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- Page 1 PR-6606 P ack et Re plic ator User’s Guide Copyright 2019 Data Comm for Business, All rights reserved. Revised Jan 8, 2019 Firmware Version 2.x...
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Page 2: Certifications
Certifications FCC Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS Certifications..............i FCC Statement............i RoHS...............i Chapter 1 Introduction..............4 PR-6606 Applications............4 Features................5 Other Protocols............5 DHCP Protocol............5 Extensive Packet Selection Rules......5 Upgradeable Firmware..........5 Security Features............5 On-board Tools............5 Installation Location..........5 Package Contents............5 Software Requirements...........6 PR-6606 Hardware............7 Introduction.............7 Configuration ............7 Rear Panel LED Indicators ........7 Rear Panel USB Connectors........7 Rear Panel RS-232 Connector........7 Rear Panel Ethernet Connectors......7... - Page 4 Example 2:...............14 Example 3:...............14 Saved Configuration Files........14 Chapter 4 Configuration..............15 Overview................15 Administration..............15 Admin Password............16 Fields...............16 Notes................17 Admin Access Control...........17 Fields...............17 Notes................18 Set Clock................19 Fields...............19 Notes................19 Set Name................20 Fields...............20 Notes................20 Set All Defaults..............21 Configuration File............22 Fields...............22 Notes................22 Firmware Upgrade............23 Fields...............23 Notes................23 System Reboot..............24 Fields...............24 Notes................24...
- Page 5 Introduction Interface Status Screen..........35 Replication Log Screen..........36 Replication Statistics Screen.........37 Routing Table Screen............38 DHCP Status Screen............39 Store Configuration Screen...........40 Activate Configuration Screen........41 Chapter 5 Operation ..............42 Common Uses – Overview ...........42 Typical Application Diagrams ........42 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting............43 Hardware Problems............43 Can't Connect via the LAN..........43 Other Problems...............44 Appendix A...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Packet Replicator’s features and capabilities. ongratulations on the purchase of your new EtherSeries PR-6606. This is a simple, easily configured packet replicating device containing three Ethernet interfaces. The PR-6606 replicates UDP packets through any IP network. The PR-6606 has three Ethernet LAN ports and a serial port. -
Page 7: Features
Configuration Features Other Protocols The PR-6606 operates only on UDP/IP packets. All other protocols are passed through the device unchanged. DHCP Protocol The PR-6606 may be configured as a DHCP client. Extensive Packet Selection Rules User defined selection criteria is configured in "rules". Each rule allows packets to be selected based upon source IP address, destination IP address, and destination IP port number. -
Page 8: Software Requirements
Software Requirements The PR-6606 replicated only UDP/IP packets. It also bridges any valid Ethernet protocol between it's Ethernet ports, similarly to a switch. The initial IP address may be entered using any terminal or terminal emulation software on a PC, or the default may be used if appropriate for your network. Any standard web browser may be used for configuration once the PR-6606 is configured with a valid IP address. -
Page 9: Pr-6606 Hardware
Configuration PR-6606 Hardware Introduction The PR-6606 three Ethernet ports and two USB ports. There is also a RS-232 serial port used for initial IP address configuration (if needed). Configuration This model contains a serial interface to be used in initial setup (if needed). IF the default IP address is not appropriate for your LAN, connect a terminal to the serial port following the instructions in the configuration section. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter details the installation process for the PR-6606. Overview The PR-6606 is configured using a web browser directed to its address. If the default address of 192.168.0.1 is appropriate for your local network, then plug it in and simply direct your web browser to the PR-6606 (using https if you've configured it to use https, otherwise use http:) without using a proxy and continue with configuration. - Page 11 Configuration Login Screen 4. It will reboot pausing at a login screen. For initial setup, enter the login name “setup” in lower case letters. No password is required. 5. You will then be asked if you wish to set ALL parameters to factory defaults. If you have previously changed any values and want to return to the factory defaults, answer “Y”, otherwise answer “N”.
