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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device voids the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual FCC Notice...
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Campus-RS Desktop Unit User Manual Campus Interface Card User Manuals Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual , indicate keys that you press on a terminal Description Contains instructions for setting up and using a Campus-Star. The manual includes instructions for installing line units and interface cards into the Campus-Star chassis.
Unpack and Inspect the Shipment NPACK AND Upon receiving the Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card: Unpack the card and inspect it for signs of damage. If it has been damaged in transit, report the extent of the damage to the transportation company and to your sales representative immediately.
Configuring HDSL Alarms ... 26 Accessing HDSL Alarms Configuration ... 26 Setting HDSL Alarms ... 27 Chapter 3: Configuring the REX2 _____________________ 29 Accessing the REX2 Configuration and Status Screen... 30 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Table of Contents...
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Identifying the Unit and Circuit...67 Setting a Password ...69 Restoring Default Values...70 Viewing Product Information ...72 Chapter 5: Monitoring and Testing the Campus System ___ 73 Monitoring HDSL Performance ...74 Monitoring Current System Status ...75 viii Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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Accessing LCD REX2 Configuration... 104 Configuring REX2 Parameters ... 104 Saving the REX2 Configuration ... 108 Restoring the System to Default Values... 108 Viewing and Configuring Alarms ... 109 HDSL Alarms ... 109 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Table of Contents...
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LAN Connections Over a WAN ...123 MAC-Level Bridging and Spanning Tree Protocol...124 About MAC-Level Bridging ...124 About Spanning Tree Protocol ...124 IP Routing ...126 Static Routing ...126 Dynamic Routing ...129 Campus-REX2 IP Addresses...129 Management Protocols ...132 SNMP ...132 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
CCESSING THE The Campus-REX2 RS is a 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface card that provides: • IEEE 802.1d transparent MAC level bridging with Spanning Tree protocol support • static and dynamic IP Routing • DHCP relay • DHCP client • cHDLC or PPP frame encapsulation options •...
When the Campus-REX2 is installed in a Campus-HRS desktop unit or with a Campus-HRS line unit (or older), only T1, E1, and 768 Mbps data rates are supported. NSTALLING THE The following sections describe how to install the Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card into either a: • Campus desktop unit on •...
Secure the card in place using the two captive screws. Complete the desktop unit installation using the Campus-RS Desktop Unit User Manual. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 1 - Installing and Accessing the REX2 . 2 A L I N...
Ensure that a line unit is not installed in the line-unit slot corresponding to the slot where you will install the Campus-REX2. Slide the Campus-REX2 into the guide rails of the selected slot at the rear of the Campus-Star chassis. Campus-REX2 RS Interface card Campus-Star chassis Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
MDI when connecting to network equipment such as a hub, switch, or router or any other equipment that has an MDI-X port Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 1 - Installing and Accessing the REX2 THERNET MDI-X Use when connecting...
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the local Ethernet equipment (repeater, PC NIC, or other Ethernet device). 10 Base-T 100 Base-Tx port I- X Category 5 cable Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual . 2 A...
Link LED does not light green, check the 10/100Base-T cabling configuration. If the link LED does not light green, check that the MDI/MDI-X switch is set to the appropriate position. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 1 - Installing and Accessing the REX2 HECKING THE ONNECTION...
HDSL and 10/100Base-T interfaces If you want to set up a PC at this time, refer to Campus Unit” on page CCESS TO THE Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual AMPUS “Setting Up Access to the...
Console port. PC or terminal 9-pin COM port Console adapter Black cable (Category 3) Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 1 - Installing and Accessing the REX2 Campus-RS Desktop Unit Console port I- X . 2 A...
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9-pin COM port Category 3 Cable L I N L I N L I N L I N L I N L I N Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Console port L I N L I N L I N...
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(time frame with no keyboard activity to the Campus unit). The following login screen is displayed: TELNET LOGIN PASSWORD > Enter the configured password (default password is Campus-REX2 Main Menu. ENTER ) to log on the Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual “Logging...
