route Menu Fields... 7-6 Table 8-1. Remote Dial-in Users/Remote Nodes Comparison Chart ... 8-1 xvii Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub List of Tables List of Tables...
  • Page 18 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 8-2. Default Dial-in Setup Fields ...8-5 Table 8-3. Edit Dial-in User Menu Fields...8-9 Table 9-1. Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu ...9-4 Table 9-3. Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP...9-5 Table 9-4.

  • Page 19: Preface

    Your Prestige 128MH is easy to install and to configure since you do not need to set any switch. All functions of the Prestige 128MH are software configurable via the SMT (System Management Terminal) Interface.
  • Page 20 Regardless of your particular application, it is important that you follow the steps outlined in Chapters 1-2 to connect your Prestige 128MH to your LAN. You can then refer to the appropriate chapters of the manual, depending on your applications.

  • Page 21: Getting To Know Your Router/Hub

    Prestige directly to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). The WAN Port For added expandability, the Prestige 128MH features a WAN port that allows you to connect a dial-up/leased line modem or an ISDN TA (Terminal Adapter) to your Prestige. The WAN port can be used independently, or it can be bundled with the built-in modems to support bandwidth- on-demand.
  • Page 22 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Novel IPX (Internetwork Packet eXchange) network layer protocol. Transparently bridging for unsupported network layer protocols. PPP/MP (Point-to-Point Protocol/Multilink Protocol) link layer protocol. SUA™ (Single User Account) for NAT (Network Address Translation) functionality. Integrated 4-Port Ethernet Hub The built-in 4-port Ethernet 10Base-T hub saves you the cost and the clutter of an external hub.

  • Page 23: The Built-In Modems

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub PAP and CHAP Security The Prestige supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol). CHAP is more secure than PAP; however, PAP is readily available on more platforms. DHCP Support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the workstations on your LAN to obtain the configuration from the Prestige at start-up.
  • Page 24 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Modems of either model also support V.42bis compression to speed up data transfer. 1.3.1 WAN Terminology DCE & DTE On the two ends of an RS-232 connection, the equipment closest to the telephone line is called the DCE (Data Communications Equipment) and the other the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment).

  • Page 25: Front Panel Leds And Back Panel Ports

    Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports 1.4.1 Prestige 128MH Front Panel Prestige 128MH PWR TST PSTN Router/Hub PWR = Power Indicator RUN = Running status Indicator (Blinking) ETHERNET (1, 2, 3, 4) = 4-port 10Base-T hub (active Ethernet port #)

  • Page 26: Table 1-1. Led Functions

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 1.4.2 Front Panel LEDS The LED indicator lights on the front panel of your Prestige indicate the router/hub functional status. The following Table 1-1 describes the LED functions: Table 1-1. LED Functions LEDs Function Power Indicator...

  • Page 27: Figure

    1.4.3 Prestige 128MH Back Panel Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel of your Prestige 128MH. Refer to this diagram when making connections. ETHERNET POWER POWER = AC power inlet. ETHERNET = 4 x RJ-45 Ethernet 10Base-T port (metallic). CONSOLE = RJ-45 console port (off-white).

  • Page 28: Applications For Prestige 128Mh

    The following sections show you the possible applications that you can use your Prestige for. 1.5.1 Internet Access The Prestige 128MH is the ideal high-speed Internet access solution. Your Prestige supports the TCP/IP protocol, which the Internet uses exclusively. It is also compatible with access servers manufactured by major vendors such as Cisco and Ascend.

  • Page 29: Figure

    Branch Office LAN E t h e r n e t L A N Prestige 128MH shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4. Getting to Know Your Router/Hub Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Coporate LAN PSTN Network (Telephone Line) LAN-to-LAN Connection Application NOVELL...

  • Page 30: Figure

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 1.5.3 Remote Access Server Your Prestige allows remote users to dial-in and gain access to your LAN. This feature enables users that have workstations with remote access capabilities, e.g., Windows 95, to dial in to access the network resources without physically being in the office. Either PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) or CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) authentication can be used to control the access from the remote users.

  • Page 31: Hardware Installation & Initial Setup

    Before you proceed further, check all items you received with your Prestige against this list to make sure nothing is missing. The complete package should include: Table 2-1. Item Checklist Package Contents Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Power Adapter RS-232 cable DB-25(female)/RJ-45 console cable...

  • Page 32: Additional Installation Requirements

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Additional Installation Requirements In addition to the contents of your package, there are other hardware and software requirements you need before you can install and use your Prestige. These requirements include: A computer with Ethernet 10Base-T NIC (Network Interface Card).

  • Page 33: Connect Your Pstn Router/Hub

    Connect your PSTN Router/Hub Power Power Adapter Outlet ETHERNET POWER E t h e r n e t L A N 2.3.1 Prestige 128MH Connections Hardware Installation & Initial Setup PSTN/ISDN Network External Modem Modem / ISDN TA ISDN TA CONSOLE Computer...

  • Page 34: Figure 2-1. Connecting Prestige 128Mh

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Figure 2-1. Connecting Prestige 128MH Hardward Installation & Initial Setup...
  • Page 35 This section outlines how to connect your Prestige 128MH to the LAN and to the telephone network. Refer to Figure 1-2 to identify all of the ports on your device. Then see Figure 2-1 when you make the connections. To minimize confusion over the various RJ-45 ports, they are color-...
  • Page 36 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub telephony machines to the Prestige. Be sure to follow the instructions of other machines when connecting them to the Prestige. Connecting the WAN Port (Optional) Step 4. Hook up an external modem or ISDN TA to the Prestige by connecting one end of an RS-232 cable to the WAN port of the Prestige and the other end to the DTE port of the external device.

