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- Page 1 MRXI/LM LOCAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE MRXI/MRXI-2 ETHERNET 10BASE-T HUB USER'S GUIDE CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03867-0505...
- Page 2 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. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Fcc Notice
NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual... 1-1 1.2 The MRXI ... 1-2 1.3 MRXI/LM ... 1-2 1.4 Remote LANVIEW/Windows ... 1-3 1.5 Related Manuals ... 1-3 1.6 Getting Help ... 1-3 CHAPTER 2 ATTACHING THE CONSOLE 2.1 Local Management Console ... 2-1 2.2 Console Cable Configuration ... - Page 5 CONTENTS...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Cabletron Systems MRXI/LM Local Management for the Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T HUB User's Manual. This manual serves as a simple reference guide for using MRXI/LM™, providing information to help you configure the MRXI™ and MRXI-2 and, if necessary, diagnose problems with your network. -
Page 7: The Mrxi
INTRODUCTION 1.2 THE MRXI The MRXI 10BASE-T HUB and MRXI-2 10BASE-T HUB are 10BASE- T and 802.3 compliant repeaters that allows expansion of existing 802.3 networks using a variety of media. The two hubs are identical except for the physical connections for ports 1 through 12. The MRXI is equipped with a 50 pin Champ connector, while the MRXI-2 provides twelve RJ-45 connectors. -
Page 8: Remote Lanview/Windows
Cabletron Systems MRX/MRXI 10BASE-T HUB Installation Guide 1.6 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to Cabletron Systems MRXI/LM, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support at: Cabletron Systems P.O. - Page 9 INTRODUCTION Page 1-4...
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Attaching The Console
ATTACHING THE CONSOLE This chapter describes information on the characteristics of supported terminals, configuring the management console and connecting the console cabling. 2.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT CONSOLE MRXI/LM is accessed by attaching a management console at the DB-9 CONSOLE port on the rear panel of the MRXI (see Figure 2-1). The console connection supports a Digital Equipment Corporation VT200™... - Page 11 ATTACHING THE CONSOLE Table 2-1. Terminal Setup Requirements Page 2-2...
- Page 12 Menu Function Display Columns Setup: Controls Auto Wrap Text Cursor General Mode Setup: Cursor Keys Communications Setup: Transmit Receive XOFF Bits, Parity Stop Bit Local Echo Port Transmit Auto Answerback (VT-320) Keyboard Keys Setup: Auto Repeat Keyclick Margin Bell Warning Bell Auto Answerback (VT-220) ATTACHING THE CONSOLE...
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Page 13: Console Cable Configuration
ATTACHING THE CONSOLE 2.2 CONSOLE CABLE CONFIGURATION A single female DB-9 receptacle provides a Console interface to the management terminal. Depending on your specific terminal, one of two cable configurations (9 pin to 25 pin or 9 pin to 9 pin) is used for the connection to the MRXI Console port. - Page 14 ATTACHING THE CONSOLE Page 2-5...
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Page 16: Chapter 3 Getting Started
This chapter explains the conventions used by this manual to describe each of the screens and commands available with MRXI/LM. It also describes using the keyboard and the initial steps required to access MRXI/LM. 3.1 USING THE MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD The MRXI/LM screens are arranged with pertinent network information filling much of the display area and several menu selections across the bottom. -
Page 17: Understanding The Screens And Commands
GETTING STARTED • The RETURN command menu selection takes you back to the previous screen. 3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE SCREENS AND COMMANDS The hub and local management are controlled by entering parameters directly into the fields presented on the terminal display and by selecting commands from menus presented at the bottom of each display screen. -
Page 18: Accessing Local Management Via Terminal
MRXI SNMP LOCAL MANAGEMENT DEVICE/PORT INFORMATION SCREEN EXIT SAVE ENABLE PORT DISABLE PORT RETURN Figure 3-1. MRXI/LM Screens 3.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT VIA TERMINAL To use MRXI/LM, the console must be connected as described in Chapter 2, Attaching the Console. To access MRXI/LM: 1. - Page 19 GETTING STARTED When you enter the correct password, a MRXI SNMP Local Management Screen is displayed, indicating that MRXI/LM is ready for operation (see Figure 3-3). The menu command MAIN is highlighted. If an incorrect or invalid password is entered, the password prompt remains on the screen, allowing you to enter the correct password.
