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- Page 1 Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Part No. 166-024-637 Rev. A April 1997...
- Page 2 © Copyright 1997 Bay Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. April 1997. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Requirements for NA and Quick2Config Annex ........ - Page 4 Contents Access the Annex ..............3-16 Configuring for Dial-in Clients .
- Page 5 Figures Figure 2-1. Welcome Dialog Box............. . 2-2 Figure 2-2.
- Page 6 Figures Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows...
- Page 7 Tables Table 1-1. Supported Platforms............. . 1-2 Table 1-2.
- Page 8 Tables Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows viii...
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Page 9: Supported Platforms
Annex software on a Windows NT Server 3.51 or 4.0. The chapter can also be used as a guide for installing Quick2Config Annex and NA on Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation. Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Preface... -
Page 10: Supported Version
Preface Supported Version All releases of Remote Annex Network Software for Windows which includes Remote Annex 2000, 4000, 6100, 5391, 5393, and 6300 are supported under Release 13.3. The Model 5399 Remote Access Concentrator is supported under Release 14.0. Printing Conventions bold text italic text quotation marks (“... - Page 11 files. The Server Tools also enable you to use the Windows NT domains to authenticate and authorize Annex users. NA Command Line The Network Administrator Utility (NA) is a command line interface Interface that enables you to display and configure operating characteristics of an Annex and its ports.
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Page 12: Overview, Requirements And Online Help
Overview, Requirements and Online Help Supported Platforms Table 1-1 Annex software can operate. Note that there can be multiple instances of NA and Quick2Config Annex on the same Windows NT network. Table 1-1. Supported Platforms Platform Windows NT Server 3.51 or 4.0 Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or 4.0... -
Page 13: Security Authentication
Chapter 1 Security Authentication The Remote Annex software has third-party security authentication tools available from Security Dynamics (SecurID) and RADIUS. Refer to the following sections if you plan to use security authentication software on the server. SecurID If SecurID authentication is being used, the sdconf.rec file must be copied to the Windows NT %SystemRoot%system32 directory on the server. -
Page 14: Requirements For Na And Quick2Config Annex
Chapter 1 Overview, Requirements and Online Help Requirements for NA and Quick2Config Annex The NA Command Line Interface and the Quick2Config Annex application can be installed on client platforms as well as on the server. Table 1-2 installing and running this software on a workstation. -
Page 15: Annexes
Annexes Quick2Config Annex supports: Using the Annex Software Online Help System Both the Quick2Config Annex installation and the application itself include online help. Use the help system to view help topics that describe windows, displays, menu items, toolbar buttons, fields and procedures. In addition, you can find technical support and online services information in your help system. -
Page 16: Moving Around Online Help
Chapter 1 Overview, Requirements and Online Help Moving Around Online Help To move around the help system, use the toolbar at the top of the help window. From the toolbar you can jump to the Contents page, search for a help topic, go back to the previous help topic, view a history of the help topics selected, or browse backward and forward. -
Page 17: Installing Remote Annex Software
Annex Network Software for Windows. The installation example in this chapter loads NA, Server Tools and Quick2Config Annex on a host running either Windows NT Server 3.51 or Windows NT Server 4.0. The chapter also covers installing NA and Quick2Config Annex on Windows NT Workstations and Windows 95 systems. -
Page 18: Figure 2-1. Welcome Dialog Box
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software Figure 2-1. Welcome Dialog Box Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Read the instructions in this dialog box before continuing. Click on if you need to close any Windows programs or Cancel to continue the installation. Next If you continue, Setup opens a window for choosing either software installation or making diskette copies of the Setup program... -
Page 19: Making Installation Diskettes
Figure 2-2. Select Operation Dialog Box Making Installation Diskettes The Setup program allows you to make diskette copies of NA and Quick2Config Annex. This option enables you to install the software on client platforms that do not have CD-ROM drives. -
Page 20: Figure 2-3. Make Floppies Dialog Box
Installing Remote Annex Software Figure 2-3. Make Floppies Dialog Box The dialog box opens with NA and Quick2Config Annex selected. Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Click on the checkbox to the left of the selection to clear it if you do not want to copy one of the listed components. -
