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Enterasys WPIM-T1 Network Manual

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LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE

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  • Page 1 WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 2 ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. CAUTION: THE WPIM-T1 IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN CSA CERTIFIED/UL LISTED EQUIPMENT BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. CHECK THE EQUIPMENT OPERATION/ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER TO VERIFY/ CONFIRM YOUR EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR INSTALLED APPLICATION CARDS.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...

  • Page 4: Program License Agreement

    ON THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTEES IN SOME INSTANCES THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in...

  • Page 5: United States Government Restricted Rights

    Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227- 7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LOCAL MANAGEMENT THE WAN PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN ... 2-2 2.1.1 WAN Physical Configuration Screen Fields ... 2-2 2.1.2 WPIM-T1 Configuration Fields ... 2-3 2.1.3 The WPIM Timeslot Configuration Table... 2-5 THE WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION SCREEN ... 2-7 2.2.1 WAN Interface Configuration Screen Fields... 2-7 FULL T-1 CONFIGURATION USING PPP...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Cabletron Systems Wide Area Network (WAN) modules such as the BRIM-W6. Before using this manual you must: • Install the WPIM-T1 in a Wide Area Network module. Refer to the appropriate manual (i.e., the BRIM-W6 User’s Guide) for installation and troubleshooting procedures. •...

  • Page 8: Getting Help

    Appendix C, WAN Terms and Acronyms, is a brief glossary of the terms used in this book. 1.2 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the WPIM-T1, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support: By phone ...(603) 332-9400...

  • Page 9: Wpim-T1 Features

    MIB Support Refer to the Release Notes included with the host MIM or standalone hub for a list of all MIBs supported by the WPIM-T1. For information about how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support (see Getting Help).

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.5 WPIM-T1 SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the environmental specifications and safety and approval requirements for the WPIM-T1. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature: Non-operating Temperature: -30 to +90 C (-22 to 194 F)

  • Page 11: Local Management

    Read Sections 2.1 and 2.2 to gain an understanding of the WPIM-T1 Local Management screens. Sections 2.3 through 2.6 provide examples for setting up the WPIM-T1 for full or fractional T-1 in a PPP (LEX or BNCP) environment, or for configuring the WPIM-T1 for Frame Relay.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Local Management

    WPIM or “Physical Interface.” Cabletron offers a variety of WPIMs. The following Physical Configuration screen examples show the WPIM-T1 and the WPIM-SY. Select the WPIM you wish to configure by using the arrow keys to highlight the WPIM command field at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 13: Wpim-T1 Configuration Fields

    The configuration fields displayed on the Physical Configuration screen shown in Figure 2-1 vary depending on the type of WPIM. The examples in this Local Management Guide cover the WPIM-T1. Each Cabletron WPIM has a Local Management Guide that provides specific configuration guidelines and examples.
  • Page 14 field is 0 dB. The selections for this setting toggle between the following levels. • 0 dB • -7.5 dB • -15 dB • 133-266 Ft • 267-399 Ft • 400-533 Ft • 534-655 Ft WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...

  • Page 15: The Wpim Timeslot Configuration Table

    The selections for this field toggle between None and Line-Loop. In Line-Loop all 24 channels are looped back to the T-1 line.The WPIM-T1 must be in Loop-Timing mode to use this option. The default setting is None.
  • Page 16 The Interface numbers of Site #1, Site #2 and Site #3 do not have to match. Only the quantity of Timeslots must match (the NOTE service provider assigns the Timeslots). 01-08 09-16 17-24 01-08 09-16 17-24 WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE SITE #2 SITE #3 1482_03...