Press the SPACEBAR is established and the Login Password screen is displayed as shown below. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: LOGIN PASSWORD > If the system does not respond when you attempt to log on, ensure that hardware flow control is turned off in the terminal emulation software on the PC or for the terminal.
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Press (default password) to log on. If a password was previously configured, type that password then press displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: SYSTEM STATUS REX2 CONFIGURATION AND STATUS...
You can exit from this function or from the remote login by pressing twice. The following logon screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central...
The screen prompts you for information. 2 Type the information in the format requested then ENTER press Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual (when available) then ENTER when the menu is more to clear or reset the to update the...
The LAN port has a default IP address assigned (192.168.1.1) that you can change to fit your IP networking scheme. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 1 - Installing and Accessing the REX2 EFAULT...
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When you change the HDSL settings on the remote unit, the HDSL link is lost; it is re-established when you make the identical change(s) on the local unit. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ONFIGURING ARAMETERS “Monitoring and Testing the Campus System”...
Access the HDSL configuration screen, then configure parameters. Accessing HDSL Configuration From the Main Menu System Settings Menu. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: SYSTEM PARAMETERS HDSL PARAMETERS ENTER CHOICE>...
1 pair in 64 kbps increments, starting at 128 kbps up to 2.304 Mbps – for 2 pair in 128 kbps increments, starting at 256 kbps up to 4.608 Mbps Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 2 - Configuring HDSL Parameters (page 22) provides compatibility between a Campus-RS (page...
Enter (S)ave to apply changes ! To exit the menu, type Menu). then press then press ENTER then press (go back one screen) or Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER if the ENTER . The . The HDSL Rate (return to the Main...
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From the HDSL Parameters menu, type HDSL Operating Mode options changes from Standard to Extended as shown below. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: 1) HDSL Operating Mode:...
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2 Loop, 256 kbps is the minimum and 4608 Mbps is the maximum selected in 128 kbps increments; the default is 256 kbps then press then press ENTER Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER . The . The Select HDSL...
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For 1 Loop, the Select HDSL Low Rate screen is displayed. To select a rate, type a number from 2 to 36 then press Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive...
Access the configuration screen, then set the options. Accessing HDSL Alarms Configuration From the Main Menu System Settings Menu. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: SYSTEM PARAMETERS HDSL PARAMETERS ENTER CHOICE>...
From the System Settings Menu, type Parameters screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: 1) CHANGE SYSTEM TIME 2) CHANGE SYSTEM DATE 3) CHANGE UNIT ID...
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Campus unit. (To disable this alarm, repeat the procedure). The new HDSL alarm settings take effect immediately after entered and a save command is not required. then press then press Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER ENTER...
ONFIGURING THE The Campus-REX2 RS is a 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface card that provides connectivity for LAN services. The Campus-REX2, as its default configuration, provides IEEE 802.1d transparent MAC level bridging. You can change the default configuration to routing and set the appropriate IP parameters for the LINE and LAN.
Chapter 3 - Configuring the REX2 CCESSING THE TATUS CREEN From the Main Menu REX2 Configuration and Status screen. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: LAN STATUS: 100BaseT, Full Duplex, Up LINE STATUS:...
• If the Campus-REX2 is connected to a Campus unit with a Campus CSU/DS-1 or CSU/DSX-1 interface card, set the Timing Source option to Internal. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER if bridge is not selected. then press then press...
SNMP, telnet, or FTP. To configure the bridge, from the REX2 Configuration and Status screen type then press Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: 1) Bridge Filter Age (sec):...
. The Spanning Tree Configuration screen is displayed. To enable Spanning Tree Protocol, type also change the Spanning Tree option to Disabled when Enabled is selected by typing Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: UNIT...
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ENTER . At the prompt, then press ENTER . At the prompt, then press ENTER . At the prompt, ENTER then press . At the prompt, Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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(Typing you to the Main Menu.) If you are changing only Spanning Tree Protocol parameters, go to “Saving the Bridge Configuration” on page 40 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 3 - Configuring the REX2 ENTER then press .
