Page 1 Annex Manager Use this manual to manage the hardware platforms RA2000, RA4000, RA6100, RA6300, Bay Networks 5391, Bay Networks 5393, and Bay Networks Model 5399 and Model 8000 Remote Access Concentrator Module Marketing Release 5.1 Part No. 118359-A Rev. A...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
About This Guide Before You Begin ................xiii Conventions .
Page 8 Contents The Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window ..........3-17 Displaying T1 Internal CSU Status Information .
Page 9 Chapter 6 Viewing and Changing SNMP Information Viewing SNMP Information ..............6-1 Changing SNMP Information .
Page 10 Contents Editing Script Files ............... . B-10 Changing Annex Values Using Scripts.
Page 11 Figures Figure 1-1. Main Window ..............1-1 Figure 1-2.
Page 12 Figures Figure 5-4. Reset Command Conﬁrmation Window ..........5-9 Figure 5-5.
Page 13: About This Guide
If you are responsible for managing Remote Access Concentrators and similar devices you need to read this guide. Before You Begin Make sure that you are running the latest version of Annex Manager. Conventions This manual uses the following printing conventions: Convention: special type italics...
Page 14: Acronyms
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Page 15: How To Get Help
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Page 16 About This Guide Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager...
Page 17: Introduction
8000 Remote Access Concentrators (RACs) and Annexes in a network. The 8000 RAC is a stand alone version of the 5399. Annex Manager is a host-based, window-oriented, conﬁguration and management application designed to manage Bay Networks® remote access communication servers.
Page 18: Supported Rac Hardware And Software
Introduction Supported RAC Hardware and Software Software release 5.1 supports the 8000 RAC hardware platform and adds new software features such as support for the RADIUS protocol in the Remote Annex and Multi-System Multiline PPP. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager xviii •...
Page 19: Annex Manager Environment
Netview for AIX. However, Annex Manager is not tightly integrated with these products. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • RA2000, RA4000, RA6100, RA6300 • 5390, 5391, 5393, 5399, 8000 • 3COM 6117C-XS and 6133C-XS • CSMIM-II, Micro CS, MODMIM, and CSMIM-T1 Introduction...
Page 20: System Requirements
Introduction System Requirements Release 3.0 of Annex Manager is intended to run on a workstation running BSD UNIX (Sun Sparc, HP, RS/6000). The following sections list the hardware and software requirements for installing and running Annex Manager. Memory Requirements You must have at least 10 MB of free disk space available prior to installation.
Page 21: Starting Annex Manager
Main Starting Annex Manager To start Annex Manager and see a list of all the RACs available on your local network, type: To start Annex Manager and skip the Annex list, type: The Annex Manager Figure 1-1. Main Window Unless you disabled the automatic Annex list process when you started Annex Manager, a window appears indicating that the process is taking place Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager...
Page 22: Figure 1-2. Automatic Discovery Process Window
Chapter 1 Starting Annex Manager Figure 1-2. Automatic Discovery Process Window enter a speciﬁc default broadcast address for your local network, and a default timeout value. When Annex Manager completes the discovery process, a window lists the number of RACs to be loaded in the Annex List Figure 1-3.
Page 23: Setup And Customize Modes
Figure 1-4. Main Window with Annex List Setup and Customize Modes Annex Manager provides two modes: Setup Mode Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager ARNING • Setup mode allows you to conﬁgure one or more RACs quickly. It provides a series of windows that allow you to choose basic RAC and port settings.
Page 24: Customize Mode
Chapter 1 Starting Annex Manager Figure 1-5. Main Window in Setup Mode In Setup mode you use the or IP addresses, add or remove RACs from the list, and display the Setup mode windows. Customize Mode ARNING window to enter one or more RAC names Main Setup mode allows you limited access to the Annex Manager pull- down menu.
Page 25: Figure 1-6. Main Window In Customize Mode
ARNING Figure 1-6. Main Window in Customize Mode In Customize mode you have access to all Annex Manager commands. In Customize mode the Main conﬁguration areas. These areas work together, allowing you to select RAC names and parameter options. • In the speciﬁcation area you can select one or more RACs from a list.
Page 26 Chapter 1 Starting Annex Manager information, you can use Setup windows and other Annex Manager commands. The Speciﬁcation Area The speciﬁcation area of the Manager conﬁguration and status commands work for the RACs that appear on the list. window displays at all times when you use Annex Main Manager.
Page 27: Creating And Using Rac Lists
Chapter 2 Creating and Using RAC Lists basic function of Annex Manager is the creation of lists of RACs and other devices such as Annexes in your local network. You then use these lists for various Annex Manager functions. Most of the functions described in this book require you to ﬁrst create a RAC list.
Page 28: Figure 2-2. An Annex List In The Main Window
Chapter 2 Creating and Using RAC Lists To create a RAC list: Figure 2-2. An Annex List in the Main Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager In the window, enter a RAC name or IP address in the Main ﬁeld (Figure...
Page 29: Saving Rac Lists
Saving RAC Lists You may want to save a RAC list after you have created or changed it. When you save a list Annex Manager stores community string, timeout, and retry information for each RAC. To save a RAC list: Figure 2-3.
Page 30: Opening A Rac List
Chapter 2 Creating and Using RAC Lists Annex Manager saves the list in the ﬁle you speciﬁed. Opening a RAC List Open Annex List Annex Manager processing. To open a saved list: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager window displays the default list directory. Annex List Selection Although you can select another directory, it is efﬁcient to save RAC ﬁles in this directory.
Page 31: Figure 2-4. Annex List Selection Window
Figure 2-4. Annex List Selection Window Choose a list from the (If you store lists in another directory, enter a path and ﬁle name in the Selection ﬁeld instead.) Annex Manager attempts to communicate with each device on the list and displays either its type or the NOT REACHABLE designation.
Page 32: Editing List Files
Chapter 2 Creating and Using RAC Lists Editing List Files You can use an ASCII editor to change the list ﬁles you save in the selection window. Annex Manager veriﬁes each ﬁle according to its ﬁrst four lines. When you edit these ﬁles you must use Annex Manager conventions. For example, you might enter lines as long as each line begins with the pound sign ( processing ignores these lines.
Page 33: Changing Rac Lists
Changing RAC Lists As you use commands to conﬁgure RACs you may need to change your original RAC list. You can change or verify list items at any time by using speciﬁcation area buttons: Adding a RAC To add a RAC to a list: Deleting a RAC To delete a device from an existing list: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager...
Page 34: Displaying Rac Information
Chapter 2 Creating and Using RAC Lists Displaying RAC Information To display basic information about a RAC: Figure 2-5. Annex Info Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Select a single RAC from the list box. Annex Manager highlights your selection. If you select more than one RAC, a warning window informs you that the window contains information about the ﬁrst RAC you selected.
Page 35: Verifying Rac Status
Verifying RAC Status Because a RAC list can contain RACs or other devices that are not reachable, you may want to verify the status of these items. To verify information about a RAC list device or to change the list: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Chapter 2 Select one or more items from the...
Page 36 Chapter 2 Creating and Using RAC Lists Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 2-10...
Page 37: Determining Rac Status
Determining RAC Status nnex Manager retrieves information about the status of a RAC or an Annex, its ports, and its interfaces. Status commands display hardware and software information as well as basic performance statistics. In addition, Annex Manager provides the command identiﬁes all RACs known to a search device by retrieving its routing table.
Page 38: Displaying Rac Status Information
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Displaying RAC Status Information This section tells you how to display basic information about a single RAC or Annex. To display information about a single RAC: Figure 3-1. Annex Status Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Create a RAC list (page 2-1).
Page 39: The Annex Status Window
To optionally save the contents of this window, click window displays. This window includes the File Selection default text directory. Enter a ﬁle name in the click OK to store the contents of the box or click Cancel to return to the Click Close to close the window.
Page 40 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Mbufs Box and use of memory buffers in the RAC. Memory Box Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • supplies the number of processes activated Activates (min/tot) during the last minute ( ), followed by the number of processes activated since the RAC last booted ( (memory buffer) box provides information about the number Mbufs...
Page 41: Displaying Asynchronous Port Status Information
Displaying Asynchronous Port Status Information This section describes how to view information about one or more asynchronous ports for a RAC. To view asynchronous port information for a single RAC: Figure 3-2. Annex Async Port Status Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Create a RAC list (page 2-1).
Page 42: The Annex Async Port Status Window
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status The Annex Async Port Status Window all RAC status commands, you cannot change a RAC conﬁguration from this window. Port Totals Box Annex Async Port Status Information asynchronous ports from the time the RAC was last booted or reset. This box includes the following ﬁeld Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Enter the port numbers you need in the...
Page 43 • displays the total number of overrun errors. Overrun Errors • displays the total number of framing errors Framing Errors detected. Port Information Box box displays statistics for each port you entered in the Port Information ﬁeld. This box includes the following categories: Async Port(s) •...
Page 44 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • shows the operational state of a port, independent of Oper Status ﬂow control. If this ﬁeld displays: – , the port is functioning normally. – , the port is not functioning. Down –...
Page 45: Displaying Interface Status Information
Displaying Interface Status Information To display information about a RAC interface: Figure 3-3. Annex Interface Status Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Create a RAC list (page 2-1) and select a single RAC. On the Status menu, click Interface window appears Annex Interface Status...
Page 46: The Annex Interface Status Window
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status The Annex Interface Status Window RAC conﬁguration from this window. General Information Box you selected. This box includes the following categories: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-10 window displays information in Annex Interface Status boxes.
Page 47 Statistics Box box displays statistics related to trafﬁc on each interface. Statistics This box uses a separate line for information about incoming and outgoing trafﬁc. It includes the following categories: • provides a text description of the interface. Intf Name •...
Page 48: Displaying Pri Channels Status Information
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Displaying PRI Channels Status Information You can only view information about B channels with established calls on a single ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI) RAC. To display B channel information: Figure 3-4. Annex PRI Channels Status Windo Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-12 Create a RAC list (page 2-1).
Page 49: The Annex Pri Channels Status Window
Enter one or more B-channel numbers. Before you can display PRI channel statistics you must complete ﬁeld located below the Channel(s) want to change the sorting order for statistics, use the buttons. ﬁeld accepts one or more B-channel numbers.You Channel(s) can separate numbers with commas or indicate a range of numbers using dashes.
Page 50 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Information Boxes Annex PRI Channels Status Information, assigns calls to channels based on call characteristics, a single channel can appear in the Each box lists information in the following categories: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-14 window displays information in the boxes.
Page 51: Displaying Pri Internal Csu Status Information
Displaying PRI Internal CSU Status Information To display PRI internal CSU status information: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Create a RAC list (page 2-1) and select a single RAC that contains a CSU interface from the list. On the Status menu click and Choose Annex PRI Internal CSU Status This window is described in The Annex PRI Internal CSU Status...
Page 52: Figure 3-5. Annex Pri Internal Csu Status Window
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Figure 3-5. Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-16 Enter one or more interval numbers in the text ﬁeld. To enter speciﬁc intervals, separate interval numbers with commas or indicate a range of numbers using dashes.
Page 53: The Annex Pri Internal Csu Status Window
The Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Window Annex PRI Internal CSU Status PRI CSU Alarms, PRI CSU Status includes the ﬁeld. You can enter information in this ﬁeld. Like Interval(s) all RAC status commands, you cannot change a RAC conﬁguration from this window.