  • Page 37: Power On Your Prestige

    When you power on your Prestige, it performs several internal tests as well as line initialization. After the initialization, the Prestige asks you to press [Enter] to continue, as shown in Figure 2-2. Copyright (c) 1994 - 1997 ZyXEL Communications Corp. ethernet address: 00:a0:c5:01:23:45 Wan port init ...

  • Page 38: Login Screen

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Entering Password Step 2. The login screen appears after you press Enter, prompting you to enter the password, as shown in Figure 2-3. For your first login, enter the default password . As you type the password, the screen 1234 displays an (X) for each character you type.

  • Page 39: Navigating The Smt Interface

    ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel]. Saving the data on the screen will take you, in most cases to the previous menu. Type 99 at the Main Menu prompt and press [Enter] to exit the SMT interface. Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...
  • Page 40 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-10 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup...

  • Page 41: Smt Main Menu

    Remote Node Setup Static Routing Setup Default Dial-in Setup Dial-in User Setup Hardware Installation & Initial Setup Copyright (c) 1994 - 199 7 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Prestige 128MH Main Menu Advanced Management 21. Filter Set Configuration 22. SNMP Configuration 23. System Security 24.

  • Page 42: Changing The System Password

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Filter Set Configuration SNMP Configuration System Security System Maintenance Exit Changing the System Password The first thing your should do before anything else is to change the default system password by following the steps below. Select option [23. System Security] in the Main Menu. This will open Menu 23 - Step 1.

  • Page 43: Menu 23.1 - System Security - Change Password

    Menu 23.1 - System Security - Change Password Old Password= XXXX New Password= XXXX Retype to confirm= XXXX Enter here to CONFIRM or ESC to CANCEL: Menu 23.1 - System Security - Change Password Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub , and press [Enter]. 1234 2-13...

  • Page 44: General Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub General Setup The Menu 1 - General Setup contains administrative and system-related information. To enter Menu 1 and fill in the required information, follow these steps: Select option [1. General Setup] in the Main Menu by typing 1 at the menu selection Step 1.

  • Page 45: Table 2-4. General Setup Menu Fields

    Prestige does not route are simply discarded. Compared to routing, bridging generates far more traffic for the same network protocol and consumes more CPU cycles and memory. Hardware Installation & Initial Setup Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Example P128MH MyHouse...

  • Page 46: Wan Port Setup

    Your Prestige will use this information to initialize the port and the attached WAN device. 2.8.1 Prestige 128MH WAN Port Setup To configure a WAN port on Prestige 128MH, follow these steps: Select option [2. WAN Setup] in the Main Menu by typing 2 at the menu selection Step 1.

  • Page 47: Menu 2 - Wan Port Setup

    Enter Menu Selection Number: Menu 2 - WAN Port Setup Menu 2.1 - Async WAN Port Setup Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Menu 2.1 - Async WAN Port Setup for the WAN Port Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-17...

  • Page 48: Menu 2.1 - Async Wan Port Setup For Modem 1/2

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Figure 2-10 displays Menu 2.1 when configuring modem 1 and modem 2. Modem Name= ZyXEL Active= Yes Connection Type= Switch (r.o.) Phone Number= Device Type= 56K Modem (r.o.) Port Speed= 115200 AT Command String: Init=ats0=0W2&fs95=1 Advanced Setup= No Figure 2-10.

  • Page 49: Table 2-5. Async Wan Port Setup Menu Fields

    When you complete this menu, press [Enter] to save your configuration, or [Esc] to cancel. After you press [Enter], the Prestige uses the information you have saved to initialize the WAN Port and the connected Modem/ISDN TA. Hardware Installation & Initial Setup Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 5551212 (example) Space-bar to...

  • Page 50: Menu 2.1.1 - Advanced Wan Port Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2.8.2 Advanced WAN Port Setup The Advanced WAN Port Setup Menu allows you to enter the AT Commands for the WAN devices and the call control parameters. In Menu 2.1, move the cursor to the Advanced Setup field and press the space bar to Step 1.

  • Page 51: Table 2-6. Advanced Wan Port Setup At Commands Fields

    If your switch still requires pulse dialing, change the string to “atdp”. For ISDN lines, there are far more protocols and operational modes. Please consult the documentation of your TA, for you may need additional commands in both “Dial” and “Init” strings. Hardware Installation & Initial Setup Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Default [atdt] [~+++~ath]...
  • Page 52 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub DTR Signal The majority of WAN devices default to hanging up the current call when the DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal is dropped by the DTE. When “Drop DTR When Hang Up” is set to yes, the Prestige will use this hardware signal to force the WAN device to hang up, in addition to issuing the drop command (ATH).
  • Page 53 Call Back Delay Elapsed time between dropping a callback request call and (sec) dialing a callback call. Hardware Installation & Initial Setup Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Default [60] seconds [0] to disable the blacklist control [20] seconds...

  • Page 54: Ethernet Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Ethernet Setup This section describes how to configure the Ethernet using Menu 3 – Ethernet Setup. From the Main Menu, enter 3 to open Menu 3. Figure 2-12. 2.9.1 General Ethernet Setup This menu allows you to specify the filter sets that you wish to apply to the Ethernet traffic. You seldom need to filter Ethernet traffic, however, the filter sets may be useful to block certain packets, reduce traffic and prevent security breaches.
  • Page 55 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub If you need to define filters, please read Chapter 9- Filter Set Configuration, then return to this menu to define the filter sets. Hardware Installation & Initial Setup 2-25...

