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Express XL and Express XLT ISDN Router/Bridge Express XL, Data Only Express XLT with POTS Option 61200070L1-1B October 1998 USER MANUAL 1200070L1 1200070L2...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by ADTRAN will void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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CANADIAN EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil nuerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Class B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques,"...
Setting up the ISDN Line ... 1 Connecting to an Internet Service Provider ... 2 Multiprotocol Routing Between Two LANs ... 3 Chapter 1. Understanding ISDN and the Express XL/XLT ... 7 ISDN Overview ... 7 THE EXPRESS XL/XLT... 7 Applications ...
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WAN IP Bridge/Triggered... 51 WAN IP Bridge/Proxy ARP... 51 Bridge/WAN IPX Bridge ... 51 WAN IPX Bridge/Network... 52 WAN IPX Bridge/Frame Type ... 52 WAN IPX Bridge/Seed Status ... 52 WAN IPX Bridge/Triggered ... 52 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual Table of Contents...
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Upgrade/TFTP Server... 105 Utilities/Exit... 105 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting... 107 If Self Test Fails ... 107 If the Express XL/XLT Does Not Read Ready... 107 If You are Unable to Connect Calls... 113 Chapter 5. Specifications ... 115 Specifications and Features... 115 Network Interface...
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Multiple User to Internet Service Provider... 10 Figure 1-5: SOHO to Corporate LAN ... 11 Figure 1-6: Express XL/XLT LEDs ... 17 Figure 1-7: Express XL/XLT Rear Panels ... 18 Figure 2-1: Wiring Scheme 1 ... 24 Figure 2-2: Wiring Scheme 2 ... 25 Figure 3-1: Top Level Terminal Menu...
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Connect the ISDN line to the RJ-45 jack labeled ISDN BRI U on the rear panel. When the Loop LED remains solid, the Express XL/XLT is ready for call- ing. If using a POTS Phone with the Express XLT, connect the POTS telephone to the POTS port.
Move the cursor to the left pane and highlight the IP parameters. Set the NAT item to Yes . This is a very important step. The Express XL/ XLT will need to translate the “fake” IP address(es) on the PC(s) to the “re- al”...
MULTIPROTOCOL ROUTING BETWEEN TWO LANS Remote/Home Office Accessing the Corporate LAN The following steps can be used to set up the Express XL/XLT on a remote LAN to access a corporate or central LAN using demand dial and dynamic bandwidth management.
Initial Channels field to 2. Some PPP protocols, if they exist in the access server, will allow the second channel to come into play only if the band- width is needed. If this is the case, the Express XL/XLT will automatically negotiate this with the access server.
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When the computer which is attached to the local LAN attempts to access a host on the access server, the Express XL/XLT will dial the number provided in the Connection List profile. The Express XL/XLT will provide one of two B-channels based on traffic demand and POTS port usage (Express XLT model only).
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Quick Startup Guide Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
THE EXPRESS XL/XLT The Express XL/XLT is a standalone device that links two Local Area Net- works (LANs) using a high-speed ISDN public network or leased two-wire line. Optionally, the Express XLT has a plain old telephone service (POTS) connector that is used for voice/modem applications See Figure 1-1 for an illustration of the Express XL/XLT.
Chapter 1: Understanding ISDN and the Express XL/XLT Applications Single User to Corporate LAN • Telecommuter/Home Office Access to the corporate LAN • Single device access • User Datagram Protocol (UDP) broadcasts are “relayed” to corporate LAN. • Client device can obtain the Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically us- ing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• NAT provides translation from user assigned IP addresses to ISP assigned IP addresses. • The PC’s IP address can be dynamically assigned by the Express XL/XLT. • Overcomes the serial port speed limitations of current terminal adapter solutions •...
Provides high speed home access to the Internet • Multiple and simultaneous access • The PC’s IP address can by dynamically assigned by the Express XL/XLT. • On-demand Internet access • Multilink PPP plus compression yields effective throughput greater than 256 kbps.
ISDN link. Applications include connectivity between single user or small offices to corporate LANs. The Express XL/XLT uses the Spanning Tree Algorithm (IEEE 802.1d-ISO/IEC10038), which provides a loop-free topology and re- dundancy.
Chapter 1: Understanding ISDN and the Express XL/XLT IP Router: The Express XL/XLT can function as an IP router using the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) for advertising and learning routes among other routers. Static routes may also be entered into the routing ta- ble.
ISDN link. Bandwidth can be controlled using the Express XL/XLT’s advanced filtering capability. When new traffic needs to be transmitted, the Express XL/XLT will run each packet through its Demand filters defined for each Connection List profile. If a packet can pass through the filter, then the numbers for that profile are dialed.
Up is activated from the Dial menu when the link is down, the retained routes are removed. The Express XL/XLT can be connected to two WAN destinations at the same time. Each B-channel is dialed to a different location. Routes learned from one WAN destination are advertised to the other using RIP.