Page 21: Figure 2-4. Choose Location Dialog Box
Figure 2-4. Choose Location Dialog Box Click on to accept the default destination drive. Next If you want to change the path, click on directory. Setup opens a standard Windows Choose Directory dialog box so you can select the new location Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software... -
Page 22: Starting The Setup Program
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software Figure 2-5. Choose Directory Dialog Box Starting the Setup Program You start the software installation from the Select Operation dialog box (Figure To continue the installation: Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Use the dialog box to make your selection and click on Setup closes the dialog box and substitutes the new path name in the Choose Location dialog box. -
Page 23: Figure 2-6. Install Software Dialog Box
Choose to continue the installation. Next If you are not installing NA, skip to Installing Server Tools on page 2- 12. If you are installing only Quick2Config Annex, skip to Installing Quick2Config Annex on page 2-18. Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows... -
Page 24: Installing Na
Before it installs each software component, Setup scans the Windows NT Server platform for previously installed versions. No Previous Version If the Setup does not find a previous version of NA, the program displays the Choose Destination Location dialog box Figure 2-7. Choose Destination Location Dialog Box... -
Page 25: Previous Version Found
Loading NA on page 2-11. Previous Version Found If the program discovers a previous version of NA, it opens a dialog box to give you a choice between overwriting the existing version or installing the software in a separate directory... -
Page 26: Figure 2-9. Overwrite Or Install Dialog Box
Choose Overwrite this version and click on Setup installs the software in the same directory as the previous version. Skip to Loading NA on page 2-11. Select Install to another location and click on Setup displays the Choose Destination Location dialog box (Figure 2-7). -
Page 27: Loading Na
Loading NA As Setup loads the software, it displays gauge icons and a dialog box to mark the progress of the installation Figure 2-10. Setup Progress Icons When Setup has copied the appropriate files and modified program groups, the program displays the message, “Do you want to view the README file now?”... -
Page 28: Installing Server Tools
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software Installing Server Tools If you opted to install Server Tools, the Setup program scans the Windows NT Server for previous versions of the software. No Previous Version If Setup did not find a previous version of the Server Tools, the program displays the Choose Destination Location dialog box Figure 2-12. -
Page 29: Figure 2-13. Choose Directory Dialog Box
To install the Server Tools in the default directory, click on Next Setup begins installation of the Server Tools. Skip to Choosing Remote Annexes on page 2-16. If you want to install in a different directory, click on Setup opens a standard Windows Choose Directory dialog box so you can select the new location Figure 2-13. -
Page 30: Previous Version Found
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software Previous Version Found If a previous version of the Server Tools is found, Setup provides three choices: Setup opens a dialog box to choose between overwriting the software or upgrading it the first step in installing the software in a different directory. Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 2-14 •... -
Page 31: Figure 2-14. Server Tools Installation Options Dialog Box
Figure 2-14. Server Tools Installation Options Dialog Box To install the Server Tools in the same directory, but save the existing Annex settings: Select Upgrade the existing version and click on Setup begins installation of the Server Tools. Skip to Choosing Remote Annexes on page 2-16. -
Page 32: Choosing Remote Annexes
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software To install the Server Tools in a different directory: Choosing Remote Annexes When Setup installs the Annex Server Tools, it opens the Select Remote Annex Image to Install window Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 2-16 Setup begins installation of the Server Tools. -
Page 33: Figure 2-15. Select Remote Annex Image Dialog Box
Figure 2-15. Select Remote Annex Image Dialog Box Setup will install the images checked in the dialog box, enabling you to boot these Remote Annexes from the images installed. Select All Clear All Double click on an item to toggle its selection ON or OFF. Click on when you have made your selections. -
Page 34: Installing Quick2Config Annex
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software Figure 2-16. Server Tools Options Dialog Box Installing Quick2Config Annex If you selected Quick2Config Annex installation, the Setup program scans the Windows NT Server for previous versions of the software. No Previous Version If the program does not find a previous version, Setup displays the Choose Destination Location dialog box Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 2-18... -