  • Page 56: Protocol Dependent Ethernet Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2.10 Protocol Dependent Ethernet Setup Depending on the protocols for your applications, you need to configure the respective Ethernet Setup, as outlined below. For TCP/IP Ethernet setup refer to Chapter 3 - Internet Access Application. For Novell IPX Ethernet setup refer to Section 7.4 - IPX Ethernet Setup in Chapter 7 - Novell IPX Configuration for LAN-to-LAN.

  • Page 57: Route Ip Setup

    Menu 1 - General Setup System Name= p128MH Location= location Contact Person's Name= name Route IP= Yes Route IPX= No Bridge= No Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Menu 1 – General Setup Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 3 Internet Access...

  • Page 58: Tcp/Ip Parameters

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub TCP/IP Parameters 3.2.1 IP Address and Subnet Mask Similar to the houses on a street that share a common street name, the machines on a LAN share one common network number, also. Where you obtain your network number depends on your particular situation. If the ISP or your network administrator assigns you a block of registered IP addresses, follow their instructions in selecting the IP addresses and the subnet mask.

  • Page 59: Dhcp Configuration

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub that it receives; when set to none, it will not send any RIP packets and will ignore any RIP packets received. The Version field controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the Prestige sends (it recognizes both formats when receiving).

  • Page 60: Tcp/Ip Ethernet Setup And Dhcp

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub TCP/IP Ethernet Setup and DHCP You will now use Menu 3.2 to configure your Prestige for TCP/IP. To edit Menu 3.2, select the menu option [3. Ethernet Setup] in the Main Menu. When Menu 3 appears, select the submenu option [2. TCP/IP and DHCP Setup] and press [Enter] now displays Menu 3.2 - TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup, as shown in...
  • Page 61 Enter the IP addresses of the DNS servers. The DNS servers are passed to the DHCP clients along with the IP address and Secondary DNS the subnet mas k.. Server Internet Access Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Example [None] [Server] (default) 192.168.1.33...
  • Page 62 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Follow Table 3-2 to configure TCP/IP parameters for the Ethernet port. Table 3-2. TCP/IP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields Field Description TCP/IP Setup IP Address Enter the IP address of your Prestige in dotted decimal notation IP Subnet Mask Your Prestige will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign.

  • Page 63: Internet Access Configuration

    Internet Account Information Internet Account Information IP Address of the ISP's Gateway (Optional) Telephone Number(s) of your ISP Login Name Password for ISP authentication (DNS server address(es) for your workstation Internet Access Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Write your account information here...

  • Page 64: Figure 3-3. Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub From the Main Menu, enter option [4. Internet Access Setup] to go to Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup, as displayed in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup ISP's Name= ? ISP Gateway IP Addr=...
  • Page 65 Prestige to connect to the ISP's gateway. For TCP/IP applications, e.g., FTP, you will need a separate login name and password for each server. Internet Access Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Observation Myisp (optional) Space-bar to...
  • Page 66 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 3-4. Internet Access Setup Menu Fields (continued) Field Description Single User Account See Section 3.5 for a more detailed discussion on the Single User Account feature. Edit Script Option To edit the parameters, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. This will bring you to Menu 4.1 –...

  • Page 67: Single User Account

    ISP. For example, this feature can be used to simplify the allocation of IP addresses when connecting branch offices to the corporate network. Internet Access Same Network Addresses Prestige 128MH Single User Account Topology Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub INTERNET 3-11...

  • Page 68: Advantages Of Sua

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub The IP address for the SUA can be either fixed or dynamically assigned when a call is connected. In addition, you can designate a server, e.g., a web server, on your local network and make it accessible to the outside world.

  • Page 69: Figure 3-5. Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup For Single User Account

    Sec Phone #= My Login= My Password= ******** Single User Account= Yes Local IP Addr= Server IP Addr= Edit Script Op tions= No Device Type= 56K Modem Enter here to CONFIRM or ESC to CANCEL: Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-13...

  • Page 70: Configuring Backup Isp Accounts

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 3-5. Single User Account Menu Fields Field Description Single User Account Select [Yes] to enable SUA. Local IP Addr. If your ISP did not assign you a static IP address, enter [0.0.0.0] here; otherwise, enter that IP address here.

  • Page 71: Editing Login Script

    Some ISPs requires text login before it starts PPP negotiation. If this is the case for your ISP, please refer to section 4.1.6 Editing Login Script on how to create a login script. Internet Access Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-15...

  • Page 73: Remote Node Configuration

    From the Main Menu, select menu option [11. Remote Node Setup] Step 1. When Menu 11 appears, as shown in Figure 4-1, enter the number of the remote node Step 2. that you wish to configure. Remote Node Configuration Remote Node Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 4...

  • Page 74: Menu 11 - Remote Node Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ Figure 4-1. When Submenu 11.1. - Remote Node Profile appears, select the type of line that will be Step 3. used (dial-up line or leased line). Set the Connection Type to one of the following values: [Switch]: for dial - up lines.

  • Page 75: Figure 4-2. Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile For Dial-Up Lines

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Figure 4-2. Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile for Dial-up Lines Remote Node Configuration...

  • Page 76: Table 4-1. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields For Dial-Up Lines

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 4-1 contains the instructions on how to configure the Remote Node Menu for dial-up lines. Table 4-1. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines Field Description Rem Node Name This is a required field [?]. Enter a descriptive name for the remote node, for example, Corp.
  • Page 77 My Login This is a required field [?] if [Call Direction] is either [Both] Name or [Outgoing]. Enter the login name for your Prestige when it calls this remote node. Remote Node Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Options [Enable] [Disable]...
  • Page 78 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 4-1. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines (continued) Field Description Outgoing: This is a required field [?] if [Call Direction] is either [Both] Password or [Outgoing]. Enter the password for your Prestige when it calls this remote node.
  • Page 79 Route field. When bridging is enabled, your Prestige will forward any packet that it does not route to this remote node; otherwise, the packets are discarded. . Remote Node Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Options [Modem] [ISDN TA] [X25 PAD]...
  • Page 80 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 4-1. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines (continued) Field Description Edit PPP Options To edit the PPP options for this remote node, move the cursor to this field, use the space bar to select [Yes] and press [Enter].