IPX Routing Like IP routing, the Express XL/XLT can connect to two different sites and ex- change IPX packets. Network routes and services are learned and advertised using Novell’s RIP and SAP. Routes and services learned from a separate site can be retained in the Express XL/XLT when the connection goes idle.
IP stack may use DHCP to request an IP address, default gateway address, and domain name server addresses from the Express XL/XLT. Front Panel Figure 1-6 on page 17 shows the front panel of the Express XL/XLT. The indi- cators are divided into LAN functions, WAN functions, and Test functions. LAN Indicators Flashes when receiving data from the 10BaseT connector.
The dial self-test is invoked from the front panel if the SELECT button is pressed three times. The LDN(s) must be al- ready programmed for this test to work. 61200070L1-1 Chapter 1: Understanding ISDN and the Express XL/XLT Express XL/XLT LEDs Express XL/XLT User Manual Figure 1-6...
NT1. For network testing, the Express XL/XLT responds to NT1 test commands from the telephone company central office (CO). The Express XL/XLT has one RJ-45 jack, labeled ISDN BRI U on the rear panel for network connection (see Figure 1-7). ISDN basic rate service divides a stan- dard telephone line into three digital channels capable of simultaneous voice and data transmission.
ISP must preassign the customer a subnet which uses multiple IP addresses. This may result in a much higher cost to the user. The Express XL/XLT permits the user to assign any IP addresses to the unit and computers. Operations on the network can occur normally. In fact, one B- channel can connect to the ISP using NAT while the other B-channel connects to another “private”...
Caller ID. A RADIUS client can also be used. The Telnet configuration can also be protected using the same authentication methods. Each menu item in the Express XL/XLT has a security level associ- ated with it. A telnet session is assigned a privilege level which determines which menu items are accessible to the telnet client.
ADTRAN Repair and Return department. ISDN NETWORK CONNECTION The Express XL/XLT supports either dial or leased operation. A single RJ-45 modular jack labeled ISDN BRI U on the rear panel provides connection to ei- ther network service.
Supplementary Services Supplementary services such as call holding, three- or six-way conferencing, call transfer, and call waiting are fully supported by the Express XL/XLT on a touch-tone telephone. Table 2-A explains how the flash-hook is used for han- dling multi-call situations.
Express XL/XLT. Customer Premises Wiring Customer premises wiring requirements for the Express XL/XLT vary de- pending on the application and existing wiring. It may be simpler for the ISDN provider to deliver another line to your location. This would eliminate the need to modify existing wiring.
Black Personal Computer Yellow Telephone Green Company Black New Wiring Scheme Express XLT 10-Base-T Phone U Use existing analog telephone equipment, but replace single analog telephone service with ISDN service Express XL/XLT User Manual Figure 2-1 Wiring Scheme 1: 61200070L1-1...
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Chapter 2: Installation Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
The Main menu contains the following options. Configuration The Configuration menu provides options to set up the operational configura- tion for the Express XL/XLT. See the section Configuration Menu on page 34 for detailed information on the available options. Dial The Dial menu is used to connect to different sites based on the Connection List.
Menu Path Describes the current position in the terminal menu structure. Left Pane Lists available menus. Mode Describes current operating mode. Loop Status B-channel Status Displays current Displays current status status of ISDN line. of each B channel. Right Pane Lists available submenus.
Utilities The Utilities menu provides tools for system diagnostics and upgrading the Express XL/XLT. See the section Utilities Menu on page 103 for detailed infor- mation on the available options. 61200070L1-1 Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure...
Menus that display <+> indicate that an action is to be taken, such as activat- ing a test. Editable Data Field A highlighted menu item indicates that you can enter data in that field. Read-Only Field An underlined field is a display field that contains read-only information. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Refreshes the screen. To save time, only the portion of the screen that has changed is refreshed. This option should be necessary only if the display picks up incorrect characters. 61200070L1-1 Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure General Navigation Session Management Express XL/XLT User Manual...
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Connection List by pressing I while the cursor is over the index number. Deletes a list item. For example, delete an item from the Connection List by pressing D while the index number is active. ConÞguration Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Access all parameters including passwords Access all parameters except passwords Access all parameters except passwords and authentication methods Access all parameters except passwords, authentication methods, and ISDN parameters Access only test and status menus Access status menus only Express XL/XLT User Manual...
System Name Write security: 3; Read security: 5 Provides a user configurable text string for the name of the Express XL/XLT. This name can help distinguish between different installations. You can enter up to 31 alpha-numeric characters in this field, including spaces and special characters (such as an under bar).
Provides a user configurable text string for the contact name. This field can contain a name, phone number, or e-mail address of a person responsible for the Express XL/XLT. You can enter up to 31 alpha-numeric characters in this field, including spaces and special characters (such as an under bar).
Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure Configuration/WAN The WAN menu is used to set up the ISDN parameters for the Express XL/ XLT. Also, for the Express XLT, a POTS menu is provided. Figure 3-3 shows the WAN menu.
For instance, a point-to-point line has no SPID. Multipoint lines may have one or two SPIDs. The Express XL/XLT uses the presence of SPID 1 to determine if the line is multipoint. If the line has only one SPID, then it must be entered in SPID 1.
Read security: 5 This contains the number of Near-End-Block-Errors (NEBEs) that have been detected by the Express XL/XLT’s ISDN circuitry. Continuous errors can in- dicate a line problem, but a burst at one time is normal. Timing is derived from the master unit.
This allows the Express XLT to treat incoming calls as “data over speech” when selected as LAN. Otherwise, when set to POTS (def), incoming speech calls are sent to the POTS when the destination number is the same as the POTS assignment. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual...
Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure Configuration/IP The IP menu is used to set up the IP parameters for the Express XL/XLT. Any general IP-related configuration item is under this menu. Figure 3-4 shows the IP menu. IP/IP Address Write security: 2;...
IP/Default Gateway Write security: 3; Read security: 5 The default gateway is used by the Express XL/XLT for sending IP packets whose destination address is not found in the route table. If this address is all zeros, then the first WAN connection becomes the default gateway. If the ad- dress entered is not on the Ethernet segment, then an “idle route”...
IP Router/Mode Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When this option is set to On (def), the Express XL/XLT will advertise and lis- ten to routes from other IP routers. If Off, the route table is still used but only static routes are used for routing IP packets and only the Ethernet port is used.
NAT/DHCP Mode Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When this option is set to On, the Express XL/XLT acts as a DHCP server and will dynamically assign IP, network mask, default gateway, and DNS ad- dresses to any device which transmits a broadcast DHCP request. The ad- dresses assigned are based on the Express XL/XLT’s own IP address and will...
WAN are translated and sent to this web server. IP/DNS The Domain Name Server parameters used by the Express XL/XLT are speci- fied here. The DNS server addresses can be exchanged between PPP peers. When a connection occurs and IPCP is negotiated, the Express XL/XLT will get the DNS server addresses from the PPP peer.
UDP relay agent. UDP Relay/Mode Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When this option is set to On (def), the Express XL/XLT will act as a relay agent. UDP Relay/UDP Relay List Up to four relay destination servers can be specified in this list.
IP routing table. If the forwarding port is not on the Ethernet port and the route is not the default route, the Express XL/XLT will answer the request with its own hardware address. If set to No, the Express XL/XLT will only respond to ARP requests received for its own IP address.
Configuration/IPX The IPX menu is used to set up the IPX parameters for the Express XL/XLT. Any general IPX-related configuration item can be found under this menu. Figure 3-5 shows the IPX menu. IPX/Mode Write security: 2; Read security: 5 When this option is set to On (def), the Express XL/XLT will route IPX.
SNAP (802.2 SNAP). Only one frame type can be used at one time. IPX/Seed Status Write security: 2; Read security: 5 The seed status defines what the Express XL/XLT is to do with the network information on the selected frame type during startup. There are three possi- ble seeding selections specified:...
IPX/SAP Timer Write security: 3; Read security: 5 This value specifies how often the Express XL/XLT sends out IPX SAP (Ser- vice Access Protocol) packets on the network segment attached to the Ethernet port. The SAP packets sent contain information about the services (such as servers, printers, etc.) for which this Express XL/XLT is responsible.
Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure Configuration/Bridge The Bridge menu is used to set up the bridge parameters for the Express XL/ XLT. The bridging function runs at the Media Access Control (MAC) level which allows any protocol packets that run over Ethernet to be forwarded.
Configuration/IP/IP Router/RIP menu. WAN IP Bridge/Proxy ARP If this option is set to Yes (def), the Express XL/XLT will proxy ARP on the bridge IP port. See the section IP/Proxy ARP on page 46 for an explanation of the proxy ARP function.
Spanning Tree/Mode Write security: 2; Read security: 5 When the mode is set to On, the Express XL/XLT will participate in the span- ning tree protocol between other bridges. When Off (def), all bridge ports re- main permanently open for forwarding.
Spanning Tree/Maximum Age Write security: 2; Read security: 5 This is the timeout value used by the Express XL/XLT to test against the root device. The value is in one-tenth seconds with a range between 60 (6.0 sec- onds) and 400 (40.0 seconds). The default is 200 (20.0 seconds).
WAN port 1 is considered to be the second B channel PPP BCP connection made. This port is only used when the first B channel (WAN Port 0) is going to an entirely different bridge. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
This setup is exactly like WAN Port 0 above. Bridge/Address Table The Express XL/XLT automatically maintains a table of MAC addresses de- tected and associates those addresses with the LAN, WAN0, or WAN1 port from which they were received. This menu permits the user to adjust the pa- rameters or rules for the table as addresses are learned.