Page 35: Figure 2-17. Choose Destination Location Dialog Box
Figure 2-17. Choose Destination Location Dialog Box The dialog box displays the default directory selection for the platform you are using: Windows NT C:\WIN32APP\BayNet\Q2CAnnex Windows 95 C:\Program Files\BayNet\Q2CAnnex Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software 2-19... -
Page 36: Figure 2-18. Choose Directory Dialog Box
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software Figure 2-18. Choose Directory Dialog Box Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 2-20 To install in the default directory, click on Setup begins copying the software to the selected directory. Skip to Loading the Programs on page 2-22. If you want to install in a different directory, click on select a new directory. -
Page 37: Previous Version Found
Previous Version Found If Setup discovers a previous version of Quick2Config Annex, the program opens a dialog box to give you a choice between overwriting the existing version or installing the software in a separate directory (Figure 2-19). Figure 2-19. Overwrite or Install Dialog Box To replace the current version: Choose Overwrite this version and click on Setup installs the software in the same directory as the previous... -
Page 38: Loading The Programs
Chapter 2 Installing Remote Annex Software Loading the Programs As Setup loads the software, it displays gauge icons to mark the progress of the installation Figure 2-20. Setup Progress Icons Setup copies the appropriate files and modifies program groups. When the process is complete, Setup displays the message, “Do you want to view the README file now?”... -
Page 39: Figure 2-21. Readme File Dialog Box
Figure 2-21. Readme File Dialog Box Choose Yes or No. If you choose Yes, the README file displays for you to read. When you exit the README file or choose Setup Complete message box Figure 2-22. Setup Complete Message Box Click on to exit the Setup program. -
Page 40: Getting Started With Remote Annex Network Software
Server Tools Options windows, refer to the Remote Annex Server Tools for Windows NT User Guide. Information on using the NA Command Line Interface can be found in the Remote Annex Administrator’s Guide for UNIX and the Remote Annex 6300 Supplement to the Remote Annex Administrator’s Guide for UNIX. -
Page 41: Configuration Examples
configure an Annex using Quick2Config Anne: Configuring Remote Annex Ports Before You Begin Quick2Config requires that the Remote Annex be configured to accept SNMP set commands. However, the default setting for the allow_snmp_sets parameter does not permit parameter value changes because the SNMP set command’s header transmits the community string in clear text, which may be a security risk. -
Page 42: Accessing The Annex
You can further restrict the access by including the IP address of the Quick2Config Annex host. snmp community q2cannex 192.9.200.55 read-write Invoke na, configure the Remote Annex to accept and process SNMP command sets, and exit na: % na command: annex 129.9.200.62... -
Page 43: Figure 3-2. Annex Icon, Name, And Model Number
Click on OK. After it closes the dialog box, Quick2Config Annex establishes an SNMP link to the Annex, determines the Annex model type and reads the currently set Annex parameters. Quick2Config Annex adds an icon for the Annex to the tree view and identifies the unit by name and model number (Figure Figure 3-2. -
Page 44: Configuring An Annex Terminal Port
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Configuring an Annex Terminal Port Port 1 on the Annex may already be configured as a terminal from its use as the Annex console during installation and initial setup. You can use the following procedure to confirm that configuration. To configure Port 1 as a terminal port: Figure 3-4. -
Page 45: Figure 3-5. Quick2Config Annex Reset Confirmation Dialog Box
Click on Incoming in the Direction box and AutoDetect in the Mode box if these settings have not already been chosen. Click on Apply. Quick2Config Annex opens a dialog box for you to confirm that Port 1 is to be reset (Figure 3-5). -
Page 46: Configuring A Dial-In Modem Port
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Figure 3-6. Line Control Settings for Port 1 11. Click on Apply if you changed any settings. 12. Click on OK when prompted to confirm the reset. Configuring a Dial-in Modem Port The following procedure lets you configure a port for use with a dial-in modem or a bidirectional modem. -
Page 47: Figure 3-7. Quick2Config Annex Port General Tab
Once you have confirmed modem operation in autodetect mode, the example shows how to set up the modem for PPP operation. Setting Type and Direction To select the modem type and specify direction: Click on Port 2. Quick2Config Annex displays the General tab so you can identify the modem port type (Figure Figure 3-7. - Page 48 Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Setting Flow Control and Speed To set the flow control and maximum speed: Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows Choose the appropriate modem from the Modem Type list. Click on Both in the Direction Box and AutoDetect in the Mode box.