  • Page 81: Outgoing Authentication Protocol

    2 links is not recommended, because of the rapidly diminishing return for the subsequent links. The number of links in an MP bundle can be statically configured, or dynamically determined at runtime, as explained in the following section. Remote Node Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Options Default=300sec...

  • Page 82: Bandwidth On Demand

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4.1.4 Bandwidth on Demand The Bandwidth on Demand (BOD) feature adds or subtracts links dynamically according to traffic demand. After the initial call, the Prestige uses BAP (Bandwidth Allocation Protocol) to ask the peer for additional telephone number if BACP (Bandwidth Allocation Control Protocol) is negotiated.
  • Page 83 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Additional Port is 5 (Kbps) and the Target Utility for a second Port is 10-20; then the Target Utility for a third link is 15-25. The BOD configuration is through Menu 11.2 - Remote Node PPP Options.

  • Page 84: Editing Ppp Options

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4.1.5 Editing PPP Options To edit the remote node PPP Options, move the cursor to the [Edit PPP Options] field in Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile, and use the space bar to select [Yes]. Press [Enter] to open Menu 11.2, as shown in Figure 4-3.

  • Page 85: Table 4-2. Remote Node Ppp Options Menu Fields

    Enter the two thresholds separated by a [-] for subtracting and adding the second port. Enter the bandwidth increment to define the two thresholds for subtracting and adding the third port. Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [Standard PPP] [CISCO PPP]...
  • Page 86 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 4-2. Remote Node PPP Options Menu Fields (continued) Field Add Persist Subtract Persist Once you have completed filling in Menu 11.2 - Remote Node PPP Options, press [Enter] at the message [Press ENTER to Confirm…] to save your configuration, or press [Esc] at any time to cancel.

  • Page 87: Menu 11.4 - Remote Node Setup Script

    Remote Node Configuration Menu 11.4 – Remote Node Setup Script Set 5: Expect= Send= Set 6: Expect= Send= Press ENTER to CONFIRM or ESC to CANCEL: Menu 11.4 – Remote Node Setup Script Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub ” but PPP... 4-15...
  • Page 88 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4-16 Remote Node Configuration...
  • Page 89 Enter an Expect string to match. After matching the Expect string, the Prestige returns the string in the [Send] field. Set 1-6: Send Enter a string to send out after the Expect string is matched. Remote Node Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [Yes/No] 4-17...

  • Page 90: Leased Line Connection

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Leased Line Connection A leased line provides a connection that is always up without dialing and modem negotiation, which can take tens of second. The WAN port on the Prestige allows you to connect a leased line modem (async).
  • Page 91 This field always shows the only option modem (r.o). Enter the login name that this remote node uses when it calls your Prestige. The login name in this Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [Leased] [1 (r.o.)]...
  • Page 92 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Name (*for backup line only) Incoming: Rem Node Password (*for backup line only) Outgoing: My Login Name (*for backup line only) Outgoing: My Password (*for backup line only) Outgoing: Authen (*for backup line only) Primary Phone #...

  • Page 93: Remote Node Tcp/Ip Configuration

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 5 Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure the TCP/IP parameters of a remote node. LAN-to-LAN Application Coporate LAN Branch Office LAN Prestige 128MH A typical LAN-to-LAN application is to use your Prestige to connect a branch office to the headquarters, as depicted in the following Figure 5-1.

  • Page 94: Figure 5-2. Menu 11.3- Remote Node Tcp/Ip Options

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 5.1.1 Remote Node Setup Follow the procedure in Chapter 5 - Remote Node Configuration to configure the protocol- independent parameters in Menu 11 - Remote Node Profile. For the TCP/IP parameters, follow the instructions below. If you are configuring your Prestige to receive incoming calls, you also need to set the default dial-in parameters in Menu 13.

  • Page 95: Sample Ip Addresses For A Tcpi/Ip Lan-To-Lan

    Enter the IP address of the remote gateway in Remote Node Profile. Edit IP/IPX/Bridge Press the space bar to select [Yes] and press [Enter] to go to Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options Menu. Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Local Network 204.5.1.Z 204.247.203.Y Option [IP]...
  • Page 96 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub The following table shows the TCP/IP related fields in Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options. Table 5-2. TCP/IP Remote Node Configuration Rem IP Address This will show the IP address you entered for this remote node in the previous menu.
  • Page 97 Once you have completed filling in the Network Layer Options Menu, press [Enter] to return to Menu 11. Press [Enter] at the message [Press ENTER to Confirm...] to save your configuration, or press [Esc] at any time to cancel. Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [1] to [16] [Yes/No]...

  • Page 98: Figure 5-4. Example Of Static Routing Topology

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 5.1.2 Static Route Setup Static routes tell the Prestige routing information that it cannot learn automatically through other means. This can arise in cases where RIP is disabled on the LAN or a remote network is beyond the one that is directly connected to a remote node.

  • Page 99: Menu 12 - Static Route Setup

    Route Name= ? Active= No Destination IP Address= ? IP Subnet Mask= ? Gateway IP Address= ? Metric= 2 Private= No Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...
  • Page 100 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 5-3 describes the fields for Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route Setup. Table 5-3. Edit IP Static Route Menu Fields Field Description Route Name Enter a descriptive name for this route. This is for identification purpose only.

