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Page 1: Configuring Remote Access
BayRS Version 14.20 Part No. 308614-14.20 Rev 00 January 2001 600 Technology Park Drive Billerica, MA 01821-4130 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers... -
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface Before You Begin ......................xv Text Conventions ......................xvi Acronyms ........................xvii Hard-Copy Technical Manuals ..................xix How to Get Help ......................xx Chapter 1 Understanding Tools and Options Network Configuration and Management Tools ..............1-1 Router Startup Procedure ....................1-2 Startup Files ......................1-2 Startup Options ......................1-3 The Boot Process .....................1-5 Netboot Process ....................1-5... - Page 6 Netboot ........................1-20 Directed Netboot ....................1-21 Local Boot ......................1-22 Chapter 2 Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server Setting Up a BootP Server .....................2-2 Setting Up BootP Sockets ..................2-2 Configuring BootPD ....................2-2 Copying BootPD on Sun Workstations ..............2-2 Setting Up BootPD to Run .................2-3 Setting Up BootPD to Respond to AN/ANH and ARN Routers ......2-3 Editing the bootptab File ..................2-4 Verifying Consistent BootP Service ..............2-7...
- Page 7 Creating the BootP Client Interface Table ..............3-14 Chapter 4 Configuring Netboot Client Services Using Netboot Configuration Commands ...............4-2 Setting the Boot Configuration ..................4-3 Using the bconfig Command Format ...............4-3 Examples of Using the bconfig Command ...............4-4 Setting the Netboot Interface Configuration ..............4-5 Configuring a Serial Interface for Network Booting ..........4-5 Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting ..........4-7 Configuring an ARN Token Ring Interface for Network Booting .......4-8...
- Page 8 Router Not Sending BootP Responses ............B-4 BootP Server Not Sending BootP Responses ..........B-4 Router Fails to Perform Directed Netboot ............... B-5 Router Netboots, but Fails to Load Applications ............. B-5 Identifying Remote Connectivity Problems ..............B-8 Displaying Messages from the Router Console ............B-8 Displaying Statistics and Error Messages ...............
- Page 9 Figures Figure 1-1. Calculating an IP Address (Direct Access PVC or Standard PPP) ............1-7 Figure 1-2. Requesting an IP Address from the BootP Server (Group Access PVC) ................1-8 Figure 1-3. Obtaining the Path Names of the Kernel and Configuration Files ....1-9 Figure 1-4.
- Page 11 Tables Table 1-1. Router Startup Files ................1-3 Table 1-2. Summary of Startup Options for AN/ANH and ARN Routers ....1-4 Table 2-1. BootPD Tags for a Router Host Name .............2-5 Table 2-2. BootPD Tags for a Kernel File Name ............2-6 Table 2-3. Providing TFTP Access to All Directories ..........2-9 Table 2-4.
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Page 13: Preface
Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers • Installing and Operating Passport ARN/DC Routers Make sure that you are running the latest version of Nortel Networks BayRS ™ Site Manager software. For information about upgrading BayRS and Site Manager, see the upgrading guide for your version of BayRS. -
Page 14: Text Conventions
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the description inside the brackets. Do not type the brackets when entering the command. -
Page 15: Acronyms
Preface italic text Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book titles, and variables in command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two or more words, the words are connected by an underscore. Example: If the command syntax is: show at < valid_route > is one variable and you substitute one value valid_route for it. - Page 16 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers CCITT International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (now ITU-T) CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CSMA/CD carrier sense multiple access/collision detection data communications equipment DLCI data link connection identifier DLCMI Data Link Control Management Interface...
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Page 17: Hard-Copy Technical Manuals
Go to Adobe Systems at www.adobe.com download a free copy of Acrobat Reader. You can purchase selected documentation sets, CDs, and technical publications through the Internet at the www1.fatbrain.com/documentation/nortel/ URL. xvii 308614-14.20 Rev 00... -
Page 18: How To Get Help
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance. -
Page 19: Understanding Tools And Options
There are several tools available for configuring and managing the AN/ANH, and ARN routers: • Graphical, SNMP-based network management tools within Optivity Internetwork , a component of the Nortel Networks ™ Optivity Enterprise application suite: ™ -- Site Manager, a router management, configuration, and monitoring... -
Page 20: Router Startup Procedure
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers • Router configuration and management tools included with BayRS: -- Technician Interface, a command-line interface that operates in router memory. Technician Interface commands and scripts provide real-time SNMP-based Management Information Base (MIB) access from an attached or remote (modem or Telnet) management console. -
Page 21: Startup Options
Understanding Tools and Options Nortel Networks ships the software image for AN/ANH and ARN routers on a PCMCIA flash memory card, along with a default configuration file named config. The ARN software image is named arn.exe. The AN/ANH software image is named an.exe. - Page 22 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers AN/ANH and ARN Table 1-2. Summary of Startup Options for Routers Boot Image File Configuration Option Source File Source Description Requirements EZ-Install Local Network The default option for initial • Serial connection...