None (def) - No attempt is made to authenticate the PPP peer. Radius - The Express XL/XLT will act as a RADIUS client and authenticate the PPP peer using the RADIUS server. The Radius server parameters must be set up properly for this to work.
Authentication) and for Telnet server sessions. Radius Server/Primary Server Write security: 1; Read security: 2 This is the IP address of the first RADIUS server that the Express XL/XLT should attempt to communicate with when authenticating a PPP peer. Radius Server/Secondary Server Write security: 1;...
Radius Server/Retry Count Write security: 1; Read security: 2 This is the number of times the Express XL/XLT should send a request packet to the RADIUS server without a response before giving up. If the number of attempts to communicate with the primary server is equal to the retry count, the secondary server (if defined) is tried.
Security/Filter Defines The Express XL/XLT can filter packets based on certain parameters within the packet. The method used by the Express XL/XLT allows the highest flexibility for defining filters and assigning them to a Connection List profile. The filters are set up in two steps: (1) defining the packet types, and (2) adding them to a list under the Connection List profile.
Write security: 2; Read security: 3 The pattern filter is applied to bridge packets only. That is any packet which is forwarded by the bridge functionality of the Express XL/XLT. Up to 32 pat- tern defines can be specified. Name...
Not = - means socket not equal to > - means socket greater than < - means socket less than None - no comparison is done on source socket 16-bit value which is the destination socket. Range is 0-65535. Express XL/XLT User Manual...
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= - means type equal to Not = - means type not equal to > - means type greater than < - means type less than None - no comparison is done on IPX type Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Configuration/Connection List The Express XL/XLT uses the Connection List to specify the profile each user or group of users are to have when connected. Each profile or item in the Con- nection List has many configurable parameters giving high flexibility on a per user basis.
- If not found, DEFAULT entry’s Rx Password is used if Rx Username is blank. When answering a call, the Express XL/XLT does not know who the PPP peer is until the authentication phase is completed. Two PPP protocols (EAP and CHAP) require the authenticator to transmit a username which the authenticatee uses to cross refer- ence the password to use.
Authentication/Tx Method Write security: 2; Read security: 3 This parameter specifies how the Express XL/XLT is to be authenticated by the PPP peer. There are four possible selections. See Security/PPP on page 58 for an explanation of the three PPP standard authentication types.
This is the username that is used to match the user to the Connection List pro- file. During an incoming call, the Express XL/XLT will scan all active connec- tion profiles and match the received PPP peer’s username. If the name is not found, then the DEFAULT profile is used, if and only if the DEFAULT profile has nothing in the Rx Username parameter.
Internet simultaneously. See the section IP/NAT on page 43 for more global options. Setting this option to On will cause the Express XL/XLT to perform NAT. In the Off (def) position, the unit will route across the connec- tion normally.
Route/Force IP Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When set to Yes, the Express XL/XLT will force the PPP peer to use the IP ad- dress in the IP/Net for this profile as its WAN IP address. Normally this is set in the No (def) position.
The Express XL/XLT will perform RIP over the WAN connection when this is set to On (def). RIP/Protocol Write security: 3; Read security: 5 The Express XL/XLT can perform version 1, V1 (def), or version 2, V2, of RIP on this WAN connection. RIP/Method Write security: 3; Read security: 5 Split Horizon - Only routes not learned on the WAN connection are advertised.
IPX/Remote Network Write security: 3; Read security: 5 A non-zero value in this remote network number will allow the Express XL/ XLT to add a route to the PPP peer’s network to the routing table. The Express XL/XLT normally will treat the WAN network as an unnum- bered link.
IPX networks. The Type 20 IPX packet is used specifically for this purpose. This causes special handling of this packet by the Express XL/ XLT. When a router receives this type of packet, it rebroadcasts it across all interfaces except the one it is received on and includes the network number of that interface in the data portion of the packet.
Bridge/Mode Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When set to On (def), the Express XL/XLT will attempt to negotiate PPP BCP with the PPP peer. Bridging can be used even in route mode only if the PPP peer cannot support certain PPP protocols for that particular routing protocol.
Multilink/Fragment Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When this item is set to Yes (def), the Express XL/XLT will split outgoing packets greater than 128 bytes into two Multilink fragments and simulta- neously transmit them one per B-channel. The receiving PPP peer will then re- assemble them.
PPP/VJ Compression Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When this item is set to On, the Express XL/XLT will perform TCP/IP header compression known as Van Jacobson compression to the PPP peer. Normally, this is not necessary over ISDN connections and can be set to Off (def) to dis- able it.
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Dial Out/Connection Timeout Write security: 3; Read security: 5 This is the amount of time the Express XL/XLT waits for a call to be answered before giving up the attempt. Possible values are 15 secs (def), 30 secs, 1 min, 2 mins and 4 mins.
