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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Annex Manager User Guide Part No. 166-024-389 Rev. A December 1996...
  • Page 2 Computer Software-Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19. Trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc. Annex, Remote Annex, Annex Manager, Remote Annex 2000, Remote Annex 4000, Remote Annex 6100, Remote Annex 6300, Remote Annex 5390/Async, Remote Annex 5391/CT1, Remote Annex 5393/PRI, BayStack Remote Annex 2000 Server, Quick2Config, Bay Networks, Bay Networks Press, and the Bay Networks logo are...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using SunNet Manager Discovery to Find Annexes ........
  • Page 4 Using Annex Manager Menus ........
  • Page 5 Selecting Security Window Settings ............10-4 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 6 Viewing a Script ..............14-6 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 7 Understanding the Set PRI Internal Modems Window ........16-20 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 8 Using the Discover Annexes/Network Command ..........17-50 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 9 Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP SNMP Protocol Overview ..............18-1 SNMP Management Stations .
  • Page 10 Contents Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 11 Figure 9-6. Configuration File Window ............9-10 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 12 Figure 17-13. Creating Annex List Window ........... .17-53 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 13 Figure 18-1. Network Configuration ............18-2 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 14 Figures Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 15 Table 18-8. RFC 1406 DS1 MIB Objects........... . . 18-16 Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 16 Tables Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 17: Preface

    Preface nnex Manager is a graphical user interface that allows you to configure one or more Annexes easily and quickly. Annex Manager’s window software gives you access to all Annex SNMP-configurable parameters and commands. The Annex Manager User Guide is intended for System Administrators or others who need to configure Annex remote access communication...
  • Page 18 Preface The Annex Manager User Guide includes the following parts and chapters: • Introduction provides an overview of Annex Manager features and platforms. • Part 1, Annex Manager Basics: • Chapter 1, Installing Annex Manager provides directions for installing the software.
  • Page 19 Part 3, Customize Mode: • Chapter 12, Using and Creating Parameter Groups describes how to create your own parameter listings that you can use in any Annex Manager session. • Chapter 13, Viewing and Changing Parameters provides instructions for using the commands.
  • Page 20 Annexes, ports, channels, and interfaces. • Part 5, Reference Information: • Chapter 18, Annex Manager and SNMP presents a brief overview of SNMP and its relationship to the Annex and Annex Manager. • Chapter 19, Annex Parameters describes each parameter eligible for Annex Manager processing.

  • Page 21: Documentation Conventions

    Preface Documentation Conventions This book’s conventions allow you to use Annex Manager easily. You can use the book as a reference guide, finding descriptions of single elements, or follow directions through a chapter. The following table lists the Annex Manager User Guide conventions.
  • Page 22 Preface Annex Manager User Guide xxii...

  • Page 23: Introduction

    Bay Networks’ Annex remote access communication servers. Annex Manager offers the functionality of the older Annex host-based configuration tool in an easier to use format. In addition, it provides basic monitoring capabilities that were previously available only by connecting directly to the Annex.
  • Page 24 Introduction • Display online documentation for all Annex configuration parameters and for all Annex Manager windows and fields. • Show and set values for all Annex configuration parameters. • Save current configuration parameter settings into script files and restore settings from these files. Using script commands, you can: •...

  • Page 25: Annex Manager Environment

    files from the distribution media to the workstation's disk storage. Although it is not a requirement, you should consider installing Annex Manager on the same workstation you use for the Annex software installation. Annex Manager depends on the proprietary MIB defined for the Annex and on the various standard MIBs supported by the Annex.

  • Page 26: System Requirements

    Introduction System Requirements Release 2.3 of Annex Manager is intended to run on a workstation running BSD Unix (Sun Sparc, HP, RS/6000, SCO Unix). The following sections list the hardware and software requirements for installing and running Annex Manager. Memory Requirements You must have at least 10 MB of free disk space available prior to installation.We recommend at least 32 MB of RAM, although specific...

  • Page 27: Sun Requirements

    Sun Requirements Annex Manager runs under SunOS and Solaris on SPARC Systems. HP Requirements Annex Manager runs under HP-UX 9.0.5 or 10.0 on HP 9000 Series 700 Workstations. IBM Requirements Annex Manager runs under AIX 4.1.4 on IBM RS/6000 workstations.
  • Page 28 Introduction Annex Manager User Guide xxviii...

  • Page 29: Installing Annex Manager

    Running Annex Manager Annex Manager Delivery and Platforms You can receive the Annex Manager installation file (tarfile) on a disk, tape, or as an electronically-transmitted file. The application runs on AIX™, HP-UX™, Solaris™, and SunOS™ platforms. You can use the instructions in this section for any Annex Manager medium or platform.

  • Page 30: Installing The Annex Manager Application

    Annex Manager Basics Installing the Annex Manager Application Annex Manager installation uses the same installation script as Remote Annex Software. To install Annex Manager, you extract the installation script and run it. After you set environment variables, you can run the application.
  • Page 31 Enter the install source type [1]: 2 What is the name of the tape drive that has the tarfile Name: For the tarfile: Enter the install source type [1]: 3 What is the fully specified path and name of the tarfile Name: Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 32 For the installation to proceed, we must copy software to a directory on a hard disk on the host. Please enter the name of the directory to be used. Specify a directory in which you want to install Annex Manager: Enter the name of the Annex Manager installation directory.
  • Page 33 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 1 Installing Annex Manager After the extraction, the installation script will begin to install Annex Manager and will prompt you for information: Beginning Annex Manager 2.3 Installation The environment variable GUI_AM_DIR is set to '/usr/annex/ gui_am_R2.3'.
  • Page 34 12. Enter group ids for users allowed to read and write to Annex Manager files: The installation program will change the group id of Annex Manager files and directories to group 'bin'. Only members of this group can add data files.
  • Page 35 You can put these commands in your .cshrc, .login, .profile, or some other equivalent script. To run the Annex Manager, type ‘gui_am’ at the shell prompt. Consult the README file for release information. When you complete this step, you can set up the environment to run Annex Manager.

  • Page 36: Setting Environment Variables

    Working with SunNet Manager Although Annex Manager is a stand-alone application, it can be loosely linked to SunNet Manager so that a network administrator can click on an icon representing an Annex in the network map and select Annex Manager from a list of tools for that node.

  • Page 37: Linking Annex Manager With Sunnet Manager

    file. instance element Command ( (SNM_Console “Annex-Manager...” “$GUI_AM_DIR/bin/gui_am”) Please refer to Chapter 8 in the SunNet Manager User's Guide for information about adding Annex Manager to the Tools option menu while SunNet Manager is running. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 38 Place mouse cursor on the Annex icon and click the MENU button to display the popup menu. On the popup menu, select Annex Manager under the Tools option. Please refer to the SunNet Manager User's Guide for more information. Annex Manager User Guide 1-10...

  • Page 39: Using Sunnet Manager Discovery To Find Annexes

    SunNet Manager Reference Manual. Currently, all Annex models return the same OID for the object. sysOid SunNet Manager Discovery cannot distinguish among Annex hardware models. To use the Discovery tool: Add the following lines to the #MAPPINGS section: Annex3 component.annex3...

  • Page 40: Running Annex Manager

    Chapter 1 Installing Annex Manager Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Running Annex Manager You can run Annex Manager after you install the application and set environment variables: Type at the shell prompt. gui_am If you did not set a path, type and then type cd <install directory>/bin...

  • Page 41: Window Basics

    • Using Fields, Buttons, and Boxes describes each type of Annex Manager field, button, and box, and gives instructions for selecting and entering information. After you become familiar with the techniques described here, you will be able to use Annex Manager easily and efficiently.

  • Page 42: Window Elements

    Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Window Elements Annex Manager uses Motif™ elements such as title, menu and scroll bars, list boxes, and help windows. Annex Manager’s main window serves as an example, since it uses most available elements. Control menu button...
  • Page 43 Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 2 Window Basics The elements listed below can appear in any Annex Manager window: • Title bar labels each window. • Borders allow you to change a window’s size using a mouse. • Control menu button displays a menu for moving, sizing, and closing a window.

  • Page 44: Mouse And Keyboard Techniques

    Using the Mouse Annex Manager uses a mouse to display windows, select text fields, lists, and buttons, and respond to warning and help windows. You use the same “point and click” mouse techniques found in other interfaces. The following table lists terms, actions, and results that occur when you use the mouse.

  • Page 45: Using Keyboard Commands

    Move the mouse pointer to Relocates the mouse an item pointer Annex Manager does not use the right or center mouse buttons. For information about selecting items from lists, see Using List Boxes later in this chapter. Using Keyboard Commands Annex Manager provides the following keyboard commands that can substitute for clicking or dragging the mouse pointer.
  • Page 46 Shift Ctr; Clicking the mouse button produces the same result as using , the space bar, or . Dragging the pointer produces Shift Return the same result as using arrow keys or + arrow keys. Shift Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 47: Controlling The Window Display

    Window Basics Controlling the Window Display Annex Manager allows you to arrange your desktop to suit your own work style. You can reduce the Annex Manager application to an icon, change a window’s size, move a window, and scroll through lists and text areas.

  • Page 48: Using Annex Manager Icons

    Using Annex Manager Icons If you need room on your desktop for other applications, you can reduce any open Annex Manager window to an icon. When you restore an icon, the window opens in the size and location that displayed before you reduced it.

  • Page 49: Moving Windows And Icons

    You can skip steps 2 and 3 by double clicking on the icon. Moving Windows and Icons You can move a window or the Annex Manager icon to a more convenient location on your desktop. Since you may use certain Annex Manager windows more often than others, you can position these windows to suit your needs.

  • Page 50: Using Scroll Bars

    The vertical scroll bar is active. The scroll box fills about one third of the available space, indicating that there is more information. • The horizontal scroll bar is inactive. The scroll box fills the bar, indicating that complete information is displayed. Annex Manager User Guide 2-10...
  • Page 51 Scroll box. If you click an arrow key, the display moves one line at a time. If you hold an arrow key, the display scrolls. Annex Manager User Guide 2-11...

  • Page 52: Using The Control Menu

    Annex Manager Basics Using the Control Menu The control menu appears in every Annex Manager window. It allows you to move and size a window, to change the window to and from an icon, and to control the window’s display in relation to other windows on your desktop.
  • Page 53 Maximize Minimize the window’s upper right corner. For more information about these buttons, refer to Using Annex Manager Icons earlier in this chapter. Using the Move To alter a window’s position on your desktop: Option...
  • Page 54 Using the Close option appears only in the Annex Manager main window. This Close Option option allows you to exit Annex Manager software. While this option is available, you should always use the Annex Manager entry in the Exit main menu.

  • Page 55: Using Fields, Buttons, And Boxes

    If you edit a text field that uses more than one line, you must press to move to the next field, or to move Ctr; Shift Ctr; to the previous field. When you complete your work in the window, Annex Manager uses the new value for processing. Annex Manager User Guide 2-15...

  • Page 56: Using Buttons

    Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Using Buttons Annex Manager provides several types of buttons that allow you to select information. Buttons control list box contents, window displays, and Annex Manager processing. This section describes each button type and gives you directions for using buttons.
  • Page 57 Radio buttons allow you to turn a selection on or off. These buttons are marked with a diamond shape ( ) that the window manager fills in when you select a button. Radio buttons always appear in a box in sets of two or more.
  • Page 58 When you select more than one button, the previously selected buttons remain highlighted. Figure 2-5 shows the check buttons in the command. The Create Script Main button is turned on. Window Parameters Figure 2-5. Check Buttons Annex Manager User Guide 2-18...

  • Page 59: Using List Boxes

    Using List Boxes Annex Manager uses several types of boxes: • List boxes display items you can select for Annex Manager processing. When complete information cannot fit into a box, horizontal and vertical scroll bars allow you to view the complete list.
  • Page 60 Move the pointer to the item you want to select. Click the mouse button. Annex Manager highlights the item, indicating that it is selected. You can search through a list by selecting one item and typing the beginning letters of the item you want to find. The list will scroll automatically to the item that matches your entry.
  • Page 61 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 2 Window Basics Selecting a Annex Manager provides two ways to select a range of items, depending Range of Items on your previous selections. To select a range of items when you have not yet selected items: Move the pointer to the first item you want to select and hold the...
  • Page 62 Highlighting disappears from all items except the one on which you placed the pointer. Keep the pointer on the remaining selected item, hold Ctrl click the mouse button. Annex Manager removes highlighting from the item. The list box does not contain selected items. Annex Manager User Guide 2-22...

  • Page 63: Understanding Message And Output Boxes

    The example below shows the message box. ARNING Figure 2-7. Set Window Message Box This message box summarizes the command: it lists each Show Values parameter and notifies you that Annex Manager has completed the Show request. Values Annex Manager User Guide 2-23...
  • Page 64 Window Basics Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Reading Output Boxes Output boxes show the results of Annex Manager commands. Like message boxes, output boxes can include error and status messages. The example below shows the output box for two Annexes.