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Item 10 which allows you to view Spanning Tree Status is available only when Spanning Tree Protocol is enabled. To view Spanning Tree status, from the Spanning Tree Configuration screen type Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: Root Bridge:...
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Designated Port Cost shows the calculated cost for each port on this bridge. Type to return to the Bridge Configuration screen type to return to the Main Menu. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 3 - Configuring the REX2 (page 3-32) or...
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To configure the Unit IP information, from the REX2 Configuration and Status screen type screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: 1) Bridge Filter Age (sec):...
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(SNMP station or trap receiver) on another network. The default value for this parameter is 0.0.0.0. Required format is nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Enter Default Gateway: 192.150.10.50 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 3 - Configuring the REX2 ENTER then press . At the...
Line and LAN side network connections when upgrading software or saving configuration. Type and press and Status screen Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: LAN STATUS: 100BaseT, Full Duplex, Up...
. The Bridge Configuration screen is displayed. From the Bridge Configuration screen, type Bridge Table is displayed. Total entries: 57 (P)revious TABLE> Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual “Viewing the Bridge Table” on page “Viewing the ARP Table” on (page 1-14), type BRIDGE TABLE...
REX2 Configuration and Status screen. Either Bridge or Router can be selected. From the REX2 Configuration and Status screen, type ENTER . Either the Bridge Configuration screen or Router Configuration screen is displayed. (page 1-14), type then press Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER to access then press...
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(such as HyperTerminal or ProComm) • to refresh or update the table entries • to clear all entries from the table Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ARP TABLE IP ADDRESS PORT 156.10 .0 156.10 .0 156.10 .0...
See “IP Routing” on page 126 From the Main Menu REX2 Configuration and Status screen. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: LAN STATUS: 100BaseT, Full Duplex, Up...
Campus-REX2, leave the Timing Source option set to Internal. Set the other end (remote) of the connection to HDSL; the Campus system will not operate properly if both units are set to HDSL. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER to select Router as the Network Protocol.
To configure the IP address and subnet masks, type ENTER . The IP Address Configuration screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: 1) LAN IP Address:...
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“Saving the Router Configuration” on page 55 then press ENTER to return to the Router Configuration screen will return you to the Main Menu.) Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER then press ENTER . At the to save your changes.
To configure RIP, from the Router Configuration screen type ENTER press . The RIP Configuration screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: UNIT 1) RIP Host Routes:...
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Both indicates that both RIPv1 and RIPv2 packets will be received by the Line port. then press ENTER . Repeat until the preferred RIP then press ENTER . Repeat until the preferred RIP then press ENTER . Repeat until the preferred RIP Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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You can also configure the default gateway in the static routing table by entering a destination IP address of 0.0.0.0 with a subnet mask of 0.0.0.0 and then entering the IP address for the default gateway. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual then press ENTER .
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Chapter 3 - Configuring the REX2 From the Router Configuration screen, type The Static Route Configuration screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: 1) ADD STATIC ROUTE...
For more information, see From the Router Configuration screen ENTER . The DHCP Services screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: 1) Service: ENTER CHOICE>...
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Chapter 3 - Configuring the REX2 To select DHCP Relay, type 2 and 3, are added to the screen as shown below. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID:...
Line and LAN side network connections when upgrading software or saving configuration. Type and press and Status screen Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: LAN STATUS: 100BaseT, Full Duplex, Up...
REX2 Configuration and Status screen. Ensure Router is selected. From the REX2 Configuration and Status screen, type ENTER . The Router Configuration screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Circuit ID: 1) IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION...
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51) and the following prompt 51) and the following prompt ENTER to return to the Router Configuration screen will return you to the Main Menu.) to save your changes. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual “Configuring and “Configuring and “Saving the Router...
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HyperTerminal or ProComm • to refresh or update the table entries • to clear all entries from the table Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual DYNAMIC ROUTE TABLE Total entries: 52 SUBNET MASK GATEWAY ADDRESS 255.0 156.10 .18 .90...