  • Page 101: Remote Node Ipx Configuration

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 6 IPX Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure the IPX parameters of the Prestige. IPX Network Environment Novell bundles the protocol stack, the server software and routing functionality in their NetWare server products. So a NetWare server is not only a file or print server, it is also a router.

  • Page 102: Frame Types

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 6.1.2 Frame Types IPX can run on top of four different frame types on the Ethernet. These frame types are 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II (DIX), and SNAP (Sub-Network Access Protocol). Each frame type is a separate logical network, even though they exist on one physical cable.

  • Page 103: Prestige In An Ipx Environment

    Prestige as a seed router and set up unique network numbers for each frame type enabled using the Ethernet Setup Menu. Remote Node IPX Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Not Seed Router (Server Side) Learns Network Number...

  • Page 104: Ipx Spoofing

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub IPX Spoofing Your Prestige comes with several pre-defined call filters designed to prevent certain IPX packets from triggering a call to a remote node. The built-in call filters are defined as follows: Block periodical RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and SAP (Service Advertising Protocol) response messages.

  • Page 105: Ipx Ethernet Setup

    IPX Network #= N/A Frame Type Ethernet II= No IPX Network #= N/A Frame Type SNAP= No IPX Network #= N/A Enter here to CONFIRM or ESC to CANCEL: Menu 3.3 - Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...
  • Page 106 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub The following Table 6-1 describes the Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Menu. Table 6-1. Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Fields Field Description Seed Router Determine if your Prestige is to act as a seed router. Frame Type Enable/Disable the individual frame type. Remember to enable only the ones that are actually used on your network.

  • Page 107: Lan-To-Lan Application With Novell Ipx

    Clients the headquarters, as depic ted in Figure 6-3. Figure 6-3. Remote Node IPX Configuration External Network Number = 222 Prestige 128MH LAN-to-LAN Application with Novell IPX Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Coporate LAN NetWare Server Internal Network Number = 111...

  • Page 108: Ipx Remote Node Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 6.5.1 IPX Remote Node Setup Follow the procedure in Chapter 5 to configure the protocol-independent parameters in Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile. For the IPX-specific parameters in Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options, follow the instructions below. If you want the Prestige to receive incoming calls, you must also configure the default dial-in parameters in Menu 13.
  • Page 109 Once you have completed filling in the Network Layer Options Menu, press [Enter] to return to Menu 11.1. Then press [Enter] at the message [Press ENTER to Confirm] to save your configuration, press [Esc] to cancel. Remote Node IPX Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [Yes/No] [00000000]...

  • Page 110: Menu 12.2 - Edit Ipx Static Route

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 6.5.2 IPX Static Route Setup Similar to IP, IP X static routes tell the Prestige how to reach servers beyond a remote node before a connection to that remote node is established. From Menu 12, select one of the IPX Static Routes to open Menu 12.2 - Edit IPX Static Route, as shown in Figure 6-5.
  • Page 111 These two fields have the same meaning as those in the Ethernet setup. Tick Count Once you have completed filling in the menu, press [Enter] at the message [Press ENTER to Confirm…] to save your configuration, or press [Esc] to cancel to cancel. Remote Node IPX Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 6-11...

  • Page 113: Bridging In General

    Basically, all non-local packets are bridged to the WAN; however, your Prestige applies special handling for certain IPX packets to reduce the number of calls, depending on the setting of the “Handle IPX” field. Bridging Setup Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 7 Bridging Setup...

  • Page 114: Menu 3.5 - Bridge Ethernet Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub From Menu 3 - Ethernet Setup, enter option [4. Bridge Setup] and Menu 3.5 - Bridge Ethernet Setup displays as shown in Figure 7-1. Press Space Bar to Toggle. Figure 7-1. Table 7-1 describes how to configure the [Handle IPX] field in Menu 3.5.

  • Page 115: Figure

    Hop Count= 1 Tick Count= 2 W/D Spoofing(min)= 3 SAP/RIP Timeout(min)= 3 Bridge Options: Dial-On-Broadcast= No Ethernet Addr Timeout(min)= 0 Enter here to CON FIRM or ESC to CANCEL: Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Bridging Options Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...
  • Page 116 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 7-2 describes the bridging-specific parameters in the Remote Node Profile and Network Layers menus. Table 7-2. Remote Node Network Layers Menu Bridge Options Field Bridge Edit IP/IPX/Bridge Dial-On-Broadcast Ethernet Addr Timeout (min) Once you have completed filling in the Network Layer Options Menu, press [Enter] to return to Menu 11.1.

  • Page 117: Figure 7-3. Menu 12.3 - Edit Bridge Static Route

    Menu 12.3 - Edit Bridge Static Route Route #: 21 Route Name= Active= No Ether Address= ? IP Address= Gateway Node= 1 Press ENTER to CONFIRM or ESC to CANCEL: Menu 12.3 - Edit Bridge Static Route Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...
  • Page 118 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub The following Table 7-3 describes the Bridge Static Route Menu. Table 7-3. Bridge Static Route Menu Fields Field Description Route Name Enter a nam e for the bridge static route for identification purposes. Active Activate/deactivate the static route.

  • Page 119: Dial-In Server Configuration

    Dial-in Server Configuration Remote Nodes Your Prestige can make calls to and receive calls from the remote node. Each remote node can have its own set of parameters such as Bandwidth On Demand, Protocol, Security, etc. Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 8...

  • Page 120: Remote Access Server

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Access Server Telecommuting enables people to work at remote sites and yet still have access to the resources in the business office. Typically, a telecommuter will use a client workstation with TCP/IP and dial - out capabilities, e.g., a Windows PC or a Macintosh, connected to a modem.