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Page 23: The Boot Process
Understanding Tools and Options The Boot Process The following sections describe the boot process for the Local Boot and Netboot startup options: • Netboot Process (EZ-Install, Netboot, or Directed Netboot) • Local Boot Process Netboot Process When booting over the network using EZ-Install, Netboot, or Directed Netboot, AN/ANH and ARN routers complete the following tasks: Determines its IP address Obtains the operating-system kernel file and/or configuration file by... - Page 24 The protocol configuration of the upstream router determines whether it calculates or requests the IP address, as follows: -- A frame relay PVC in direct access mode or a Nortel Networks Standard PPP interface calculates the IP address by adding 1 to the IP address of the interface that received the request.
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Page 25: Figure 1-1. Calculating An Ip Address (Direct Access Pvc Or Standard Ppp)
Understanding Tools and Options AN/ANH/ARN router BOOTP request BOOTP response with IP address 192.32.1.2 Upstream router IP address 192.32.1.1 NPA0001A Figure 1-1. Calculating an IP Address (Direct Access PVC or Standard PPP) -- A frame relay PVC in group access mode refers to its BootP client interface table to find an associated IP address for the AN/ANH or ARN router. -
Page 26: Figure 1-2. Requesting An Ip Address From The Bootp Server (Group Access Pvc)
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Booting router 2 Booting router 3 AN/ANH/ARN PVC 32 PVC 31 PVC 33 Frame Relay Circuit containing PVC 31, 32, 33 (for virtual connections to the three routers) BOOTP Client Interface Table: DLCI 31 192.32.1.2... -
Page 27: Figure 1-3. Obtaining The Path Names Of The Kernel And Configuration Files
Understanding Tools and Options Obtaining the Kernel and Configuration Files With a known IP address, an AN/ANH and ARN router can obtain its operating-system kernel and configuration files over the network. The procedure is the same for EZ-Install, Netboot, and Directed Netboot. The router sends a BootP request for the path names of the startup files. -
Page 28: Figure 1-4. Obtaining The Configuration File
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers The router sends a TFTP request for the configuration file. The BootP server uses TFTP to transfer the configuration file (Figure 1-4). AN/ANH/ARN Configuration file Corporate backbone Upstream router BOOTP server... -
Page 29: Figure 1-5. Obtaining The Kernel File
Understanding Tools and Options AN/ANH/ARN Kernel Corporate backbone Upstream router BOOTP server TFTP request TFTP transfer NPA0005A Figure 1-5. Obtaining the Kernel File The router boots the kernel. The router uses TFTP to obtain application and string files as it needs them. The router begins bridging and routing network traffic as specified in the configuration file. -
Page 30: Local Boot Process
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Local Boot Process When the AN/ANH and ARN routers boot locally, they read the kernel, application, and string files embedded in the an.exe or arn.exe software image file on the local PCMCIA flash memory card. -
Page 31: Preparing For The Initial Startup
Understanding Tools and Options Preparing for the Initial Startup The first time you turn on an AN/ANH or ARN router, it begins a startup procedure to obtain the files it needs to operate routinely over the network. For the procedure to be successful, you must first complete the following tasks: •... -
Page 32: Ez-Install
1-18 describes the procedure for configuring a startup option. Note: Even if you use the default option, EZ-Install, Nortel Networks strongly recommends that you connect a modem or a console to an AN/ANH or ARN router for initial startup. With a console connection, you can issue commands to the router and display messages. -
Page 33: Netboot
Understanding Tools and Options • A local console or modem connection with the AN/ANH or ARN router When you use Local Boot as the initial boot option, the Site Manager connection is not yet in place. AN/ANH and ARN routers boot using the generic configuration file;... -
Page 34: Selecting The Routine Startup Option
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers The Quick-Start procedure initially tailors the default configuration file; use Site Manager to complete the configuration. See Appendix C for more information. Selecting the Routine Startup Option This section provides information to help you select the boot configuration for routine startup operations. -
Page 35: Directed Netboot
Understanding Tools and Options • Minimize the need to maintain the router’s local file system When the an AN/ANH or ARN router obtains files from a BootP server, it stores them in memory, not in its file system, reducing the need for frequent file-system compactions. -
Page 36: Local Boot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers • A TFTP server that contains the kernel file (krnl_arn.exe for the ARN or krnl_an.exe for the AN/ANH) or a network configuration file customized for the AN/ANH or ARN router Compared with Netboot, Directed Netboot offers the following advantages: •... -
Page 37: Ez-Install
Understanding Tools and Options You can use Netboot for some procedures and Local Boot for others, provided you have set up the network to support Netboot. Note: To boot an AN/ANH or ARN router over the network, all routers in the path to the BootP server must be running BayRS Version 7.60 or later. -
Page 38: Netboot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Netboot Complete the following steps for the Netboot option: Use the Configuration Manager in local mode to create a complete configuration file for the AN/ANH or ARN router. (See Chapter 3 and Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager.) -
Page 39: Directed Netboot
Understanding Tools and Options Directed Netboot Complete the following steps for the Directed Netboot option: Use the Configuration Manager in local mode to create a complete configuration file for the AN/ANH or ARN router. (See Chapter 3 and Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager.) Set up a network server to support TFTP. -