Page 54 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Status Box This box includes the following categories: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-18 box displays statistics for the T1 network interface. PRI CSU Status • indicates whether the T1 engine is detecting frame Sync synchronization.
Page 55 Interval Errors Box box provides T1 line statistics in the following Interval Errors categories: • lists each 15-minute interval for which statistics Interval Number appear in this box. This column displays a number from 1 to 96, , or Current Total •...
Page 56 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Interval Errored Seconds Box categories: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-20 box provides T1 line statistics in the following Interval Errored Seconds • lists each 15-minute interval for which statistics Interval Number appear in this box. This column displays a number from 1 to 96, , or Current Total...
Page 57: Displaying T1 Internal Csu Status Information
Displaying T1 Internal CSU Status Information To display this status information about the T1 network interface: Figure 3-6. Annex T1 Internal CSU Status Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Create a RAC list (page 2-1) and select a single RAC that contains a T1 DS1 interface from the list.
Page 58 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-22 Select an option from the menu next to Before you can display T1 Internal CSU statistics, you must complete the ﬁeld located below the Interval(s) box. The T1 engine records ninety-six 15-minute intervals. You can select: •...
Page 59: The Annex T1 Internal Csu Status Window
The Annex T1 Internal CSU Status Window Annex T1 Internal CSU Status T1 Alarms, T1 Status Interval Information ﬁeld. You can enter information in this ﬁeld. Like all RAC status Interval(s) commands, you cannot change a RAC conﬁguration from this window. Alarms Box The T1 Alarms box provides both historical and current information about T1 alarms.
Page 60 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status T1 Status Box box includes the following categories: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-24 box displays statistics for the T1 network interface. This T1 Status • indicates whether the engine is connected to the Engine Bypass network interface.
Page 61 • indicates the amount of time (in hours, minutes, and Uptime seconds) that the T1 engine has been up. The hours ﬁeld can count up to 2,700 days. • identiﬁes the T1 engine, using its ﬁrmware number, Unit ID ﬁrmware revision number, ﬁrmware release date, and EPROM check sum.
Page 62: Displaying T1 Modem Calls Status Information
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Displaying T1 Modem Calls Status Information To display information about internal modems: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-26 • list the number of seconds with one or more CRC Error Seconds or OOF errors. •...
Page 63: The Annex Modem Calls Status Window
Figure 3-7. Annex Modem Calls Status Window The Annex Modem Calls Status Window Annex Modem Calls Status Like all RAC status commands, you cannot change a Modem Calls RAC conﬁguration from this window. Internal Modem Calls Box box displays statistics for all internal modems. Internal Modem Calls This box includes the following categories: •...
Page 64: Displaying Dvs Status Information
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Displaying DVS Status Information This section tells you how to view information for all active tunnel interfaces. To display this information: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-28 • provides a count of the number of times the modem Offhook Count went offhook on a call.
Page 65: The Annex Dvs Status Window
Figure 3-8. Annex DVS Status Window Optionally click Save Output ... displays the standard Save Output ... includes the default text directory. You can enter a ﬁle name in ﬁeld and click Selection window output box or window. Click Close to close the window.
Page 66 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status GRE Information Box displays information in the Packets Info information: Tunnel Information Box includes the following categories: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-30 box provides statistics for GRE packets. This box GRE Information Received box.
Page 67: Identifying Racs
Identifying RACs This section describes how to: Finding Available RACs on Any Network This section describes you how to ﬁnd RACs on your network that are visible to a speciﬁc search device. A search device is any network device (such as a router) that knows about the existence of other network devices via their IP addresses.
Page 68 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-32 Enter a search device name or its IP address in the ﬁeld. Enter a number of seconds in the If you do not complete this ﬁeld the process uses the current SNMP default.
Page 69: Figure 3-9. Annex Discovery Window
Figure 3-9. Annex Discovery Window Updating and Saving Discover RAC Lists This section tells you how to replace the discovery list you created in the previous section and to save the discovery list in a ﬁle. To update and save a discovery list: Create a discovery list as described in Creating a New RAC Discovery List on page 3-31 .
Page 70: Figure 3-10. Annex List Selection Window
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Figure 3-10. Annex List Selection Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 3-34 Click Save List window displays Annex List Selection stores the values you entered in Save List with each RAC name. In addition, it stores the Annex Retries Manager default community string.
Page 71 Optionally click Save Output ..displays the standard Save Output .. includes the default text directory. You can enter a ﬁle name in ﬁeld and click Selection window output box or Click to close the window. Close The Annex Discovery Window window uses text ﬁelds to control the discovery Annex Discovery process, and an output box to display information about RACs and other...
Page 72 Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status that appears in the output box. If you click on the Annex Manager prints a device name and displays basic information about the device type or identiﬁes it as If you do not select the devices that are not RACs or Annexes or are unreachable.
Page 73: Finding Racs Using An Internet Address And Subnet Mask
• *** End of discovery *** process is complete. Finding RACs Using an Internet Address and Subnet Mask To ﬁnd available RACs on a network using a network address and subnet mask and add them to the Select Discover Annexes choose Network Discover Annexes/Network...
Page 74: Figure 3-12. Discover Annexes/Network Process Window
Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status Figure 3-12. Discover Annexes/Network Process Window After Annex Manager completes this process it displays a window informing you about the number of RACS that were found Figure 3-13. Creating Annex List Window Annex Manager adds the RACs it ﬁnds to the If this process found RACs that exist in the window lists duplicate devices and does not add them to the list.
Page 75: Setting Up Racs
his chapter describes how to set up one or more RACs. You can set up either a single RAC or multiple RACs with the same parameters. The set up windows discussed in this chapter are: • General Settings • Options •...
Page 76: General Settings
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs General Settings This section describes how to conﬁgure RACs for these general settings: To view or change these settings: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • Boot • Logging • Time • Security • DHCP •...
Page 77: Figure 4-1. General Window
Figure 4-1. General Window Click More General (continued) is described in The General (continued) Window on page 4-7. Enter or select new values in any ﬁeld. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs window appears (Figure 4-2).
Page 78: Figure 4-2. General (Continued) Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Figure 4-2. General (continued) Window 10. Click Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager ARNING Click window reappears. General in the window Apply General If you checked Conﬁrm Auto Reset window and the settings you changed require Annex Manager to reset RACs, the Reset Parameters If you do not check...
Page 79: The General Window
Figure 4-3. Reset Parameters Window The General Window window includes basic RAC information in General boxes. Use the information in this section to ﬁll in the Time window ﬁelds. Boot Info Box box uses the following ﬁelds: Boot Info • identiﬁes the host used for the host server and for all Default Host services unless you enter host addresses in the...
Page 80 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Logging Box Log messages at and above You can choose: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • speciﬁes available network interfaces and the Load Sequence order in which they are used for a down-line load or an up-line dump.
Page 81: The General (Continued) Window
• to log messages at all levels. • to disable message logging. none Time Box ﬁeld allows the RAC to adjust for daylight Use daylight savings in savings time in your geographic location. You can select a single location from the list. ﬁeld deﬁnes the time zone in which the RAC Minutes west of GMT resides.
Page 82 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs DHCP Box for RAC DHCP. It includes the following ﬁelds and buttons: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • determine whether or not a RAC Broadcast On broadcasts for security validation if the preferred security servers are not available.
Page 83 Nameserver Box box deﬁnes a type of name service and host addresses: Nameserver • deﬁnes the type of name service used with the Preferred Service Nameserver Preferred Host ien_116. • deﬁnes the type of name service used with the Alternate Service Nameserver Alternate Host and host when the service speciﬁed in the...
Page 84 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Dump Box box allows you to change dump host information: Dump Dump Host contains an IP address for the host on which the RAC creates dump ﬁles. If you do not want dump ﬁles, you can enter 0.0.0.0 Password Box box allows you to change the superuser password.
Page 85: Options
Options Use the To conﬁgure these options for selected RACs: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager window to set up these features for selected RACs: Options • Maintain call history • Set thresholds for taking modems and channels out of service •...
Page 86: Figure 4-4. Options Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Figure 4-4. Options Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-12 ARNING Set up options for the selected RACs as desired. Optionally click to reset all ﬁelds to the previous values. Restore (If you have already clicked Apply Click Apply...
Page 87: The Options Window
Enter the maximum number of calls for which you want information. You can set up call history only for 5393/6300, 5399, and 8000 devices. The range of this ﬁeld is from 0 to 65535. Taking a Modem or Channel Out of Service You can set thresholds for taking modems and channels out of service.
Page 88: Async Ports
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Async Ports The Async Ports setup lets you view and change asynchronous port information, including modem and interface settings, for selected RACs. To view and change asynchronous port information: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-14 Create a RAC list and select the RACs you want to conﬁgure (page 2-1).
Page 89: Figure 4-5. Async Ports Window
ARNING Figure 4-5. Async Ports Window Highlight one or more ports to edit. Click Edit Port Edit Async Ports The Edit Async Ports Window on page 4-17. Edit the parameters as desired. If you disabled the modem in the Otherwise continue to the next step. Click More Async Ports (continued)
Page 90 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs 10. Click 11. Click 12. Click 13. If you want to edit PPP or LAT parameters go to the next step. 14. On the 15. Change the parameters in the 16. Click 17. Optionally click 18.
Page 91: The Edit Async Ports Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs ARNING Figure 4-6. Edit Async Ports Window The Edit Async Ports Window window lets you view and change modem and interface Edit Async Ports settings for the ports you selected. It groups related settings in boxes, and provides access to the window and to the Async Ports (continued)
Page 92 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Port Options Box modems and deﬁnes the type of access that is available on these ports. Direction Box Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-18 box determines whether the ports you selected use Port Options •...
Page 93 Mode Box box deﬁnes the type of access to a port. This box includes the Mode buttons: • allows a port to identify an incoming packet's Autodetect protocol and to convert to IPX, PPP, ARAP or CLI. • provides access to modems, serial line printers, and other Serial serial devices attached to the outgoing port.
Page 94 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs If you select allow a RAC to determine modem speed automatically. If you select CLI, Telnet, Dedicated, NDP, modem speed automatically, Annex Manager does not change this condition. Line Control Box following boxes: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-20 Autodetect, PPP, ARAP, IPX and the RACs you chose are set to select...
Page 95 Modem Box box indicates the kind of modem attached to the ports you Modem selected and provides access to the The ﬁrst button in this box speciﬁes the type of modem attached to the ports you selected. You can display a list that includes all modems deﬁned in the conﬁguration ﬁle and This list displays names from the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle followed by names in any...
Page 96 The ﬁelds in the Edit Modem established on a 5399/8000 RAC or ISDN Primary Rate Interface RAC, unless settings in the conﬁguration ﬁle override these values. box displays information in the Interface Options •...
Page 97 • If you select the Local RAC. If the remote address is set to 0.0.0.0, the RAC negotiates for the address with the remote PPP client. The connection is denied for a remote SLIP client. • Interface Protocol the RAC negotiates. You can select a single button or any combination of the following buttons: •...
