Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide...
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IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the “Program”) contained in this package.
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Installing the WPIM-RT1 ... 2-2 2.1.4 Post-Installation ... 2-3 Host Platform LEDs ... 2-4 Required Management Operations ... 2-4 Connecting the WAN cable to the WPIM-RT1... 2-4 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT The WAN Physical Configuration Screen... 3-2 3.1.1 WAN Physical Configuration Screen Fields... 3-2 3.1.2...
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Frame Relay Interface Configuration ...3-20 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Physical Properties ... A-1 Environmental Requirements... A-1 Regulatory Compliance... A-1 T1 Interface Cabling... A-2 A.4.1 Cable Assemblies and Pinouts ... A-2 APPENDIX B FCC PART 68 - USER’S INFORMATION viii WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide...
Local Management to control and manage the Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1. The WPIM-RT1 is installed in and provides full or fractional T1 to the Cabletron Systems CSX400, HSIM-W6, and the HSIM-SSA710. Refer to Chapter 1 for more detailed information on the WPIM-RT1 capabilities.
RELATED MANUALS Refer to the manual included with the host platform in which the WPIM-RT1 is installed to supplement the procedures and other technical data provided in this manual. This manual references procedures in these manuals, where appropriate, but does not repeat them.
Emphasizes important information, indicates variables, and indicates complete document titles. n.nn A period in numerals signals the decimal point indicator. (e.g., 1.75 equals one and three fourths, or the Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) for an IP address. WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide Introduction...
A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.) • The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in the network • A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.) •...
WAN protocols supported by the WPIM-RT1. Some of the steps for successful operation of this device are: • Install the WPIM-RT1 in a Wide Area Network host platform. Refer to Chapter 2 for direction on installation procedures. Refer to the appropriate host platform manual (i.e., the Cabletron Systems...
Unit (CSU/DSU) for direct connection to a T1 line. WAN PROTOCOLS The WAN protocols that are supported are determined by the host platform in which the WPIM-RT1 is installed. Refer to the host platform manual to find the protocols supported. ISDN ISDN provides inexpensive switched digital access to remote sites.
Contact Cabletron Systems to obtain the latest version of QuickSET. The information in this note does not apply if the WPIM-RT1 is being installed into the HSIM-SSA710. Please refer to the documentation for the HSIM-SSA710 if the WPIM-RT1 is being installed in an HSIM-SSA710.
WPIM and the host platform receiving it. Carefully remove the WPIM-RT1 from the shipping box. Visually inspect the WPIM-RT1. If there are any signs of damage, contact Cabletron Systems immediately. Refer to 2.1.2...
Press down firmly on the WPIM-RT1 until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure that the WPIM-RT1 seats flush on the standoffs. Secure the WPIM-RT1 to the three standoffs with the WPIM screws. WPIM Figure 2-2 Installing the WPIM-RT1 2.1.4...
For more information on LED indications, refer to the host platform manual. REQUIRED MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS Before the WAN cable can be connected to the WPIM-RT1, you must use QuickSET software or Local Management to configure the WPIM-RT1. Refer to the QuickSET manual or how to access the Wide Area configuration for the WPIM-RT1 for the...
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Connecting the WAN cable to the WPIM-RT1 The RJ45 cable from the WPIM-RT1 must be plugged into the WAN connection wall jack (see Figure 2-3, below). The cable is not supplied with the WPIM-RT1, but may be ordered separately from Cabletron Systems, cable part number 9372094.
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The WAN Physical Configuration screen and the WAN Interface Configuration screen appear as Local Management menu selections when you install the WPIM-RT1 into a host module. Refer to the host platform User’s Guide for instructions about how to set up and access Local Management.
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WPIM 1-2 (Read-Only) Displays configuration information for up to two different WPIMs. Type (Read-Only) Displays the type of WPIM installed. For the WPIM-RT1, the Type field displays T1, for T1 service. WPIM # (Read-Only) Displays the number of the slot in which the WPIM resides.
The default setting for this field is 0 dB. The following settings are available in this field: • 0 dB • -7.5 dB • -15 dB • -22.5 dB • 133-266 Ft are specific to the T1 mode of the WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide...
In Payload-Loop, only the 24 time slots are looped back, which happens behind the framer, and does not include the framing bits, CRC, and facility data link. The WPIM-RT1 must be in Loop-Timing mode to use this option. The default setting is None.
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The Interface numbers of Site #1, Site #2 and Site #3 do not NOTE have to match. Only the quantity and position of Timeslots must match (the service provider assigns the Timeslots). 01-08 09-16 17-24 01-08 09-16 17-24 SITE #2 1482_03 SITE #3 WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide...