Page 40: Local Boot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Local Boot Complete the following steps for the Local Boot option: Complete the Quick-Start configuration worksheets. (See Appendix C.) The person at the AN/ANH or ARN router site establishes a Technician Interface session, or you establish a session using a modem. -
Page 41: Setting Up A Unix Boot Server
Chapter 2 Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server To support network booting, you need to set up a UNIX workstation on the network to run BootP and TFTP. This chapter describes what you need to do at a UNIX workstation to prepare AN/ANH and ARN routers for booting over the network. -
Page 42: Setting Up A Bootp Server
Set up BootPD to run. • Set up BootPD to respond to AN/ANH and ARN routers. Copying BootPD on Sun Workstations Depending on the operating system you use, Nortel Networks may or may not ship BootPD with the Site Manager package. 308614-14.20 Rev 00... -
Page 43: Setting Up Bootpd To Run
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server The AIX and HP-UX operating systems include BootPD. SunOS and Solaris do not include BootPD, so Site Manager automatically installs BootPD on Sun workstations running these operating systems. Copy the bootpd file to the /etc directory as follows: Log in to the UNIX workstation as root Enter the following command: cp /usr/wf/bin/bootpd /etc... -
Page 44: Editing The Bootptab File
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Entries in bootptab also include optional parameter tags. Nortel Networks supplies a sample bootptab file that Site Manager installs automatically in the / usr/wf/config directory. Use a copy of this sample file if you do not already have a bootptab file. - Page 45 Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server • is a name you assign to a BootP client (each AN/ANH or ARN hostname router is a client). Each hostname definition must: -- Contain a maximum of 79 characters -- Contain alphanumeric characters, and an alphabetic first character -- Not contain an underscore (_) •...
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Page 46: Table 2-1. Bootpd Tags For A Router Host Name
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Table 2-1. BootPD Tags for a Router Host Name (continued) Required or Optional Value Example Optional Table continuation -- a pointer to tc=general another location in the same file for additional information. This tag... -
Page 47: Verifying Consistent Bootp Service
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server Table 2-2. BootPD Tags for a Kernel File Name (continued) Required or Optional Value Example Required Vendor magic cookie selector vm=rfc1048 the BootP server should always reply in a manner compliant with RFC 1048. You must specify rfc1048 for this tag in order for the router to understand the BootP responses it receives. -
Page 48: Figure 2-1. Sample Bootptab File
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers # "bs" indicates the size of the boot file. If you specify # "auto" as the size, the BOOTP server calculates the size of # the file for each BOOTP request. -
Page 49: Setting Up A Tftp Server
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server Setting Up a TFTP Server AN/ANH and ARN routers need a network connection to a TFTP server to complete EZ-Install, Netboot, or Directed Netboot. You configure a UNIX workstation as a TFTP server by: •... -
Page 50: Restricting Tftp Access To Specified Directories
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Restricting TFTP Access to Specified Directories To restrict TFTP access to a specific directory: Log in to your UNIX workstation as root. Insert the appropriate line in the /etc/inetd.conf file. The examples in Table 2-4 restrict access to the /tftpboot directory. -
Page 51: Adding A Tftp User For An Hp 9000 Workstation
Follow the instructions in this section only if you are running Site Manager on an HP 9000 workstation. To add a TFTP user for the HP 9000, insert the following line in your /etc/passwd file. Nortel Networks recommends that you use root (/) as the TFTP home directory. tftp:: <user_id> : <group_no.> ::/:/bin/false... -
Page 52: Verifying The Routes
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers is the IP address of the network destination to which packets will be gateway addressed. is the number of hops to the network destination. hops Verifying the Routes After adding a static route for each path to an AN/ANH or ARN router, enter the... -
Page 53: What To Do Next
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server Enter the following command, using the first number in the line after the word (in this case, root kill -1 148 The inetd process rereads the /etc/inetd.conf file. What to Do Next Before you can netboot the AN/ANH or ARN router, complete the steps in Chapter 3. -
Page 55: Configuring Netboot Services With Site Manager
Chapter 3 Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager This chapter describes how to use Site Manager to configure netboot services for AN/ANH and ARN routers in the network. Topic Page Preparing Configuration and Image Files Enabling Netboot or Directed Netboot Adding a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface Configuring a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface Setting Up Routing Paths for Netboot... -
Page 56: Preparing Configuration And Image Files
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Preparing Configuration and Image Files AN/ANH and ARN routers ship with a flash memory card that contains a default (generic) configuration file and the an.exe or arn.exe router software image. For the AN/ANH and ARN routers in your network, you must create: •... - Page 57 Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager Table 3-1 lists the mnemonics used in AN and ANH module names. Table 3-1. Configuration Manager Module Names for AN and ANH Module Name Mnemonic Connector Type Ethernet Token ring Two serial Three serial BRI-S ISDN BRI with S/T interface BRI-U...