Page 98: The Edit Async Ports (Continued) Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs The Edit Async Ports (continued) Window settings in Figure 4-7. Edit Async Ports (continued) Window PPP Security Box ﬁelds: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-24 • box box uses the Dedicated box: Method –...
Page 99 • Remote Username RAC identiﬁes itself when the remote PPP peer asks for authentication. This name can contain up to 15 characters. • Remote Password RAC uses when the remote PPP peer requests authentication. For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this value as set or unset.
Page 100: The Edit Modem Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs that are accessible to users on a RAC port. You can enter all, none, a series of numbers separated by commas (e.g., 1, 5, 7) or a range of numbers separated by dashes (e.g., 1, 5, 200-255). You can use any number between 0 and 255.
Page 101: Figure 4-8. Edit Modem Window
ARNING Figure 4-8. Edit Modem Window • Connect Status String to initiate an outbound call. This string lists all successful connect messages that the modem can return. You can enter up to 80 status codes. • Dialin Setup Command sends to incoming modem ports before the ﬁrst user connects to a port.
Page 102: Wan Modules
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs WAN Modules The Edit WAN Modules function lets you set WAN interface parameters. Figure 4-9. WAN Modules Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-28 Create a RAC list and select the RACs you want to conﬁgure (page 2-1).
Page 103: Figure 4-10. Edit Wan Modules Window
Click to set your new values. Apply Click to close the window. Close In the WAN Modules ﬁelds to the previous values. (If you have already clicked you cannot do this.) Click Apply Annex Manager sets the new values you entered. 10.
Page 104 ANI Provisioning box displays uses the following option buttons: WAN Parameters • deﬁnes the kind of switch the RAC uses. The value Switch Type you choose here depends on the switch provided by your telephone company. You can select: •...
Page 105: The Edit Wan Module Window
Edit WAN Module current settings: Switch Type • Default is selected if you do not set the switch type before using the Edit Wan Module • Other displays as selected if the switch type you set using the command is not one of the switches listed in the admin Annex Manager Switch Type list.
Page 106 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs DNIS Provisioning Box the channelized WAN interface is provisioned to provide. Typical values are between 4 and 10. The default value is 0 and the maximum is 255. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-32 •...
Page 107: Basic Dial Access
WAN interface is provisioned to provide. Typical values are between 4 and 10. The default value is 0 and the maximum is 255. Basic Dial Access parameter settings for an 8000 RAC, a 5399 RAC, or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC. To view and change Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager box allows you to conﬁgure the number of ANI digits...
Page 108: Figure 4-11. Basic Dial Access Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Figure 4-11. Basic Dial Access Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-34 ARNING If you want to edit modems go to the next step. Otherwise skip to step Click Edit Modem in the Modem box. window appears Edit Modem described in The Edit Modem Window on page 4-26.
Page 109: The Basic Dial Access Window
Figure 4-12. Edit Modem Window The Basic Dial Access Window window allows you to change commonly used Basic Dial Access parameter settings for an 8000 RAC, a 5399 RAC or ISDN Primary Rate RAC. displays information in the Basic Dial Access , and boxes.
Page 110 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Mode Box includes the buttons: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-36 box deﬁnes the type of access available on a port. This box Mode • allows an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to identify an Autodetect incoming packet's protocol and to convert it to IPX, PPP, ARAP or CLI.
Page 111 Interface Options Box box displays information in the Interface Options boxes. Telnet • box uses the AppleTalk AppleTalk hint used by the ISDN Primary Rate RAC. You can enter an ID in decimal or hexadecimal notation. • Box allows you to specify arguments for rlogin Rlogin/Telnet and telnet connections.
Page 112: Ppp Dial Access
ISDN Primary Rate RAC unless settings in the conﬁguration ﬁle override these values. PPP Dial Access PPP Dial Access is available only for these devices: 5393/6300, 5399, and 8000. PPP lets you use the RAC to provide access for remote nodes through the...
Page 113: The Ppp Dial Access Window
Figure 4-13. PPP Dial Access Window Change parameters as desired. Optionally click Restore (If you have already clicked Click Apply Annex Manager sets the new values you entered. Click to close the window. Close The PPP Dial Access Window window lets you set up: PPP Dial Access •...
Page 114 RAC ports or B-channels for SLIP or PPP connections.You can set up remote addressing from the 5393/6300, 5399, and 8000. For other devices use the window. This window is described on page 4-43. ﬁelds to enter and display information. The displays the last remote address;...
Page 115 MP bundle. The RACs support MMP for incoming calls only. MMP is available only on ISDN-based products: 6300, 5393, 5399, 8000. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Chapter 4...
Page 116 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs MP is a protocol standard that provides a method to adjust the bandwidth of a connection between two network devices to accommodate dynamically changing network loads. The selections are: PPP Authentication to a Remote Peer You can enable PPP authentication for remote users by entering the Remote Username and Remote Password.
Page 117: Remote Address
Remote Address Remote addressing is not available from the Setup menu for the 5393/ 6300, 5399, and 8000. For these devices use the 4-39 for instructions. To conﬁgure RACs for remote addressing: Figure 4-14. Remote Address Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager window.
Page 118: Remote Address Window
Remote Address Window addresses to RAC ports or B-channels for SLIP or PPP connections.You can set up remote addressing from the these devices: 5393/6300, 5399, and 8000. For other devices use the Remote Addressing ﬁelds to enter and display information. The displays the last remote address;...
Page 119: Security
Security in the protocol. To set up port security for selected RACs: Figure 4-15. Security Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager window controls security systems for the RACs you select Security window. You can select either acp or RADIUS as the security Main Create a RAC list and select the RACs you want to conﬁgure (page 2-1).
Page 120: The Security Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs The Security Window If the RACs you selected in the system, the Restrict, and Security is selected when this window ﬁrst appears. In this case the settings to Incoming Box modem ports, and WAN Calls. Main security server, including security for AppleTalk, CLI, IPX, and SLIP/ PPP connections.
Page 121 PPP Security Protocol Box box deﬁnes the security check that the RAC PPP Security Protocol requires before it starts the network control protocol. You can select: • None • - to use password authentication protocol • - to use challenge-handshake protocol Chap •...
Page 122 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs RADIUS Box RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is a standardized method of information exchange between a device that provides network access to users (such as a Remote Access Server used for network dial- up) and a device that contains authentication and proﬁle information for these users (such as BaySecure Access Control).
Page 123: Figure 4-16. Ip Window
To conﬁgure IP: Create a RAC list and select the RACs you want to conﬁgure (page 2-1). Select IP from the click , then select Setup window appears The IP Window on page 4-50. ARNING Figure 4-16. IP Window Enter the desired information into the appropriate ﬁelds in the window.
Page 124: The Ip Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Figure 4-17. Reset Parameters Window The IP Window routing information for the RACs you selected. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-50 Click to close the window. Close window allows you to view and change IP addresses and interface •...
Page 125: Ipx
Interface Routing Box The Interface Routing box allows you to specify RIP versions. This section describes how to conﬁgure the RAC for access by remote nodes using the Internet Packet Exchange (IPX) protocol. IPX is the network-layer communications protocol that Novell networks use to deliver data packets.
Page 126: Lat
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Figure 4-18. IPX Window The LAT function lets you view and change server names and group codes for RACs you selected that use the LAT protocol. To conﬁgure LAT: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-52 ARNING Select the desired frame type.
Page 127: Figure 4-19. Lat Window
In the window, select Main window appears ARNING Figure 4-19. LAT Window Enter new values for the LAT server or group codes. Each window ﬁeld is described in The LAT Window on page 4-54. Optionally click Restore (If you have already clicked Click Apply Annex Manager sets the new values you entered.
Page 128: The Lat Window
Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs The LAT Window AppleTalk The RAC implementation of AppleTalk provides dial-in connectivity in a multi-protocol network. Using the RAC as a dial-in AppleTalk Remote Access (ARA) server, a remote ARA user can dial into the RAC and become a directly connected ARA network user.
Page 129: Figure 4-20. Appletalk Window
• File transfer • Electronic mail • Database access • Printing • Mounting remote disks AppleTalk on the RAC supports ARAP V1 and V2. To conﬁgure AppleTalk: Create a RAC list and select the RACs you want to conﬁgure (page 2-1). Select AppleTalk from the...
Page 130 Chapter 4 Setting Up RACs Click Apply Annex Manager sets new values for the Default Zone Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 4-56...
Page 131: Booting And Resetting Racs
When you change parameters for one or more RACs on the network, the RACs do not automatically updated to reﬂect the new information. You must boot the affected RACs to update them. You can also change a speciﬁc RAC or port conﬁguration without booting, thereby resetting port and interface settings, several conﬁguration ﬁle options, and name servers.
Page 132: Figure 5-1. Boot Window
Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting RACs To boot a RAC: Figure 5-1. Boot Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Create a RAC list and select one or more RACs (page 2-1). Select Boot from the Conﬁgure menu. window appears (Figure Boot main window unless you close the...
Page 133: Figure 5-2. Boot Command Conﬁrmation Window
You can enter more than one delayed request. However, if you enter a second request for a time earlier than an existing request, the selected RACs boot at the earlier time and all other existing boot requests are deleted. • you can enter text in the Dump , and...
Page 134: The Boot Window
Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting RACs The Boot Window ﬁelds control the message to users. The Annex Manager standard push buttons activate the command. This section describes each window element. You can choose one of the following Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Click to activate the boot or Cancel to return to the window.
Page 135 • cancels all delayed boot requests. Abort • boots the RACs you selected without sending a warning Quiet message to users. • loads the boot image and saves it in ﬂash memory. Save In Flash When you reboot, you can use the image in the ﬂash memory rather than an image from a server on the network.
Page 136 Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting RACs Boot Command Messages to the RACs you are booting. Message text depends on the options you select. If you select: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • allows you to add your own text to the standard Boot Message boot message.
Page 137: Resetting A Rac Configuration
For all options except ﬁeld. If you create your own message its text follows the standard boot message. Resetting a RAC Conﬁguration This section tells you how to change a speciﬁc RAC or port conﬁguration without booting, thereby resetting port and interface settings, several conﬁguration ﬁle options, and name servers.
Page 138: Figure 5-3. Reset Window
Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting RACs Figure 5-3. Reset Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Enter a port type and port or modem number information in the ﬁelds below the Reset Options box. You can use these ﬁelds only if you selected the option.
Page 139: Reset Window
ARNING Figure 5-4. Reset Command Conﬁrmation Window Click to reset the RAC or After you reset a RAC a warning window appears. This window lists the RACs that were reset and, if necessary, lists RACs for which was unsuccessful. Reset Reset Window window uses radio buttons, port type and port number ﬁelds, Reset...
Page 140 Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting RACs Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 5-10 • resets the parallel printer ports. All Printer Ports • resets the virtual connections. All Virtual Ports • resets the T1 engine and terminates the All T1 DS1 Ports (Hard) T1 Drop/Insert interface and modem sessions •...
Page 141: Port Type And Port Or Modem Information
Port Type and Port or Modem Information If you choose the Individual Port complete the ﬁeld located below the To choose a port type and port numbers or an internal modem name: Click and hold the option button that displays If you choose Individual Ports If you choose...
Page 142: Broadcasting Messages
Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting RACs Broadcasting Messages When you intend to boot or reset RACs, you should send a message to all terminals connected to the affected RACs, letting users know of the upcoming operation. This section tells you how to communicate quickly with all terminals connected to the RACs you select to boot or reset.
Page 143: The Broadcast Window