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Page 12: Connect The Ethernet Cable
Saving Configuration. Do not cycle power... Setup complete. After rebooting the system, you will be able to configure the unit from a Web Browser. Use the URL http://11.22.33.44 rebooting system. 9. The PR-6606 will now reboot. 2. Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect a LAN cable from your hub or switch to a LAN port. -
Page 13: Enter Configuration Values
Configuration Log in using the user name “admin” and no password (blank field). If this screen doesn’t display, check the Troubleshooting Section in Chapter 6. 4. Enter Configuration Values Initial Main Menu From this index screen, you can select a section on the left and will be taken to configuration screens for each subsystem. -
Page 14: The Configuration Process
Chapter 3 The Configuration Process This Chapter describes the configuration management process on the PR-6606 using a Web Browser. Overview The PR-6606 contains a quite flexible configuration management system. By using this system correctly, one can remotely configure, save copies of that configuration to a PC, make configuration changes for later activation, and remote transfer firmware upgrades to the unit. -
Page 15: Configuration Process Examples
Configuration Configuration Process Examples Example 1: Make configuration changes, test them with Activate, then save them with Save. This is the most commonly used method for changing the configuration. It allows you to test the configuration prior to saving it. If, during the testing, you notice an abnormality; you can reset the hardware to return to the last good configuration. -
Page 16: Chapter 4 Configuration
Chapter 4 Configuration This Chapter describes configuration screens and some configuration hints for the PR- 6606 Overview The PR-6606 is configured using forms displayed on a web browser. In this chapter, we illustrate all entry forms, and describe their use. All configuration screens are accessed from the main index screen shown below. -
Page 17: Admin Password
Configuration Admin Password Admin Password Screen Access to the configuration web server is protected by HTTP Basic Authentication and may use a secure web server. This is a simple methodology where the Web Server will require a Web Browser to provide a username and password for each page requested. -
Page 18: Notes
Notes If you forget your username or password, you can use the Serial Port Setup to erase the current settings and return the unit to factory defaults. Admin Access Control Administrative Access Control Screen Access Control allows you to place further restrictions on access to the internal web server. Fields ... -
Page 19: Notes
Configuration but can also become a security problem. Disabling ping causes the unit to not respond to ping requests for one of its IP addresses. It has no effect on the passing of ping request and responses from other network nodes through it's bridged interfaces. ... -
Page 20: Notes
Month Numeric value of month in the range 1 to 12. Day of month in the range 1 to 31. Hour Hour of the day in the range 0 to 23. Minute Minutes in the range 0 to 59. Notes ... -
Page 21: Set All Defaults
Configuration Set All Defaults Set All Defaults Screen This form will allow you to set all configurable parameters to their default value. Before you "Activate Changes", you should configure the interface that you are using to access the unit. Otherwise, all interfaces will be configured with the IP address of 192.168.0.1. -
Page 22: Configuration File
This form will allow you to copy the configuration to a file on your PC. You can also use the form to transfer a configuration file from your PC to the PR-6606. Also, if you have an existing configuration from a PR-6602, it may be installed to a PR-6606. Fields ... -
Page 23: Firmware Upgrade
This is the name of the firmware image file to be transferred to the PR-6606 from your PC. Upgrade Firmware (action) Pressing this button transfers the firmware image to the PR-6606 and upgrades it. Notes You should only use a firmware image obtained directly from DCB. -
Page 24: System Reboot
System Reboot System Reboot Screen This form will allow you to reboot the PR-6606. If you have configuration changes that have not been saved to non-volatile memory, they will be lost. This is a way to revert back to your previously stored configuration. Fields ... -
Page 25: Version Information Screen
Configuration Version Information Screen Version Information Screen This screen displays current firmware and hardware version information as well as some copyright notices. -
Page 26: Lan Ip Configuration
LAN IP Configuration Lan 1 IP Configuration Screen This hardware contains three Ethernet interfaces which are bridged together (similar to an Ethernet switch). They all share the same IP addressing. This screen is used to configure IP parameters for the entire unit. Fields ... - Page 27 Configuration Primary DNS The IP address of the primary DNS server. This server will be used to resolve host names into ip addresses. Secondary DNS The IP address of the secondary DNS server. This server will be used to resolve host names into ip addresses in the event that the primary name server does not respond or is unable to resolve an name.
- Page 28 LAN Static Routes Lan 1 IP Static Routes This table allows additional static routes to be defined in addition to the default gateway, defined on the IP Configuration page. In most application is it not needed. It is only used if the subnet has more than one router.
- Page 29 Configuration IGMP Group Join Lan 1 IGMP Group Join When using the Packet Repeater in a multicast application, there can be a problem when the layer-2 switch equipment is multicast aware. This equipment minimizes the impact of multicast by snooping the IGMP protocol and building multicast forwarding tables.
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Page 30: Replication Selection Rules
Replication Selection Rules Replication Selection Rules Screen The PR-6606 monitors all UDP packets passing through it. All packets received into any port of the PR- 6606 are bridged unchanged and transmitted out the other ports of the PR-6606. Any UDP packets meeting user-defined selection criteria will be replicated and sent to one or more additional destinations. -
Page 31: Fields
Configuration Fields Rule Number This is the number of a rule defined on this line. Click on the Rule Number field to display the Selection Details screen, where you will configure the destinations for duplicated packets. Source IP Range These fields specify the inclusive range of source addresses for the packet selection criteria. -
Page 32: Replication Rules Destinations Screen
Replication Rules Destinations Screen Replication Rules Destinations Screen This screen is used to configure and display the destinations for replicated packets. The PR-6606 monitors all UDP packets passing through it. All packets received into any port of the PR-6606 are bridged unchanged and transmitted out the other ports of the PR-6606. Any UDP packets meeting user-defined selection criteria will be replicated and sent to one or more additional destinations. -
Page 33: Notes
Configuration Incoming Packet Selection Rule Details Rule Number This is the number of a rule defined on this line. Click on the Rule Number field to display the Selection Details screen, where you will configure the destinations for duplicated packets. ... - Page 34 Replication Options Replication Options Screen This page sets configuration options for the Replications process. Fields Spoof • MAC+IP - Duplicate packets will retain the original sender's MAC and IP address. IP_Only - Duplicate packets will retain the original sender's IP address. However, the source MAC address will be replaced with the PR-66xx's MAC address.