  • Page 65: Working With Annex Manager Windows

    Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows nnex Manager looks and works like many graphical user interfaces. Its main window displays basic information. Each entry you select from the pull-down menu or from the main window displays its own command window.

  • Page 66: Understanding Window Types

    Working with Annex Manager Windows Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Understanding Window Types Annex Manager uses several kinds of windows to help you configure Annexes: • The main window always appears first and stays on your desktop as long as you are using Annex Manager. This window includes the pull-down menu, which gives you access to all Annex Manager commands.

  • Page 67: Using Annex Manager Menus

    Using Annex Manager Menus Annex Manager’s main window gives you access to all Annex Manager commands and options through its pull-down menu. This menu is located just below the window’s title bar. The following list describes the menu’s headings as well as the commands and operations it provides: •...
  • Page 68 Annexes and other devices on your network. • changes a specific Annex or port configuration Reset without rebooting. • provides access to Annex Manager’s Setup mode. Setup • matches parameters and values for two Annexes, Compare an Annex and a script, or two scripts.
  • Page 69 If you choose this option, (the Execute Script default turns it on) you must respond to the window that appears before Annex Manager will change a configuration. If you do not select this option, the reset procedure occurs automatically.

  • Page 70: Using Secondary Windows

    Working with Annex Manager Windows Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Using Secondary Windows An Annex Manager’s secondary window appears when a command requires information that its window does not accommodate. For window allows you example, if you create a new script, the File Selection to specify a path and file name that will store the script.

  • Page 71: Using The File Selection Window

    Using the File Selection Window windows allow you to select a file from a list box or to enter File Selection a directory and file information. Annex Manager commands then use the files you select for processing. Figure 3-1 below shows the file selection window that displays when you use the command.
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Understanding the File Selection Window Format All file selection windows use the following fields, boxes, and buttons: • field determines the information that appears in the Filter boxes. This field displays the default...
  • Page 73 Editing Files You can use an ASCII text editor to change the list or script files you save. When you Annex Manager verifies each file according to its first four lines. edit these files, you must use Annex Manager conventions: •...

  • Page 74: Understanding The Confirmation Window

    Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Understanding the Confirmation Window window appears when you use a command that will Confirmation change an Annex configuration, or when you choose an eligible existing file from the file selection window. This window gives you information about the changes that will occur.

  • Page 75: Using The Cancel Window

    Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows Using the Cancel Window window appears if an Annex Manager command takes a longer Cancel than average time for processing. It lets you know how much processing has occurred and allows you to cancel the command.

  • Page 76: Using The Reset Parameters Window

    Selecting the Confirm Auto Reset Option is the only menu entry that is a check button. It is selected Confirm Auto Reset when you begin using Annex Manager. If you have deselected this entry, you can click the mouse on in the Options menu to Confirm Auto Reset...

  • Page 77: Understanding Warning Windows

    Working with Annex Manager Windows Understanding Warning Windows Annex Manager displays warning windows when you enter invalid information or choose an option that Annex Manager cannot process. You must acknowledge warning windows before you can continue your work. Figure 3-6 shows a warning window that appears for a command that requires you to select an Annex.

  • Page 78: Using Help Windows

    Using Help Windows The online help facility gives you detailed information about the commands, boxes, fields, buttons, parameter groups and parameters you use to configure an Annex. Annex Manager offers three types of online help: • Information about Customize mode fields, commands and parameters appears in a standard Annex Manager window.

  • Page 79: Figure 3-7. Window Item Help

    Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows Displaying Window Item Help Displaying a Help To display help about a field, box, or button: Window Move the cursor to any field, box, or button. You can use the mouse or to move the cursor.
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Displaying Command and Parameter Help Information about command windows and parameters appears in a large window that includes a box and push buttons. You can leave this window on your desktop, use it for any command or parameter, and save the contents of the box in a file.

  • Page 81: Figure 3-8. Help Window

    Figure 3-8. Help Window You can leave this kind of help window on your desktop as you use Annex Manager. Each time you select command help or help on parameters, Annex Manager adds help text to the window. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 82: Understanding The Help Window Format

    Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Understanding the Help Window Format window that stores command and parameter help uses a box and Help push buttons. If you keep this window open on your desktop, you can use it to display one or more help messages at any time.

  • Page 83: Saving Help Window Contents

    You can leave the window on your desktop and add information to Help it as you use Annex Manager. The help window allows you to save its contents in a file at any time. You can include parameter help in...

  • Page 84: Changing Site Defaults

    file that someone else created. • Enter a new file name. When you choose , Annex Manager stores the contents of the window in the file you specified. Help Changing Site Defaults command lets you change default parameter values that...

  • Page 85: Displaying The Site Parameters Window

    Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 3 Working with Annex Manager Windows Displaying the Site Parameters Window Using the Site command lets you change the display of a parameter’s Site Parameters Parameters default value. To use this command: Command Select from the Options menu.
  • Page 86 . When you choose a nothing selected parameter, its name appears here. • area displays Annex Manager's default for the AM Default parameter you chose. The Annex retains this value as its default, regardless of the changes you enter with this command.

  • Page 87: Changing Default Values

    All parameters included in the list you choose will appear in the list box. Select a single parameter from the list. Annex Manager’s default value for the parameter you chose appears in the box in the right side of the window. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 88 If it displays as a text field, you can type a value. Press Apply Annex Manager changes the default value displayed in the parameter’s help message and in the command to the value Show you entered.

  • Page 89: Using The Main Window

    Setup mode allows you configure one or more Annexes quickly. It provides a series of windows that allow you to choose basic Annex and port settings. The main window appears in Setup mode when Annex Manager appears on your desktop. •...

  • Page 90: Figure 4-1. Main Window In Setup Mode

    In Setup mode, you can use the main window to enter one or more Annex names or IP addresses, add or remove Annexes from the list, and display the Setup mode windows. This mode allows you limited access to Annex Manager’s pull- down menu. You cannot chose the View Script...

  • Page 91: Figure 4-2. Main Window In Customize Mode

    Part 1 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 4 Using the Main Window If you choose Customize from the Mode menu, Annex Manager expands the main window. Specification area ARNING Configuration area Figure 4-2. Main Window in Customize Mode In Customize mode, you have access to all Annex Manager commands.

  • Page 92: Understanding The Main Window Format

    The main window displays at all times when you use Annex Manager. In Customize mode, you can return to this window at any time to change list or parameter information. In Setup mode, you must close all other Setup windows before you can return to the main window.

  • Page 93: Figure 4-3. Automatic Discovery Process Window

    Annex -nod Manager (e.g., type gui_am -nod Annex Manager displays a new window over the main window to inform you that the automatic discovery process is taking place. Figure 4-3. Automatic Discovery Process Window Figure 4-3 shows, this message window indicates that you have not entered a specific...

  • Page 94: Figure 4-4. Creating Annex List Window

    Chapter 4 Using the Main Window Part 1 Annex Manager Basics When Annex Manager completes the discovery process, a window informs you about the number of Annexes that will be loaded in the Annex List. Figure 4-4. Creating Annex LIst Window The main window’s Annex List box includes all available Annexes on...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 Using the Main Window Creating an Annex List Creating a List When you create an Annex list, Annex Manager verifies the name you enter and displays it, with its hardware type, in the box. To Annex List create an Annex list:...

  • Page 96: Figure 4-6. Annex List

    Instructions for saving and opening lists appear later in this chapter. Selecting Items in Lists Selecting an Annex Many Annex Manager commands require you to select Annexes from the main window’s list. To select one or more Annexes: Create an Annex list.
  • Page 97 The device you entered appears in the Annex list box. Deleting from a List To delete a device from an existing list: Select one or more devices from the list box. Annex Manager highlights your selections. Choose Remove Annex Manager removes the devices you selected. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 98: Figure 4-7. Annex Info Window

    To display basic information about an Annex: Button Select a single Annex from the list box. Annex Manager highlights your selection. If you select more than one Annex, a warning window informs you that the Annex Info window will contain information about the first Annex you selected.

  • Page 99: Verifying Annex Status

    Community Verify Annex State again , Annex Manager attempts to connect using the original string. If this string differs from the one currently displayed in the field, Annex Manager attempts to connect using the Community string that appears in the field.

  • Page 100: Using The Configuration Area

    Using the Configuration Area In Customize mode, the main window’s configuration area allows you to select parameter options for processing. Some Annex Manager commands use the Annexes you select in the specification area and the parameter options you select here.
  • Page 101 Annex Manager Basics Chapter 4 Using the Main Window Choosing Parameter Options The Annex Manager commands available through Customize mode use the Annexes you select in the specification area and the parameters you select in the configuration area. The configuration area’s...
  • Page 102 Pre-defined Groups User-defined Groups select one item. For all other options, you can select as many items as you need. Annex Manager highlights the items you choose. To deselect an item, hold and click the mouse again on any Ctrl highlighted item.

  • Page 103: Saving And Opening Annex Lists

    Open Annex List so that you can use it for Annex Manager processing. When you save or open a list, Annex Manager stores community string, timeout, and retry information for each Annex.

  • Page 104: Opening An Annex List

    Create a new list by entering a new file name or a path and name and choosing When you complete this window, Annex Manager saves the list in the file you specified. Opening an Annex List Opening a Saved List places any list you have saved in the main window’s...

  • Page 105: Figure 4-10. Open Annex List Selection Window

    If you store lists in another directory, you can enter a path and file name in the field. Selection Annex Manager attempts to communicate with each device on the list, displaying its type or the designation. The NOT REACHABLE list appears in the main window’s specification area, replacing the new list.

  • Page 106: Editing List Files

    You can use an ascii editor to change the list files you save in the selection window. Annex Manager verifies each file according to its first four lines. When you edit these files, you must use Annex Manager conventions. List files always begin with: # DB_VERSION: V1.0...

  • Page 107: Displaying The Snmp Information Window

    Create an Annex list and select one or more Annexes. For more information, see Creating Annex Lists in this chapter. If you are changing Annex Manager defaults, you do not need to create an Annex list first. You can begin with step 2.

  • Page 108: Understanding The Snmp Information Window Format

    fields, check buttons, and push SNMP Information buttons. You can update information that appears in the text fields for one or more Annexes or you can change Annex Manager’s default values. Annex Manager saves the values you change using SNMP for an active session only.
  • Page 109 Using the Main Window Using Check Buttons uses the following check buttons to change values for SNMP Information one or more Annexes or to change Annex Manager’s default values: • changes values for one or Update Selected Annex(es) on Apply more Annexes.

  • Page 110: Viewing And Updating Snmp Information

    Create an Annex list and select one or more Annexes. Command For information. in this chapter. If you want to Creating Annex Lists change Annex Manager’s SNMP default values only, you can skip this step. Move the pointer to the Option menu and choose SNMP Information...

  • Page 111: Setup Mode Basics

    Setup Mode Basics nnex Manager’s Setup mode appears when you first use Annex Manager software. This mode allows you to configure one or more Annexes by setting the most commonly used parameters. The Setup mode limits your access to Annex Manager commands.
  • Page 112 Help, Warning, and Confirmation windows. This section explains Setup mode windows in the following sections: • Understanding Setup Windows • Displaying Setup Windows • Understanding Setup Window Fields • Using Push Buttons • Using Confirmation Windows Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 113: Understanding Setup Windows

    , as they Help Help do for all Annex Manager modes and commands. In addition, the Setup mode provides a single line at the bottom of each window that gives you a brief summary for each field. A short message appears automatically as you move the mouse pointer.

  • Page 114: Displaying Setup Windows

    Setup appears, you can display additional windows. Using the Main Window To display the Setup mode’s windows, you must start from Annex Manager’s main window (see Figure 5-1). For detailed information about the main window, see Chapter 4. Figure 5-1. Setup Mode Main Window...

  • Page 115: Figure 5-2. General Window

    Figure 5-2. General Window field at the top of this window also appears in the Setup Async Ports , and windows. Call Defaults Channels T1/PRI Line Security AppleTalk You can use it to display another Setup window. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 116: Using The Setup Field

    Chapter 5 Setup Mode Basics Part 2 Setup Mode Using the Setup Field field controls the windows that appear in Annex Manager’s Setup Setup mode. When you first use Setup mode, the window appears. General This window includes the field, as does any window that appears...

  • Page 117: Using Push Buttons

    Confirm Auto Reset window’s menu if the changes you made require the Annexes you selected to be reset. If you did not choose Confirm Auto , Annex Manager resets values without notifying you. Reset Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 118 After you press , you must press on the first Apply window in the series. Annex Manager will not change Annex settings until you press appears in the Apply windows. General (continued)

  • Page 119: Using Confirmation Windows

    If you enter or select new values in any window and press rather Close than , Annex Manager displays a confirmation window Apply informing you that your changes will not take effect if you continue the closing process. Figure 5-3. Closing Confirmation Window...
  • Page 120 Chapter 5 Setup Mode Basics Part 2 Setup Mode Annex Manager User Guide 5-10...