Annex Manager sends your message to all users connected to the RACs you selected. The Broadcast Window window uses radio buttons, a message box, and push buttons Broadcast to transmit a message to the RACs you selected. This section explains these window elements.
Page 144 Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting RACs command uses the standard message followed by the date Broadcast and time information and by the text you entered. For example, a broadcast message sent to warn users that you want to boot a RAC might read: Broadcast from SNMP net manager [Thu Aug 18 11:16:34 1994]*** Please log off Emma immediately for reboot.
Page 145: Viewing And Changing Snmp Information
and community string information for one or more RACs or for the Annex Manager defaults. Viewing SNMP Information To view SNMP information for one or more RACs: Figure 6-1. SNMP Information Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Viewing and Changing SNMP his chapter describes how to view and update SNMP timeout, retry, Create an Annex list (page 2-1) and select one or more RACs.
Page 146: Changing Snmp Information
Chapter 6 Viewing and Changing SNMP Information Changing SNMP Information This section describes how to change SNMP information for one or more RACs. SNMP Information To change RAC values: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Annex Manager saves the values you change using for an active session only.
Page 147 Click Apply Annex Manager changes RAC or default values. Click to close the window. Close Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Chapter 6 Viewing and Changing SNMP Information...
Page 148 Chapter 6 Viewing and Changing SNMP Information Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager...
Page 149: Configuring Rac Parameters
Annex Manager lets you view and conﬁgure RAC parameters. RAC parameters are described in RAC Parameters on page A-1. This chapter describes how to: Viewing and Creating Parameter Groups The Annex Manager Customize mode includes groups of related parameters that you can use to conﬁgure a RAC. In addition, you can create your own parameter groups.
Page 150: Creating User-Defined Parameter Groups
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Viewing Pre-Deﬁned Parameter Groups To view Annex Manager’s pre-deﬁned parameter groups: On the This list of groups appears: AppleTalk Cmd_Line_Editing PRI_Line Security T1_DS1 VCI_Interface Viewing Individual Parameters in a Group To see the parameters included in a particular group, double click on the group.
Page 151: Figure 7-1. User Deﬁned Parameter Groups Window
Figure 7-1. User Deﬁned Parameter Groups Window Parameters box includes an option button and the list box. The option button controls the parameter list that displays below it. Select one of the options: • Annex Only List excluding port parameters. This is the default option. •...
Page 152: Modifying A Parameter Group
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Figure 7-2. Name Entry Window Modifying a Parameter Group You can modify an existing parameter group by adding or removing parameters from the group. You can modify only groups that you created. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager If you add a parameter and then decide you do not need it in the group, select it in the Remove...
Page 153: Figure 7-3. User Deﬁned Parameter Groups Window
To modify an existing group: On the window, click the Options menu and select Main Deﬁned Parameter Groups User Deﬁned Parameter Groups Parameter Groups deﬁned groups. To view the parameters in any group, either highlight the group and click Figure 7-3. User Deﬁned Parameter Groups Window Select the group you want to modify from the Parameters box.
Page 154: Viewing And Changing Parameter Values
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Viewing and Changing Parameter Values This section describes how to view and change individual RAC parameter values. Viewing Parameter Values To view the values for one or more parameters: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Click Close to return to the Main Create a RAC list (page 2-1) and select one or more RACs from...
Page 155: Figure 7-4. Show Window
Figure 7-4. Show Window Select a port/channel type and port/channel number. If you selected parameter groups that require port or channel numbers, you must use these ﬁelds. See the instructions on page 7-8. If your selections do not require this information you can skip this step.
Page 156 Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Show Output Box output box always includes: Entering Port and Channel Information The parameters you choose in the need to enter port or channel information when viewing parameter values. If you select parameters that require this information, you can select a port or channel type and enter port or channel numbers in ﬁelds located below the To select a port or channel type and enter port or channel numbers:...
Page 157: Changing Parameter Values
Highlight the port or channel type you want and release the button. You must enter a port or channel type that matches your selection. For example, if you choose the Options option, do not select Async Port(s) Printer Port(s) enter one or more port or channel numbers or All in the ﬁeld. To enter speciﬁc ports or channels, separate numbers with commas or indicate a range of numbers using dashes.
Page 158: Figure 7-5. Set Window
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Figure 7-5. Set Window Optionally click Show Values . displays values for the parameters you selected. The Work Area lists each parameter name. You can skip this step if Message Box you do not want to see current values. If you selected RACs, ports, or channels that do not have the same parameter value, the Disp Diffs button displays in the Work Area...
Page 159: Figure 7-6. Differing Values Window
Figure 7-6. Differing Values Window Click the Check or drag the cursor through a range of check buttons for each parameter you want to change. The check button appears ﬁlled. This marks each parameter that is to change. Enter new values or select new options for any marked parameter.
Page 160: Figure 7-7. Set Command Conﬁrmation Window
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Figure 7-7. Set Command Conﬁrmation Window Figure 7-8. Set Command Reset Parameters Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-12 • window Reset Parameters selected the Conﬁrm Auto Reset menu and changed parameters that require a RAC to be reset.
Page 161 Set Window Work Area When you click Show Values values for the parameters you selected in the current values, mark the parameters you want to change, and enter new values or options here. Several components appear for each parameter: • A check button ( ) precedes each parameter name.
Page 162: Comparing And Changing Rac Configurations
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Comparing and Changing RAC Conﬁgurations This section describes how to view and change RAC conﬁgurations. Comparing RAC Conﬁgurations To compare RAC conﬁgurations: Figure 7-9. Compare Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-14 Create a RAC list (page 2-1). If you want to compare two scripts you can skip this step.
Page 163: Figure 7-10. Compare Window For Two Racs
Click Compare Options The list boxes and ﬁelds change depending on the option you choose. If you select from the Option Main If you select 3. If you select to step 5. The comparison option you select determines the kinds of boxes and ﬁelds that display.
Page 164 Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-16 The selections for Main Window Params • to compare values based on the Main Window Params parameter options you selected in the • to compare all parameters, excluding Annex Only Params port parameters.
Page 165: Figure 7-11. Compare Window For Rac Vs. Script
Figure 7-11. Compare Window for RAC vs. Script • For two scripts, both boxes display the default script directory followed by script selection ﬁelds. When you select an existing script from each list, the script's path and ﬁle name appear in the selection box. If you want to use a script that is not stored in the default directory, you can enter its directory and name in either selection box.
Page 166 Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Table 7-1. Comparison Output Box Information If values differ and you select: RAC vs. RAC RAC vs. Script Script vs. Script Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-18 box reports the differences in parameter Comparison Output values between the RACs and scripts you select.
Page 167 you selected the same RAC in both list boxes, you must select different port numbers here. If you selected Choose an existing script from each or enter a script stored in another directory in the script selection ﬁeld. If you selected the Annex vs.
Page 168: Copying Parameter Values
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Copying Parameter Values This section describes how to copy the parameter values of a single RAC to one or more RACs. To copy parameter values: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-20 For security reasons, you can copy any parameter except the Internet address ( ), the administrative password ( inet_addr...
Page 169: Figure 7-13. Copy Window
• WAN Module Params from one RAC and port. Figure 7-13. Copy Window Choose one RAC from the This list displays only reachable RACs. If you need to add a RAC to the list, you must return to the command. If your list contains only one RAC, you do not need to select it.
Page 170 Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-22 If you selected an option other than skip this step and go to step 6. The port type selections are: • , you can select the appropriate port Main Window Params type for the parameter group or list you chose.
Page 171: Figure 7-14. Copy Command Conﬁrmation Window
If you choose you do not need to complete this ﬁeld: skip this step and go to step 7. Select one or more RACs from the If you need to add a RAC to the list you must return to the window and reissue the one RAC, you do not need to select it.
Page 172: Error Messages
Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Figure 7-15. Copy Command Reset Parameters Window Error Messages displaying warning windows and by listing errors in output and message boxes. You can encounter errors based on parameter value limitations. This section includes: Compare Command Errors Compare Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-24...
Page 173: Copy Command Errors
• Select a port type that does not match one or more parameter port types. For example, a warning window appears if you choose type and the Enet Port enter a port number that does not exist in a selected RAC. •...
Page 174 Chapter 7 Conﬁguring RAC Parameters Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 7-26...
Page 175: Configuring Modems
Creating and Changing Modem Deﬁnitions This section describes how to: Changing Deﬁnitions for RACs with Asynchronous Ports To edit or create a new deﬁnition for RACs with asynchronous ports: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Conﬁguring Modems his chapter describes how to: •...
Page 176: Figure 8-1. Edit Modem Window
Chapter 8 Conﬁguring Modems Figure 8-1. Edit Modem Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Enter new values or change existing values in the Connect Status String Dialin Setup Command ﬁelds. Command See The Edit Modem Window on page 8-6 for a description of all the ﬁelds in this window.
Page 177: Changing Definitions For Isdn Primary Rate Racs
Figure 8-2. Modem Deﬁnition Conﬁrmation Window If you create a new modem deﬁnition or edit one that exists in the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle, your changes modify the current ﬁle. If you edit a deﬁnition for which defaults exist, Annex Manager copies the deﬁnition and places it in the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle.
Page 178: Removing A Definition
Chapter 8 Conﬁguring Modems Figure 8-3. Modem Deﬁnition Conﬁrmation Window Removing a Deﬁnition You can remove a modem deﬁnition only for RACs that have asynchronous ports. To remove a deﬁnition: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager If you edit a modem deﬁnition that exists in the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle, your changes modify the current ﬁle.
Page 179: Figure 8-4. Remove Modem Deﬁnition Conﬁrmation Window
Click Remove A conﬁrmation window appears (Figure 7-4). Click to return to the window. Cancel Figure 8-4. Remove Modem Deﬁnition Conﬁrmation Window When you click window. If you remove a deﬁnition that you created it does not appear in the modem list. If you remove a deﬁnition that has a default, the values of the deﬁnition revert to the default values and its name remains in the list.
Page 180: The Edit Modem Window
Chapter 8 Conﬁguring Modems The Edit Modem Window Modem deﬁnitions reside in the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle. Default modem deﬁnitions are stored in include ﬁles. If you change a deﬁnition that uses default values, Annex Manager copies the deﬁnition from the and places it in the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle.
Page 181: Editing And Creating Modem Definitions
Editing and Creating Modem Deﬁnitions The Annex Manager modem database consists of modem deﬁnitions stored in the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle and in Setup mode provides: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager successful connect messages that the modem can return. You can enter up to 80 status codes.
Page 182: Editing Modem Definitions
Chapter 8 Conﬁguring Modems Editing Modem Deﬁnitions You can use Annex Manager to edit any modem deﬁnition: Creating New Modem Deﬁnitions You can create new modem deﬁnitions using either the (continued) Editing the Conﬁguration File Annex Manager allows you to edit modem deﬁnitions in the RAC conﬁguration ﬁle.
Page 183: Figure 8-6. Conﬁguration File Window
Chapter 8 Conﬁguring Modems ARNING Figure 8-6. Conﬁguration File Window Annex Manager identiﬁes the conﬁguration ﬁle by querying the RAC, copying the ﬁle to a local host, and launching an editor with the ﬁle. You must deﬁne the editor you want to use in the environment EDITOR variable.
Page 184: Configuring Wan Internal Modems
Chapter 8 Conﬁguring Modems Figure 8-7. Edit Conﬁguration Window Conﬁguring WAN Internal Modems This section describes how to select and change the status of one or more internal modems. To change modem status: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 8-10 Save and close the ﬁle.