- Page 58 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Table 3-3 lists the optional expansion modules available for an ARN. An expansion module is a parallel daughterboard installed on the base module. The ARN base module supports only one expansion module.
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Page 59: Preparing An Image
(_). You cannot use spaces. • Configuration file names can consist of 1 to 15 characters, including a dot (.). Nortel Networks recommends that you limit file names to 8 characters to ensure that all supported operating systems can recognize the names. -
Page 60: Enabling Netboot Or Directed Netboot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers After you open the image file, the Image Builder automatically extracts the kernel image file, application files, and string files. Keep the following in mind: • Be sure to choose the correct image (an.exe for an AN/ANH, or arn.exe for an ARN). - Page 61 Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager Site Manager Procedure (continued) You do this System responds 5. Set the following parameters: Site Manager enables Netboot if you • Boot Image From Network enable one or both of the first two • Boot Config From Network parameters.
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Page 62: Adding A Netboot Or Directed Netboot Interface
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Adding a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface When you enable Netboot or Directed Netboot, you must add (and configure) at least one AN/ANH or ARN router circuit as a Netboot interface. If you are using EZ-Install, you do not need to configure Netboot interfaces. -
Page 63: Configuring A Netboot Or Directed Netboot Interface
Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager Configuring a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface You can use Site Manager to configure a Netboot or Directed Netboot interface. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Configuration Manager window, The Protocols menu opens. -
Page 64: Setting Up Routing Paths For Netboot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Setting Up Routing Paths for Netboot You set up the routing paths between the BootP server and the AN/ANH or ARN router by: • Enabling each router interface in the paths to the routers •... -
Page 65: Figure 3-1. Enabling Bootp Relay In A Sample Network
Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager Booting routers Enable BOOTP on these interfaces BOOTP server Corporate backbone NPA0007A Figure 3-1. Enabling BootP Relay in a Sample Network 3-11 308614-14.20 Rev 00... -
Page 66: Creating Bootp Relay Agent Forwarding Tables
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers You can use Site Manager to enable BootP relay on an interface. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Configuration Manager window, The Edit Connector window opens. - Page 67 Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager You can use Site Manager to create the BootP relay agent forwarding table. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Configuration Manager window, The Protocols menu opens. choose Protocols. 2. Choose IP . The IP menu opens.
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Page 68: Creating The Bootp Client Interface Table
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Creating the BootP Client Interface Table The upstream router is the booting router’s next-hop router. By default, the booting router’s synchronous interfaces automatically try to obtain IP addresses from the upstream router. This is the EZ-Install process. - Page 69 Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager You can use Site Manager to create the BootP client interface table. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Configuration Manager window, The Protocols menu opens. choose Protocols. 2. Choose IP . The IP menu opens.