  • Page 121: Selecting General Settings

    Chapter 6 Selecting General Settings nnex Manager provides two windows. You can change basic General Annex settings in the first window and display a second window to change additional settings. This chapter describes the General windows in the following sections: •...

  • Page 122: Using The General Window

    DHCP Preferred Host, Nameserver Preferred Host Nameserver Alternate Host, Time Host, Logging Host, Dump Host fields are . In this situation, Annex Manager sets those fields 0.0.0.0 to the address in the field. You can change these addresses using Host window.
  • Page 123 CLI sessions and Annex jobs created by info rlogin, telnet, connect, ping and tap commands. • to start and end any Annex process. debug • to log messages at all levels. • to disable message logging. none Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 124: Using Push Buttons

    For detailed information about push buttons, see Close Chapter 5. Using the General (continued) Window window allows you to change additional security, General (continued) DHCP, nameserver, time, logging, software options, dump, and password settings for the Annexes selected in the main window. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 125: Figure 6-2. General (Continued) Window

    Part 2 Setup Mode Chapter 6 Selecting General Settings Displaying the To display this window, press on the window. General More Window ARNING Figure 6-2. General (continued) Window Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 126 first appears. In this case, the enable_security parameter is activated. If you change the setting to OFF, Annex Manager deactivates security but does not change the enable_security parameter setting. The DHCP box provides host information and broadcast message settings for Annex DHCP.
  • Page 127 • contains a host address for the Alternate Host Alternate Service you selected. box controls the time server host: Time • lists the IP address that an Annex queries for time service. Host You can enter: Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 128 IP address for the host on which the Dump Host Annex creates dump files. If you do not want dump files, you can enter 0.0.0.0 The Password box allows you to change the superuser password. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 129: Selecting General Settings

    CLI commands and for administrative access to an Annex. This password overrides the CLI lock and virtual CLI passwords. For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this value as . These unset passwords use 1 to 16 characters.

  • Page 130: Figure 6-3. Reset Parameters Window

    Reset Parameters Confirm option from the pull-down menu and if the settings you Auto Reset changed require Annex Manager to reset Annexes. If you did not select , Annex Manager resets Annexes without Confirm Auto Reset notifying you.

  • Page 131: Setting Asynchronous Port Values

    Chapter 7 Setting Asynchronous Port Values nnex Manager’s Setup mode provides windows you can use to set port values for the Annexes you select: • window allows you to select the ports whose Async Ports settings you want to view or change.

  • Page 132: Selecting Async Ports

    Setting Asynchronous Port Values Part 2 Setup Mode Selecting Async Ports Displaying the window allows you to select individual ports. To display Async Ports Window this window select from the field Async Ports Setup Figure 7-1. Async Ports Window Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 133: Understanding The Async Ports Window

    The information in this box is current as of the time you selected in the field. You can press at any time to Async Ports Setup Update display the most recent values. You can select one or more ports by clicking the mouse in the Async Ports box. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 134: Using The Edit Async Ports Window

    Edit Async window and the window. Ports (continued) Edit Modems Displaying the To display this window, select one or more ports in the window Async Ports Window and press Edit Port Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 135: Figure 7-2. Edit Async Ports Window

    Part 2 Setup Mode Chapter 7 Setting Asynchronous Port Values Figure 7-2. Edit Async Ports Window Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 136: Understanding The Edit Async Ports Window

    You can return to the main window and use Annex Manager’s Customize mode to check these values. If the button is selected when this window...
  • Page 137 Annex Command Line Interface (CLI). CLI provides access to the network and connections to other hosts via the telnet, connect, rlogin, and tn3270 commands. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 138 You can use the command in Annex Mode Manager’s Customize mode to check these values, or you can select another option here. You cannot select the Other button. If you select...
  • Page 139 For a port with a modem, Speed typically set to the maximum speed that the modem supports (e.g., 115200 All Annexes do not support all port speeds. Please refer to your Annex hardware guides for detailed information. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 140 Annexes that do not use the same configuration file on the same host. (The configuration file does not have to reside on the same host as does Annex Manager.) In addition, you cannot configure modem information if you select one or more Annexes where the preferred boot host is different from the actual boot host.
  • Page 141 • If the ports you selected use a modem that does not appear in the list, Annex Manager adds the name to the list, displays a warning window, and creates a default modem definition in the configuration file. You can press...
  • Page 142 Interface Protocol the Annex negotiates. You can select a single button or any combination of the following buttons: • specifies AppleTalk Protocol Control Protocol. atcp • specifies Internet Protocol Control Protocol. ipcp Annex Manager User Guide 7-12...
  • Page 143 • selects the application to which an Annex port can Method connect. You can select the button. Rlogin Telnet When an option is unavailable it appears in grey: you cannot select such options. Annex Manager User Guide 7-13...

  • Page 144: Using The Edit Async Ports (Continued) Window

    Edit Async Ports (continued) port settings for PPP security, inactivity timers, and the LAT protocol. Displaying the To display this window, press in the window. Edit Async Ports More Window ARNING Figure 7-3. Edit Async Ports (continued) Window Annex Manager User Guide 7-14...

  • Page 145: Understanding The Edit Async Ports (Continued) Window

    Annex uses Remote Password when the remote PPP peer requests authentication. For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this parameter's value as . This name can contain up to 15 characters. unset box defines activity on the ports you selected and controls Time inactivity timers.

  • Page 146: Selecting Async Port Settings

    Help push buttons. For detailed information about push buttons, see Cancel Chapter 5. Selecting Async Port Settings This section gives you directions for using Annex Manager’s three Async windows. Ports Selecting Ports Before you can change port settings, you need to select specific ports:...
  • Page 147 Time , or boxes. Available fields depend on your selections in the previous window. For detailed information, see Understanding the Edit Async Ports (continued) Window earlier in this chapter. Press window reappears. Edit Async Ports Annex Manager User Guide 7-17...

  • Page 148: Figure 7-4. Reset Parameters Window

    Reset Parameters Confirm option from the pull-down menu and if the settings you Auto Reset changed require Annex Manager to reset Annexes. If you did not select , Annex Manager resets Annexes without Confirm Auto Reset notifying you.

  • Page 149: Setting Isdn Primary Rate Annex Values

    Chapter 8 Setting ISDN Primary Rate Annex Values nnex Manager allows you to configure ISDN Primary Rate Annexes in its Setup and Customize modes. The Setup mode allows you to change values for the most commonly-used parameters. The Customize mode provides access to all parameters and to the Annex configuration file.
  • Page 150 For detailed information about SPBs, refer to the Remote Annex 6300 Supplement to the Annex Administrator’s Guide for UNIX. You can use Annex Manager’s Customize mode to set individual ISDN Primary Rate Annex parameters. Annex Manager’s Setup mode provides several windows you can use for ISDN Primary Rate Annexes: •...

  • Page 151: Using The Call Defaults Window

    ISDN Primary Rate Annexes. In addition, you can use the window to view and change internal modem definitions. Edit Modems Displaying the To display the window, select from the field. Call Defaults Call Defaults Setup Window Figure 8-1. Call Defaults Window Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 152: Understanding The Call Defaults Window

    Telnet command. You can specify the host and arguments in the Rlogin/ box’s field. Telnet Argument • specifies that a call can perform as a network interface SLIP using SLIP. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 153 Other use modes that differ from the options displayed in the Mode box. You can use the command in Annex Manager’s Customize mode to check these values, or you can select another option here. You cannot select the button. Other...
  • Page 154 If you select the button, the Annex contacts a dhcp DHCP server to request a remote address. • If you select the button, the Annex uses the IP Local address at the other end of the serial line. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 155 A network address ranges from 0 to 65534 (0x0000 to 0xFFFE). • A node address ranges from 0 to 254 (0x00 to 0xFE). For example, 191.253, 0x00FR.253 and 191.0xFD designate the same address. You can enter numbers ranging from 0 to 65534.255. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 156 Annex resets the inactivity timer when it receives input through an established call. • buttons defines activity as output. If you click Output Is Activity button, the Annex resets the inactivity timer when it sends output. Annex Manager User Guide...
  • Page 157 • defines the password that the ISDN Primary Remote Password Rate Annex uses when the remote PPP peer requests authentication. For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this parameter's value as . This name can contain up unset to 15 characters.

  • Page 158: Selecting Call Default Settings

    Chapter 8 Setting ISDN Primary Rate Annex Values Part 2 Setup Mode Selecting Call Default Settings This section gives you directions for using Annex Manager’s Call Defaults window. Selecting Settings To use the window: Call Defaults Display the window. Call Defaults Enter or change information in the Mode, Interface, Time, or PPP Security boxes.

  • Page 159: Understanding The Channels Window

    Annex you selected. It includes the following categories: • displays the name or IP address of the Annex you Annex Name selected in the main window. • # lists each channel in the Annex. Channel Annex Manager User Guide 8-11...

  • Page 160: Assigning Remote Addresses

    Channels Enter an IP address in the field. Remote Address Press Apply Annex Manager changes the channel’s address. The next call that uses the channel you selected will use the address you enter here. Annex Manager User Guide 8-12...

  • Page 161: Using The T1/Pri Line Window

    T1/PRI Line the telephone company for your T1/PRI line. The window displays information in the box. T1/PRI Line To display the window, select from the field. T1/PRI Line Setup ARNING Figure 8-3. T1/PRI Line Window Annex Manager User Guide 8-13...

  • Page 162: Understanding The T1/Pri Line Box

    FDL Type the facilities data link use. This allows the telephone company to read the statistics maintained by an Annex and to perform diagnostic tests. There are four choices: • none • • ansi • Other Annex Manager User Guide 8-14...

  • Page 163: Setting The Switch Type

    Default Other displays as selected when the ISDN Primary Rate Annex, operating outside the United States, has the switch type set to ETS- Press Apply Annex Manager sets the switch type. Annex Manager User Guide 8-15...
  • Page 164 Chapter 8 Setting ISDN Primary Rate Annex Values Part 2 Setup Mode Annex Manager User Guide 8-16...

  • Page 165: Editing Modem Definitions

    Creating and Changing Modem Definitions • Understanding the Modem Database • Editing the Configuration File Displaying the To display this window, press in the Edit Async Ports Call Edit Modem Window windows. Defaults ARNING Figure 9-1. Edit Modem Window Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 166: Understanding The Edit Modem Window

    files. If you change a definition that uses default include values, Annex Manager copies the definition from the file and places it include in the Annex configuration file. The definitions you create or change here apply to all ports and all Annexes that use the same load host.
  • Page 167 If you press at this point, Annex Apply Manager will change the definition for the name you entered to the values displayed in the window. You can use this method to create a new definition with the same values as an existing one.

  • Page 168: Using Push Buttons

    When you press in the window, Edit Async Port Apply Annex Manager deletes the modem definition from the Annex configuration file. Creating and Changing Modem Definitions window lets you change existing modem definitions, Edit Modem create new ones, and remove definitions from the Annex configuration file.

  • Page 169: Figure 9-2. Modem Definition Confirmation Window

    Annex configuration file, your changes modify the current file. If you edit a definition for which defaults exist, Annex Manager copies the definition and places it in the Annex configuration file. You can use the button in this case to see Revert to default modem values original values.

  • Page 170: Changing Definitions For Isdn Primary Rate Annexes

    If you edit a modem definition that exists in the Annex configuration file, your changes modify the current file. If you edit a definition for which defaults exist, Annex Manager copies the definition and places it in the Annex configuration file. You can use the Revert to default modem button in this case to see original values.

  • Page 171: Removing A Definition

    Edit Modem you selected. You can remove only those definitions you created or modified. You cannot remove Annex Manager’s default definitions, since they exist in files. include Press Remove A confirmation window appears.

  • Page 172: Understanding The Modem Database

    Reset Parameters Confirm option from the pull-down menu and if the settings you Auto Reset changed require Annex Manager to reset Annexes. If you did not select , Annex Manager resets Annexes without Confirm Auto Reset notifying you.

  • Page 173: Editing Modem Definitions

    Edit Modem Modem box, Annex Manager copies the values that display at the time you enter the name and uses them in the new definition. You can use these values or edit them for the new definition. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 174: Editing The Configuration File

    Editing Modem Definitions Part 2 Setup Mode Editing the Configuration File Annex Manager allows you to edit modem definitions using the Configure menu. If you select Annexes that use different configuration files, you cannot edit the files. ARNING Figure 9-6. Configuration File Window Annex Manager identifies the configuration file by querying the...

  • Page 175: Figure 9-7. Edit Configuration Window

    The configuration file appears. Change, add, or remove modem definition information. Save and close the file. When you end an editing session, Annex Manager displays a window informing you that you changed the configuration file. Figure 9-7. Edit Configuration Window You can select to update the file or...
  • Page 176 Chapter 9 Editing Modem Definitions Part 2 Setup Mode Annex Manager User Guide 9-12...