Page 185: The Set Wan Internal Modems Window
Figure 8-8. Set WAN Internal Modems Window Select one or more modems from the Choose the Modem Status If you are setting modems to Click Apply Annex Manager changes status for the modems you selected. Click to close the window. Close The Set WAN Internal Modems Window You use the...
Page 186 Chapter 8 Conﬁguring Modems Selecting Internal Modems Rate RACs you selected. You can select one or more RACs. This box includes: Changing Modem Status modem. You can select: When you change a modem status, the changes immediately. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager 8-12 box includes all internal modems for the ISDN Primary Modems List...
Page 187: Configuring Snmp Traps
Conﬁguring SNMP Traps his chapter tells you how to enable, disable, and set threshold values for SNMP Traps. It also tells you how to set the maximum number of calls that the selected RAC keeps in its Call History table. To conﬁgure SNMP traps for one or more RACs: Create a RAC list and select the RACs for which you want to conﬁgure SNMP traps...
Page 188: The Snmp Settings Window
Chapter 9 Conﬁguring SNMP Traps The SNMP Settings Window Check the buttons in this window to set thresholds for SNMP traps. The default value is 0 (disabled). When you click the to enable it, the threshold value in the corresponding ﬁeld is set to the number 1.
Page 189 • Bipolar Violation Errors bipolar violation errors. • Bursty Errored Seconds bursty errored seconds. • Controlled Slip Seconds Errors detection of controlled slip seconds errors. • Dial up Link up/down dial up link. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Chapter 9 Conﬁguring SNMP Traps to generate a trap on detection of...
Page 190 Chapter 9 Conﬁguring SNMP Traps Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager...
Page 191: Appendix Arac Parameters
his chapter lists all parameters eligible for conﬁguring the Remote Access Concentrator (RAC) using Annex Manager. For each parameter the chapter provides: • A brief description of the parameter function. • An explanation of dependencies, if they occur, among parameters. •...
Page 192 Appendix A RAC Parameters a_router deﬁnes the Ethernet address that the RAC attempts to use as the AppleTalk router address. If the router does not respond, the RAC listens for an RTMP packet and uses the address in the packet as the new router address. You can enter the RAC to ﬁnd the router.
Page 193 allow_compression allows a RAC to use TCP/IP header compression for SLIP or PPP modes. Header compression occurs only when the other side of the serial link initiates compression. Type Values Default Lists anxpNetRemoteAddress the Internet address for the host at the remote end of the point-to-point (SLIP, PPP) link.
Page 194 Type Values Default Lists anxt1SwitchType selects the switch type compatible with the PRI provider. Type Values Default Lists Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager T1 DS0...
Page 195 arap_v42bis allows V.42bis compression during an AppleTalk session. Type Values Default Lists at_guest allows guests to log into an AppleTalk session. If you choose requests guest access, the RAC asks ACP for username guest privileges. Type Values Default Lists at_nodeid speciﬁes the Appletalk hint used by the RAC on a speciﬁc port.
Page 196 Appendix A RAC Parameters at_security turns on ACP service for an AppleTalk session. When you choose this parameter and for information about the client, including authentication, logging, and zone access information. If you choose Type Values Default Lists attn _ string deﬁnes a control character sequence that returns users to the CLI prompt.
Page 197 autobaud controls whether line speed is determined automatically when a connection is opened. If you choose determines speed automatically. In this case the RAC sets the speed by analyzing the data pattern generated when you press determine the speed within two minutes, the connection attempt fails. Type Values Default...
Page 198 Appendix A RAC Parameters bidirectional_modem allows you to transmit and receive data after connecting to an asynchronous port. When you choose cannot occur until the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) modem signal is active. This parameter is obsolete in Release 10.1.A and in subsequent releases. Type Values Default...
Page 199 CallDef_allow_ permits a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to send administrative broadcast broadcast messages generated by the Type Values Default Lists CallDef_allow_ allows a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to use TCP/IP header compression compression for SLIP or PPP modes. Header compression occurs only when the other side of the serial link initiates compression.
Page 200 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_at_nodeid speciﬁes the Appletalk hint used by a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC . You can enter an ID in decimal or hexadecimal notation. Each ID has two parts separated by a dot: For example, Type Values Default...
Page 201 CallDef_authorized_ specifies the LAT protocol remote group codes that are accessible to users on a groups RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC. You can enter separated by commas (e.g., (e.g., Type Values Default Lists CallDef_backward_key deﬁnes the character sequence that opens the next lower-numbered session established through a call to a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC.
Page 202 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_char_erase allows a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC using CLI to display the character erase for a video terminal. When you choose as if it was erased. If you choose the erase characters for a hard-copy terminal. It displays a backslash (\), one or more deleted characters, and a slash (/).
Page 203 CallDef_cli_interface allows you to control the prompt that appears for VMS or UNIX environments. If you enter deﬁned by the interface includes the Type Values Default Lists CallDef_cli_security enables user authentication by the host-based ACP server for all CLI connections. If you choose mechanism other than the administrative password for CLI connections.
Page 204 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_def_session_ deﬁnes the default session mode when the DECServer command interface is mode conﬁgured (i.e., when refer to the Annex Interface for VMS Environments Administrator’s Guide. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_dialup_ allows a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to search the address_origin user name of the remote client and to set local and remote addresses.
Page 205 Type Values Default Lists CallDef_do_ starts TCP/IP header compression on a SLIP link. When you choose compression the ISDN Primary Rate RAC negotiates for TCP/IP compression for both sides of the connection. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_echo directs a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to echo all characters as a user types.
Page 206 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_erase_word uses a control character sequence to deﬁne the CLI word erase character. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_forward_key deﬁnes the character sequence that opens the next higher-numbered session established through a call. Bay Networks recommends that you use a sequence with or number, Annex Manager separates characters with a slash (/).
Page 207 CallDef_forwarding_ sets the amount of time in ten millisecond intervals that can elapse before a RAC timer or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC forwards received data. If new data arrives before the timer expires, the RAC resets the timer. If you enter is the Annex Manager default value.
Page 208 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_inactivity_timer speciﬁes the number of minutes that a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC call can remain inactive. If the timer expires, the RAC terminates the call. You can activity. If you set these parameters to activity.
Page 209 CallDef_input _ stop _ deﬁnes the control character sequence that stops input if char CallDef_port_input_ﬂow_control Type Values Default Lists CallDef_ipso_class speciﬁes the U.S. Department of Defense basic IP Security Option (IPSO) classiﬁcation level included in TCP packets generated on RAC CLI, dedicated, or adaptive asynchronous connections.
Page 210 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_latb_enable allows a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to decode the LAT host data-b packets, which change asynchronous call parameters. Refer to the documentation of your LAT host. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_line_erase allows a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC using CLI to echo line erase for a video terminal.
Page 211 CallDef_location deﬁnes a location or description that displays at the CLI Type Values Default Lists lCallDef_long _ break allows a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to return a user to the CLI prompt after receiving a break signal of more than two seconds. If you enter the RAC passes the break to the local application.
Page 212 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_max_sessions speciﬁes the maximum number of concurrent ISDN Primary Rate RAC connections. Entering Type Values Default Lists CallDef_metric deﬁnes the hop count to the remote end of the connection when set to Primary Rate RAC to use a route other than the SLIP or PPP interfaces to the remote end.
Page 213 Type Values Default Lists CallDef_net_inactivity deﬁnes the amount of time a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC call can remain inactive before it is terminated. The determines whether the number you enter here is in minutes or seconds. Type Values Default Lists...
Page 214 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_net_inactivity_ determines the unit of time used for the inactivity timer of a RAC or an ISDN units Primary Rate RAC. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_newline_ interprets carriage returns and line feeds for CLI. When you enter terminal carriage return or a line feed terminates the input line and a carriage return followed by a line feed terminates output lines.
Page 215 CallDef_output_is_ deﬁnes activity as output. If you enter activity timer to Type Values Default Lists CallDef_output _ start _ deﬁnes the control character sequence that restarts output if char CallDef_output_ﬂow_control Type Value Default Lists CallDef_output _ stop _ deﬁnes the control character sequence that stops output if char CallDef_output_ﬂow_control Type...
Page 216 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_port deﬁnes the CLI prompt for a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC. This parameter uses formatting codes consisting of the percent character and a single lowercase letter. You can combine these codes (e.g., addition, you can enter text that appears in the prompt as long as your entire entry does not exceed 32 characters.
Page 217 CallDef_port_input_ speciﬁes the method of ﬂow control for input received through a connection. ﬂow_control You can enter: Type Values Default Lists CallDef_port_ enables two active windows on the DEC TD/SMP-supported(VT420 or VT330) multisession terminals that are dialed in to a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC. The feature is available to all calls on which the VCI interface is conﬁgured.
Page 218 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_port_server_ enables a host-based security policy for access to a RAC or an ISDN Primary security Rate RAC. If you enter Type Values Default Lists CallDef_port_user_ deﬁnes a default user name for this ISDN Primary Rate RAC. name Type Values...
Page 219 CallDef_ppp_ncp speciﬁes the protocols that run on the interface. The ISDN Primary Rate RAC negotiates only for those protocols that are speciﬁed here. You can select a single protocol, all protocols, or a combination of two protocols from the following list: Type Values Default...
Page 220 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_ppp_securty deﬁnes the security check for the peer that the ISDN Primary Rate RAC requires protocol before it starts the network control protocol. If the RAC wants to use security and the peer refuses, the RAC closes the link. You can enter: Type Values Default...
Page 221 CallDef_printer_name speciﬁes the printer used by the print-screen function of the You must enter a name listed in the CallDef_printer_host Reference for more information. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_prompt deﬁnes the CLI prompt for a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC. This parameter uses formatting codes consisting of the percent character and a single lowercase letter.
Page 222 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_redisplay_line deﬁnes the reprint line character for CLI users. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_reset_idle_ deﬁnes whether input or output resets the idle timer. The idle time is the time time_on lapse between activity and inactivity at the device. This parameter works with Type Values Default...
Page 223 CallDef_rs232_async_ deﬁnes the parity type for asynchronous connections. parity Type Values Default Lists CallDef_rs232_async_ speciﬁes the number of stop bits for an asynchronous connection. stop_bits Type Values Default Lists CallDef_rs232_sync_ deﬁnes the source of the bit rate clock for the connection. clock_source transmit clock is internal and the receive clock is external.
Page 224 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_slip_mtu_size sets the maximum transmission unit (MTU) size for a PPP SLIP/CSLIP connection to a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC. This parameter forces the SLIP interface to use large (1006) or small (256) MTUs. Type Values Default...
Page 225 CallDef_slip_tos allows a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to send interactive trafﬁc (such as Telnet provides a type-of-service based SLIP queuing. Type Values Default Lists CallDef_tcp_keepalive speciﬁes the length of time a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC connection must be idle before sending keep-alive messages.