  • Page 17: The Wan Interface Configuration Screen

    Interface Number Displays the active Interface Numbers. Use this field to configure the Interface Numbers you assigned to the Timeslots on the WAN Physical Configuration screen. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION PT# IF# LID STATE 001 Enet Flash Image Version: xx.xx.xx...
  • Page 18 LMI setting is for specialized applications in which no Frame Relay Link Management is available or required. This field can be set to values from 0-1023. The values 0-15 and 1008-1022 are reserved DLCI addresses. Toggles between Active, Inactive and Invalid. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 19 Displays the status of the application port. If the active protocol is Frame Relay, this field displays the status as Active, Inactive, or Disabled (for no LMI). If the active protocol is PPP, this field displays UP (for active) or DOWN (for inactive). WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...

  • Page 20: Full T-1 Configuration Using Ppp

    2.3 FULL T-1 CONFIGURATION USING PPP This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the WPIM-T1 to use a full T-1 circuit in a PPP environment. This simplified example assumes the setup shown in Figure 2-5 using a MicroMMAC hub with a BRIM-W6 containing a WPIM-T1 at Site #1. Configurations may vary depending on the hub.

  • Page 21: Wpim-T1 Physical Configuration

    Timeslots. In the example shown in Figure 2-1, the interface range for the MicroMMAC with a WPIM-T1 in slot one of the BRIM-W6 is 2-25. Although any of these values may be used, Cabletron Systems recommends using the first available interface number (in this example interface #2).

  • Page 22: Wpim-T1 Interface Configuration

    1. Set the WAN connection Interface Number by typing the same number into the Interface Number field that was input into the Timeslots in the WAN Physical Configuration screen, then press ENTER (see NOTE on page 2-11). 2-12 WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 23 2. Unless the user sets the Max Xmit Unit, the WPIM-T1 automatically sets the Max Xmit Unit to 8191 (default) after the active protocol (PPP) is selected. 3. If the T1 Line Coding is B8ZS on the previous screen: a. Use the arrow keys to highlight Line Coding. Press the SPACEBAR to select None, then press ENTER.

  • Page 24: Fractional T-1 Configuration Using Ppp

    2.4 FRACTIONAL T-1 CONFIGURATION USING PPP This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the WPIM-T1 to use a fractional T-1 circuit in a PPP environment. This example assumes the setup shown in figure 2-6 using two MicroMMAC hubs each with a BRIM-W6 containing a WPIM-T1. Configurations may vary depending on the hub.

  • Page 25: Wpim-T1 Physical Configuration

    Timeslots. In the example shown in Figure 2-1, the interface range for the MicroMMAC with a WPIM-T1 in slot one of the BRIM-W6 is 2-25. Although any of these values may be used, Cabletron Systems recommends using the first available interface number (in this example interface #2).

  • Page 26: Wpim-T1 Interface Configuration

    1. Set the WAN connection Interface Number by typing the same number into the Interface Number field that was input into the Timeslots in the WAN Physical Configuration screen, then press ENTER (see NOTE on page 2-15). 2-16 WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 27 2. Unless the user sets the Max Xmit Unit, the WPIM-T1 automatically sets the Max Xmit Unit to 8191 (default) after the active protocol (PPP) is selected. 3. If the T1 Line Coding is B8ZS on the previous screen: a. Use the arrow keys to highlight Line Coding. Press the SPACEBAR to select NONE, then press ENTER.

  • Page 28: Frame Relay Configuration

    2.5 FRAME RELAY CONFIGURATION This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the WPIM-T1 to use a T-1 circuit in a Frame Relay environment. This example assumes the setup shown in Figure 2-7 using two MicroMMAC hubs each with a BRIM-W6 containing a WPIM-T1. Configurations may vary depending on the hub.

  • Page 29: Wpim-T1 Physical Configuration

    Timeslots. In the example shown in Figure 2-1, the interface range for the MicroMMAC with a WPIM-T1 in slot one of the BRIM-W6 is 2-25. Although any of these values may be used, Cabletron Systems recommends using the first available interface number (in this example interface #2).

  • Page 30: Wpim-T1 Interface Configuration

    2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Line Coding. Press the SPACEBAR to select None, then press ENTER. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Active Protocol. Press the SPACEBAR to select FR, then press ENTER. 2-20 WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...