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Page 71: Configuring Netboot Client Services
Chapter 4 Configuring Netboot Client Services This chapter describes how to enable AN/ANH or ARN routers for netboot startup options using commands at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt. Topic Page Using Netboot Configuration Commands Setting the Boot Configuration Setting the Netboot Interface Configuration Verifying Your Configuration 4-10... -
Page 72: Using Netboot Configuration Commands
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Using Netboot Configuration Commands This chapter provides instructions for using the , and ifconfig bconfig getcfg commands to configure Netboot and Directed Netboot. If you are not configuring the router yourself, you can determine the appropriate syntax for these commands and provide the person at the router site with the exact command lines to use. -
Page 73: Setting The Boot Configuration
Configuring Netboot Client Services Setting the Boot Configuration This section describes how to use the command to configure a netboot bconfig option at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor command-line prompt. • For Netboot, you use to specify the network location of a bconfig configuration file or boot image (software image or kernel file) for the AN/ANH or ARN router to use at startup. -
Page 74: Examples Of Using The Bconfig Command
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Table 4-1. bconfig Command Options (continued) Option Description <TFTP_host> Specifies the IP address of the TFTP server. If both the <image> and <config> files are on the network, both files must reside on the same host <TFTP_... -
Page 75: Setting The Netboot Interface Configuration
Configuring Netboot Client Services Setting the Netboot Interface Configuration This section describes how to use the command to configure an AN/ANH ifconfig or ARN router interface to support netboot options. An AN/ANH or ARN router netboots over one of its serial, Ethernet, or token ring (ARN only) interfaces. -
Page 76: Table 4-2. Ifconfig Command Options For A Serial Interface
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Table 4-2. ifconfig Command Options for a Serial Interface Option Description Resets the router’s IP interface options to the default values. This option tries four WAN configurations in the following order, until it finds the correct type for the router’s connection to the network:... -
Page 77: Configuring An Ethernet Interface For Network Booting
Configuring Netboot Client Services Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting To configure an Ethernet interface for network booting, enter the following command at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt: Note: The Ethernet interface must be configured with IP to support netboot options. -
Page 78: Configuring An Arn Token Ring Interface For Network Booting
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Configuring an ARN Token Ring Interface for Network Booting To configure an ARN token ring interface for network booting, enter the following command at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt: Note: The token ring interface must be configured with IP to support netboot options. -
Page 79: Enabling And Disabling Interfaces With The Ifconfig Command
Configuring Netboot Client Services Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with the ifconfig Command To enable or disable an AN/ANH or ARN router interface for network booting, enter the appropriate command at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt: ifconfig -disable <interface> ifconfig -enable <interface>... -
Page 80: Verifying Your Configuration
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Verifying Your Configuration You can use the command to verify the following: getcfg • Whether the router is set to boot using a local or remote boot image • Whether the router is set to configure using a local or remote configuration file •... -
Page 81: What To Do Next
Configuring Netboot Client Services What to Do Next You can now boot the AN/ANH or ARN router over the network, assuming that you have done the following: • Configured a UNIX workstation to support network booting, as described in Chapter 2 •... -
Page 83: Managing Anh Repeater Ports
Chapter 5 Managing ANH Repeater Ports This chapter describes how you use Site Manager to manage ANH repeater ports. Topic Page Enabling and Disabling ANH Repeater Ports Testing and Resetting ANH Repeater Ports 308614-14.20 Rev 00... -
Page 84: Enabling And Disabling Anh Repeater Ports
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Enabling and Disabling ANH Repeater Ports You can use Site Manager to enable or disable the ANH repeater ports. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Site Manager main window, choose The Tools menu opens. -
Page 85: Figure 5-1. 8-Port Anh Port Status Window
Managing ANH Repeater Ports Figure 5-1. 8-Port ANH Port Status Window Note: Port 9 is the Ethernet AUI from the ANH baseboard to the repeater. To disable the Ethernet circuit, click on Disabled for port 9. 308614-14.20 Rev 00... -
Page 86: Figure 5-2. 12-Port Anh Port Status Window
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Figure 5-2. 12-Port ANH Port Status Window Note: Port 13 is the Ethernet connection from the ANH baseboard to the repeater. To disable the Ethernet circuit, click on Disabled for port 13. -
Page 87: Testing And Resetting Anh Repeater Ports
Managing ANH Repeater Ports Testing and Resetting ANH Repeater Ports You can use Site Manager to test and reset ANH repeater ports. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Site Manager main window, choose The Tools menu opens. Tools. -
Page 89: Appendix A Site Manager Parameters
Appendix A Site Manager Parameters This appendix contains reference information for the Site Manager remote access parameters. Topic Page Netboot and Directed Netboot Parameters Netboot Interface Parameters BootP Relay Agent Interface Parameters BootP Client Interface Address Parameters Repeater Port Group Parameters For each parameter, this appendix provides the following information: •... -
Page 90: Netboot And Directed Netboot Parameters
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Netboot and Directed Netboot Parameters Parameter: Boot Image From Network Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Global Default: Disable Options: Enable Disable Function: Enables or disables retrieval of the boot image from the BootP server the next time the router starts up. - Page 91 Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Boot Server Address Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Global Default: None Options: A valid IP address of a TFTP server Function: When the Boot Image From Network parameter and/or the Boot Config From Network parameter are set to Enable, this parameter specifies the TFTP server from which the router will obtain the boot image and configuration files.
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Page 92: Netboot Interface Parameters
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Netboot Interface Parameters Parameter: Slot Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Interfaces > Add Default: None Options: 1 Function: Specifies the physical slot in which the hardware module is installed. - Page 93 Site Manager Parameters Parameter: Connector Subnet Mask Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Interfaces Default: None Options: Any valid IP subnet mask Function: Specifies the network and subnetwork portion of the 32-bit IP address of this interface.