Page 226 Appendix A RAC Parameters CallDef_term_var identiﬁes the type of terminal dialed in to a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC via a CLI connection. You must enter a valid terminal type for the host. The RAC passes the terminal type setting to the host. Type Values Default...
Page 227 CallDef_vci_login_ enables a login timer when the DECServer command interface is conﬁgured (i.e., timeout when Access Concentrator Software Reference. Type Values Default Lists chap_auth_name contains the character string that appears in the a CHAP challenge over a PPP link. Type Values Default Lists...
Page 228 Appendix A RAC Parameters cli_imask7 allows a RAC to mask CLI input to seven bits. If you choose expects eight-bit ASCII input. You should not choose attached to the port can transmit only seven-bit characters. Type Values Default Lists cli_inactivity speciﬁes the amount of time in minutes that the RAC remains idle before disconnecting a CLI session from a port.
Page 229 cli_prompt deﬁnes the RAC prompt for all CLI users. This parameter uses formatting codes consisting of the percent character and a single lowercase letter. You can combine these codes (e.g., that appears in the prompt as long as your entire entry does not exceed 32 characters.
Page 230 Appendix A RAC Parameters cli_security enables user authentication by the host-based ACP server for all CLI connections. If you choose the administrative password for CLI ports. Type Values Default Lists conﬁg_ﬁle deﬁnes a name for the conﬁguration ﬁle maintained on the load host. The ﬁle contains information about gateways, rotaries, macros, and services.
Page 231 control_lines deﬁnes the type of hardware control lines used on this port. You can enter: Type Values Default Lists data_bits deﬁnes the number of data bits in a character. This value does not include the start, stop, or parity bits. Type Values Default...
Page 232 Appendix A RAC Parameters dedicated_arguments deﬁnes the command line arguments used for dedicated ports. This parameter works when Type Values Default Lists dedicated_port selects the application name or TCP port number to which a RAC port can connect. You can enter: This parameter is obsolete in RAC software Release 10.1 and in subsequent releases.
Page 233 default_image_name contains the name of the image ﬁle that is loaded by default when the RAC is booted. Type Values Default Lists default_zone_list contains the zone list that is sent to AppleTalk clients in case of an ACP failure. You must use spaces to separate zone names (e.g., escape embedded spaces within a zone name, use the backslash (\).
Page 234 Appendix A RAC Parameters dialup_address_origin allows a RAC to search the and set local and remote addresses. This parameter applies only when the parameter is set to Type Values Default Lists Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager A-44 acp_dialup , or slip autodetect.
Page 235 disabled_modules allows you to disable individual modules to free memory space. If you enter more than one module, separate module names using commas. You can enter admin Type Values Default Lists do_compression starts TCP/IP header compression on a SLIP link. When you choose the RAC negotiates for TCP/IP compression for both sides of the connection.
Page 236 Appendix A RAC Parameters dtr_signal controls the DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal for the port. Entering a value for an idle port causes an error condition. Type Values Default Lists echo directs a RAC to echo all characters as a user types. This parameter applies only to the CLI level.
Page 237 erase_char uses a control character sequence to deﬁne the CLI erase character. Type Values Default Lists erase_line uses a control character sequence to deﬁne the CLI line erase character. Type Values Default Lists erase_word uses a control character sequence to deﬁne the CLI word erase character. Type Values Default...
Page 238 Appendix A RAC Parameters forwarding_count controls RAC port behavior for received characters. If you enter a number other than characters you entered. If you enter you use that occurs ﬁrst. Type Values Default Lists forwarding_timer sets the amount of time in ten millisecond intervals that can elapse before a RAC forwards received data.
Page 239 hardware_tabs allows the RAC to convert ASCII tab characters to the correct number of spaces when a terminal does not support hardware tabs. This parameter works only for CLI sessions. Type Values Default Lists host_table_size deﬁnes the number of entries allowed in the host table. Entering unlimited number of entries.
Page 240 Appendix A RAC Parameters inactivity_timer speciﬁes the number of minutes that a port can remain inactive. If the timer expires, the RAC terminates all sessions and resets the port. You can use input_is_activity from the port. If you set these parameters to of activity.
Page 241 input _ flow _ control speciﬁes the method of ﬂow control for input received from a device connected to a serial port. You can enter: Type Values Default Lists input_is_activity deﬁnes activity as input. If you choose when it receives input at the port. Type Values Default...
Page 242 Appendix A RAC Parameters input _ stop _ char deﬁnes the control character sequence that stops input if stop/start Type Values Default Lists ip_forward_broadcast allows a RAC to broadcast a packet to the SLIP or PPP interfaces. When a RAC receives a packet sent to a broadcast address (except 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255), it scans the interface list for SLIP or PPP and matches the broadcast address against the remote address of the interface using a subnet or...
Page 243 ipx_do_checksum controls the IPX checksum feature, which is supported only on Netware version 3.12 and 4.xx. Type Values Default Lists ipx_dump_password contains a user password for logging on to the Novell ﬁle server before the RAC sends a dump ﬁle to the server. Annex Manager displays Type Values Default...
Page 244 Appendix A RAC Parameters ipx_frame_type deﬁnes framing used for IPX packets on the Ethernet interface. Type Values Default Lists ipx_security controls whether IPX security is enabled on the port. Type Values Default Lists ixany_ﬂow_control treats any input character as a start (XON) character if output was suspended by a stop (XOFF) character.
Page 245 lat_multicast_timer deﬁnes the number of seconds that can elapse between service announcement transmissions for the LAT protocol. Type Values Default Lists lat_sys_location supplies host location or identiﬁcation information for the LAT protocol. Type Values Default Lists lat_queue_max limits the number of HIC (Host Initiated Connection) requests that a RAC can queue.
Page 246 Appendix A RAC Parameters line_erase allows a RAC using CLI to echo line erase for a video terminal. If you choose enabled the beginning of the line. If you choose for hard-copy terminals, making the deleted line visible and positioning the print head at the beginning of the next line.
Page 247 load_dump_sequence speciﬁes available network interfaces and the order in which they are used for a down-line load or an up-line dump. You can list more than one interface by using commas to separate interface names. You can enter: Type Value Default Lists local_address...
Page 248 Appendix A RAC Parameters long _ break allows a RAC to return a user to the CLI prompt after receiving a break signal of more than two seconds. If you enter local application. Type Values Default Lists loose_source_route controls the Loose Source Routing protocol, which deﬁnes a sequence of IP addresses that a datagram must follow.
Page 249 controls mapping of DS0s between the T1 Network Interface and the T1 Drop and Insert Interface, as well as mapping of modems to the T1 Drop and Insert Interface and the T1 Network Interface. You can enter a 4-digit number consisting of two parts. The right-hand two digits control the type of mapping.
Page 250 Appendix A RAC Parameters map_to_upper allows a RAC to convert lowercase characters sent to a terminal using CLI into uppercase characters. This parameter is used for older terminals that do not support lowercase characters. Type Values Default Lists max_chap_chall_ speciﬁes the maximum value for the random CHAP re-challenge interval. interval Type Values...
Page 251 metric deﬁnes the hop count to the remote end of the serial line when the SLIP or PPP interfaces to the remote end. Type Values Default Lists min_unique_hostnames speciﬁes whether you can identify a host in the host table by entering a minimal string rather than the full host name.
Page 252 Appendix A RAC Parameters Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager A-62 • to indicate that a port has no connection. You should unused enter if a port is not connected to a device. unused • to specify that a port can perform as a network interface slip using SLIP.
Page 253 Type Values Default Lists modem_type speciﬁes the type of modem attached to the asynchronous port. If you enter a type that does not match the was read most recently, the RAC logs a warning message. For more information about the conﬁguration ﬁle modem management, see Managing Remote Annex Concentrators Using CLI Interfaces.
Page 254 Appendix A RAC Parameters mop_login_timer speciﬁes the number of minutes a port using a VMS interface can remain inactive. This parameter works only when to 30 minutes (the Annex Manager default value). Type Values Default Lists mop_password contains the MOP maintenance password. This is an 8-byte password, where each byte consists of two hexadecimal digits.
Page 255 multisession allows terminals (i.e., VT420 and VT 330) supporting the DEC Terminal Device/ Session Management Protocol (TD/SMP) to display two active windows simultaneously. Entering on which the VCI command interface is conﬁgured. Type Values Default Lists name_server_1 deﬁnes the type of name service used with the primary name server. This parameter works only when you specify a host in Type Values...
Page 256 Appendix A RAC Parameters need_dsr allows a RAC to use the DSR (Data Set Ready) signal to determine whether a device is attached to the corresponding asynchronous line. The RAC does not allow connection to a slave line port and does not activate CLI until the DSR signal is active.
Page 257 network_turnaround controls the number of seconds that a RAC waits for a response from a security server. An algorithm deﬁnes the actual time, which is usually longer than the number of seconds in this parameter. This parameter works only when enable_security Type Values...
Page 258 Appendix A RAC Parameters option_key enables AppleTalk-speciﬁc functions and parameters, the CLI active RIP, dial-out routing, ﬁltering, and IPX. These features are available separately or in any combination. Each RAC requires a unique key value for the features you choose. You must contact your supplier to obtain the key value. Lists Values Default...
Page 259 output _ start _ char deﬁnes the control character sequence that restarts output if set to Type Value Default Lists output _ stop _ char deﬁnes the control character sequence that stops output if set to Type Values Default Lists output_ttl sets the time-to-live (TTL) for packets the RAC generates for RIP updates.
Page 260 Appendix A RAC Parameters password modiﬁes the RAC administrative password used for access to the superuser CLI commands and for administrative access to a RAC. This password overrides the CLI lock and virtual CLI passwords. For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this value as Type Values...
Page 261 Sync 1-46(T1) 1-48(Channelized T1) 1-62(E1) 1-64(Channelized E1) V120/V110/X75 1-46(T1) 1-48(Channelized T1) 1-62(E1) 1-64(Channelized E1) Virtual Port (logical devices) NAS-Port-Type Virtual (Connections from the Network) Virtual (Dialouts initiated) Virtual (Ethernet connections) Virtual (Tunnel on the LNS) Virtual (MP bundles ) 2) Channel - When set to channel the physical and virtual ports are encoded as follows: Physical Port (corresponds to a hardware device) The NAS-Port attribute is encoded as wllcc...
Page 262 Appendix A RAC Parameters Virtual Port (logical devices) port_modem_conﬁg sets other parameters for a speciﬁc modem conﬁguration. Each value you choose here sets values in the output_ﬂow_control dialinautobaud addition to those listed above. The following list includes the parameter values that are set.
Page 263 • sets Dialinout mode (or the highest speed that the hardware supports), both input_ﬂow_control disabled bidirectional_modem port • sets Dialout mode highest speed that the hardware supports), input_ﬂow_control disabled bidirectional_modem network • sets Autodetect mode enabled speed 115200 supports), control_lines output_ﬂow_control , and enabled...
Page 264 Appendix A RAC Parameters Type Values Default Lists port_multisession allows you to select ports that display two active windows. You can use this parameter only for ports on which the VCI command interface is conﬁgured. port_password deﬁnes a port password for local password protection. You can use this password as a back-up for host-based security if the security servers do not respond, or as an additional line of security after you enter a username and password.
Page 265 port_server_security enables a host-based security policy for access to the port through the port server. If you enter Type Values Default Lists port_tcp_keepalive overrides dedicated ports, and for connections from the host to slave and adaptive ports. You can use time is the value set in the alive mechanism for the port.
Page 266 Appendix A RAC Parameters ppp_acm speciﬁes which of the ﬁrst 32 bytes (0x0 to 0x1F) of the ASCII character set can be sent as clear text and which should be protocol-escaped. Type Values Default Lists ppp_ipx_network deﬁnes a unique network number for an IPX PPP connection assigned to a speciﬁc port.
Page 267 ppp_ncp speciﬁes the protocols that run on the interface. The RAC negotiates only for those protocols that are speciﬁed here. You can select a single protocol, all protocols, or a combination of two protocols from the following list: Type Values Default Lists ppp_password_remote...
Page 268 Appendix A RAC Parameters Type Values Default Lists ppp_username_remote contains the username by which the RAC identiﬁes itself when the remote PPP peer asks for authentication. Type Values Default Lists pref_DHCP1_addr contains the IP address of the DHCP server that the client attempts to use as the primary source for DHCP services.