  • Page 177: Setting Security Values

    This chapter includes: • Understanding the Security Window • Selecting Security Window Settings Displaying the To display the window, select from the field. Security Security Setup Window ARNING Figure 10-1. Security Window Annex Manager User Guide 10-1...

  • Page 178: Understanding The Security Window

    Annexes you chose in the main PRI Calls window. If you select the button, Annex Manager activates the ACP security server, including security for AppleTalk, CLI, IPX, and SLIP/PPP connections for the ports or calls you selected.

  • Page 179: Using Push Buttons

    first appears. In this case, the parameter is set to . If you change all security enable_security enabled settings in this window to , Annex Manager deactivates security but does not change the parameter setting. enable_security Using Push Buttons window uses the...

  • Page 180: Selecting Security Window Settings

    Reset Parameters Confirm option from the pull-down menu and if the settings you Auto Reset changed require Annex Manager to reset Annexes. If you did not select , Annex Manager resets Annexes without Confirm Auto Reset notifying you.

  • Page 181: Using The Appletalk Window

    Chapter 11 Using the AppleTalk, IP, IPX, and LAT Windows nnex Manager’s Setup mode provides windows that allow you to change frequently-used settings for AppleTalk, IP, IPX, and LAT protocols. This chapter includes: • Using the AppleTalk Window • Using the IP Window •...

  • Page 182: Understanding The Appletalk Window

    You can enter new values for the window’s field: AppleTalk Default Zone Display the AppleTalk window. Enter a new value for the Default Zone Press Apply Annex Manager sets new values for the Default Zone Annex Manager User Guide 11-2...

  • Page 183: Using The Ip Window

    IP information for the Annexes you selected in the main window. Displaying the To display the window, select from the field. Setup Window ARNING Figure 11-2. IP Window Annex Manager User Guide 11-3...

  • Page 184: Understanding The Ip Window

    1 and 2 • controls the RIP versions that an Annex sends Send RIP version over IP interfaces. You can choose: • 1 to broadcast address • 2 to multicast address • 2 to broadcast address Annex Manager User Guide 11-4...

  • Page 185: Using Push Buttons

    Reset Parameters Confirm option from the pull-down menu and if the settings you Auto Reset changed require Annex Manager to reset Annexes. If you did not select , Annex Manager rests Annexes without Confirm Auto Reset notifying you.

  • Page 186: Using The Ipx Window

    Using the IPX Window window allows you to specify the type of IPX frame used by the Annexes you selected. Displaying the To display the window, select from the field. Setup Window ARNING Figure 11-4. IPX Window Annex Manager User Guide 11-6...

  • Page 187: Understanding The Ipx Window

    For detailed information about these buttons, see Chapter 5. Selecting IPX Window Settings Changing Settings You can change the window’s Frame Type Display the window. Select a new value. Press Apply Annex Manager sets the you selected. Frame Type Annex Manager User Guide 11-7...

  • Page 188: Using The Lat Window

    Annexes you selected that use the LAT protocol. Displaying the To display the window, select from the field. Setup Window ARNING Figure 11-5. LAT Window Annex Manager User Guide 11-8...

  • Page 189: Understanding The Lat Window

    (e.g., 1, 5, 7), or a range of numbers separated by dashes (e.g. 1, 5, 200-255). You can use any number between 0 and 255. Annex Manager User Guide 11-9...

  • Page 190: Using Push Buttons

    Enter new values for the LAT server and/or group codes. For detailed information about the window, see Understanding the LAT Window earlier in this chapter. Press Apply Annex Manager sets the new values you entered. Annex Manager User Guide 11-10...

  • Page 191: Using And Creating Parameter Groups

    Chapter 12 Using and Creating Parameter Groups nnex Manager’s Setup mode includes groups of related parameters that you can use to configure an Annex. In addition, you can create your own groups. This chapter explains each group delivered with the system and gives you directions for creating new groups.
  • Page 192 To see all parameters included in a particular group, select it from the list and click the mouse twice. For information about a particular parameter, select the parameter and click the mouse twice, or refer to Chapter 19. Annex Manager User Guide 12-2...

  • Page 193: Creating Parameter Groups

    User Defined Parameter Groups Window information you enter in the main window. To display the window: Move the pointer to the Options menu and choose User Defined Parameter Groups window appears (see User Defined Parameter Groups Figure 12-1). Annex Manager User Guide 12-3...

  • Page 194: Understanding The User Defined Parameter Groups Window Format

    Understanding the User Defined Parameter Groups Window Format window consists of a parameter group User Defined Parameter Groups list, a parameter list, a work area, and push buttons. This section explains each area in the window. Annex Manager User Guide 12-4...
  • Page 195 Printer Port List • option displays Ethernet port parameters. Enet Port List • option displays DS0 Channel parameter DS0 Channel List values. • option displays DS1 port parameter values. DS1 Line List Annex Manager User Guide 12-5...
  • Page 196 View user defined group. When you select a group from the box, parameters display in the Parameter Groups Work Area • removes any selected group and its parameters from Delete Annex Manager files. Annex Manager User Guide 12-6...

  • Page 197: Creating Or Modifying A User Defined Group

    , and choose to store the amended << Remove Modify parameter group under the same group name. When you use this button, Annex Manager asks you to verify your changes. • uses the parameters in the to define a new Work Area Create group.

  • Page 198: Figure 12-2. User-Defined Parameter Groups Name Entry Window

    Select the parameters you want to add from the Parameters and press or select those you want to remove from Add >> and press Work Area << Remove Annex Manager adds or deletes the parameters you choose in the Work Area Annex Manager User Guide 12-8...
  • Page 199 If you change a group in the work area and press Close without pressing window appears. You Confirmation Modify can then press to continue or to return to Cancel the work area. You can modify only those groups that you created. Annex Manager User Guide 12-9...
  • Page 200 Chapter 12 Using and Creating Parameter Groups Part 3 Customize Mode Annex Manager User Guide 12-10...

  • Page 201: Viewing And Changing Parameters

    Select a single parameter group or one or more individual parameters. Once you enter required information in the main window, you can use commands. For detailed information about the main window, Show refer to Chapter 4. Annex Manager User Guide 13-1...

  • Page 202: Viewing Parameter Values

    Show and click Show window appears (see Figure 13-1). Show To use again without closing the window, repeat step 2. Annex Show Manager saves all output in the window until you use Show Clear Close Annex Manager User Guide 13-2...

  • Page 203: Figure 13-1. Show Window

    Show Basic_Annex Figure 13-1. Show Window In this example, the window displays information for each Annex Show you selected. This window includes all parameters that you selected and a value for each parameter. Annex Manager User Guide 13-3...

  • Page 204: Understanding The Show Window Format

    Highlight the port type you want and release the button. You must enter a port type that matches your Parameter Options selection. For example, if you choose the option, Async Port List you should not select here. Enet Port(s) Annex Manager User Guide 13-4...
  • Page 205 • Parameters you select from the parameter lists appear in alphabetical order. If Annex Manager cannot process the command based on your selections Show in the main window, or if your choices are not valid for all the Annexes you For example, a warning window selected, a warning window displays.

  • Page 206: Viewing Parameter Values

    Choose Apply Values appear in the output box for the parameters you selected. The level of detail in the box depends on your use of the Verbose button. Output Annex Manager User Guide 13-6...

  • Page 207: Changing Parameter Values

    For details about creating lists, refer to Chapter 4. Select the Annexes and parameter options you want to include. Choose or move the pointer to the Configure menu and click window appears (see Figure 13-2). Annex Manager User Guide 13-7...

  • Page 208: Figure 13-2. Set Window

    Chapter 13 Viewing and Changing Parameters Part 3 Customize Mode The following example is a window that shows the group’s Basic_Annex values for more than one Annex. Figure 13-2. Set Window Annex Manager User Guide 13-8...

  • Page 209: Understanding The Set Window Format

    For example, you might enter to specify three ports, or to specify ports 1 through 1-3, 8 3 and port 8. For , you must enter . For ports, Enet Port(s) displays automatically. You cannot change this value. Annex Manager User Guide 13-9...
  • Page 210 (see Figure 13-2). When the button appears, text fields or option buttons remain blank. You can click to display parameter values. For Dsp Diffs more information, refer to Changing Parameter Values on page 13-7. Annex Manager User Guide 13-10...
  • Page 211 Message boxes contain error messages if you enter incorrect values, if Annex Manager cannot find values for parameters, if the process times out and Annex Manager cannot set values for all marked parameters, or if you enter an incorrect format for fields that require an integer or an IP address.

  • Page 212: Changing Parameter Values

    Changing Parameter Values allows you to change parameter values. You can select new Annexes, ports, parameter groups, individual parameters, or check original values during this process. Annex Manager User Guide 13-12...

  • Page 213: Figure 13-3. Differing Values Window

    Annexes, ports, or channels Dsp Diffs you selected do not have the same parameter value. You can press this button to display a window showing the parameter’s value for each Annex and port. Figure 13-3. Differing Values Window Annex Manager User Guide 13-13...

  • Page 214: Figure 13-4. Set Command Confirmation Window

    A Confirmation window displays, allowing you to check your work before values change. You can choose to return to the window, or Cancel continue the process and change parameter values. Figure 13-4. Set Command Confirmation Window Annex Manager User Guide 13-14...

  • Page 215: Figure 13-5. Set Command Reset Parameters Window

    Reset to return to the window. If you did not select Cancel , Annex Manager resets Annexes without Confirm Auto Reset notifying you. Figure 13-5. Set Command Reset Parameters Window • changes marked parameters that have valid values. For parameters that did not change, the message box lists error conditions.

  • Page 216: Identifying Errors

    Basic_Async_Port you enter a port number that does not exist in a selected Annex. When information does not match, the warning window informs you that Annex Manager will not use certain parameters. While the windows will appear and the Show operation will continue, message boxes reflect error...

  • Page 217: Understanding Output And Message Box Errors

    Show include error messages about specific parameters. They display errors when: • Annex Manager cannot read one or more parameters. • You do not mark at least one parameter when you use • Communication with the Annex times out.
  • Page 218 Chapter 13 Viewing and Changing Parameters Part 3 Customize Mode Annex Manager User Guide 13-18...
  • Page 219 A script is a text file. Each line in the file defines an Annex parameter value. You can use Annex Manager to create a script by capturing an Annex’s parameter values, or you can create a script using any standard text editor.
  • Page 220 Annex and port parameters for routing. Routing • contains Annex and port parameters for SLIP. SLIP • contains Annex and port security parameters. Security • contains Annex syslog parameters. SysLog • contains TMux protocol parameters. TMux Annex Manager User Guide 14-2...

  • Page 221: Viewing, Creating, And Executing Scripts

    You View Script can use this command to determine whether you need to create a new script, to check the contents of scripts delivered with Annex Manager, or to verify the contents of scripts you created. This section includes: •...

  • Page 222: Understanding The View Script Window Format

    View Script contents displayed. Figure 14-1. View Script Window Understanding the View Script Window Format window allows you to select or enter a path to display View Script details about a single existing script. Annex Manager User Guide 14-4...
  • Page 223 files in Annex Manager’s default Script List script directory, which stores the scripts delivered with Annex Manager. You can select any script displayed here. This directory is the default for the scripts you create, but you can store new scripts in any directory.

  • Page 224: Viewing A Script

    The script listed in the text field appears in the Script Contents box. If you need to display more than one script, repeat steps 2 and 3. The Script Contents box does not save previous selections. Annex Manager User Guide 14-6...

  • Page 225: Creating New Scripts

    Displaying the Create Script Window • Understanding the Create Script Window Format • Creating a Script • Editing Script Files If you leave the window open as you create a script, you View Script can check your work easily. Annex Manager User Guide 14-7...

  • Page 226: Displaying The Create Script Window

    first, and then return to Create Script the main window to select an Annex. The order in which you perform these steps does not affect processing. The following example shows the window. Create Script Figure 14-2. Create Script Window Annex Manager User Guide 14-8...

  • Page 227: Understanding The Create Script Window Format

    All Printer Port Parameters printer port parameters. • creates a script from the Annex’s All Enet Port Parameters Ethernet parameters. • creates a script from the Annex’s T1 All DS0 Channel Parameters DS0 Channel parameters. Annex Manager User Guide 14-9...
  • Page 228 Create Script messages that result from the script creation process. After you complete the port entry window and/or the file selection window, this message box monitors Annex Manager’s script creation process. The box displays: • status message, indicating that processing Creating script...

  • Page 229: Creating A Script

    Script File Selection Apply display the window. When you complete these Script Port Entry windows, Annex Manager displays status and error messages in the message box and creates a new script. • displays the standard window, which File Selection Save Msgs includes the default text directory.