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Page 20: Getting Started
MRXI SNMP LOCAL MANAGEMENT Cabletron Systems Incorporated P.O. Box 5005 Rochester NH 03867-5005 U.S.A. (c) Copyright Cabletron Systems, Inc. 1991 Figure 3-3. MRXI SNMP Local Management Screen Device/Port Information Device Name: MRXI Set Modem Baud Rate: 9600 Packets: Receive Collisions:... -
Page 21: Accessing Local Management Via Modem
3.5.1 Cable Configuration Local Management is accessed by an RS232 cable available from Cabletron Systems. This cable connects the modem to the MRXI Console port. The pin out for a cable, and a 9 pin connector at the MRXI end of the... - Page 22 3. Turn modem on. The modem must be set for Auto Answer and DCD (Data Carrier Detect) active. Refer to the modem manual for procedures. 4. Call the modem. The Password Screen is displayed when the connection is established. 5. Enter the Password. Any Superuser password (assigned at the Community Names Screen) is valid.
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Page 24: Chapter 4 Using The Device/Port Information Screen
USING THE DEVICE/PORT INFORMATION SCREEN USING THE DEVICE/PORT INFORMATION SCREEN This chapter describes local management commands, field entries and statistical information presented on the MRXI/LM Device/Port Information screen. The Device/Port Information screen, shown in Figure 4-1, summarizes HUB status and operational information related to the available Ethernet ports. - Page 25 USING THE DEVICE/PORT INFORMATION SCREEN Device Information Device Name: - is a name, up to 20 characters in length, that you can assign and enter to serve as a meaningful identifier for the HUB. Set Modem Baud Rate: - allows changing the Console Port baud rate when using a modem.
- Page 26 USING THE DEVICE/PORT INFORMATION SCREEN Receive Collisions: - indicates the number of receive collisions detected at the currently selected Ethernet port (Port n). Transmit Collisions: - indicates the number of transmit collisions detected at the currently selected Ethernet port (Port n). Port Media Type: - displays the type of media interface at the currently selected port.
- Page 27 USING THE DEVICE/PORT INFORMATION SCREEN NLNK (no link) - indicates that a link has not been established on the currently selected port. N/A (not applicable) - indicates that the currently selected port is not a 10Base-T Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Link port. Command Menu Selections EXIT - ends the current local management session and displays the Password screen.
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Page 28: Chapter 5 Using Community Names
USING COMMUNITY NAMES This chapter defines the fields found on the Community Names screen and describes entering and using the community names table. To access the Community Names Screen: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight COMMUNITY NAMES at the bottom of the Device/Port Information Screen. - Page 29 USING COMMUNITY NAMES Community Names Table Four fields, Community Name, Access, Traps, and IP Address, can be configured on the Community Names screen. Up to eight community name entries can be used to define SNMP compliant network management workstations that are allowed access to the MRXI and designate workstations that will receive alarms from the MRXI.
- Page 30 Command Menu Selections RETURN - return to Device/Port Information screen. NOTE: Changes to the Community Names Table are not saved by the RETURN command. Perform a SAVE if you want to save any changes to the Community Names Table. SAVE - saves the information currently displayed in the Community Names Table.
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Page 32: Chapter 6 Mrxi/Lm Messages
This chapter describes messages that can appear at the top of the MRXI/LM terminal display. The following is a list of messages and actions required to resolve the problem: TOO MANY CHARACTERS ENTERED The number of characters entered exceeds the field length. Remedy: Check the entry and enter the field again. - Page 33 MRXI/LM MESSAGES Page 6-2...
- Page 34 CHANGING THE MRXI/LM PASSWORD Use these instructions to change your password or add a new password. Community names defined as Superusers (SU) in the Community Names Table are MRXI/LM passwords. To access the Community Names Table: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight COMMUNITY NAMES at the bottom of the Device/Port Information Screen.