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Page 49: Figure 3-8. Quick2Config Annex Port Line Control Tab
Figure 3-8. Quick2Config Annex Port Line Control Tab Reviewing Modem Setup You can configure a variety of modem setups that you can apply to the port with Quick2Config Annex. To review the setup string for the selected modem type or to create another modem type: Click on the Annex name in the tree view. -
Page 50: Figure 3-9. Quick2Config Annex Modems Tab
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Figure 3-9. Quick2Config Annex Modems Tab Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-10 Check the Connect Status Strings to ensure that the settings are appropriate for your modem and application. Make sure that the Dialin and Dialout Setup Commands configure the modem properly for the application. -
Page 51: Figure 3-10. Quick2Config Annex Modem Interfaces Tab
Setting Up a PPP Modem After verifying the CLI connection, you can set the port to PPP or another mode, and then test the Annex port setup. Select Port 2 in the tree view and click on the Interfaces tab. Quick2Config Annex displays options for specifying addresses and various protocols (Figure... -
Page 52: Configuring A Dial-Out Modem Port
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Configuring a Dial-Out Modem Port The following procedure configures Port 3 for use with a dial-out modem to provide a host system with access to an Ethernet host, and thus provide access to that network. To set the port for use as a dial-out modem: Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-12 Leave the Subnet Mask set to 0.0.0.0. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Figure 3-11. Port 3 Set for Dial-out Modem Troubleshooting The following steps can be used to troubleshoot a port configuration: Configure the port for a dial-in modem and set the mode to AutoDetect. Dial the modem using a terminal emulation package. When connected, press the The modem responds with a CLI prompt. -
Page 54: Figure 3-12. Port Identification Using The Who Command
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Figure 3-12. Port Identification Using the who Command Figure 3-13. netstat -ip Command and Return Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-14 Exit the terminal emulation package and make a connection using a PPP package that supports an interactive session. The package negotiates and verifies the connection. -
Page 55: Setting Up Pri Channels
Setting Up PRI Channels This example shows how to configure a Remote Annex 6300 to handle dial-in calls from ISDN and analog modems. Before You Begin Enabling SNMP Sets Quick2Config requires that the Remote Annex be configured to accept SNMP set commands. However, the default setting for the allow_snmp_sets parameter does not permit parameter value changes because the SNMP set command’s header transmits the community string in clear text, which may be a security risk. -
Page 56: Access The Annex
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples PRI Parameters You can also use NA to set the set PRI parameters: Access the Annex To access the RA6300 and configure it with Quick2Config: Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-16 Invoke NA, configure the Remote Annex to accept and process... -
Page 57: Figure 3-14. Add Annex Dialog Box
Figure 3-14. Add Annex Dialog Box Type the name of the Annex or its IP address in the Annex Name box. Change the Community String, Timeout and Retries settings if necessary. Click on OK. After it closes the dialog box, Quick2Config Annex establishes an SNMP link to the Annex, determines the Annex model type and reads the currently set Annex parameters. -
Page 58: Configuring For Dial-In Clients
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Figure 3-16. Expanded RA6300 Display Configuring for Dial-in Clients To configure the RA6300 so clients can dial in: Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-18 Click on the plus sign button to the left of the Annex icon to display the current channel configurations. -
Page 59: Figure 3-17. Quick2Config Call Defaults Tab
Figure 3-17. Quick2Config Call Defaults Tab Set the mode to AutoDetect. AutoDetect enables incoming calls to be recognized as CLI, ARAP or PPP. Leave the Subnet Mask set to 0.0.0.0. Set the Local Address to match the IP Address of the RA6300. If you are using AppleTalk, enter the Node ID in the AppleTalk box. -
Page 60: Channel Configuration For Ppp Calls
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Channel Configuration for PPP Calls The only individual channel parameter that may require configuration is the IP address for channels used by dial-in clients that allow the Annex to set their IP addresses. When the channel is set to the default 0.0.0.0, the Remote IP address is determined by the dial-in client. -
Page 61: Editing The Session Parameter Blocks
Figure 3-18. Quick2Config Channel Tab Enter the IP address in the Remote Address box. A dial-in client that is set to allow the Annex to assign its IP address will be assigned the IP address entered here. Click on Apply. Editing the Session Parameter Blocks Session Parameter Blocks establish the RA6300 settings for specific applications based on the numbers used to dial in. -
Page 62: Figure 3-19. Session Parameter Blocks In The Default Annex Configuration File
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples To edit the Session Parameter Blocks: Choose Configure > Edit the Configuration File. Quick2Config opens an editor for you to check and modify the Annex configuration file on your load host. The Session Parameter Blocks are in the section labelled %pri. The default Annex configuration serves as a good template for defining Session Parameter Blocks. - Page 63 Sync PPP Calls The first session defined in the default file is for a Sync PPP call using the number 123-555-1212. When a client dials in using the number, channel is set to PPP mode and the bearer capability is set to data. To edit the file: Enter the actual number to be used for Sync PPP calls.