  • Page 121: Lan-To-Lan Server Application

    (see Chapter 5 - Remote Node Configuration). An example of your Prestige being used as a LAN-to-LAN server is shown in Figure 8-2. Figure 8-2. Dial-In Server Configuration LAN-to-LAN Server Prestige Example of a LAN-to-LAN Server Application Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Local Network...

  • Page 122: Default Dial-In Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Default Dial-In Setup This section covers the default dial - in parameters. The parameters in Menu 13 affect incoming calls from both remote dial - in users, and remote nodes until authentication is completed. Once authentication is completed and if it matches a remote node, your Prestige will use parameters from that particular remote node.
  • Page 123 This field is applicable only if the Mutual Authen. Field is set to [Yes]. Enter in the PAP password to be used to respond to the far end’s authentication request. This field does not apply to CHAP authentication. Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [None] [Required]...
  • Page 124 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 8-2. Default Dial-in Setup Fields (continued) Field Multiple Link Options: Max Port Callback Budget Management: Allocated Budget (min) Callback Budget Management: Period (hr) Dial-In IP Address Supplied By: Dial-in User Dial-In IP Address Supplied By: IP Pool...
  • Page 125 Once you have completed filling in Menu 13 - Default Dial-in Setup, press [Enter] at the message [Press ENTER to Confirm…] to save your configuration, or press [Esc] at any time to cancel. Dial-In Server Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [Yes/No]...

  • Page 126: Dial-In Users Setup

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Dial-In Users Setup The following steps describe the setup procedure for setting up a remote dial-in user. From the Main Menu, enter option 14 to go to Menu 14 - Dial-in User Setup, as Step 1.
  • Page 127 If [Phone # Supplied by Caller] is [Yes], then this is a required field. Phone # Otherwise, a [N/A] will appear in the field. Enter the telephone number to which your Prestige will call back. Dial-In Server Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [Active] [Inactive] Default=No...

  • Page 128: Clid Authentication

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 8-3. Edit Dial-in User Menu Fields (continued) Field Description Rem CLID If you enable CLID Authen field in Menu 13, then you need to specify the telephone number from which this user calls. Your Prestige wil check the CLID in the incoming call against the CLIDs in the database.
  • Page 129 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub on the callback option for the dial - in users, all usage are charged to the company instead of the employees, and your accounting department can avoid the hassles of accountability and reimbursement. Dial-In Server Configuration...

  • Page 131: Filter Configuration

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 9 Filter Configuration About Filtering Your Prestige uses filters to decide whether or not to allow passage of a data packet and/or to make a call. There are two types of filters: data filters and call filters.

  • Page 132: Figure 9-1. Outgoing Packet Filtering Process

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Data match Outgoing Filters Packet Match Drop packet Figure 9-1. For incoming packets, your Prestige applies data filters only. Packets are processed depending upon whether a match is found. The following sections describe how to configure filter sets.

  • Page 133: Configuring A Filter Set

    Press [Enter] at the message: [Press ENTER to confirm] to open Menu 21.1 - Filter Step 4. Rules Summary. Filter Configuration Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration Filter Set # ------ ------------------ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Comments...

  • Page 134: Figure 9-3. Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub # A Type - - ---- -------------------------------------------- --------- - - - Figure 9-3. 9.2.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu This screen shows the summary of the existing rules in the filter set. The following tables contain a brief description of the abbreviations used in Menu 21.1.
  • Page 135 Source Address Source Port number Destination Address Destination Port number Filter Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Display [Y] means there are more rules to check. [N] means there are no more rules to check. [F] means to forward the packet.
  • Page 136 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub If the filter type is IPX, the following abbreviations listed in Table 9-3 will be used. Table 9-3. Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IPX Abbreviation Description IPX Packet Type Source Socket Destination Socket If the filter type is GEN (generic), the following abbreviations listed in Table 9-4 will be used.

  • Page 137: Configuring A Filter Rule

    Port # Comp= None TCP Estab= N/A More= No Log= None Action Matched= Check Next Rule Action Not Matched= Check Next Rule Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub...
  • Page 138 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub The following Table 9-5 describes how to configure your TCP/IP filter rule. Table 9-5. TCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields Field Description Active This field activates/deactivates the filter rule. IP Protocol Protocol refers to the upper layer protocol, e.g., TCP is 6, UDP is 17 and ICMP is 1.
  • Page 139 Once you have completed filling in Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule, press [Enter] at the message [Press Enter to Confirm] to save your configuration, or press [Esc] to cancel. This data will now be displayed on Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary. Filter Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Option [Yes / N/A] [None]...

  • Page 140: Menu 21.1.2 - Generic Filter Rule

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9.3.2 Generic Filter Rule This section shows you how to configure a generic filter rule. The purpose of generic rules is to allow you to filter non-IP/IPX packets. For IP and IPX packets, it is generally easier to use the IP and IPX rules directly.
  • Page 141 Once you have completed filling in Menu 21.1.2 - generic Filter Rule, press [Enter] at the message [Press Enter to Confirm] to save your configuration, or press [Esc] to cancel. This data will now be displayed on Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary. Filter Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Default Default = 0 Default = 0...

  • Page 142: Figure 9-6. Menu 21.1.3 - Ipx Filter Rule

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9.3.3 Novell IPX Filter Rule This section shows you how to configure an IPX filter rule. IPX filters allow you to base the rules on the fields in the IPX headers. To configure an IPX rules, select IPX Filter Rule from the Filter Type field and press Enter to open Menu 21.1.3 IPX Filter Rule, as shown in Figure 9-6.
  • Page 143 0453 indicating SAP and RIP packets. There are seven options for this field that specify the type of the packet. None. RIP Request. RIP Response. SAP Request. SAP Response. SAP Get Nearest Server Request. SAP Get Nearest Server Response Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9-13...