The parameters under this menu control the data rates required to change bandwidth. Bandwidth/Mode Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When this option is set to On, the Express XL/XLT will apply its bandwidth- on-demand features for this Connection List profile. If set to Off, none are per- formed. Bandwidth/Idle Timeout Write security: 3;...
The allowed values are 1 and 2. The default is 2. A value of 1 means that no extra bandwidth can be obtained for this connection. Bandwidth/Samples The parameters under this menu control the rate at which the Express XL/XLT samples the bandwidth on the B-channel(s). Samples/Sample Rate Write security: 3;...
List profile. The range is 0 to 255 seconds. The default is 60 seconds. Connection List/Filters The Express XL/XLT can block packets in and out of a WAN port by use of the filters. These filters are set up on a per-Connection List profile basis. They are...
Filters/LAN-to-WAN (Out) Write security: 2; Read security: 5 The packets which come out toward the WAN from the Express XL/XLT can be filtered in three ways: Disabled (def) - Turns off packet output filtering. No outgoing packets are blocked.
Filters/Demand Dial Write security: 2; Read security: 5 The demand dial filters have two purposes: 1) cause the Express XL/XLT in Bridge mode to dial this Connection List profile, and 2) determine which traf- fic will cause the idle timer to be reset, keeping the connection active. The lat- ter is used in Bridge or IP/IPX Router mode.
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All sessions require a user name and password. Telnet/Server Access Write security: 2; Read security: 5 This option must be set to On (def) to access the Express XL/XLT via Telnet. Turning it Off means that access is denied. 61200070L1-1...
Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure Telnet/User List Up to four users can be configured for access to the Express XL/XLT. Each user can be assigned a privilege and time out. User List/Name Write security: 1; Read security: 3 A text string of the user name for this session.
Management/SNMP The Express XL/XLT is an SNMP agent. It can respond to Get-Requests and generate traps. These two lists set up the manager, communities, and levels. See Appendix C on page 139 for more information on SNMP. SNMP Access Write security: 3; Read security: 5 When set to No, SNMP access is denied.
This is the IP address of the manager that is to receive the traps. Management/Maint Port The Express XL/XLT has an EIA-232 connector on the back of the unit. The setup for that port is under this menu. Maint Port/Password Protect Write security: 0;...
(def), 1.5 or 2. Configuration/Terminal Mode This is an activator which places the Express XL/XLT terminal session into a command prompt mode. All menu options are accessible during this mode. See Appendix E on page 145 for the command structure and command list.
Write security: 4; Read security: 5 This is an activator used for dialing the phone numbers in the profile. Place the cursor over the field and press Enter to activate the dialing function. Express XL/XLT User Manual Figure 3-10 Dial Screen...
This read-only field is the number entered for the profile under Configura- tion/Connection List/Dial Out/Number 1. Dial/Number 2 Read security: 5 This read-only field is the number entered for the profile under Configura- tion/Connection List/Dial Out/Number 2. 61200070L1-1 Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure Express XL/XLT User Manual...
Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure STATUS MENU The Express XL/XLT’s Status menu contains comprehensive status and diag- nostic information used in verifying configuration and identifying problems. The menus are divided into protocol types and sessions. Figure 3-11 shows the Status menu.
Call Sessions/Session1 and Call Sessions/Session2 Read security: 5 The Express XL/XLT can support up to two active connections at one time. These two menus reflect the results of PPP negotiations, user name, time con- nected, idle timer, and data rates for the session.
Status/ARP Cache Read security: 5 This lists the contents of the Express XL/XLT’s ARP table. All resolved cache entries time out after 20 minutes. Unresolved entries time out in 3 minutes. ARP Cache/IP Address - IP address used for resolving MAC address...
Bridge Cache/TTL - Seconds until address is removed from table Status/IP Routes Read security: 5 This lists the contents of the Express XL/XLT’s IP router table. IP Routes /IP Address - Network or host destination address IP Routes /Netmask - Network mask applied to the destination...
“zombied.” Value of 999 means route is static. Status/IPX Routes Read security: 5 This lists the contents of the Express XL/XLT’s IPX router table. IPX Routes /Network - Network destination address IPX Routes /Gateway - Node or Ethernet address of gateway to...
Status/IPX Servers Read security: 5 This lists the contents of the Express XL/XLT’s IPX server table. IPX Servers/Type - The server type IPX Servers/Name - The server name IPX Servers/Network - The server network address IPX Servers /Address - The servers node address...
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Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure TEST MENU The Express XL/XLT’s Test menu contains built in tests that can be used to di- agnose problems. Figure 3-12 shows the Test menu screen. The following tests can be run: Test Menu/Echo Request...
The Logs menu contain logs displaying important information about the run- ning condition of the Express XL/XLT. The logs can be set to capture diagnos- tics of error conditions only by way of a log level. The levels are divided up as...