Page 269 pref_dump_addr contains an IP address for the preferred dump host. This is the host to which the RAC ﬁrst tries to dump. Type Value Default Lists pref_load_addr speciﬁes the IP address for the preferred load host. This is the host from which the RAC ﬁrst requests a load of its operational code.
Page 270 Appendix A RAC Parameters pref_secure1_host contains the IP address of the security server to which the RAC ﬁrst sends security requests. This parameter works only if the enabled Type Values Default Lists pri_analog_encoding deﬁnes the coding type of an incoming analog (modem) call. If you choose the ISDN Primary Rate RAC sets the coding type to (Europe).
Page 271 pri_dsx1_line_length deﬁnes the length, in meters, of the line from a RAC or an ISDN Primary Rate RAC to an external CSU. The value is used when a dsx1 line driver is conﬁgured. Use the default value for a RAC with an internal CSU. Type Values Default...
Page 272 Appendix A RAC Parameters printer_crlf converts a carriage return to a carriage return followed by a line feed before it is sent to the printer. If you enter return followed by a null string. Type Values Default LIsts printer_hardware_tabs controls whether the RAC sends tab characters to a printer. If you enter the RAC converts a tab character to the corresponding number of spaces.
Page 273 printer_map_to_upper allows a RAC to convert lowercase characters to uppercase before it transmits characters to a printer. This parameter is used for older printers that do not support lowercase characters. Type Values Default Lists printer_name speciﬁes the printer used by the print-screen function of the You must enter a name listed in the printer_host Type...
Page 274 Appendix A RAC Parameters printer_width sets the maximum number of characters per line. If you enter not insert a new line into the data stream. Type Values Default Lists prompt deﬁnes the CLI prompt for a speciﬁc port. This parameter uses formatting codes consisting of the percent character and a single lowercase letter.
Page 275 ps_history_buffer is used with the port keeps in a buffer. Incoming data is buffered continuously before, during, and after the Telnet session. Reset the port after changing this parameter value. Type Values Default Lists redisplay_line deﬁnes the reprint line character for CLI users. Type Values Default...
Page 276 Appendix A RAC Parameters retrans_limit indicates the number of times a RAC retransmits a packet before it notiﬁes a user about a network failure. This parameter works only for the LAT protocol. Type Values Default Lists rip_accept deﬁnes the networks for which the RAC accepts advertised routes. You can enter none include Type...
Page 277 rupiahs contains the password that controls authentication for RIP packets. Annex Manager displays this parameter value as unset off and that all RIP packets are accepted. Type Value Default Lists rip_default_route allows a RAC to advertise that it is the default router. You can enter a number from 1 to 15 to indicate the hop count that is advertised.
Page 278 Appendix A RAC Parameters rip_recv_version controls the RIP versions that a RAC accepts. You can enter: Type Values Default Lists rip_routers lets you force RIP to send periodic updates to a router list instead of broadcasting updates. You can enter the IP addresses of one to eight directly reachable routers, or you can enter is not on an attached subnet.
Page 279 rip_sub_advertise controls whether the RAC advertises subnet routes over the SLIP, PPP, and Ethernet interfaces. Type Values Default Lists routed determines whether the RIP routing daemon is enabled. When you enter the RAC performs active RIP routing only if option_key daemon is enabled.
Page 280 Appendix A RAC Parameters rwhod determines whether the RAC listens for RWHO broadcasts when it builds the host table. Type Values Default Lists security_broadcast determines whether a RAC broadcasts for security validation if the preferred security servers are not available. Type Values Default...
Page 281 server_name names the RAC in the LAT protocol. The name you enter should match the VMS host node name used in the HIC conﬁguration ﬁle. The Annex Manager default value is LAT_080002BF0020 Type Values Default Lists service_limit indicates the maximum number of services that a RAC can maintain in its local service table.
Page 282 Appendix A RAC Parameters short _ break allows a RAC to return a user to the CLI prompt after receiving a break of less than two seconds. Type Values Default Lists slip_allow_dump enables a RAC to dump its operational code across a SLIP link. Type Values Default...
Page 283 slip_no_icmp discards ICMP packets directed to the SLIP link. This parameter allows the RAC to reduce unnecessary trafﬁc and messages over the SLIP link. Type Values Default Lists slip_ppp_security controls dial-up SLIP/PPP access. When set to The RAC determines whether CLI users are authorized to execute SLIP or PPP commands.
Page 284 Appendix A RAC Parameters speed deﬁnes the baud rate of the asynchronous line between a device and a RAC. The value you enter must match the device baud rate. If you want line speed to be determined automatically, use the Type Values Default...
Page 285 sysLocation identiﬁes the physical location of this node (e.g., third ﬂoor lab). Type Default Values Lists sysName contains the fully-qualiﬁed domain name of this node. Type Default Values Lists sys_location supplies host location or identiﬁcation information for the LAT protocol. Type Values Default...
Page 286 Appendix A RAC Parameters syslog_mask determines the priority levels that the RAC logs. You can enter option from the list below, or a combination of options separated by commas (e.g., can enter: Type Values Default Lists syslog_port routes syslog messages to an asynchronous port where messages are time and date stamped.
Page 287 t1_info contains information about the T1 line supplied by the telephone company. Type Values Default Lists tcp_keepalive speciﬁes the length of time a TCP connection must be idle before a RAC sends keep-alive messages. A keep-alive message contains no data, but solicits an acknowledgment from the other end of a connection to determine whether the connection is still active.
Page 288 Appendix A RAC Parameters tdi_line_code selects the line code format used on the T1 Drop and Insert Interface. Your selection must match the codes assigned to the terminal equipment. Type Values Default Lists Telnet_crlf converts a carriage return in a Telnet session to a carriage return followed by a line feed.
Page 289 tftp_dump_name provides the file name used to dump a RAC core image via operational image and the dump file, including parent directories. The file you enter must exist with read/write permissions. Type Values Default Lists tftp_load_dir contains the string that precedes all files (e.g., image name, configuration, and motd files) when you boot a RAC via system serving the Type...
Page 290 Appendix A RAC Parameters time_server_addr lists the IP address that a RAC queries for time service. You can enter: Type Values Default Lists timezone_minuteswest deﬁnes the time zone in which the RAC resides. You can enter a positive number of minutes for time zones west of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or a negative number for time zones east of GMT.
Page 291 tmux_enable controls whether a RAC uses TMux to multiplex small TCP or UDP packets into a single IP packet. The host must support TMux. If you choose host does not support TMux, the RAC does not support multiplexing. Type Values Default Lists tmux_max_host...
Page 292 Appendix A RAC Parameters tni_clock deﬁnes the transmit clock for the T1 Network Interface. You can select: Type Values Default Lists tni_loop_bak_conﬁg deﬁnes the DS1 interface loopback conﬁguration. Users cannot access T1 lines when you change this parameter value. You can select: Type Values Default...
Page 293 tni_ones_density disables the T1 engine built-in-ones density monitor. When you select this monitor provides the network with the correct number of pulses. You should select enabled here when you set the Type Values Default Lists toggle_output deﬁnes the character that ﬂushes the output buffer for CLI users. Type Values Default...
Page 294 Appendix A RAC Parameters vci_login_port_ enables the port password when the DECServer command interface is conﬁgured password (i.e., when Interface for VMS Environments Administrator’s Guide. Type Values Default Lists vci_login_timeout enables a login timer when the DECServer command interface is conﬁgured (i.e., when for VMS Environments Administrator’s Guide.
Page 295 connections and executes the same user validation, including user name and password, that it uses with CLI security on asynchronous ports. This parameter works with host-based security only if you set Type Values Default Lists zone provides the AppleTalk zone name that the RAC uses at start-up. You must use spaces to separate zone names (e.g., spaces, use the backslash (\).
Page 296 Appendix A RAC Parameters Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager A-106...
Page 297: Configuring And Editing Scripts
Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts commands allow you to create a set of parameter values, store cript them as a script, and apply the parameter values of the script to one or more RACs. A script is a text ﬁle. Each line in the ﬁle deﬁnes a RAC parameter value. You can use Annex Manager to create a script by capturing the RAC parameter values, or you can create a script using any standard text editor.
Page 298 Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts View Script Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager provide the following pre-deﬁned scripts: Execute Script • contains RAC port and AppleTalk parameters. AppleTalk • contains basic RAC parameters. If you want to use Basic_Annex parameters marked with the comment symbol (#), you should copy the script ﬁle, remove the symbol, and enter your own...
Page 299: Viewing Script Contents
Viewing Script Contents To view a script: Figure B-1. View Script Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Appendix B On the window, select a single RAC. Main Select from the Commands menu. View Script window appears View Script described on page B-4.
Page 300: The View Script Window
Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts The View Script Window This window uses list and message boxes and a text ﬁeld. Every script ﬁle includes the: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Click to close the window. Close To verify the contents of a script when you use the commands, do not close the Execute Script can return to this window to verify your work.
Page 301: Creating New Scripts
Creating New Scripts You can create new scripts based on the current values of a RAC. Once you create a script, you can edit it using any standard text editor. You can use save in a script. To create a script: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Appendix B For security reasons, you can create a script for any RAC parameters...
Page 302: Figure B-2. Create Script Window
Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts Figure B-2. Create Script Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Click Apply The RAC you select and the options you choose determine the next windows that appear: • window appears if you selected: Script Port Entry –...
Page 303: Figure B-3. Script Port Entry Window
Figure B-3. Script Port Entry Window This window allows you to specify one or more port or channel numbers that Annex Manager uses to create a script. The window includes: Entry • All port or channel types and a port or channel number ﬁeld for each type.
Page 304: Figure B-4. Script File Selection Window
Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts Figure B-4. Script File Selection Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Click to return to the Cancel Create Script window displays. Apply File Selection When the Script File Selection script ﬁle name for the new script and click window displays the default script Script File Selection directory.
Page 305: The Create Script Window
You can enter a ﬁle name in the the contents of the Create Script to return to the Cancel Click to close the window. Close The Create Script Window window lets you select parameters for a new script. It Create Script includes an option box containing check buttons, a message box, and push buttons.
Page 306: Editing Script Files
Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts Message Box messages that result from the script creation process. After you complete the port entry window and/or the ﬁle selection window, this message box monitors the Annex Manager script creation process. The box displays: Editing Script Files You can use an ASCII editor to change saved script ﬁles.
Page 307: Changing Annex Values Using Scripts
Changing Annex Values Using Scripts You can use any existing script to reconﬁgure one or more RACs. The Execute Script You can use or more RACs. To execute a script: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager • A port or channel number or an asterisk (to specify a wildcard port) in the Port/Channel Number •...
Page 308: Figure B-5. Execute Script Window
Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts Figure B-5. Execute Script Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager B-12 Select the script name you need. You can select a script from the Script List or a path and ﬁle name in the text ﬁeld below this box. Click Apply If you selected a script with one or more wildcard indicators, the...
Page 309: Figure B-6. Script Port Entry Window
Figure B-6. Script Port Entry Window This window allows you to enter one or more port or channel numbers that Annex Manager uses in place of the script wildcard indicator. The window highlights only the port or channel types that need numbers.
Page 310: The Execute Script Window
Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts Figure B-7. Execute Script Conﬁrmation Window Figure B-8. Execute Script Reset Parameters Window The Execute Script Window apply its parameter values to RACs you selected in the Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager B-14 Click to execute the script or...
Page 311 List Box and Text Field This window uses a list box, text ﬁeld, and a message box: • box displays all ﬁles in the Annex Manager Script List default script directory. You can select any script displayed here. • The text ﬁeld below the default script directory.
Page 312: Identifying Errors
Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts Identifying Errors Script commands notify you about error conditions by displaying warning windows and by listing errors in message boxes. You can encounter errors based on section includes: Create Script Command Errors Create Script The message box includes error information when: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager B-16...
Page 313: Execute Script Command Errors
• operation does not use one or more Create Script parameters, or ﬁnds speciﬁed parameters that are not eligible for scripts. In this case, the message appears. Execute Script Command Errors command displays warning windows when you: Execute Script • Do not select a script from the list.
Page 314 Appendix B Conﬁguring and Editing Scripts Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager B-18...
Page 315: Window Basics
information. This appendix provides a tutorial in windows basics: Window Basics Window Elements Annex Manager uses Motif elements such as title, menu and scroll bars, list boxes, and help windows. The Annex Manager C-1) serves as an example, since it uses most available elements. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager nnex Manager provides window-based methods for entering •...
Page 316: Figure C-1. Window Elements
Appendix C Windows Tutorial Control menu button Figure C-1. Window Elements If you are familiar with windows applications, you recognize many elements in the main window. The elements listed below can appear in any Annex Manager window: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Title bar Menu bar ARNING...
Page 317 • Mouse pointer shows you the mouse location in a window. When you move the mouse, the pointer moves accordingly. • Cursor, sometimes called an “insertion point,” appears in a text ﬁeld when you can enter or change the value in the ﬁeld. You can type only when you see the cursor blinking.
Page 318: Mouse And Keyboard Techniques
Appendix C Windows Tutorial Mouse and Keyboard Techniques Annex Manager allows you to navigate in windows and enter information using a mouse, keyboard commands, or a combination of both methods. This section tells you how the mouse works and explains the keyboard commands that can substitute for the mouse.
Page 319: Controlling The Window Display
Using Keyboard Commands You can substitute the following keyboard shortcuts for clicking or dragging the mouse pointer. If you press: Annex Manager: Places the cursor in the next ﬁeld, box, or button Places the cursor in the previous ﬁeld, box, or Shift+Tab button Space bar...
Page 320 Appendix C Windows Tutorial areas. This section gives you instructions for these operations and for using the control menu. Changing the Size of a Window Annex Manager displays windows in a default size. You can change the size of a window by using the maximize button ( ), which expands the window to ﬁll your desktop, or by using the mouse, which lets you choose any size for the window.
Page 321 Using Annex Manager Icons If you need room on your desktop for other applications, you can reduce any open Annex Manager window to an icon. When you restore an icon, the window opens in the size and location that displayed before you reduced it.
Page 322: Figure C-2. List Box With Scroll Bars
Appendix C Windows Tutorial If one window on your desktop partially covers another, clicking the mouse on the covered window brings it forward. If you arranged your desktop so that an icon is covered by another window, use the above. Using Scroll Bars When a box is too small to display all available information, scroll bars let you view complete lists or messages.
Page 323 can view information from any position in the list by dragging the mouse pointer. To view one line at a time: Move the pointer to the arrow at the top or bottom of the scroll bar. Click the mouse button. From the top arrow, the display moves up one line.
Page 324 Appendix C Windows Tutorial The control menu uses standard window features: Displaying the Control Menu Window To display a control menu option: Using Control Menu Options to and from an icon. Maximize the upper right corner of the window. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager C-10 option appears in Annex Manager running the Motif™...
Page 325 To alter the position of a window on your desktop: Select Move and click the mouse button. The pointer changes to an outline as you move the pointer. Release the mouse button when the border reaches the new location. The window appears in its new location and the pointer returns to You can move a window by following these steps or by using the directions on page C-7.
Page 326: Using Fields, Buttons, And Boxes
Appendix C Windows Tutorial option allows you to exit Annex Manager software. While this option is available, you should always use the Annex Manager main menu. Using Fields, Buttons, and Boxes Text ﬁelds, buttons, and boxes allow you to select or enter information in an Annex Manager window.
Page 327 Annex Manager processing. This section describes each button type and gives you directions for using buttons. An option button appears as a box with a small rectangle ( ) following the text. These buttons display a menu: you can select one item and place it in the box.
Page 328: Figure C-3. Radio Buttons
Appendix C Windows Tutorial Figure C-3 shows the radio buttons in the Figure C-3. Radio Buttons Check buttons are marked with a small square ( ) that precedes a label. They allow you to turn a selection on or off. You can select one or more check buttons.
Page 329: Figure C-4. Check Buttons
Figure C-4 shows the check buttons in the button is turned on. Main Window Parameters Figure C-4. Check Buttons List Boxes Annex Manager uses several types of boxes: • List boxes display items you can select for Annex Manager processing. When complete information cannot ﬁt into a box, horizontal and vertical scroll bars allow you to view the complete list.
Page 330: Figure C-5. Annex List Box
Appendix C Windows Tutorial Figure C-5. Annex List Box Annex Manager provides several methods for selecting and deselecting items from a list box. You can combine these methods in any list box that permits you to select more than one item. Selected items are always highlighted.
Page 331 In many lists, you can select more than one item. To select items one at a time: Move the pointer to the ﬁrst item you want to select and click the mouse button. The item appears highlighted, indicating that it is selected. Move the pointer to the next item you want to select.
Page 332 Appendix C Windows Tutorial You can deselect single items or a range of items in a list box. In addition, you can deselect all your previous selections. To deselect a list item: To deselect a range of items: To deselect all items in a list box: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager C-18 Release the mouse button on the last item you want in the...
Page 333: Figure C-6. Set Window Message Box
Appendix C Windows Tutorial Message and Output Boxes Message and output boxes display details about Annex Manager processing: their contents report on the operations you use and can include error and status messages. You cannot enter information in these boxes. Message boxes monitor Annex Manager operations by displaying status and error information.
Page 334: Figure C-7. Compare Window Output Box
Appendix C Windows Tutorial Figure C-7. Compare Window Output Box In this example, the output box displays the differences in parameter values between RACs. The box lists each parameter and includes the values for each RAC. Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager C-20...
Page 335: Displaying Help Windows
The on-line help facility provides information about the commands, boxes, ﬁelds, buttons, parameter groups and parameters you use to conﬁgure a RAC. Annex Manager offers three types of on-line help: Displaying Help Windows You can use keyboard commands to display information about ﬁelds, boxes, and buttons.
Page 336: Displaying Window Item Help
Appendix D Help Reference Displaying Window Item Help To display help about a ﬁeld, box, or button: Figure E-1 Figure E-1. Window Item Help Acknowledging Help Windows You can acknowledge this help window at any time: Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager Move the cursor to any ﬁeld, box, or button.
Page 337: Displaying Command And Parameter Help
Displaying Command and Parameter Help Information about command windows and parameters appears in a large window that includes a box and push buttons. You can leave this window on your desktop, use it for any command or parameter, and save the contents of the box in a ﬁle.
Page 338: Figure E-2. Help Window
Appendix D Help Reference Figure E-2 Figure E-2. Help Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager shows the window for the Help You can leave this help window on your desktop as you use Annex Manager. Each time you select command help or help on parameters, Annex Manager adds help text to the window.
Page 339: The Help Window Format
The Help Window Format push buttons. If you keep this window open on your desktop, you can use it to display one or more help messages at any time. Reading the Help Window Box You can save help messages that appear in this box, but you cannot edit them or delete portions of their text.
Page 340: Saving Help Window Contents
Appendix D Help Reference Saving Help Window Contents You can leave the it as you use Annex Manager. The contents in a ﬁle at any time. To save help messages: Figure E-3. Save Output/Messages File Selection Window Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager window on your desktop and add information to Help Help...
Page 341 Save Output/Messages File Selection default text directory. It allows you to: • Overwrite an existing ﬁle that you created by selecting its name. When you choose an existing ﬁle, a conﬁrmation window lets you verify your selection. You cannot overwrite a ﬁle that someone else created. •...
Page 342 Appendix D Help Reference Managing Remote Access Concentrators Using Annex Manager...
Page 343 a_router parameter A-2 acp_key parameter A-2 Address Assignment box 4-40 Alarms box 3-17, 3-23 alarmsyslog parameter A-2 alert parameter 4-6 all parameter 4-7 allow_broadcast parameter A-2 allow_compression parameter A-3, A-45 Alternate Host parameter 4-7, 4-8 Alternate Service parameter 4-9 ANI Provisioning box 4-33 Annex Async Port Status window 3-6 Annex DVS Status window 3-29 Annex Interface Status window 3-10...
Page 344 Index CallDef_cli_security parameter A-13 CallDef_connect_security parameter A-13 CallDef_dedicated arguments parameter A- CallDef_def_session_mode parameter A-14 CallDef_dialup_address parameter A-14 CallDef_do_compression parameter A-15 CallDef_echo parameter A-15 CallDef_erase_char parameter A-15 CallDef_erase_line parameter A-15 CallDef_erase_word parameter A-16 CallDef_forward_key parameter A-16 CallDef_forwarding_count parameter A-16 CallDef_forwarding_timer parameter A-17 CallDef_hardware_tabs parameter A-17 CallDef_inactivity_timer parameter A-18 CallDef_input_is_activity parameter A-18...
Page 345 CallDef_v120_mru parameter A-36 CallDef_vci_login_port_ password parameter A-36 CallDef_vci_login_timeout parameter A-37 chap_auth_name parameter A-37 char_erase parameter A-37 circuit_timer parameter A-37 cli_imask7 parameter A-38 cli_inactivity parameter A-38 cli_interface parameter A-38 cli_prompt parameter A-39 cli_security parameter A-40 Compare command errors 7-24 Compression box 4-41 Config File parameter 4-6 config_file parameter A-40 Configuration file...
Page 346 Index forwarding_count parameter A-48 forwarding_timer parameter A-48 General (continued) window 4-7 General Information box 3-10 General settings 4-2 General window 4-5 GRE Information box 3-30 group_value parameter A-48 hardware_tabs parameter A-49 Help windows, displaying D-1 Help, reference D-1 Host Access box 4-47 Host parameter 4-9 host_table_size parameter A-49 Hosts and servers...
Page 347 latb_enable parameter A-55 Line Control box 4-20 line_erase parameter A-56 List boxes, using C-15 List files editing 2-6 Lists adding RAC to 2-7 changing 2-7 creating 2-1 deleting a RAC from 2-7 displaying RAC information using 2-8 opening 2-4 saving 2-3 selecting RACs in 2-6 Load Sequence parameter 4-6 load_broadcast parameter A-56...
Page 348 Index nameserver_broadcast parameter A-65 need_dsr parameter A-66 net 4-6 net_inactivity parameter A-66 net_inactivity_units parameter A-66 network_turnaround parameter A-67 newline_terminal parameter A-67 node_id parameter A-67 none parameter 4-7 notice 4-6 option_key parameter A-68 Options 4-11 Options window 4-12 Out of service channel 4-13 modem 4-13 Outgoing box 4-47...
Page 349 PRI channels status information, displaying 3-12 PRI Internal CSU Status Information, displaying 3-15 pri_analog_encoding parameter A-80, A-82 pri_block_in_calls parameter A-80 pri_block_out_calls parameter A-80 pri_dsx1_line_length parameter A-81 pri_ip_addr parameter A-81 pri_ipx_network partameter A-81 pri_ipx_node parameter A-81 pri_switch_type parameter A-82 printer_crlf parameter A-82 printer_hardware_tabs parameter A-82 printer_host parameter A-82 printer_map_to_upper parameter A-83...
Page 350 Index Set window 7-9 work area of 7-13 Setting up RACs 4-1 Setup mode 1-3 short_break parameter A-92 Show output box 7-8 sigproto parameter A-92 sl + port number parameter 4-6 slip_allow_dump parameter A-92 slip_load_dump_host parameter A-92 slip_mtu_size parameter A-92 slip_no_icmp parameter A-93 slip_ppp_security parameter A-93 slip_subnet_mask parameter A-93...
Page 351 Index tmux_max_host parameter A-101 tmux_max_mpx parameter A-101 tni_circuit_id parameter A-101 tni_clock parameter A-102 tni_loop_bak_config parameter A-102 tni_ones_density parameter A-103 toggle_output parameter A-103 Traps, SNMP, configuring 9-1 Tunnel Information box 3-30 Use daylight savings in parameter 4-7 vci_autobaud parameter A-103 vci_login_port_ password A-104 vci_login_timeout parameter A-104 VCLI box 4-47 vcli_groups parameter A-104...

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Introduction

Chapter 1 Starting Annex Manager

Chapter 2 Creating and Using RAC Lists

Chapter 3 Determining RAC Status

Chapter 4 Setting up Racs

Chapter 5 Booting and Resetting Racs

Chapter 6 Viewing and Changing SNMP Information

Chapter 7 Configuring RAC Parameters

Chapter 8 Configuring Modems

Chapter 9 Configuring SNMP Traps

Appendix Arac Parameters

Appendix B Configuring and Editing Scripts

Appendix C Window Basics

Appendix D Displaying Help Windows

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