Accessing the SNMP Configuration From the Main Menu the REX2 Configuration and Status screen. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421 LAN STATUS:...
32 characters (use any ASCII character) that identifies for SNMP management this Campus unit. Maximum length is 32 characters. Enter Unit Name: REX2_Southall Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 3 - Configuring the REX2 Local I/F: Remote I/F: REX...
Authentication Trap Status is enabled by default. If you want to disable it, type then press ENTER ENTER then press then press ENTER Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual . At the prompt, enter up . At the prompt, enter then press ENTER ENTER then press...
If you are changing only SNMP parameters, go to Configuration” on page 40 page 55 to save your changes. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER . At the prompt, enter the community string that “Saving the Router Configuration” on...
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Identifying the Unit and Circuit Setting a Password Restoring Default Values Viewing Product Information HDSL alarm parameters are configured in the section for HDSL Parameters.” Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ANAGING ARAMETERS “Configuring HDSL Alarms” on page See Page: “Configuring...
Chapter 4 - Managing System Parameters CCESSING YSTEM From the Main Menu System Settings Menu. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: SYSTEM PARAMETERS HDSL PARAMETERS ENTER CHOICE>...
Unit ID using a unique identifier up to 32 characters. Maximum length is 32 characters. ENTER NEW UNIT ID: Southall Quad 4 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 4 - Managing System Parameters IME AND then press...
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HDSL connection, access it using either telnet or the remote log on (see “Logging In” on page Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421...
Campus-REX2, use the LCD to restore the configuration settings to their factory default values. This removes the password. For more information, see to Default Values” on page Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 4 - Managing System Parameters 92). You can set a then press ENTER .
This is a way to reset configurations you may have changed and want returned to its original settings. From the Main Menu, type Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Inactive...
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REX2 factory defaults restored Hit Any Key to Continue... The system restores all configuration options to their default values. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 4 - Managing System Parameters ENTER . At the prompt, enter y to continue...
Chapter 4 - Managing System Parameters IEWING RODUCT The Product Information screen displays manufacturing information about the Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card. To open the Product Information screen: From the Main Menu, type screen is displayed. Type then press Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34...
Performing Tests Resetting the Campus Unit You can also view this information through the LCD menus. See LCD for Configuration and Management” on page 7-97 using the LCD panel. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual AMPUS ESTING YSTEM See Page: “Using the...
Status for HDSL performance is accessed from the System Status Menu. From the Main Menu, type Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421...
Campus system including both local and remote HDSL alarms and HDSL performance. From the System Status Menu, type System Status screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421 Local...
15-minute increments. From the System Status Menu, type HDSL Performance History screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421...
From the System Status Menu, type Performance History screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421...
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ES/UAS indicates the total number of errored seconds and unavailable seconds that occurred during this day. To update information on this screen, type Performance history information is lost when power is removed from the Campus unit. ENTER then press Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
Viewing Local Alarm History This screen displays alarm history information. From the System Status Menu, type then press displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: Type HDSL Link,...
The REX2 Statistics screen provides a count of valid Ethernet packets received and forwarded by the Ethernet and HDSL ports. From the Main Menu, type Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID:...
From the REX2 Configuration and Status screen with Bridge selected as the network protocol, type The Bridge Statistics screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID:...
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The number of excessive collision events Collisions that have occurred, that is. frames dropped because of 16 consecutive collisions. To update the statistics, type To clear the counters, type then press ENTER then press ENTER Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Monitored Port Line...
From the REX2 Configuration and Status screen with Router selected as the network protocol, type Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421...
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The number of excessive collision events Collisions that have occurred, that is. frames dropped because of 16 consecutive collisions. To update the statistics, type To clear the counters, type ENTER then press ENTER then press Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Monitored Port Line...
The Campus-REX2 offers tests you can run to check the HDSL datapath (loopbacks). Access to the test is from the Diagnostics screen. From the Main Menu, type Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central...
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Chapter 5 - Monitoring and Testing the Campus System To access the Diagnostics screen, type Diagnostics screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Central Circuit ID: Southeast line 421 LOOPBACK ENTER CHOICE>...