This clears the log when activated. Logs/Call Log Information pertaining to the call placement and answering over the ISDN link. Call Log/Active When set to Yes (def), call events below or equal the log level are logged into the log. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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Level - Level associated with this event (0-6). Message - Text message for this event. If message is too long to fit on the line, another event appears below it continuing the message. Network Log/Clear This clears the log when activated. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
UTILITIES MENU The Express XL/XLT has utilities embedded in it to help in managing and testing the network and to facilitate software upgrades. Figure 3-14 shows the Utilities menu. Utilities/Ping Write security: 4; Read security: 5 The ping menu is used to send ICMP ping messages to hosts. The following items are under the this menu: Start/Stop - Activator to start and cancel a ping test.
Upgrade/Transfer Method The two methods for upgrading are TFTP and XMODEM. TFTP requires a TFTP server running somewhere on the network. The Express XL/XLT starts a TFTP client function which gets the upgrade code from the TFTP server. Se- lecting XMODEM will load the upgrade code through the maintenance port using any PC terminal emulator with xmodem capability.
XMODEM. If this happens, set a PC terminal emulation program to 9600 baud and attach to the Express XL/ XLT’s maintenance port. Press Return to display a simple terminal menu for upgrad- ing.
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ADTRAN. IF THE EXPRESS XL/XLT DOES NOT READ READY When the Express XL/XLT has been set up and connected to a line, but the Loop LED does not remain on after a few minutes, proceed with the following...
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Disconnect the Express XL/XLT. From a functioning voice phone, call the local directory number(s) provided with your line. Calling a good ISDN line with nothing connected usually results in a ring or fast busy tone. If someone answers, or you get a not-in-service intercept, there is probably something wrong with the translation of the line.
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Layer 1 problem. Ask them to check the line. Tell them that you have an NT1-like device at the end of the line. If the Loop Status in the Express XL/XLT Status menu continuously reads Getting TEI #1, then the Express XL/XLT is physically connected to your local telephone service provider but is unable to establish logical layer 2.
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Register SPID #1, then the Express XL/XLT is physically connected to your local telephone service provider and has established logical layer 2. The Express XL/XLT is unable to establish layer 3. The problem is in one or both of the following places: •...
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If the Loop Status in the Express XL/XLT Status menu continuously reads Getting TEI #2, the Express XL/XLT has completely initialized the first phone number but is unable to establish logical layer 2 for the second phone number. The problem is in one or both of the following places: •...
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To isolate the problem, perform the following procedure: A. Ensure the line is multipoint with two phone numbers. B. Ensure that the Express XL/XLT is set up with the correct SPID and LDN. For example: C. Try swapping SPID1 with SPID2 and LDN1 with LDN2.
If the line has two phone numbers, make sure the second SPID and LDN are entered correctly in SPID2 and LDN2 in the Express XL. Check with the local service provider to ensure that the line supports two data calls. The Express XL status log buffer shows what sequence of events occurred.
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(49 mA loop current each) at 1,000 ft, 24 AWG • Supports 4 phones (14 mA loop current each) at 600 ft, 24 AWG • Supports 3 phones (18 mA loop current each) at 600 ft, 24 AWG 61200070L1-1 Specifications Express XL/XLT User Manual Chapter 5...
Storage Temperature: 20 - 70 C • Relative Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing Physical • Dimensions: 1-9/16" H x 6-1/2" W x 8-1/4" D • Weight: 2.5 lbs Power • 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 7.5 W typical dissipation with POTS Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Bearer channels B1 and B2 are active with a call. Connected 64K/2X64K/128K/144K When the Express XL/XLT is in leased mode, this will appear when the link’s layer 1 is up. The rate is determined by what it is configured for under Con- figuration/WAN/ISDN/Leased/Rate.
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Echo: Tx: X Rx: Y The current transmit and receive count for the PPP echo request test. Getting TEI #1 The Express XL/XLT’s ISDN layer 1 is up and is now getting the first TEI from the ISDN network. Getting TEI #2 The Express XL/XLT’s ISDN layer 1 is up and one TEI is obtained.
Register SPID #1 The Express XL/XLT’s ISDN layer 1 and 2 is up and is now registering SPID 2 with the ISDN network. RINGING An incoming call is ringing. B1 and B2 Bearer Channel Status Messages Connected at 56K call type.
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Appendix A: Loop Status Messages Routing Incoming call state in transition . Waiting Call is between states or waiting for switch. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Appendix B Log Messages The Express XL/XLT Logs menu contains messages of events that occur. The definitions for some of those log messages are as follows: PPP Log Messages B-Channels bundled level 5 Both B-channels are bundled under multilink PPP going to a single PPP peer.
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Can't find user profile level 2 The Express XL/XLT could not find an appropriate user profile for an incom- ing call. Make sure that a profile has been entered under Configuration/Con- nection List or that a default profile exists. A default profile is one which has the name DEFAULT in the description field.