- Page 94 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Parameter: Connector State Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Interfaces Default: Enable Options: Enable Disable Function: Enables or disables Netboot on this interface. When set to Enable, any settings specified for the other four parameters in the Netboot Interfaces window appear.
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Page 95: Bootp Relay Agent Interface Parameters
Site Manager Parameters BootP Relay Agent Interface Parameters Parameter: Input IP Address Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > BOOTP > Relay Agent Interface Table > Forward I/F > Add Default: None Options: Any valid IP address Function: Specifies the IP interface that receives BootP request packets from an external network. -
Page 96: Bootp Client Interface Address Parameters
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers BootP Client Interface Address Parameters Parameter: IP Address Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > BOOTP > Relay Agent Interface Table > Client I/F > Add Default: None Options: Any valid IP address Function: Specifies the IP address of the router that is using EZ-Install. -
Page 97: Repeater Port Group Parameters
Site Manager Parameters Repeater Port Group Parameters Parameter: Reset Path: Configuration Manager (Dynamic mode only) > Platform > Setup Repeater > Group Parameters Default: NO_RESET Options: NO_RESET RESET Function: Resets the repeater. The Configuration Manager tests each repeater port and indicates in a log file whether the ports pass the diagnostics. -
Page 99: Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems
Appendix B Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Use the information in this appendix to resolve problems directly related to startup and connectivity with remote routers. Topic Page Solving Startup Problems Identifying Remote Connectivity Problems Resolving Connectivity Problems B-10 Maintaining the Router Software B-17 Hints and Notes B-19... -
Page 100: Router Fails To Get Ip Address
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Router Fails to Get IP Address If a message at the AN/ANH or ARN router console indicates that the router failed to get an IP address from the upstream router, or that the upstream router is unable to receive BootP requests, ensure that the network cable between the AN/ ANH or ARN router’s synchronous port and the upstream router is firmly... -
Page 101: Router Fails To Netboot
B-16. If you perform the instructions in these sections and cannot find and correct the problem, contact the Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center. Upstream Router Not Receiving BootP Requests If the upstream router is not receiving BootP requests, do the following:... -
Page 102: Router Not Sending Bootp Responses
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Router Not Sending BootP Responses If a router between the AN/ANH or ARN router and the BootP server is receiving BootP requests but is failing to send BootP responses, do the following:... -
Page 103: Router Fails To Perform Directed Netboot
• The boot image file is krnl_an.exe for an AN/ANH or krnl_arn.exe for an ARN. Contact the Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center if you cannot find and correct the problem. Router Netboots, but Fails to Load Applications If the AN/ANH or ARN router netboots a kernel file successfully, but displays an error message indicating that it cannot load specific applications, it is unable to retrieve files from the TFTP server that were provided on the software image. - Page 104 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Use Technician Interface commands to verify or correct the status of the synchronous, Ethernet, or token ring connectors used for network booting. For instructions, see Using Technician Interface Software. Examples of AN/ANH or ARN router commands and responses follow, as well as some connector and interface settings you should consider.
- Page 105 Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Use the command to correct settings, if necessary. For example, if the router has a token ring port and the setting wfDrivers.wfTMS380Load.0 is not , enter the following command to correct it: 2147483648 set wfDrivers.wfTMS380Load.0 2147483648;commit •...
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Page 106: Identifying Remote Connectivity Problems
B-9) Displaying Messages from the Router Console If you cannot connect to the AN/ANH or ARN router using Site Manager, Nortel Networks recommends that you use a modem or terminal console to connect to the router using the Technician Interface. -
Page 107: Guidelines For Using Packet Capture
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Guidelines for Using Packet Capture Use the Packet Capture utility to view incoming or outgoing BootP or TFTP packets and isolate errors to a specific router interface. This utility is available through the Technician Interface on routers running BayRS Version 7.80 or later. See Using Technician Interface Software for instructions on how to use Packet Capture. -
Page 108: Resolving Connectivity Problems
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers • If the BootP server is not receiving requests, ensure that the upstream router is receiving and forwarding them. If the upstream router is receiving, verify that each router interface between the upstream router and the BootP server is receiving and forwarding the requests. - Page 109 Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems The following sample response shows the default settings for an AN/ANH with one Ethernet interface and two synchronous interfaces: Boot Options boot image=local boot config=network Netboot Parameters: XCVR1..None COM1...EZ-Install COM2...EZ-Install The following sample response shows the settings for an ARN with one Ethernet interface, one token ring interface, and five synchronous interfaces: Boot Options boot image=local...