Configuring Loopbacks If both the local and remote Campus units have a Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card, no loopbacks are supported between the two units. The Campus-REX2 supports the following types of loopbacks between a Campus-REX2 and another Campus unit that contains a synchronous interface card such as V.35 or DSX-1:...
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Not available (20, 60, 120, None) (R)eturn (M)ain Menu ENTER then press NONE then press Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ENTER . The Loopback 18:19:29 REX2 . The Loopback screen ENTER . The system , a loopback runs until ENTER .
It is not required that you reset the REX2 after a configuration change or when you complete a save function. From the Main Menu, type Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Inactive...
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Chapter 5 - Monitoring and Testing the Campus System The Maintenance screen is displayed. Jul 07, 2003 ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CAMPUS RS, Version 5.1 08:19:34 Local Unit ID: Southall Quad 4 Remote Unit ID: Inactive Circuit ID: Southeast line 421 DIAGNOSTICS RESET REX2 ENTER CHOICE>...
This chapter describes how to perform general management of the Campus unit software, including both upgrading software and recovery of software in the event of a file system failure. For: Upgrading Campus Unit Software Recovering Software Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual OFTWARE See Page:...
(carex2_Vx.y.tar) from the PC that you used to perform the 'ping'. Do not remove power to the Campus unit or disconnect the Line and LAN side network connections when upgrading software or saving configuration. OFTWARE 29.) Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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If the transfer is unsuccessful, one or more error messages may be displayed, and the FTP connection is terminated. In the case of a failed transfer, verify that the upgrade software filename has been entered correctly. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 6 - Managing Software...
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After the Campus-REX2 unit has restarted with the new software, you may log in to the Campus-REX2 console as described in on page The actual screen may differ based on the operating system that you use. “Logging In” Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
After the new image is downloaded, the Campus-REX2 automatically boots the new image. Your Campus-REX2 is now in a normal operating state and you can manage it as appropriate. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual OFTWARE Chapter 6 - Managing Software...
Timing Source set to Internal Depending on the requirements of your network, you may be able to use the default settings for one or more of these options. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual ONFIGURATION ANAGEMENT See Page:...
Press Enter to access the menu options. Press Next until the preferred option name is displayed. Press Enter to access the settings for the option. LCD M ENUS Test LED Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Menu buttons Menu buttons Next Escape Enter...
(determines which device is the master or slave) • T1 for the HDSL rate Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management ARAMETERS “Configuring the 103. Otherwise, follow the steps in this section to to use an PC for a remote “Logging On a...
If the mode is not set to Standard, press Enter, then press Next until the LCD displays STANDARD, then press Enter. The Operating Mode changes to OPERATING MODE=Standard. (page 101) provides a fractional (n x 64) rate selection is displayed. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Step...
If the mode is not set to EXTENDED, press Enter, then press Next until the LCD displays EXTENDED, then press Enter. The Operating Mode changes to OPERATING MODE=Extended. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management “Configuring the 103.
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Press Next to change the setting from 1 Loop (default) to 2 Loop, then press Enter. The LCD displays LOOP MODE=2 Loops. To configure HDSL RATE, do the following: Press Next to display HDSL RATE. Press Enter. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
Line and LAN ports and error frames For an overview of bridges, routers, and other network management concepts, see “Internetworking and Management Overview” on page Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management “Configuring the 103.
(Internal is the default). Press Next until the preferred Timing Source setting is displayed, then press Enter. The LCD displays the new Timing Source setting. Select from the following setting options: 104. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual “Accessing LCD REX2 Step...
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If the mode is not set to Encapsulation, press Next until the LCD displays Encapsulation, then press Enter. The Operating Mode changes to Encapsulation=cHDLC. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management “Accessing LCD REX2 Configuration” on page 104.
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The Unit IP address is displayed. If you have not changed the IP address through the terminal screens, then the default IP address of 192.168.1.1 is displayed. for more information about the protocol. The 104. 104. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual “About Spanning...