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Link Control Protocol port <X> has been successfully negotiated between Ex- press XL/XLT and PPP peer. Link is looped back level 3 The Express XL/XLT has dialed a location which is looping back all data. Es- sentially, it has negotiated PPP with itself. MP options not the same level 2...
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The Express XL/XLT cannot bundle more than two Multilink sessions at one time. No Response from peer level 2 The Express XL/XLT has dialed or answered a call and no PPP negotiation packets were seen. PAP authen failed level 3 The PPP peer has rejected the Express XL/XLT’s username and/or password...
Also, if using RADIUS, check that the server is configured and running properly. Peer refused authen level 3 The PPP peer would not allow the Express XL/XLT to authenticate it using the method set in Configuration/Security/PPP. Peer refused SpanTree level 4 The PPP peer would not participate in the Spanning Tree protocol.
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Internal error as a result of outgoing call attempt. Bad Host_Call_ID level 1 Internal error as a result of call control. Bad phone number level 2 An outgoing call was attempted with a badly formatted or empty phone num- ber. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Appendix B: Log Messages Bandwidth drop level 4 The Express XL/XLT is dropping a B-channel call in order to reduce band- width. Bandwidth request level 4 The Express XL/XLT is dialing another B-channel in order to increase band- width. Bandwidth Restore...
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ISDN switch as <cause> for a call failure. The value <num> is the diagnostic which can be helpful for diagnosing by the telephone compa- ny or ADTRAN technical support. The following will be reported for the <cause> value:...
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If no caller ID is available for the ISDN line, then <number> will be blank for incoming calls. Connect Timeout level 3 An outgoing call attempt has failed because the call was not answered or it was not routed through the ISDN network. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual...
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A call or call attempt to or from <number> has been refused. If no caller ID is available for the ISDN line, then <number> will be blank for incoming calls. Dump call level 3 The Express XL/XLT has dropped an incoming call because it was busy with calls. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Appendix B: Log Messages Fallback to 56K level 4 The Express XL/XLT is re-dialing the same destination at 56K call type be- cause the 64K call type failed. FarDN=<number> level 5 This is far-end directory number for an incoming call.
The ISDN network layer 3 is up and is ready for calls. No calling ID level 2 An incoming call did not provide the caller ID number required for authenti- cation. No previous number level 1 An internal error occurred with dial-on-demand function. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
An attempt to connect to a probe site failed. Probing <name> level 4 The Express XL/XLT is making an outgoing call to the destination specified by the description in the Connection List in order to get an update on routes. POTS call bump...
Attempting to add bad IP iface route: ifnum=<inter> dest=<ip> level 4 An IP address <ip> could not be used for the interface number <inter>. DHCP couldn't alloc mem level 1 A DHCP response could not be generated due to memory allocation problems. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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<hops> was zero. Rejecting packet with Source Routing option - src=<srcip> dest=<destip> level 4 The Express XL/XLT has dropped a source routed IP packet due to invalid pa- rameters. setmask: local IP iface(0), not done level 6 Debug error used in determining router stack problems.
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Telnet server could not connect to Telnet client due to error. TELNETD: accept failed level 2 Telnet server could not open TCP socket to incoming Telnet client. TELNETD: Set TCPC_LISTENQ failed level 6 Debugging message related to Telnet server function. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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Received error with <message> from TFTP server. TFTP: lost communication level 2 Lost communication to TFTP client or server during transfer. TFTP server: unable to open port level 2 TFTP server function could not open a UDP port. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual...
The network manager collects all the data from the various network devices and presents it in a consistent form. 61200070L1-1 Appendix C Express XL/XLT User Manual SNMP...
These messages are typically encased within informational packets and trans- ported over the LAN or WAN. SNMP Embedded Agent The Express XL/XLT supports the following groups from MIB-II: (RFC 1213) • System Group •...
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Communities The Express XL/XLT permits up to eight communities to be defined. The privilege level of each community can be set. The default community is public with read-only privileges. When the IP address is all zeros, any manager of the community can access the Express XL/XLT.
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Appendix C: SNMP Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator N/A = Not Applicable N/C = Not Connected Pin 4 Ring Pin 5 Express XL/XLT User Manual Table D-A Table D-B RJ-45 ISDN BRI U...
Appendix D: Connector Pinouts PHONE 10BT The switch position can be set for either TO NIC or TO HUB on the back panel of the Express XL/XLT. The rear panel is illustrated in Figure 1-7 on page 18. Pin 3 Ring Pin 4...
The Express XL/XLT supports a command line interface. All menu options are configurable and readable from the terminal mode. Additional commands are also available. Menu Commands Every menu item in the menu structure can be accessed through the terminal mode interface. Terminal commands are as follows: top_menu sub_menu1 sub_menu2 …...