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Page 110: Debugging The Bootp Server
The possible settings for synchronous connectors are as follows: • (the default setting) EZ-Install • The IP address, next-hop IP address, subnet mask, and WAN protocol (Nortel Networks Standard PPP or Frame Relay) The possible settings for Ethernet connectors are as follows: • (the default setting) None •... -
Page 111: Table B-1. Bootp Messages
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Compare the bootptab file with the sample bootptab file in Chapter 2 (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-8) and correct any inconsistency. If you cannot find an inconsistency, boot the router and view the bootpd debugger messages to determine the cause of the error. Table B-1 provides an example of the sequence of messages when a BootP exchange is successful. -
Page 112: Verifying The Bootp Server Setup
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Verifying the BootP Server Setup This section describes what to do if the BootP server is receiving BootP requests but is failing to respond, or is failing to forward the kernel, configuration, application, or string files. -
Page 113: Displaying The Bootp Server Ip Routes
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Note that /$HOME/.builder_dir/rel<rel>/an is the default location of the kernel file and all application and string files for the AN/ANH. The default location of the kernel file and all application and string files for the ARN is /$HOME/.builder_dir/rel<rel>/arn. -
Page 114: Displaying The Number Of Packets Forwarded And Dropped
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Displaying the Number of Packets Forwarded and Dropped This section describes how to display the number of BootP packets forwarded and dropped by a router. Perform this procedure for each router between the AN/ANH or ARN router and the BootP server. -
Page 115: Maintaining The Router Software
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Maintaining the Router Software The AN/ANH or ARN router file system resides on the flash memory card, which is not user serviceable. You use Technician Interface commands to maintain the local file system on the AN/ANH or ARN router flash memory card. For more information, see Using Technician Interface Software and Using Technician Interface Scripts. -
Page 116: Restoring A Local File System
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Restoring a Local File System If the AN/ANH or ARN router’s local file system becomes corrupted, you must restore it by upgrading the software image. If the router resets, reboots, or loses power while restoring or compacting its flash memory card, it automatically netboots the configuration file and software image. -
Page 117: Hints And Notes
Before you set up the routing paths, it may be easier to isolate BootP and TFTP configuration errors on the network if you upgrade all Nortel Networks routers between the AN/ANH or ARN routers and the BootP server to Version 7.80 or later. -
Page 118: Implementation Notes
ARN). • Nortel Networks supports BootP service on UNIX workstations, but not PCs. If you want to netboot and you are using a PC as your Site Manager workstation, transfer the files you want to netboot from the PC to a UNIX workstation and configure the workstation as a BootP server. -
Page 119: Using The Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure
Quick-Start procedure. Topic Page What Is Quick-Start? Using the Worksheets Running the Quick-Start Script C-13 Note: The worksheets in this appendix apply only to AN, ANH, and ARN routers. See Quick-Starting Routers for all other Nortel Networks routers. 308614-14.20 Rev 00... -
Page 120: What Is Quick-Start
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers What Is Quick-Start? The Quick-Start procedure is the initial startup configuration, which does the following: • Enables IP so that the router can connect to Site Manager • Starts a locally booted router running on the network You perform the Quick-Start procedure by running the install.bat script (for an... - Page 121 Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure Nortel Networks recommends that you fill out the worksheets as follows: Fill out the Global Information worksheet completely. This worksheet lists options common to all synchronous interface configurations. After you record your protocol selections on the Global Information worksheet, fill out one Router Protocol worksheet.
- Page 122 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Global Information Worksheet This section contains the prompts and options for all AN/ANH or ARN router synchronous configurations. Global Information Worksheet Prompt Options Your Response AN/ANH only: Because the AN/ANH is not a...
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Page 123: Global Information Worksheet
Complete the worksheet Enter routing protocol 2. OSPF for the protocol you select. number [1]: 3. Static Route to Site Manager 1. Nortel Networks Point-to-Point Protocol Complete the worksheet Enter wide area protocol (Proprietary) for the protocol you select. number [1]: 2. -
Page 124: Router Protocol Worksheets
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Global Information Worksheet (continued) Prompt Options Your Response The script automatically selects 1 as the FTP Enter (FTP) volume default volume. number [1]: y(es) Do you want to enable TI n(o) TELNET (y/n) [n]: Enabling Telnet is optional. - Page 125 OSPF domain. The script dotted decimal notation: provides the IP address of the COM port as the default. Nortel Networks suggests using the default IP address. ARN only: When using the script to configure OSPF on more than one COM port, do not accept the default IP address.
- Page 126 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers OSPF Worksheet (continued) Prompt Options Your Response The script suggests the following intervals: Enter decimal value in seconds for Hello Interval Broadcast -- 10 seconds [10]: Point-to-Point -- 15 seconds NBMA -- 20 seconds...
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Page 127: Wide Area Protocol Worksheets
Wide Area Protocol Worksheets This section contains the following worksheets, with the prompts and options for wide area protocol choices on the Global Information worksheet: • Nortel Networks Proprietary PPP Worksheet (page C-10) • Frame Relay Worksheet (page C-11) •... - Page 128 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers Nortel Networks Proprietary PPP Worksheet Prompt Options Your Response Enter the maximum amount of time Enter BofL (Breath of Life) between the transmission of BofL timer value (1-60) [5]: messages. 1. DCE Enter Local Address 2.