  • Page 31: Lex Configuration

    Active. 2.6 LEX CONFIGURATION This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the WPIM-T1 to operate in a LEX environment. LEX (LAN Extender) is a Cisco Systems protocol that allows a core router to communicate to a remote site using PPP.

  • Page 32: Wpim-T1 Physical Configuration

    Timeslots. In the example shown in Figure 2-1, the interface range for the MicroMMAC with a WPIM-T1 in slot one of the BRIM-W6 is 2-25. Although any of these values may be used, Cabletron Systems recommends using the first available interface number (in this example interface #2).

  • Page 33: Wpim-T1 Interface Configuration

    Timeslots in the WAN Physical Configuration screen, then press ENTER. (see NOTE on page 2-22). 2. Unless the user sets the Max Xmit Unit, the WPIM-T1 automatically sets the Max Xmit Unit to 8191 (default) after the active protocol (PPP) is selected.
  • Page 34 (PT#) in the table on the right NOTE hand side of the screen. The WAN configuration is complete. It takes up to 60 seconds for the WAN Interface to come out of standby and for communications to begin. 2-24 WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 35 WPIM-T1 Interface Cables. Table A-1 lists Cabletron Systems part numbers for the interface cables for the WPIM-T1. A standard 20 foot cable is available or the customer may specify the length of cable when ordering. Table A-1. Cabletron WPIM-T1 Cable Part Numbers...

  • Page 36: Appendix A: Wan Interface Cable Pinouts

    APPENDIX A: WAN INTERFACE CABLE PINOUTS Table A-3. WPIM-T1 RJ48 Connector Pin Assignments Table A-4. RJ48 DTE Pin Assignments Table A-5. RJ48 Network Pin Assignments Signal Receive Ring Receive Tip Not Used Transmit Ring Transmit Tip Not Used Shield Ground...
  • Page 37 APPENDIX A: WAN INTERFACE CABLE PINOUTS WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 38 5. Under the FCC Rules, no customer is authorized to repair this equipment. This restriction applies regardless of whether the equipment is in or out of warranty. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE APPENDIX B REN/SOC 6.0N 04DU9-BN...

  • Page 39: Appendix B: Fcc Part

    Service can be obtained at Cabletron Systems Technical Support: Address: Phone: CompuServe: Internet mail: Cabletron Systems, Inc. 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867-0505 (603) 332-9400 Monday - Friday; 8am - 8pm Eastern Time GO CTRON from any ! prompt support@ctron.com WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 40 • The encoded analog and billing protection is factory set and is not under the control of the customer. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE APPENDIX B: FCC PART 68 , of (Customer Name) (Telephone Number) Subrate digital services.
  • Page 41 Subscribed and sworn to me this (Notary Public) My commission expires: above. (Telco’s Name) WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE with proper documentation (Signature) (Title) (Date) day of , 19...
  • Page 42 Cyclic Redundancy Check, an algorithm or process used to identify corrupted packets in the transmission link. Channel Service Unit, a device that terminates the local loop/digital channel on a customer’s (DSU) premises. The CSU connects to a DSX-1 interface on the CPE. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE APPENDIX C...

  • Page 43: Appendix C: Wan Terms And Acronyms

    High-Level Data Link Control, layer 2 (link layer) full-duplex protocol derived from SDLC. INV. HDLC A form of zero suppression in which all zeros in the HDLC packet are changed to ones and all ones are changed to zeros. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...
  • Page 44 Permanent Virtual Circuit, a virtual circuit that provides the equivalent of a dedicated private line service. Q.933-A Q.933 Annex A, an ITU link management protocol specifica- tion used in Frame Relay. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE APPENDIX C: WAN TERMS AND ACRONYMS...
  • Page 45 A standard 64,000 bit/second channel. Synonymous with DS-0 (Digital Signal, level 0). Wide Area Network, a network spanning a large geographic area. WPIM WAN Physical Interface Module, Cabletron Systems modules that provide connectivity/functionality for WAN modules such as the BRIM-W6. WPIM-T1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE...

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