  • Page 230: Figure 14-3. Create Script Port Entry Window

    Script File Selection window displays. The window does not Script Port Entry display in this case. When the window appears, enter port information Script Port Entry and choose Apply Figure 14-3. Create Script Port Entry Window Annex Manager User Guide 14-12...
  • Page 231 Part 3 Customize Mode Chapter 14 Viewing, Creating, and Executing Scripts This window allows you to specify one or more port or channel numbers that Annex Manager will use to create a script. The Script window includes: Port Entry •...

  • Page 232: Figure 14-4. Script File Selection Window

    You cannot overwrite a script that someone else created. • Enter a new script name. When you choose , Annex Manager creates a new script with the name you specified. Annex Manager User Guide 14-14...

  • Page 233: Editing Script Files

    When you edit these files, verifies each file according to its first four lines. you must use Annex Manager conventions. Script files always begin with: # DB_VERSION: V1.0 # FORMAT: Parameter Name | Port Type | Port Number | Value For example, you might enter .

  • Page 234: Changing Parameter Values Using Scripts

    Figure 14-5). Execute Script You can select from the menu and then return to the Execute Script main window to select an Annex. The order in which you perform these steps does not affect processing. Annex Manager User Guide 14-16...

  • Page 235: Understanding The Execute Script Window Format

    Using the List Box and Text Field This window uses a list box, text field, and a message box: • box displays all files in Annex Manager’s default Script List script directory. You can select any script displayed here. •...
  • Page 236 When you use this Apply button, the message box displays status and error messages and Annex Manager applies the eligible values in your script to the Annexes you selected. If the script you selected contains wildcard indicators, the Script window appears.

  • Page 237: Executing A Script

    file name Script List or a path and file name in the text field below this box. Choose Apply If you selected a script with one or more wildcard indicators, the window appears. Script Port Entry Annex Manager User Guide 14-19...

  • Page 238: Figure 14-6. Script Port Entry Window For Execute Script

    Figure 14-6. Script Port Entry Window for Execute Script This window allows you to enter one or more port numbers that Annex Manager will use in place of the script’s wildcard indicator. The window highlights only the port types that need numbers. You can: •...

  • Page 239: Figure 14-7. Execute Script Confirmation Window

    Reset Parameters option from the pull-down menu and if the Confirm Auto Reset parameters changed by the script require Annex Manager to reset Annexes. If you did not select , Annex Confirm Auto Reset Manager resets Annexes without notifying you.

  • Page 240: Identifying Errors

    All Sync Port Parameters Annex that does not have synchronous port parameters. • Use the option and do not enter port or Main Window Parameters channel information for parameters that require this information. Annex Manager User Guide 14-22...

  • Page 241: Execute Script Command Errors

    Annex. The message box includes error information when: • Annex Manager cannot read or find values for one or more parameters. • Communication with the Annexes you selected times out.
  • Page 242 finds specified parameters that are not eligible for scripts. In this case, the Script execution complete with errors message appears. Annex Manager will not execute a script if you enter an incorrect format for an IP address or for an integer. Annex Manager User Guide 14-24...

  • Page 243: Comparing And Copying Parameters And Values

    Understanding the Compare Window Format • Comparing Parameter Values Displaying the Compare Window command appears in the Configure menu. It lets you select Compare the Annexes and scripts Annex Manager uses to match parameters and values. Annex Manager User Guide 15-1...

  • Page 244: Figure 15-1. Compare Window

    If you want to compare two scripts, you can skip this step. Move the pointer to the Configure menu and choose Compare. window appears. Compare Figure 15-1 shows the Compare window for two Annexes. Figure 15-1. Compare Window Annex Manager User Guide 15-2...

  • Page 245: Understanding The Compare Window Format

    Annex. • option to compare one Annex and an existing Annex vs. Script script based on the script’s parameters and values. • option to compare the parameters in two existing Script vs. Script scripts. Annex Manager User Guide 15-3...
  • Page 246 Main Window Params includes information from the main window. If you change your selections, this message reflects your changes. After you select an option, you can choose the Annex and/or scripts you want to compare. Annex Manager User Guide 15-4...

  • Page 247: Selecting Annexes And Scripts For Comparison

    You can select one Annex from each box, and a port type and number for each Annex. Annex Manager compares two Annexes based on the parameter options you selected. If you select and a...

  • Page 248: Figure 15-3. Compare Window For Annex And Script

    field. If you want to compare a script stored in another directory, you can enter its directory and name in the selection field. The example below shows the window for the Annex vs. option. Script Figure 15-3. Compare Window for Annex and Script Annex Manager User Guide 15-6...

  • Page 249: Figure 15-4. Compare Window For Two Scripts

    Annexes and/or scripts you select. If parameter values differ, or if a parameter name does not exist, the box displays the parameter information. The box format depends on the option you Comparison Output choose. Table 15-1 describes these formats. Annex Manager User Guide 15-7...

  • Page 250: Table 15-1. Comparison Output Box Information

    Script vs. Script scripts have the same parameter but one uses a wildcard, the parameter appears in the output box. When Annex Manager completes processing, the box lists the Compare number of differences found. If you repeat the...

  • Page 251: Using Compare Window Buttons

    Parameter Option If you select , go to step Annex vs. Annex Annex vs. Script 3. If you select , skip steps 3 and 4 and go Script vs. Script to step 5. Annex Manager User Guide 15-9...
  • Page 252 Comparison Output differ, displays the number of differences in the process, Compare and if necessary, lists error conditions. For more information about errors, see Identifying Errors in this chapter. Annex Manager User Guide 15-10...

  • Page 253: Copying Parameter Values

    Configure menu. To display the Copy Window window: Create an Annex List. Move the pointer to the Configure menu and choose Copy window appears. Copy Figure 15-5 shows the window. Copy Annex Manager User Guide 15-11...

  • Page 254: Understanding The Copy Window Format

    Part 3 Customize Mode Figure 15-5. Copy Window Understanding the Copy Window Format window uses an option button, Annex list boxes, port Copy information, and a message box. This section explains each window Copy element. Annex Manager User Guide 15-12...
  • Page 255 If you Copy want to copy all parameters from one Annex to another, you should use the commands explained in Create Script Execute Script Chapter 14. Annex Manager User Guide 15-13...
  • Page 256 For more information, refer to Identifying Errors in this chapter. • , you cannot use the port button or fields. You Annex Only Params cannot change port parameters. Annex Manager User Guide 15-14...
  • Page 257 Reading the Message Box window's message box monitors copy operations. It includes: Copy • A status message indicating that Annex Manager is obtaining parameter values from one Annex. For example, if you select an Annex called , the box displays...

  • Page 258: Copying Parameter Values

    Create an Annex List in the main window. works only for reachable Annexes. For more information Copy about Annex lists, see Chapter 4. Move the pointer to the Configure menu and select Copy window displays (see Figure 15-5). Copy Annex Manager User Guide 15-16...
  • Page 259 If your list contains only Copy one Annex, you do not need to select it. Enter one or more port numbers, or a range of port numbers in the field below the box. Copy To Annex Manager User Guide 15-17...

  • Page 260: Figure 15-6. Copy Command Confirmation Window

    Reset Parameters option from the pull-down menu and if Confirm Auto Reset the parameters you are copying require Annex Manager to reset Annexes. If you did not select Confirm Auto Reset Annex Manager resets Annexes without notifying you.

  • Page 261: Identifying Errors

    Annex. Output Box • The output box displays errors when cannot find Compare values for selected parameters or when communication with the Annexes you selected times out. Annex Manager User Guide 15-19...

  • Page 262: Copy Command Errors

    Main Window Params information for parameter groups that require this information. Message Box The message box includes error information when: • Annex Manager cannot read or copy one or more parameters. • You choose and the operation cannot change Copy Apply one or more parameters.

  • Page 263: Booting And Resetting Annexes

    Displaying the Boot Window • Understanding the Boot Window Format • Booting an Annex command terminates all active connections to an Annex. Boot You cannot return to the main window once you display the Boot window. Annex Manager User Guide 16-1...

  • Page 264: Displaying The Boot Window

    Hold the mouse button on the Configure menu, choose Boot release the mouse button. window appears (see Figure 16-1). Boot The example below shows the window for a single Annex. Boot Figure 16-1. Boot Window Annex Manager User Guide 16-2...

  • Page 265: Understanding The Boot Window Format

    Text Boot fields control the boot image, load and dump addresses, time, and message to users. Annex Manager’s standard push buttons activate the command. This section describes each window element. Defining Boot Options...
  • Page 266 When you reboot, you can use the image in the flash memory rather than an image from a server on the network. other than , Annex Manager sends a status Boot Options Quiet message to all terminals connected to the Annexes you are booting.
  • Page 267 Boot • activates the command for the Annexes you Boot Apply selected. • displays a window that explains the command. Boot Help • removes the window from your display. Close Boot Annex Manager User Guide 16-5...

  • Page 268: Booting Annexes

    field. If you create your own message, its text follows the standard Message boot message. Booting Annexes You can use the command for one or more Annexes. Annex Manager Boot changes values for the parameters before Pref Load Addr Pref Dump Addr the boot takes place.
  • Page 269 You can enter more than one delayed request. However, if you enter a second request for a time earlier than an existing request, the selected Annexes will boot at the earlier time and all other existing boot requests will be deleted. Annex Manager User Guide 16-7...

  • Page 270: Figure 16-2. Boot Command Confirmation Window

    Annex, and will use the value in the parameter for . You default_image_name Boot Image can enter new values in any available field. Choose Apply window appears. Confirmation ARNING Figure 16-2. Boot Command Confirmation Window Annex Manager User Guide 16-8...

  • Page 271: Resetting Annex Configurations

    When you choose , Annex Boot Manager notifies the console and all terminals connected to the Annexes you selected about the boot. Once the boot takes place, a warning window appears. This window lists the Annexes where the boot transmission was successful and, if necessary, lists Annexes where the boot transmission was unsuccessful.

  • Page 272: Displaying The Reset Window

    Select one or more Annexes from the list. Hold the mouse button on the Configure menu, choose Reset and release the mouse button. window appears (see Figure 16-3). Reset The following example shows the window. Reset Figure 16-3. Reset Window Annex Manager User Guide 16-10...

  • Page 273: Understanding The Reset Window Format

    Reset and push buttons to apply parameter value changes to the Annexes you select. Choosing a Reset Option window’s radio buttons define the options that Annex Manager Reset will change. terminates active connections to an Annex when you use the...
  • Page 274 PRI Sessions configuration file for an ISDN Primary Rate Annex’s session • resets the parameters and host table that control an Name Server Annex’s ability to translate addresses to names. • resets security parameters. Security Annex Manager User Guide 16-12...
  • Page 275 Reset • activates the command for the Annex you Reset Apply selected. • displays a window that explains the Reset Help command. • removes the window from your display. Close Reset Annex Manager User Guide 16-13...

  • Page 276: Resetting An Annex

    Enter a port type and port or modem number information in the fields below the box. Reset Options You can use these fields only if you selected the Individual Ports option. Individual Internal Modems Choose Apply window appears. Confirmation Annex Manager User Guide 16-14...

  • Page 277: Broadcasting Messages

    Annexes. You can use this command to communicate quickly with all terminals connected to the Annexes you select. This section includes: • Displaying the Broadcast Window • Understanding the Broadcast Window Format • Sending a Broadcast Message Annex Manager User Guide 16-15...

  • Page 278: Displaying The Broadcast Window

    Figure 16-5. Broadcast Window Understanding the Broadcast Window Format window uses radio buttons, a message box, and push buttons Broadcast to transmit a message to the Annexes you selected. This section explains these window elements. Annex Manager User Guide 16-16...
  • Page 279 For example, a broadcast message sent to warn users that you want to boot an Annex might read *** Broadcast from SNMP net manager [Thu Aug 18 11:16:34 1994]*** Please log off Emma immediately for reboot. Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 280: Sending A Broadcast Message

    Enter message text in the box. Broadcast Message Your message can use up to 128 characters in any number of lines. Choose Apply Annex Manager sends your message to all users connected to the Annexes you selected. Annex Manager User Guide 16-18...

  • Page 281: Configuring Pri Internal Modems

    For more information about Annex lists, see Chapter 4. Select one or more Annexes from the list. Move the pointer to the Configure menu and choose PRI Internal Modems The window appears (see Figure 16-6). Annex Manager User Guide 16-19...

  • Page 282: Understanding The Set Pri Internal Modems Window

    You can use the window to view the current status Set PRI Internal Modems of individual internal modems or to change the status of one or more modems. This window uses a list box and radio buttons. Annex Manager User Guide 16-20...
  • Page 283 If you select Busy for a modem with a status, the status will not take Used Busy effect until the current call terminates. When you change a modem status, the Modem List box reflects your changes immediately. Annex Manager User Guide 16-21...