- Page 129 Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure Frame Relay Worksheet Prompt Options Your Response 1. DLCMI None Enter Management type [3]: 2. Rev 1 LMI 3. ANSI T1 617D 4. CCITT Annex A 5. LMI Switch 6. Annex D Switch 7. Annex A Switch 1.
- Page 130 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers PPP Worksheet (continued) Prompt Options Your Response y(es) Enable CHAP (Challenge n(o) Handshake Authentication Protocol)? (y/n) [n]: Note: If you answer y(es), the script requests a CHAP secret for this interface.
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Page 131: Running The Quick-Start Script
Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure SMDS Worksheet Requested Information Options Your Response Enter the individual address Enter 10-digit individual assigned by your SMDS service address: provider. Enter 10-digit group address: Enter the group address assigned by your SMDS service provider. Enter the Address Resolution Enter 10-digit arp address: Protocol (ARP) address assigned... - Page 132 Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers If the line appears in the command display, proceed to step 5; otherwise, do the following: Enter bconfig config local. For information about the command, see “Setting the Boot bconfig Configuration” in Chapter 4.
- Page 133 Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure Table C-1. Quick-Start Commands Task Action Details Accept a default Press [Return] Your console displays default values in value brackets; for example, [E11]. Repeat a step (for Press [Control]-c; When you press [Control]-c, the script example, if you make then, type n prompts Terminate script y/n? Type n...
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Page 134: Figure C-1. Quick-Start Ip Configuration Test
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers The script begins to test the IP configuration (Figure C-1). Testing local IP interface ping -IP 192.32.00.000 -r5 IP ping: 192.32.00.000 is alive (size - 16 bytes) IP ping: 192.32.00.000 is alive (size - 16 bytes) IP ping: 192.32.00.000 is alive (size - 16 bytes) - Page 135 Index Symbols /etc/inetd.conf file, 2-9, 2-10 /etc/services file, 2-2 bconfig command /tftpboot directory, 2-10 examples, 4-4 format, 4-3 /usr/wf/config directory, 2-4 bf (boot file) tag, in bootptab file, 2-6 boot file tag, 2-6 acronyms, xv from AN Monitor, B-20 getcfg command display, 4-10, B-11 address.
- Page 136 debugging, B-12 comparing startup options, 1-16 displaying IP routes, B-15 configuration file location of files, 3-5 corrupted, B-17 not receiving BootP requests, B-4 creating, 3-2 required for startup options, 1-4 customized, 1-12, 1-15 responses, failure of, B-2 default boot location, 1-4 troubleshooting, B-4, B-14 defined, 1-3 BootPD...
- Page 137 configuring forwarding table. BootP boot client, 4-1 Frame Relay interfaces for, 3-1 direct access PVC, 1-6 server location, 4-3 group access PVC UNIX server, 2-1 example, 1-7 description, 1-4 setting up, 3-14 ifconfig command, 4-9 settings, 4-6 requirements, 1-4 worksheet for, C-11 DLCI and IP address pair frames, displaying, B-16 creating in client interface table, 3-14...
- Page 138 1-3 next-hop router generating, 3-6 configuring, 3-14 specifying instead of arn.exe file, B-3 not receiving BootP requests, B-2, B-3 upgrading, B-17 not sending BootP responses, B-2, B-4 verifying as boot image, B-3 Nortel Networks Standard PPP Index-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00...
- Page 139 BootP, 2-2 power loss while writing to a file, 1-17, B-18 Site Manager, 1-16 PPP worksheets slot number, C-4 Nortel Networks Proprietary, C-9 Slot parameter, A-4 Standard, C-11 sm (subnet mask) tab, in bootptab file, 2-5 product support, xviii...
- Page 140 Sun workstations, 2-2 SunOS copying BootPD, 2-3 UDP, 2-2 TFTPD access, 2-9 underscore symbol in bootptab file, 2-5 support, Nortel Networks, xviii UNIX workstation, 2-1 symbols in bootptab file, 2-5 upgrading the software image, B-17 synchronous interfaces configuring, 4-5 upstream router...
- Page 141 vendor magic field, 2-7, B-13 versions of software, 1-19, 1-20, 3-6, B-20 vm (vendor magic) tag, in bootptab file, 2-7 volume, specifying, B-17 wfBootpRelayIntfEntry, B-16 wfCSMACDEntry, B-7 wfDrivers, B-6 wfSyncEntry, B-7 wfTokenRingEntry, B-7 Index-7 308614-14.20 Rev 00...