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LINE RIP Send • LINE RIP Rcv (receive) • RIP Host Route • Poison reverse • RIP 2 auth Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management “Accessing LCD REX2 Configuration” on page 104.
Press Enter. S/W VERSN and S/WCKSUM is displayed. Press Next six times. Press ENTER to factory reset is displayed. Press Enter. The system configuration options return to the default values. “Accessing LCD REX2 Configuration” on page YSTEM TO EFAULT Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual 104. ALUES...
• MARGIN shows whether the margin threshold has been exceeded on the local unit, remote unit, or both Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management ONFIGURING LARMS...
Press Next. MARGIN THRESHLD is displayed. Press Enter. Press Next to scroll through the settings for the margin threshold until the preferred setting is displayed. Press Enter to select the preferred setting. MARGIN THRESHLD is displayed. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
From the CURRENT ALARMS display, press Next twice. LOCAL I/F ALARMS CONFIG & STATUS is displayed. Press Enter. The current status of the local alarm is displayed. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management...
To enable or disable the remote Loss of Signal alarm: From the CURRENT ALARMS display, press Next three times. RMT I/F ALARMS is displayed. Press Enter. The current status of the remote alarm is displayed. Press Next. LOSS OF SIG ALM is displayed. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
Press Next four times. DIAGNOSTICS is displayed. Press Enter. LOOPBACK MODE is displayed. The following sections describe how to initiate and clear loopbacks, and to set a loopback timeout. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management OOPBACKS...
If you set the loopback timeout to you clear them manually or turn the unit off. Press Enter to select the option and return to the LOOPBACK TIMEOUT display. NONE , loopbacks run until Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
Ethernet information, such as the MAC address and 10/100Base-T status • Current HDSL margin • Frame statistics on the LAN (Ethernet) and Line (HDSL) ports Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management NFORMATION NFORMATION...
Press Next. HDSL LINK CONFIG & STATUS is displayed then press Enter. Press Next until MARGIN is displayed. TATISTICS You can view Bridge and Router Port Statistics for the LAN (Ethernet) and Line (HDSL) ports: BER or better. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual . A margin . The...
Repeat steps 7-9 as desired to display the statistics. To clear the statistics, press Next until Press ENTER to Clear Statistics is displayed. Press Enter to reset all statistics to zero. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 7 - Using the LCD for Configuration and Management...
EX. COLLISIONS. Repeat steps 7-9 as desired to display the statistics for the item. To clear the statistics, press Next until Press ENTER to Clear Statistics is displayed. Press Enter to reset all statistics to zero. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
IP addresses. You can also configure parameters for management and encapsulation protocols. For: Composition of a Campus-RS System Application MAC-Level Bridging and Spanning Tree Protocol IP Routing Management Protocols MIB and Trap Support DHCP Encapsulation Protocols Product Compatibility Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual VERVIEW See Page:...
DSL line connection rate can be up to 2.048 Mbps) – 10/100Base-T bridge/router interface (with this customer interface card, the maximum DSL line connection rate can be up to 4.6 Mbps) -RS S AMPUS Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual YSTEM page 120...
Both the LCD menu and console menu displays the mode. The Campus-REX2 performs full-bandwidth filtering on the 10/100Base-T port and forwarding at the selected transmission rate. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 8 - Internetworking and Management Overview “LAN Connections Over a WAN” on...
10/100Base-T LAN interface that eliminates the need for other internetworking devices while providing 30 times the performance of other sub-rate wireless connectivity options, as shown in the following figure. 10/100Base-T Campus-REX2 Ethernet switch Network Center 10/100Base-T HDSL Campus-REX2 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Remote LAN Site...
Also, if the primary path is lost, Spanning Tree creates a new primary path by enabling links in the physical network that were previously disabled in creating the active topology. The following figure shows an example of Spanning Tree. RIDGING AND Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual PANNING...
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Bridge 4 Bridge 4 *This physical configuration is valid only when used with Spanning Tree to eliminate loops. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 8 - Internetworking and Management Overview Example Physical Network* Bridge 1 Bridge 2 ENET 1...