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1 gateway sets spid 1 sets user name for telnet user list entry 1 to “guest” dials the numbers for connection list profile number 3 returns the gateway address for IP route table entry 1 Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
Download/Uploading Configuration The Express XL/XLT’s configuration can be captured to a text file using the download command. The text file can be edited if required. Upload of the configuration can be accomplished by sending the text file to the Express XL/ XLT in terminal mode.
OSI model. CCITT Consultative Committee on International Telephony and Telegraphy. A body of the International Telegraph Union (ITU) which prepares recommendations, commonly referred to as international standards, to resolve technical tele- graph and telephone problems. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual Glossary...
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2-wire circuit. All long distance circuits are 4-wire. Almost all local phone lines and analog phones are 2-wire. group 4 A high-speed (56 kbps) facsimile protocol specific to ISDN. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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LATAs interstate, or if approved by a state pub- lic utility commission, intrastate. Includes carriers such as AT&T Communications, Satellite Business Systems, GTE Telenet, GTE Sprint, and MCI. information element The name for the data fields within an ISDN Layer 3 message. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual Glosssary...
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As defined by the IEEE, the lower of the two sublayers of the OSI reference model data link layer. The MAC sublayer is concerned with media access is- sues, such as whether token passing or contention is used. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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In telephony, the measurement in degrees out-of-phase that an analog signal deviates from the reference phase of the main data-carrying signal. Often caused by alternating current components in a telecommunications network. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual Glosssary...
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Using RTMP, internet routers dynamically maintain routing tables to reflect changes in internet topology. service advertising protocol (SAP) An IPX protocol through which network resources such as servers become known to clients. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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T1 is a standard for digital transmission in North America. Terminal Adaptor. A DCE that connects to the ISDN S-Interface and enables non-ISDN terminal equipment to communicate over the ISDN. Terminal Equipment Type 1. ISDN-compatible terminals. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual Glosssary...
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(long distance) are 4-wire. A 4-wire circuit delivers better reception, but also costs more. All local loop circuits (those coming from a Class 5 central of- fice to the subscriber’s phone system) are 2-wire, unless a 4-wire circuit is re- quested. Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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Routes that have been identified by the router to be deleted. They remain in the router’s route table for a specified amount of time with an infinite metric so that all other routers will learn of this router’s intention to delete them. 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual Glosssary...
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ID ... Identification IETF ... Internet Engineering Task Force I/O ... Input/Output IP ... Internet Protocol IPCP ... Internet Protocol Control Protocol IPX... Internetwork Packet Exchange L ... Integrated Injected Logic IEC ... Inter-Exchange Carrier 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual...
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... Simple Network Monitoring Protocol SPCS ...Stored Program Controlled Switching System SPID ...Service Profile Identifier TCP ...Transmission Control Protocol TEI...Terminal Endpoint Identifier TFTP ...Trivial File Transfer Protocol UDP ...User Datagram Protocol WAN...Wide Area Network ZIP...Zone Information Protocol Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
ISP using NAT SOHO to corporate LAN area code ARP cache AT&T 5ESS audio 56, 64 authentication with Express XL/XLT as authenticatee with Express XL/XLT as authenticator authentication/call ID 1 authentication/call ID 2 authentication/caller ID authentication/Rx password...
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3, 8, 11 corporate LAN customer premises wiring data bits date/time default gateway demand bridging demand dial filters demand routing DHCP mode Express XL/XLT User Manual 61200070L1-1...
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Index GetNextRequest hang up hang-up hello time idle timeout IETF if the Express XL/XLT does not read ready if you are unable to connect calls indicators test installation interface Ethernet network POTS internet connecting to internet access using NAT internet service provider...
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29, 90 status menu status/ARP cache status/bridge table status/call sessions status/IP routes status/IP stats status/IPX routes status/IPX servers status/LAN stats status/WAN stats stop bits subnet mask supplementary services switch compatibility switch position Express XL/XLT User Manual Index 11, 52...
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Trap traps traps/manager IP traps/manager name troubleshooting calls if self test fails if the Express XL/XLT does not read ready if you are unable to connect calls Tx and Rx Tx methods Tx only type 20 packets UDP port type...
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WAN IPX bridge/triggered WAN menu WAN port WAN port 0/active WAN port 0/path cost WAN port 0/priority WAN port 1/active WAN port 1/path cost WAN port 1/priority WAN stats WAN/ISDN WAN/POTS 23, 24, 25 wiring xmodem 61200070L1-1 Express XL/XLT User Manual Index...
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Applications Engineering Sales Post-Sale Support Please contact your local distributor first. If your local distributor cannot help, please contact ADTRAN Technical Support and have the unit serial number available. Technical Support Repair and Return If ADTRAN Technical Support determines that a repair is needed, Technical Support will coordinate with the Return Material Authorization (RMA) de- partment to issue an RMA number.
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