  • Page 284: Changing Internal Modem Status

    The system highlights your choices Choose the Modem Status you need. If you are setting modems to , you can skip this step. Available Press Apply Annex Manager changes status for the modems you selected. Annex Manager User Guide 16-22...

  • Page 285: Displaying Status Information

    Chapter 17 Displaying Status Information nnex Manager retrieves information about the status of an Annex, its ports, and its interfaces. Status commands display hardware and software information as well as basic performance statistics. In addition, Annex Manager provides the command. This command Discover Annexes identifies all Annexes known to a search device by retrieving its routing...

  • Page 286: Displaying The Annex Status Window

    (see Figure 17-1). The name of Annex Status the Annex you selected appears in the window’s title bar. The example below shows the window. ARNING Figure 17-1. Annex Status Window Annex Manager User Guide 17-2...

  • Page 287: Understanding The Annex Status Window

    ), and the total number of process most structures allocated ( • supplies the number of processes activated Activates (min/tot) during the last minute ( ), followed by the number of processes activated since the Annex last booted ( Annex Manager User Guide 17-3...
  • Page 288 There may be a problem with Annex software if: • shows a number other than zero. Denied • displays zero or its value slowly decreases over Min Free time. If you encounter these circumstances, please contact Bay Networks technical support. Annex Manager User Guide 17-4...

  • Page 289: Using Push Buttons

    Hold the mouse button on the Status menu, choose Async Port and release the mouse button. Status window appears (see Figure 17-2). The Annex Async Port Status name of the Annex you selected appears in the window’s title bar. Annex Manager User Guide 17-5...

  • Page 290: Understanding The Annex Async Port Status Window

    Annex Async Port Status Port Totals boxes. In addition, it includes a port number field. Like Port Information all Annex status commands, you cannot change an Annex configuration from this window. Annex Manager User Guide 17-6...
  • Page 291 Output Chars • indicates the total number of parity errors detected. Parity Errors • displays the total number of overrun errors. Overrun Errors • displays the total number of framing errors Framing Errors detected. Annex Manager User Guide 17-7...
  • Page 292 In Chars port. • indicates the number of characters transmitted from Out Chars each port. • provides the number of open sessions on the Session Number port that are connected, connecting, or disconnecting. Annex Manager User Guide 17-8...
  • Page 293 FTP interface. • indicates that the port is a Novell dedicated port. • indicates that the port is a dedicated IPX port used only for dial-in access. • defines a dynamic dial port. dyndial Annex Manager User Guide 17-9...

  • Page 294: Using Push Buttons

    Enter the port numbers you need in the field. Async Port(s) You can enter one or more numbers, a range of numbers separated by commas or dashes, or Press Apply Port status information appears in the Port Totals and Port Information boxes. Annex Manager User Guide 17-10...

  • Page 295: Displaying Interface Information

    Hold the mouse button on the Status menu, choose Interface release the mouse button. window appears (see Figure 17-3). The Annex Interface Status name of the Annex you selected appears in the window’s title bar. Annex Manager User Guide 17-11...

  • Page 296: Understanding The Annex Interface Status Window

    Annex General Information you selected. This box includes the following categories: • provides a text description of the interface. This can Intf Name include the interface name, manufacturer, and version identifier. Annex Manager User Guide 17-12...
  • Page 297 Ucast Pkts received from or delivered to a higher-layer protocol. • lists the number of subnetwork-broadcast or NUcast Pkts subnetwork-multicast packets received from or sent to a higher- layer protocol. Annex Manager User Guide 17-13...

  • Page 298: Using Push Buttons

    Selection window’s output box, or press Annex Interface Status Cancel to return to the window. Annex Interface Status • removes the window from your Annex Interface Status Close display. Annex Manager User Guide 17-14...

  • Page 299: Displaying Pri Channels Status Information

    Select a single ISDN Primary Rate Annex from the list. Hold the mouse button on the Status menu, select PRI. and release the mouse button. Choose Channels, window appears (see Figure 17-4). Annex PRI Channels Status Annex Manager User Guide 17-15...

  • Page 300: Understanding The Annex Pri Channels Status Window

    Annex PRI Channels Status Async boxes. In addition, it includes the Information Sync Information Channel(s) field and buttons. Like all Annex status commands, you cannot Sort Options change an Annex configuration from this window. Annex Manager User Guide 17-16...
  • Page 301 Sort Options Async Information Sync Options boxes list information. Information Select an option. You can choose to sort information according to channel Channel number or to sort information by user name. User Annex Manager User Guide 17-17...
  • Page 302 Sync Information • identifies the telephone number the user entered to dial Called # into the Annex. • identifies the telephone number from which the call Calling # originated. • lists the user name. User Annex Manager User Guide 17-18...

  • Page 303: Using Push Buttons

    Hold the mouse button on the Status menu, select PRI . Choose Channels and release the mouse button. window appears. Annex PRI Channels Status Enter one or more channel numbers. You can enter one number, a range of numbers separated by commas or dashes, or Annex Manager User Guide 17-19...

  • Page 304: Displaying Pri Internal Csu Status Information

    Select a single Annex that contains a CSU interface from the list. Hold the mouse button on the Status menu, select PRI. and release the mouse button. Choose Internal CSU window appears Annex PRI Internal CSU Status (see Figure 17-5). Annex Manager User Guide 17-20...

  • Page 305: Understanding The Annex Pri Internal Csu Status Window

    In addition, it PRI CSU Alarms, PRI CSU Status Interval Information includes the field. You can enter information in this field. Like Interval(s) all Annex status commands, you cannot change an Annex configuration from this window. Annex Manager User Guide 17-21...
  • Page 306 For example, you might enter to specify three intervals, or to specify 1-3, 8 intervals 1 through 3 and interval 8. In addition, you can enter Press Apply statistics appear (see Figure 17-5). PRI Internal CSU Annex Manager User Guide 17-22...
  • Page 307 T1 engine has been online. This field displays True False • indicates the current status of the Yellow alarm. If this Yellow field displays , the T1 line is receiving a yellow alarm from the network. Annex Manager User Guide 17-23...
  • Page 308 PayloadLoop through the T1 engine after it passes through the framing function. • identifies the T1 engine, using its firmware number, Unit ID firmware revision number, firmware release date, and EPROM check sum. Annex Manager User Guide 17-24...
  • Page 309 Layer 1 connection. • lists the number of coding violations that Line Code Violations occur on the local side. A Layer 1 connection does not need to be established. Annex Manager User Guide 17-25...
  • Page 310 This is independent of a Layer 1 connection having been established. • lists the number of minutes (60 consecutive Degraded Minutes one minute intervals) with more than four total errors. Annex Manager User Guide 17-26...

  • Page 311: Using Push Buttons

    Choose Internal CSU and release the mouse button. window appears. Annex PRI Internal CSU Status Select an Interval(s) option. You can select , or . If you select Specified Current Total Current , go to step 5. Total Annex Manager User Guide 17-27...

  • Page 312: Displaying T1 Internal Csu Status Information

    Create an Annex list in the main window. For more information about creating Annex lists, see Chapter Select a single Annex that contains a T1 DS1 interface from the list. Hold the mouse button on the Status menu, select Annex Manager User Guide 17-28...

  • Page 313: Figure 17-6. Annex T1 Internal Csu Status Window

    In addition, it includes the T1 Alarms, T1 Status Interval Information field. You can enter information in this field. Like all Annex Interval(s) status commands, you cannot change an Annex configuration from this window. Annex Manager User Guide 17-29...
  • Page 314 For example, you might enter to specify three intervals, or to specify 1-3, 8 intervals 1 through 3 and interval 8. In addition, you can enter Press Apply T1 Internal CSU statistics appear (see Figure 17-6). Annex Manager User Guide 17-30...
  • Page 315 T1 Engine has been online. This field displays True False • indicates the current status of the Yellow alarm. If this Yellow field displays , the T1 engine is receiving a yellow alarm from the network. Annex Manager User Guide 17-31...
  • Page 316 Lineloop network without passing through the T1 engine. • to show that the incoming signal is lopped Payloadloop through the T1 engine after it passes through the framing function. Annex Manager User Guide 17-32...
  • Page 317 CRC errors. CRC Errors • lists the number of times the T1 engine replicates Controlled Slip or deletes a DS1 frame. • (Receive Network Alarms) lists the number of Rec. Net. Alarms seconds with alarm events. Annex Manager User Guide 17-33...

  • Page 318: Using Push Buttons

    Annex T1 Internal Help command. You can save information here. • removes the window from Annex T1 Internal CSU Status Close your display and returns you to the main window. Annex Manager User Guide 17-34...

  • Page 319: Viewing T1 Internal Csu Status Information

    Annex T1 Modem Calls Status internal modems. This section includes: • Displaying the Annex Modem Calls Status Window • Understanding the Annex Modem Calls Status Window • Viewing T1 Internal Modem Calls Status Information Annex Manager User Guide 17-35...

  • Page 320: Displaying The Annex Modem Calls Status Window

    Annex Modem Calls Status (see Figure 17-7). The name of the Annex you selected appears in the window’s title bar. The following example shows the window. Annex Modem Calls Status Figure 17-7. Annex Modem Calls Status Window Annex Manager User Guide 17-36...

  • Page 321: Understanding The Annex Modem Calls Status Window

    Assert Count provides a count of the number of times the modem asserted DDC on a call. • provides a count of the number of times the Consecutive Failures modem failed to accept a call consecutively. Annex Manager User Guide 17-37...

  • Page 322: Using Push Buttons

    Annex. For more information about Annex lists, see Chapter Select Modem Calls. window appears. The Annex Modem Calls Status T1 Modem Calls information for the Annex you selected appears in the Internal box. Modem Calls Annex Manager User Guide 17-38...

  • Page 323: Displaying The Annex Dvs Status Window

    For more information about creating Annex lists, see Chapter Select a single Annex that contains a tunnel from the list. Hold the mouse button on the Status menu, select DVS. window appears (see Figure 17-8). Annex DVS Status Annex Manager User Guide 17-39...

  • Page 324: Understanding The Annex Dvs Status Window

    GRE Information Box box provides statistics for GRE packets. This box displays GRE Information information in the fields and the Received Transmitted Dropped Packets Info box. The fields provide the following information: Received Transmitted Annex Manager User Guide 17-40...
  • Page 325 Login Time • lists the address assigned to the remote node. This Home Addr Home Addr category is protocol specific. • lists the IP address of the Home Agent (HA). Home Agent Addr Annex Manager User Guide 17-41...

  • Page 326: Using Push Buttons

    The Annex DVS Status Dial VPN Services information appears in the GRE Information Tunnel Information boxes. If the Annex you selected contains no tunnels, a warning message displays: No Tunnels have been found Annex Manager User Guide 17-42...

  • Page 327: Identifying Annexes

    IP addresses. lists basic information about Annexes Discover Annexes/Search Device and allows you to update an Annex list or save a list to a file. Annex Manager User Guide 17-43...

  • Page 328: Figure 17-9. Discover Annexes/Search Device Window

    Move the pointer to the Configure menu and choose Discover , followed by Annexes Search Device. window appears (see Discover Annexes/Search Device Figure 17-9). The following example shows the window. Discover Annexes/Search Device Figure 17-9. Discover Annexes/Search Device Window Annex Manager User Guide 17-44...
  • Page 329 • specifies the length of time in seconds that Annex SNMP Timeout Manager waits for a response. You can enter a number of seconds here. If you do not enter a value here, Discover Annexes/ uses the SNMP default.
  • Page 330 Annexes Discovery Output identified by the search device. Annex Manager goes to a search device, requests a list of addresses in its Address Translation table, and attempts to communicate with each address via SNMP. If communication is successful, Annex Manager compares the device’s object identifier to the...
  • Page 331 Update List with the Annexes displayed in the box. When Discovery Output you use this button, Annex Manager connects each Annex again, in case there has been a change in status. • saves the Annexes displayed in the Discovery Output Save List box to a file.

  • Page 332: Discovering Annexes Using A Search Device

    , information about all devices appears. Verbose Output If you do not select this button, the window includes information about Annexes and the symbol for other devices. Choose Apply Annexes and other devices appear in the box. Discovery Output Annex Manager User Guide 17-48...

  • Page 333: Updating And Saving Discover Annexes Lists

    To update and save list: Lists Discover Annexes/Search Device. Choose Update List Annex Manager replaces the main window’s list with the discovery list and connects each Annex again, in case there has been a change in status. Choose Save List window displays.

  • Page 334: Using The Discover Annexes/Network Command

    • Create a new list by entering a new path and list name and choosing When you complete this window, Annex manager saves the list. For more detailed information about Annex Manager’s standard window, see Chapter...

  • Page 335: Figure 17-11. Discover Annexes/Network Window

    fields to find Annexes on a network: Discover Annexes/Network • accepts an IP address for the network on which Internet Address Annex Manager will find available Annexes. • defines the network portion of the IP address. Subnet Mask •...