  • Page 145: Snmp Configuration

    Menu 22 - SNMP Configuration SNMP: Get Community= public Set Community= public Trusted Host= 0.0.0.0 Trap: Community= public Destination= 0.0.0.0 Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Menu 22 - SNMP Configuration Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 10 10-1...
  • Page 146 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub The following table describes the SNMP configuration parameters. Table 10-1. SNMP Configuration Menu Fields Field Description Get Community Enter the get community, which is the password for the incoming Get- and GetNext- requests from the management station.

  • Page 147: System Security

    Security as shown in Figure 11-1. Figure 11-1. System Security Menu 23 - System Security 1. Change Password 2. External Server Enter Menu Selection Number: 1 Menu 23 - System Security Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 11 System Security 11-1...

  • Page 148: Figure 11-2. Menu 23.1 - System Security - Change Password

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub From the System Security Menu, select option [1. Change Password] to open Menu Step 2. 23.1 - System Security - Change Password. Enter your existing system password and press [Enter]. Step 3. Figure 11-2. Enter your new system password and press [Enter].

  • Page 149: Using Radius Authentication

    These changes add the support for CLID authentication, as described in the section below. System Security ). Using any text editor, add the following lines to /etc/raddb integer None Optional Mandatory Preconfigured User Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub file in the RADIUS dictionary integer 11-3...

  • Page 150: Menu 23.2 - System Security - External Server

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 11.2.2 RADIUS Server Configuration To configure the RADIUS server, select option 23, System Security, from the Main Menu to open Menu 23 - System Security. Select option 2, External Server from this menu to open Menu 23.2 - System Security - External Server, shown in Figure 11-3.
  • Page 151 A “password” used to authenticate your Prestige to the RADIUS service. Please note that this is between the Prestige and the server; it has nothing to do with the dial-in users. System Security Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Default [1645] 11-5...

  • Page 152: Adding Users To The Radius Database

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub The Key Field The “key”, or password, must match that in the directory, as shown in the following example: /etc/raddb # Client Name #------------------------- 192.168.1.1 After you configure a RADIUS server, your Prestige will use it to authenticate all users that it can not find in its internal dial - up user list (see Menu 14) 11.2.3 Adding Users to the RADIUS Database...
  • Page 153 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Security 11-7...

  • Page 155: Telnet Configuration And Capabilities

    Modem/ISDN TA PSTN/ISDN Network Modem / ISDN TA 56 Kbps PSTN Network (Telephone Line) 56 Kbps Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 12 Telnet from any Remote Location Modem / ISDN TA Modem ISDN TA 12-1...

  • Page 156: Telnet Under Sua

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 12.2 Telnet Under SUA When Single User Account (SUA) is enabled and an inside server is specified, telnet connections from the outside will be forwarded to the inside server. So to configure the Prestige via telnet from the outside, you must first telnet to the inside server, and then telnet from the server to the Prestige using its inside LAN IP address.

  • Page 157: System Maintenance

    This chapter describes how to use these tools in detail. Select menu 24 in the main menu to open Menu 24 - System Maintenance, as shown in Figure 13-1. Figure 13-1. System Maintenance Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance Menu 24 - System Maintenance System Status Terminal Baud Rate...

  • Page 158: System Status

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.1 System Status The first selection, System Status, gives you information on the version of your system firmware and the status and statistics of the ports, as shown in Figure 13-2. Menu 24.1 -- System Maintenance - Status...
  • Page 159 The number of transmitted packets to LAN. 14. RX Pkts The number of received packets from LAN 15. Collision The number of collisions (more than 1 station trying to transmit at the same time). System Maintenance Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13-3...

  • Page 160: Figure 13-3. Lan Packet That Triggered Last Call

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Table 13-1. System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields (continued) Field Description 16. Name Displays the system name of your Prestige. This information can be modified in Menu 1 – General Setup. 17. RAS S/W Shows to the version of the current RAS firmware.

  • Page 161: Terminal Baud Rate

    Step 1. From Menu 24, select option 3 to open Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Step 2. Trace. System Maintenance Terminal Baud Rate: 115200 Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13-5...
  • Page 162 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Select the first option from Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace to Step 3. display the error log in the system. After the Prestige finishes displaying, you will have the option to clear the error log.

  • Page 163: Figure 13-5. Examples Of Error And Information Messages

    Examples of typical error and information messages are presented in Figure 13-5. 4 PP07 4 PINI e PINI Clear Error Log (y/n): Figure 13-5. System Maintenance INFO LAN promiscuous mode <0> ERROR System Ert completed INFO Session Begin Examples of Error and Information Messages Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13-7...

  • Page 164: Figure 13-6. Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - Syslog And Accounting

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.3.2 Syslog And Accounting The Prestige uses the UNIX syslog facility to log the CDR (Call Detail Record) and system messages to a syslog server. Syslog and accounting can be configured in Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - Syslog and Accounting, as shown in Figure 13-6.
  • Page 165 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Your Prestige sends three types of syslog messages: call information messages (i.e. CDR), error information messages and session information messages. Some examples of these syslog messages are shown below: Call Information Messages: line 1 channel 1, call 41, C01, Incoming Call, 40001...