Subscriber A and Subscriber B are directed to the router at the Network Access Provider site. From there, frames from both subscribers are forwarded directly to the Internet. “Configuring Spanning Tree Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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IP routing to route packets sourced from specific users to different destination gateways. In this example, packets from each subscriber are routed through a common hub to a router dedicated to that subscriber. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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IP subnet or host address • gateway is the LAN IP address of the Campus-REX2 on the same subnet as the external router The following figure shows an example of a point-to-point HDSL system with hypothetical parameter values. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
In the figure on indicates the LAN address, which is for the Ethernet (10/100Base-T) connection. The shaded side of the Campus-REX2 is the IP Line address, Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 8 - Internetworking and Management Overview HDSL...
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The next hop is the next-stop IP address node. The default gateway is the upstream routing device. Use this example to help you determine/record static IP routing addresses. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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Default Gateway: 192.168.240.1 Provider Modem IP: 192.168.240.10 Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 172.16.100.1 Mask: 255.255.255.0 Subscriber Modem Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 8 - Internetworking and Management Overview Next Hop 192.168.240.10 IP: 192.168.240.1 Mask: 255.255.255.0 Provider Server Destination: 192.168.242.0 Mask: 255.255.255.0...
Internet Protocol (IP) to transport incoming and outgoing messages to the appropriate agent or NMS address. Each SNMP command requires an IP address or NMS from the agent to transport these messages. ROTOCOLS “MIB and Trap Support” on page Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual 133). The Internet...
RFC 1215, A Convention for Defining Traps for Use with the SNMP. Covers: ColdStart, linkUp, linkDown, and authenticationFailure traps. Link status traps are sent for events related to Ethernet. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual Chapter 8 - Internetworking and Management Overview UPPORT...
The Campus-REX2 can provide DHCP relay services to devices on its LAN. As a DHCP relay agent, the Campus-REX2 can forward requests for IP configuration to a DHCP server for which you configure the IP address. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
When PPP is selected for bridging mode, the Campus-REX2 runs the Bridging Control Protocol (BCP) RFC 1638. PPP provides interoperability with other product types. cHDLC is a compressed version of the encapsulation protocol and is preferable when there is like equipment (ADC equipment). Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
Compatibility with Earlier Campus Products When mated with a Campus-RS desktop unit or Campus-RS line unit, the Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card is compatible, over the HDSL link, with earlier versions of Campus products, such as the Campus-T1, Campus-E1, and Campus-768, as shown in the following illustration.
Compatibility with Campus-RS Products The Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card is also compatible, over the HDSL link, with another Campus-RS unit, as shown in the following illustration. Campus-RS Campus-REX RS Interface card When connecting to another Campus-RS desktop unit or line unit, Standard Mode is still supported, providing access to HDSL transmission rates of T1, E1 and 768 kbps.
This will assure the link integrity on any subsequent startups. This situation does not apply to a circuit with two Campus-RS units. You may leave the units set to their default setting of AUTO, and they will operate properly. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
DS1 Cross-connect Frame DSX-1 Data Terminal Equipment Data Terminal Ready Errored Seconds File Transfer Protocol High-level Data Link Control HDLC High-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Lines HDSL Internet Protocol Loss of Signal Media Access Control Protocol Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual BBREVIATIONS...
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Request to Send Serial Clock Receive Serial Clock Transmit Send Data Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Signal to Noise Ratio Spanning Tree Protocol Terminal Timing Unavailable Seconds Underwriters Laboratory Virtual Local Area Network VLAN Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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952.917.3748 Fax: 952.917.3237 Email: repair&return@adc.com All 800 lines are toll-free in the USA and Canada. • www.adc.com/Knowledge_Base/index.jsp • www.adc.com/library1/ • ADC Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and instructions must be obtained before returning products. Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual...
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LINK LED ... 7 local alarms history ... 79 LCD ... 111 local to remote loopback ...87 local unit ID ... 115 Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual log on local unit ...13 remote REX2 unit ...15 setting communications settings ...11 telnet ...12 logging off of ASCII terminal ...16...
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