  • Page 336: Figure 17-12. Discover Annexes/Network Process Window

    This field automatically displays seconds. It uses a 10 second default if you leave the field blank. Press Annex Manager displays the window informing you that the discovery process is taking place. Figure 17-12. Discover Annexes/Network Process Window Annex Manager User Guide...

  • Page 337: Figure 17-13. Creating Annex List Window

    Annexes that have been found. Figure 17-13. Creating Annex List Window Annex Manager adds the Annexes it finds to the main window’s Annex List box. If this process found Annexes that exist in the main window’s list, a warning window lists duplicate Annexes and does...
  • Page 338 Chapter 17 Displaying Status Information Part 4 Control and Status Commands Annex Manager User Guide 17-54...

  • Page 339: Annex Manager And Snmp

    SNMP is a heavily used management protocol. It operates over the User Datagram Protocol (UDP), which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Annex Manager provides the user interface that enables Network Managers to Annex Manager uses: access Annexes and their information.

  • Page 340: Snmp Management Stations

    Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Part 4 Control and Status Commands Figure 18-1 shows how Annex Manager and SNMP can be used on a network. Annexes with Agents Ethernet SNMP Network Management Station running Annex Manager Figure 18-1. Network Configuration...

  • Page 341: Snmp Agents

    Annex Manager uses a timeout and retry mechanism to guarantee the SNMP command’s delivery. If a timeout occurs, Annex Manager does not know whether the command was not received by the agent, or whether the response from the agent was lost.

  • Page 342: Setting Up The Annex For Snmp

    Community String list. If there is no match, the SNMP agent discards the message without responding to the sender. Annex Manager uses one of the Community Strings defined in the Annex configuration file. This file, which is downloaded during Annex initialization, defines up to four Community Strings.

  • Page 343: Standard Mib Support

    . If you disabled SNMP, the Annex will disabled_modules discard all SNMP messages sent to it and Annex Manager will not be able to retrieve any information using SNMP. By default, the SNMP agent on the Annex is enabled.

  • Page 344: Mib Object Hierarchy

    Annex Manager manages Annexes by retrieving or changing the value of MIB objects. Some MIB objects represent actions that the Annex will perform when Annex Manager sets certain values in those objects (e.g., when an Annex boots or resets). Describing and Naming Objects RFC 1155 (Structure and Identification of Management Information for...

  • Page 345: Trap Hosts And Traps

    Annex reboots. If you need to make permanent changes, you must use the Annex configuration file. Annex Manager Release 2.3 does not support access to the Trap Host Table. You cannot display or change this table through Annex Manager.

  • Page 346: Annex Restrictions On Standard Mibs

    Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Part 4 Control and Status Commands Annex Restrictions on Standard MIBs The Annex SNMP Agent does not use all objects in the supported standard MIBs. This section lists the supported standard MIBs and outlines the differences between the Annex parameters and specific standard MIB...

  • Page 347: Table 18-2. Rfc 1213 Mib-Ii Objects

    Part 4 Control and Status Commands Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP RFC 1213 MIB-II Restrictions The Annex supports RFC1213’s system interfaces icmp groups. It does not support the group. In addition, some snmp individual objects have the restrictions outlined in Table 18-2.

  • Page 348: Table 18-3. Rfc 1398 Ethernet Mib Objects

    Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Part 4 Control and Status Commands RFC 1398 Ethernet MIB Restrictions The Annex supports RFC 1398’s with dot3StatsTable dot3CollTable the restrictions outlined in Table 18-3. Table 18-3. RFC 1398 Ethernet MIB Objects Object Name...
  • Page 349 Part 4 Control and Status Commands Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Table 18-4. RFC 1316 Character MIB Objects (continued) Object Name Restrictions Read Object Limitations charPortOutFlowType Supports only None none , and xonXoff (2) hardware (3) charPortAdminOrigin Read only...

  • Page 350: Table 18-5. Rfc 1317 Rs-232 Mib Objects

    Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Part 4 Control and Status Commands RFC 1317 RS-232 MIB Restrictions The Annex supports this MIB with the restrictions described in Table 18-5. Table 18-5. RFC 1317 RS-232 MIB Objects Object Name Restrictions Read Object...
  • Page 351 Part 4 Control and Status Commands Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Setting Port Speed , and rs232PortInSpeed rs232PortOutSpeed rs232AsyncPortAutobaud related for the Annex’s asynchronous ports. • To set the port to autobaud, you must first set and then set either...

  • Page 352: Table 18-6. Rfc 1389 Ripv2 Mib Objects

    Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Part 4 Control and Status Commands RFC 1389 RIPv2 MIB Restrictions The Annex supports , and rip2GlobalGroup rip2IfStatTable rip2IfConfTable It does not support Table 18-6 describes additional rip2PeerTable restrictions. Table 18-6. RFC 1389 RIPv2 MIB Objects...

  • Page 353: Table 18-7. Rfc 1243 Appletalk

    Part 4 Control and Status Commands Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP RFC 1243 AppleTalk MIB Restrictions The Annex does not support the , and groups. It llap rtmp supports the , and groups with the following aarp atport atecho restrictions.

  • Page 354: Table 18-8. Rfc 1406 Ds1 Mib Objects

    Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Part 4 Control and Status Commands RFC 1406 DS1 MIB Restrictions The Annex supports this MIB with the following restrictions. Table 18-8. RFC 1406 DS1 MIB Objects Object Name Restrictions Read Object Limitations dsx1LineType...
  • Page 355 Part 4 Control and Status Commands Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Table 18-8. RFC 1406 DS1 MIB Objects (continued) Object Name Restrictions Read Object Limitations dsx1IntervalPCVs Not supported None dsx1IntervalLESs Not supported None dsx1IntervalDMs Not supported None dsx1IntervalLCVs Not supported...
  • Page 356 Chapter 18 Annex Manager and SNMP Part 4 Control and Status Commands Annex Manager User Guide 18-18...