  • Page 166: Diagnostic

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.4 Diagnostic The diagnostic facility allows you to test the different aspects of your Prestige to determine if it is working properly. Menu 24.4 allows you to choose among various types of diagnostic tests to evaluate your system, as shown in Figure 13-7.
  • Page 167 This option allows you to enter the command mode. This mode allows you to diagnose and test your Prestige using a specified set of commands. System Maintenance Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub this option brings you to the Select WAN Port field to specify 13-11...

  • Page 168: Figure 13-8. Trace Display For A Successful Manual Call

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Figure 13-8 shows an example of a successful connection after selecting option [3. Manual Call] in Menu 24.4. Start dialing for node <1> ### Hit any key to continue. ### Dialing chan<2> phone<last 9-digit>:12345 Call CONNECT speed<54000> chan<2> prot<1>...

  • Page 169: Backup Configuration

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.5 Backup Configuration Option 5 from Menu 24 - System Maintenance allows you to backup the current Prestige configuration to your workstation. Backup is highly recommended once your Prestige is functioning properly. You must perform the backup and restore through the console port. Any serial communications program should work fine;...

  • Page 170: Firmware Update

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.7 Firmware Update Menu 24.7 -- System Maintenance - Upload Firmware allows you to upgrade the firmware for the various modules and the ROM file system. Uploading is only possible through the console port. Note that this function erases the old data before installing the new one. Do not attempt to update unless you have the new firmware at hand.

  • Page 171: Figure 13-11. Menu 24.7.1 - Uploading Ras Code

    Proceeding with the upload will erase the current RAS code. Figure 13-11. System Maintenance and wait for your Prestige to respond with “Starting XMODEM Do You Which To Proceed:(Y/N) Menu 24.7.1 - Uploading RAS Code Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub atgo 13-15...
  • Page 172 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.7.2 Uploading ROM File The configuration, system-related data, the error log and the trace log are all stored in the ROM file system. Menu 24.7.2 shows you the instructions for uploading ROM file. Please be aware that uploading the ROM file replaces everything contained within.

  • Page 173: Command Interpreter Mode

    To enter the call control menu, select option [9. Call Control] in Menu 24 to go to Menu 24.9 - System Maintenance - Call Control, as shown in Figure 13-13. System Maintenance Menu 24.9 - System Maintenance - Call Control 1. Blacklist 2. Budget Management 3. Call History Enter Menu Selection Number: Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13-17...

  • Page 174: Figure 13-13. Menu 24.9 - System Maintenance - Call Control

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Figure 13-13. Menu 24.9 - System Maintenance - Call Control 13-18 System Maintenance...

  • Page 175: Figure 13-14. Menu 24.9.2 - Blacklist

    The only operation allowed is for you to take a number off the list by entering its index number. Menu 24.9.2 shows the list of telephone numbers that have been blacklisted. System Maintenance Menu 24.9.2 - Blacklist Phone Number Remove Selection(1-14): Figure 13-14. Menu 24.9.2 - Blacklist Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13-19...

  • Page 176: Figure 13-15. Menu 24.9.3 - Budget Management

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13.9.2 Budget Management Menu 24.9.3 shows the budget management statistics for outgoing calls. Remote Node 1. isp1 2. -------- 3. -------- 4. -------- 5. Dial -in User Figure 13-15. The total budget is the time limit on the accumulated time for outgoing call to a remote node or for calling back to the dial-in users collectively.

  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    2. Check to see if the communications program is configured correctly. The communications software should be configured as follows: Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 14 VT100 terminal emulation 9600 Baud No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit. 14-1...

  • Page 178: Problems With The Wan Ports

    Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 14.2 Problems With the WAN Ports Table 14-2. Troubleshooting a WAN Port Connection Problem RDY LED of a WAN port is off 14.3 Problems with the LAN Interface Table 14-3. Troubleshooting the LAN Interface Problem Can’t ping any station on the LAN...

  • Page 179: Problems Connecting To A Remote Node Or Isp

    IP address, or that the Prestige is assigning a valid address from the IP pool. If the remote dial-in user is negotiating IPX, verify that the IPX network number is valid from the IPX pool (if it is being used). Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 14-3...

  • Page 181: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Integrated Service Digital Network Internet Service Provider Local Area Network Media Access Control (PPP) Multilink Protocol Network Address Translation Password Authentication Protocol POTS Plain Old Telephone Service Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronyms and Abbreviations Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Chapter 15 15-1...
  • Page 182 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Point to Point Protocol PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service Routing Information Protocol (IPX) Service Advertising Protocol SNAP Sub-Network Access Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Single User Account (ISDN) Terminal Adapter...

  • Page 183: Index

    4-6, 7-1 budget, 8-6, 13-18 call back delay, 2-22 call control, 13-16 call direction, 4-3 Index Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub callback, 4-4, 8-6, 8-9, 8-10 CHAP, 4-5, 4-18 CLID, 2-20, 4-4, 8-5, 8-10 community, 10-1 connection type, 2-17, 3-9, 4-17...
  • Page 184 Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub external modem, 2-19 filter, 2-23, 4-7, 8-7, 9-1 frame type, 6-1, 6-6 gateway, 5-8, 6-11, 7-6 General Setup, 2-13 generic filter rule, 9-10 hop count, 6-11 IANA, 3-2 idle timeout, 4-9 Internet access, 1-7, 3-1 IP address, 3-2, 3-6, 4-7, 5-4, 5-8, 7-6, 8-6...
  • Page 185 SNAP, 6-1 SNMP, 10-1 socket, 6-11 software update, 13-13 speed, 2-20 SUA, 1-7, 3-10, 3-11, 5-4 Index Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub subnet mask, 3-2, 3-6, 5-4, 5-8 subtract persist, 4-10 syslog, 13-7 system name, 2-14 system status, 13-2 target utility, 4-10...

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