- Page 64 Chapter 3 Configuration Examples In the third block of the default configuration file the call_action is set to modem and the default port mode to auto_detect, allowing incoming callers to use terminal (CLI), ARAP or PPP. Additional parameters can be set for any of the blocks. Refer to the Remote Annex 6300 Supplement to the Remote Annex Administrator’s Guide for UNIX.
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Page 65: Configuring A 5399 Rac
The module is configured to boot. • The module is set to allow parameters to be set via SNMP. You can enable port configuration via SNMP using NA at the 5399 RAC host by entering: command:annex 129.9.200.62 command:set annex allow_snmp_sets y... -
Page 66: Accessing The 5399 Rac
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Accessing the 5399 RAC To add the 5399 RAC: Figure 3-20. Add Annex Dialog Box Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-26 Open Quick2Config Annex. Choose File > Add Annex. Quick2Config Annex opens a dialog box for identifying the module, and specifying timeout and retry settings Type the name of the 5399 RAC or its IP address in the Annex Name box. -
Page 67: Setting Remote Ip Addresses
Figure 3-21. Module Icon, IP Address, and Model Number Setting Remote IP Addresses When you select the 5399 RAC icon, Quick2Config displays a series of window tabs for viewing and setting module parameters, including the range of IP addresses to be used to by the 5399 RAC. To set the remote IP addresses: Select the 5399 RAC module icon. -
Page 68: Figure 3-22. Remote Address Tab Window
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Figure 3-22. Remote Address Tab Window Figure 3-23. Quick2Config Reset Confirmation Dialog Box Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-28 Enter a starting address in the First Remote Address field. Quick2Config computes the end of the range and displays the address in the Last Remote Address field. -
Page 69: Configuring Wan Modules
Configuring WAN Modules Use Quick2Config Annex to configure each of the WAN modules: Click on the plus sign button to the left of the 5399 RAC icon to expand the tree view. Quick2Config Annex displays icons for the modules and displays their currently selected switch type Figure 3-24. -
Page 70: Figure 3-25. Wan Interface Tab Window
Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Figure 3-25. WAN Interface Tab Window Figure 3-26. Quick2Config Reset Confirmation Dialog Box Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-30 Click on the Switch Type pop-up menu to select the module’s type. Quick2Config activates other parameter selection boxes in the window based on the switch type selected. -
Page 71: Saving The List Of Client Annexes
Saving the List of Client Annexes At any point during the configuration, you can save the list of client Annexes to a file for future use. Recalling a saved list provides faster access to a specific Annex than using the Discover function. To save the Annex configuration: If you want, you can set Preferences so this list is used each time you open Quick2Config Annex:... - Page 72 Chapter 3 Configuration Examples Installing Remote Annex Network Software for Windows 3-32...
- Page 73 Bay Networks Technical Response Center help system, starting and using installation program Welcome dialog box online help system, starting and using README file 2-23 Remote Annex, supported versions Select Remote Annex Image To Install window 2-16 system requirements Welcome dialog box windows Select Remote Annex Image To Install Model 5399 Remote Access Concentrator Module Hardware Installation Guide...