The default settings for this field depend on the Protocol Manager chosen. ProtMgr Iface (Modifiable) Interface number utilized for the Protocol Manager chosen. WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide The WAN Interface Configuration Screen Figure WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION CKT# IF# LID STATE...
Chapter 3: Local Management Active Protocol (Read-Only) Displays the active OSI layer protocol (Protocol Manager) chosen for the WPIM-RT1. There is one set of parameters displayed for FR, and one set for PPP. Refer to Section 3.2.1.1 for information on the Active Protocol set to Frame Relay, and Section 3.2.1.2...
CCP Status (Read-Only) Displays the status of compression. Comp Ratio (Read-Only) Displays the Compression Ratio, the ratio of uncompressed to compressed data. WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide The WAN Interface Configuration Screen WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION CKT# IF# LID STATE 001 Enet 002 Enet DOWN RETURN Flash Image Version: xx.xx.xx...
Displays the status of the application port. If the active protocol is Frame Relay, this field displays the status as Active, Inactive, or Invalid (no LMI). If the active protocol is PPP or Ethernet, this field displays UP (active) or DOWN (inactive). 3-10 WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide...
FULL T1 CONFIGURATION USING PPP This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the WPIM-RT1 to use a full T1 circuit in a PPP environment. This simplified example assumes the setup shown in WPIM-RT1 installed at Site #1. Configurations may vary depending on the host platform.
Press the SPACE bar to select the number of the WPIM to be configured, then press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to highlight MgrType. Select PPP. When changing from one protocol to another on a WPIM-RT1 NOTE that has been operational, save NONE as the protocol before changing to another protocol.
WAN Physical Configuration screen, then press ENTER (see the Notes on Unless the user sets the Max Xmit Unit, the WPIM-RT1 automatically sets the Max Xmit Unit to 1526 (default for PPP) after the protocol manager type is selected.
FRACTIONAL T1 CONFIGURATION USING PPP This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the WPIM-RT1 to use a fractional T1 circuit in a PPP environment. This example assumes the setup shown in each containing a WPIM-RT1. Configurations may vary depending on the host platform.
Press the SPACE bar to select the number of the WPIM being configured, then press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to highlight MgrType. Select PPP. When changing from one protocol to another on a WPIM-RT1 NOTE that has been operational, save NONE as the protocol before changing to another protocol.
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Management saves the changes to memory. The host platform reboots, and re-entry to Local Management is necessary for any further configuration. Proceed to the Section 3.4.2 3-16 Figure 3-1). The Next IF number shown must to continue configuration. WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide...
WAN Interface to come out of standby and for communications to begin. FRAME RELAY CONFIGURATION This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the WPIM-RT1 to use a T1 circuit in a Frame Relay environment. This example assumes the setup shown in with a WPIM-RT1 installed. Configurations may vary depending on the host platform.
Point-to-Multipoint, there is one interface to multiple DLCIs, and the DLCIs are dynamically learned. Backup can only be run on FR PtoP, not FR PtoMP. When changing from one protocol to another on a WPIM-RT1 NOTE that has been operational, save NONE as the protocol before changing to another protocol.
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ENTER. The message “SAVE DONE!” displays and Local Management saves the changes to memory. “REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays and the host platform reboots. Re-entry to management is necessary for any further configuration. Proceed to Section 3.5.2 WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide Frame Relay Configuration to continue the configuration. 3-19...
They must be deliberately deleted by the user. To enter a DLCI, it is set to “Inactive” and saved, but to delete a DLCI, it must be accessed and entered as “Invalid” and saved. 3-20 page 3-19). For Frame Relay WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide...
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Frame Relay Configuration The WAN configuration is complete. Communications between the WPIM-RT1 and the service provider’s switch takes approximately one or two minutes to complete. A status of Inactive displays on a DLCI per DLCI basis by default until both ends of the DLCI are configured correctly.
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This appendix provides operating specifications and cabling information for the Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Dimensions Weight MTBF (Predicted) ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity...
Appendix A: Specifications T1 INTERFACE CABLING Table A-1 lists Cabletron Systems part numbers for the interface cables. A standard 20-foot cable is available or the length of cable may be specified when ordering. Table A-1 Cabletron T1 Cable Part Numbers...
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If the telephone company finds that the equipment is exceeding tolerable parameters, the telephone company can temporarily disconnect service, although they will attempt to give you advance notice if possible. WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide APPENDIX B REN/SOC 6.0N 04DU9-BN...
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Company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of the users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be obtained at Cabletron Systems Technical Support: Address: Phone: Internet mail: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
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• The encoded analog and billing protection is factory set and is not under the control of the customer. WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide FCC Part 68 - User’s Information , of (Customer Name) (Telephone Number)
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