- Page 35 Configuration Enabled - Fragmented IP packets will have special processing. The first fragment will have the selection criteria applied as usual. For all other fragments, only the IP address selection criteria will be applied. This is because these fragments do not contain a UDP header. It is possible that IP fragments not associated with the UDP port will be replicated.
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Page 36: Ping Screen
Ping Screen Ping Screen Ping will send four ICMP echo requests to the specified host. It will wait approximately 16 seconds for a response. Fields Host IP address of the target host. If hostname DNS is enabled, you may use a host name. ... -
Page 37: Traceroute Screen
Configuration Traceroute Screen Traceroute Screen Traceroute displays the route that a packet will take to reach another host. This is performed by sending UDP packets to port 33434 with progressively larger Time-to-Live values and listening for ICMP TIME- EXCEEDED responses from the routers along the way. Fields Host •... -
Page 38: Packet Sniffer Screen
Packet Sniffer Screen Packet Sniffer Screen The Packet Sniffer allows you to take a snapshot of the network traffic passing through an interface. Fields Host • This applies a host filter. Only packets with a matching source or destination IP address will be included in the trace. - Page 39 Configuration Interface Status Screen The Interface Status screen shows port status and packet counters for each interface on the device.
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Page 40: Replication Log Screen
Replication Log Screen Replication Log Screen The Replication Log screen shows important events logged by the replication process. -
Page 41: Replication Statistics Screen
Configuration Replication Statistics Screen Replication Statistics Screen The Replication Statistics Screen shows the number of hits attributed to each replication rule. It also displays the latest Address Resolution (ARP) Table. The ARP table may time out, but is useful to diagnose problems caused by non-responding IP addresses. - Page 42 A Note about PR-6602 Performance The PR-6602 can process an aggregate of 100,000 to 120,000 packets-per-second. In other words, the sum of Rx PPS and Tx PPS is approximately 100,000 to 120,000 packets-per-second. The actual rate is also dependent upon the size of the Ethernet packets.
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Page 43: Routing Table Screen
Configuration Routing Table Screen Routing Table Screen The Routing Table screen shows all configured and learned routes. -
Page 44: Dhcp Status Screen
DHCP Status Screen DHCP Status Screen The DHCP Status Screen displays recent history of DHCP server activity if the DCHP client mode is enabled. Store Configuration Screen Store Configuration Screen The Store configuration screen is used to store the current configuration to non-volatile memory. This does not activate configuration changes. -
Page 45: Activate Configuration Screen
Configuration Activate Configuration Screen Activate Configuration Screen The Activate configuration screen is used to activate the current changes. Configuration changes are made to a temporary area. These changes will become immediately active, overwriting the pre-existing configuration for the duration of this session. Changes may be “stored” using the store configuration screen, in which case they will be written to non-volatile memory and used at the next reset or power-up. -
Page 46: Chapter 5 Operation
Chapter 5 Operation This Chapter explains how to use the PR-6606, once it is installed and configured. Common Uses – Overview The PR-6606 monitors all UDP packets passing through it. All packets received into any port of the PR- 6606 are bridged unchanged and transmitted out the other ports of the PR-6606. Any UDP packets meeting user-defined selection criteria will be replicated and sent to one or more additional destinations. -
Page 47: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Configuration Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter outlines some problems that may occur during installation or operation and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested troubleshooting steps and the PR-6606 still does not function properly, please contact your dealer for further advice. Hardware Problems Before anything else, check that all cables are wired correctly and properly connected. -
Page 48: Other Problems
Other Problems P: Can’t run the initial configuration program using a serial cable connection. S: Check that: The communication parameters are set properly on the terminal device. Power is available... an LED is on. The terminal program is operating properly. Try a loopback connector at the PR-6606 end of the cable to verify program operation and the proper COM: port. -
Page 49: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications PR-6606 Packet Replicator Specifications LAN Interfaces: 10/100/1000 BaseTx, Autosense Serial Port (1) RS-232 port for setup OS: Linux Ethernet Packet Throughput: 100K ~ 120K packets-per-second, depending upon packet size. Supports 20 replication packet selection rules ... -
Page 50: Open Source Software Information
Some models of this product were designed and programmed with Open Source Linux software in mind. The core operating system is Linux, available from http://www. kernel .org . DCB supports the Open Source software effort and is appreciative of the contribution many open source developers have made to the community Other open source software used in this product may be obtained from the original developers, and is made available in accordance with GNU licensing terms.
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