  • Page 357: Annex Parameters

    References to additional information in other Annex documentation. • A list containing the parameter’s type, allowable values, default value, and the Annex Manager lists in which the parameter appears. Each parameter description includes an Annex Manager default value. If you use the...
  • Page 358 Annex in the file. For security acp_keys reasons, Annex Manager displays only for this parameter’s values. unset The Annex and the security server can communicate only when this parameter’s value is the same as the Annex’s value in the security server’s...
  • Page 359 A network address ranges from 0 to 65534 (0x0000 to 0xFFFE). • A node address ranges from 0 to 255 (0x00 to 0xFE). For example, designate the same address. 191.253 0x00BF.253 191.0xFD Type Async, AppleTalk Values 0 to 65534.255 Default Lists Async Port Annex Manager User Guide 19-3...
  • Page 360 , a series of numbers separated by commas none (e.g., ) or a range of numbers separated by dashes (e.g., 1, 5, 200-255 Type Async Values all, none, numbers between 0 and 255 Default none Lists Async Port, LAT Annex Manager User Guide 19-4...
  • Page 361 We recommend that you use a sequence with Ctrl character. The key displays as ^. If you use more than one letter or number, Annex Manager separates characters with a slash (/). For example, , displays Ctrl...
  • Page 362 T1 engine from the network. You should enter when you enabled first install an Annex or when the T1 engine is not functioning properly. Type T1 DS1 Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists T1_DS1 Annex Manager User Guide 19-6...
  • Page 363 Rate Annex. If you choose and a client requests guest access, the ISDN enabled Primary Rate Annex asks ACP for username guest privileges. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, AppleTalk,Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-7...
  • Page 364 Type Annex Value + any character, up to 16 characters Ctrl Default “ “ (null string) or (for vcli connections) Ctrl Lists Annex Only, Cmd LIne Editing, Modem, Modem Internal, Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-8...
  • Page 365 ISDN Primary Rate Annex. Xylogics recommends that you use a sequence with + a character. The key displays Ctrl as ^. If you use more than one letter or number, Annex Manager separates characters with a slash (/). For example, , displays as ^a/b...
  • Page 366 Unlike , this timer does not disconnect a CLI CallDef_inactivity_timer session with active jobs. Type Annex Values 0 to 255 minutes Default 0 minutes Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults, Idle Time, Modem, Modem Internal Annex Manager User Guide 19-10...
  • Page 367 This arguments parameter works when is set to , or CallDef_mode connect rlogin telnet tn3270 Type Annex Values 1 to 100 characters Default “ ” (null string) Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults,Dedicated Port Annex Manager User Guide 19-11...
  • Page 368 , the Annex uses the local address and 0.0.0.0 negotiates with the remote PPP client for the remote address. The connection is denied for a remote SLIP client. Annex Manager User Guide 19-12...
  • Page 369 Annex Only, Call Defaults, Cmd Line Editing CallDef_erase_line uses a control character sequence to define the CLI line erase character. Type Annex Values + any character Ctrl Default (displays as ^U) Ctrl Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults, Cmd Line Editing Annex Manager User Guide 19-13...
  • Page 370 Xylogics recommends that you use a sequence with + a character. The key displays as ^. If you use more than one letter or Ctrl number, Annex Manager separates characters with a slash (/). For example, Ctrl , displays as...
  • Page 371 ISDN Primary Rate Annex forwards received data. If new data arrives before the timer expires, the Annex resets the timer. If you enter , the Annex uses which is Annex Manager’s default value. Setting CallDef_forwarding_count CallDef_forwarding_timer may have a severe effect on the network when heavy serial input occurs.
  • Page 372 CallDef_input _ start _ defines the control character sequence that restarts input if char is set to CallDef_port_input_flow_control xonXoff Type Annex Value + any character Ctrl Default (displays as ^Q) Ctrl Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults, Flow Control Annex Manager User Guide 19-16...
  • Page 373 (XON) character if output has been suspended control by a stop (XOFF) character. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults, Flow Control Annex Manager User Guide 19-17...
  • Page 374 IP address for the connection on the ISDN Primary Rate Annex side of the link. This IP address is used only when is set to CallDef_mode slip ppp, autodetect Type Annex Values IP address Default 0.0.0.0 Lists Annex Only, PPP, SLIP, Sync Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-18...
  • Page 375 CLI into uppercase characters. This parameter is used for older terminals that do not support lower case characters. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults, Cmd Line Editing Annex Manager User Guide 19-19...
  • Page 376 • to specify that a connection can perform as a network interface using PPP. IP packets are encapsulated by PPP. • to specify that a connection can perform as a network arap interface using ARAP. Annex Manager User Guide 19-20...
  • Page 377 The parameter determines CallDef_net_inactivity_units whether the number you enter here is in minutes or seconds. Type Annex Values 0 to 255 Default Lists Annex Only, Idle Timer, PPP, SLIP, Call Defaults, Sync Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-21...
  • Page 378 flow control by recognizing xon and xoff start/stop characters. • to indicate that flow control is delegated to a lower level. Type Annex Values none, XonXoff, hardware Default hardware Lists Annex Only, Flow Control, Modem, Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-22...
  • Page 379 CallDef_output _ stop _ defines the control character sequence that stops output if char is set to CallDef_output_flow_control start/stop Type Annex Values + any character Ctrl Default (displays as ^S) Ctrl Lists Annex Only, Flow Control, Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-23...
  • Page 380 %t to display the current time in 24 hour format. • %u to display the user name. Type Annex Values %a, %c, %d, %i, %j. %l, %n, %p, %r, %s, %t, %u Default %a%c Lists Annex Only, Basic Annex, Virtual CLI, Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-24...
  • Page 381 For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this value as unset If you use SecurID, set...
  • Page 382 CallDef_ppp_mru defines the maximum receive unit (MRU) that an ISDN Primary Rate Annex requests as its local MRU. Type Annex Values 64 to 1500 Default 1500 Lists Annex Only, PPP, Call Defaults, Sync Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-26...
  • Page 383 Annex Only, PPP, Call Defaults, Sync Call Defaults CallDef_ppp_ contains the password that an ISDN Primary Rate Annex provides when the password_remote remote PPP peer asks for authentication. For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this parameter’s value as unset Type...
  • Page 384 IP address or fully qualified domain name of a machine running a Berkeley-style lpd server. The command uses this server for the print- tn3270 screen function. Type Annex Values IP address or domain name Default 0.0.0.0 Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-28...
  • Page 385 If you enter the system attempts a LAT (connect) any, first; if that fails, it attempts to establish a telnet connection. Type Annex Values connect, telnet, any Default connect Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-29...
  • Page 386 ISDN Primary Rate Annex to return a user to the CLI prompt after receiving a break of less than two seconds. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default enabled Lists Annex Only, Idle Timer, Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-30...
  • Page 387 The parameter’s default is based on the network portion of the Annex’s IP address. Setting this parameter incorrectly can cause routing problems. Type Annex Values IP address Default 0.0.0.0 Lists Annex Only, SLIP, Call Defaults, Sync Call Defaults Annex Manager User Guide 19-31...
  • Page 388 If the recipient does not acknowledge the message after eight retries, the Annex drops the connection. You can use (Annex Manager’s default value) to set the keep-alive time to 120 minutes, or you can enter to disable the keep-alive mechanism.
  • Page 389 (i.e., when is set to ). For more CallDef_cli_interface information, please refer to the Annex Interface for VMS Environments Administrator’s Guide. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, Call Defaults, VCI Interface Annex Manager User Guide 19-33...
  • Page 390 LAT packets. For example, if you enter , the time interval will be 90 milliseconds. Type Annex Values 1 to 100 tens of milliseconds Default 8 (80 milliseconds) Lists Annex Only, LAT Annex Manager User Guide 19-34...
  • Page 391 , this parameter provides a standard UNIX interface, with prompts defined by the parameters. If you enter , the standard cli_prompt prompt VMS interface includes the prompt followed by the prompt. Local> Username> Type Async Values vci or uci Default Lists Async Port Annex Manager User Guide 19-35...
  • Page 392 %t to display the current time in 24 hour format. • %u to display the port’s user name. Type Annex Values %a, %c, %d, %i, %j. %l, %n, %p, %r, %s, %t, %u Default %a%c Lists Annex Only, Basic Annex, Virtual CLI Annex Manager User Guide 19-36...
  • Page 393 The security policy in the security server scans the file to authorize a connection to a host from the /etc/acp_restrict Annex. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port, Modem, Modem Internal, Security Annex Manager User Guide 19-37...
  • Page 394 Annex Only, Basic Async Port, Modem daylight_savings allows the Annex to adjust for daylight savings time in your geographic location. Type Annex Values us, australian, british, canadian, east_european, mid_european, west_european, none Default Lists Annex only Annex Manager User Guide 19-38...
  • Page 395 DECServer command interface is configured (i.e., when is set to ). For more information, please cli_interface refer to the Annex Interface for VMS Environments Administrator’s Guide. Type Async Values interactive, passthru, passall, transparent Default interactive Lists Async Port Annex Manager User Guide 19-39...
  • Page 396 Lists Async Port, PPP, SLIP DHCP_broadcast determines whether or not an Annex broadcasts for DHCP services if the preferred DHCP servers are not available. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only Annex Manager User Guide 19-40...
  • Page 397 The connection is denied for a remote SLIP client. • contacts a DHCP server to request a remote address on dhcp behalf of the user. • reads the user’s remote address from the Local remote_address parameter. Annex Manager User Guide 19-41...
  • Page 398 , or snmp none Disabling prevents access to the Annex from Annex Manager. snmp Disabling can cause problems if host-based admin snmp not available. To change parameters in this case, you must return to monitor mode, erase the parameters in non-volatile memory, and reconfigure the Annex.
  • Page 399 Default disabled Lists Async Port, Command Line Editing enable_security allows you to activate the security system. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, AppleTalk, IPX, PPP, SLIP, Security, Virtual CLI Annex Manager User Guide 19-43...
  • Page 400 Xylogics recommends that you use a sequence with Ctrl + a character. The key displays as ^. If you use more than one letter or number, Annex Manager separates characters with a slash (/). For example, Ctrl , displays as...
  • Page 401 , a series of numbers separated by commas, (e.g., ) or a range of none numbers separated by dashes (e.g. 1, 5, 200-255 Type Annex Values all, none, or numbers from 0 to 255 Default none Lists Annex Only, LAT Annex Manager User Guide 19-45...
  • Page 402 Annex to mask input to seven bits. If you choose , the Annex disabled expects eight-bit ASCII input. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port, Basic Async Port Annex Manager User Guide 19-46...
  • Page 403 For each field: 0 to 255 or hexadecimal Default Lists Annex Only, Basic Annex input_buffer_size provides the number of 256-byte blocks allocated to receive input characters for a port. Type Async Values 1 to 255 Default Lists Async Port, Flow Control Annex Manager User Guide 19-47...
  • Page 404 _ start _ char defines the control character sequence that restarts input if input_flow_control set to start/stop Type Async Value + any character Ctrl Default (displays as ^Q) Ctrl Lists Async Port, Flow Control Annex Manager User Guide 19-48...
  • Page 405 ICMP messages, RIP updates, or other system packets. The Annex does not check incoming packets for the presence of the IPSO. Type Async Values none, secret, topsecret, confidential, unclassified Default none Lists Async Ports, Security Annex Manager User Guide 19-49...
  • Page 406 Default disabled Lists Annex Only, IPX ipx_dump_password contains a user password for logging on to the Novell file server before the Annex sends a dump file to the server. Annex Manager displays unset Type Annex Values 0 to 16 characters...
  • Page 407 LAT protocol within the Annex. Each Annex requires a unique key value. You must contact your supplier to obtain a LAT key. After you set the key, your system administrator must reboot the Annex. Type Annex Values obtained from your supplier Default Lists Annex Only, LAT Annex Manager User Guide 19-51...
  • Page 408 flow control (XON/XOFF) be turned off, the Annex turns off flow control and passes XON/XOFF characters to the host. This scenario can adversely affect XON/XOFF and the terminal’s cursor keys. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Ports, LAT Annex Manager User Guide 19-52...
  • Page 409 IP address. A gateway is required if the preferred load or dump host is on a different network or subnet than the Annex. Type Annex Values IP address Default 0.0.0.0 (no gateway) Lists Annex Only, Basic Annex Annex Manager User Guide 19-53...
  • Page 410 0 to 16 characters Default “ “ (null string) Lists Async Port, Basic Async Port lock_enable allows any port to use the LOCK DECServer command. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, Security Annex Manager User Guide 19-54...
  • Page 411 Loose source routing may be a security problem if you use filters on your network router. If you are concerned with security, you should set this parameter to disabled Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default enabled Lists Annex Only, Security Annex Manager User Guide 19-55...
  • Page 412 Annex to convert uppercase characters sent from a terminal using CLI into lowercase characters. This parameter is used for older terminals that do not support lower case characters. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port, Command Line Editing Annex Manager User Guide 19-56...
  • Page 413 CLI connections the Annex can create at a time. Entering allows a number of connections limited only by the Annex’s available memory. Type Annex Values 0 to 255 Default Lists Annex Only, Basic Annex, Virtual CLI Annex Manager User Guide 19-57...
  • Page 414 • to allow slave and CLI capabilities. If a connection is adaptive initiated via an Annex, the port enters CLI mode. If a connection is initiated via a port server, the port enters slave mode. Annex Manager User Guide 19-58...
  • Page 415 This option works with the parameter dedicated_arguments • to allow a port to communicate via the command. tn3270 tn3270 This option works with the parameter dedicated_arguments Annex Manager User Guide 19-59...
  • Page 416 VMS interface. This parameter works only when is set to is set to cli_interface vci_login_port_password enabled For security reasons, Annex Manager displays values as unset Type Annex Values 0 to 16 characters Default...
  • Page 417 VMS interface can remain inactive. This parameter works only when is set to . Entering sets the cli_interface timer to 30 minutes (Annex Manager’s default value). Type Annex Values 0 through 60 minutes Default...
  • Page 418 Lists Annex Only, Nameserver nameserver_broadcast defines whether the Annex broadcasts a name server request if the preferred name servers do not respond. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, Modem Annex Manager User Guide 19-62...
  • Page 419 Default Lists Async Ports, Idle Timer, PPP, SLIP net_inactivity_units determines the unit of time used for the port’s serial protocol inactivity timer. Type Async Values minutes or seconds Default minutes Lists Async Port, PPP, SLIP Annex Manager User Guide 19-63...
  • Page 420 If the address you enter here is in use, the Annex must acquire a new node ID. This new ID is stored in non-volatile RAM. Each ID has two parts, separated by a dot. Type Annex Values 0 to 65534.255 Default Lists Annex Only, AppleTalk Annex Manager User Guide 19-64...
  • Page 421 If you enter , the Annex sets the inactivity timer enabled when it sends output from the port. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default enabled Lists Async Port, Dedicated Port, Idle Timer, Modem, Modem Internal Annex Manager User Guide 19-65...
  • Page 422 1 to 255 Default Lists Annex Only, Routing parity defines the type of parity that the asynchronous port uses. Type Async Values none, odd, even Default none Lists Async Port, Basic Async Port, Modem, Modem Internal Annex Manager User Guide 19-66...
  • Page 423 Lists Annex Only, Security password_limit defines the maximum number of times a user can attempt to enter a password before an Annex resets the port. Entering sets the limit to 3 (Annex Manager’s default value). Type Annex Values 0 through 10...
  • Page 424 , and bidirectional_modem broadcast_direction enabled port • sets Dialout mode slave, port_type dialin speed 115200 (or the highest speed that the hardware supports), control_lines both input_flow_control output_flow_control , and need_dsr bidirectional_modem disabled enabled broadcast_direction network Annex Manager User Guide 19-68...
  • Page 425 Annex tries to match the individual parameter values to existing settings. If parameter values match, port_modem_config Annex Manager displays the appropriate value for . If you have changed one or more parameter port_modem_config values so that they do not match values, Annex port_modem_config...
  • Page 426 For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this value as unset If you use SecurID, set to a null string ("...
  • Page 427 CLI, and tcp_keepalive dedicated ports, and for connections from the host to slave and adaptive ports. You can use (Annex Manager’s default value) to specify that the keep-alive time is the value set in the parameter, or to disable the keep- tcp_keepalive alive mechanism for the port.
  • Page 428 0x00-00-00-00-00-00 to 0xFF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FE Default 00-00-00-00-00-00 Lists Async Port, PPP ppp_mru defines the maximum receive unit (MRU) that the Annex requests as its local MRU. Type Async Values 64 to 1500 Default 1500 Lists Async Port, PPP Annex Manager User Guide 19-72...
  • Page 429 Values all, ipcp, atcp, ipxcp, ipcp-atcp, ipcp-ipxcp, atcp-ipxcp Default ipcp Lists Async Port, PPP ppp_password_remote defines a PPP port user’s password For security reasons, Annex Manager displays this parameter’s value as unset Type Async Values 0 to 16 characters Default...
  • Page 430 IP address of the DHCP server that the client attempts to use as the backup source for DHCP services when the primary DHCP server does not respond. When enabled, the client broadcasts DHCP messages. Type Annex Values IP Address Default Lists Annex Only Annex Manager User Guide 19-74...
  • Page 431 IP address of the host listed in the parameter or the name_server_2 address of a back-up host that serves if is set to name_server_2 none Type Annex Values IP address Default 0.0.0.0 Lists Annex Only, Modem Annex Manager User Guide 19-75...
  • Page 432 ISDN Primary Rate Annex shutdown by automating outgoing call attrition. If you choose , existing calls are allowed to terminate but new enabled outgoing calls are blocked. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disable Lists DS1 Line, PRI Line Annex Manager User Guide 19-76...
  • Page 433 1 in the last bit of the first octet, since these numbers are reserved for multicast addresses, or 0xFF-FF_FF_FF_FF_FF, which is reserved as a broadcast node address. Type Annex Values 0x00-00-00-00-00-00 to 0xFF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FE Default 00-00-00-00-00-00 Lists DSO Channel, Channel Annex Manager User Guide 19-77...
  • Page 434 IP address or fully qualified domain name of a machine running a Berkeley-style lpd server. The command uses this server for the print- tn3270 screen function. Type Async Values IP address or domain name Default 0.0.0.0 Lists Async Port, TN3270 Annex Manager User Guide 19-78...
  • Page 435 If you use (Annex Manager’s default value), rtelnet the keep-alive timer uses the value set by the parameter. You can tcp_keepalive enter to disable the keep-alive mechanism for the printer port.
  • Page 436 %t to display the current time. • %u to display the port’s user name. Type Annex Values %a, %c, %d, %i, %j. %l, %n, %p, %s, %t, %u Default Value in parameter cli_prompt Lists Annex Only, Basic Async Port Annex Manager User Guide 19-80...
  • Page 437 The idle time is the time lapse between activity and inactivity at the device. This parameter works with command. Type Async Values input or output Default input Lists Async Port, Idle Timer Annex Manager User Guide 19-81...
  • Page 438 , or a list of one to eight IP addresses in decimal format, preceded by none include exclude Type Interface Values all, none, or one to eight IP addresses preceded by include or exclude Default Lists Enet Port, Async Port, Routing Annex Manager User Guide 19-82...
  • Page 439 Chapter 19 Annex Parameters rupiahs contains the password that controls authentication for RIP packets. Annex Manager displays this parameter’s value as if you enter the password here, or as if you enter a null string. indicates that authentication is turned...
  • Page 440 SLIP, PPP, and Ethernet interfaces. You can enter to accept subnet routes or to reject enabled disabled them. Type Interface Values enabled or disabled Default enabled Lists Enet Port, Async Port, Routing Annex Manager User Guide 19-84...
  • Page 441 If you disable the RIP routing daemon and the Annex does not reside on the same subnetwork as the Annex Manager’s host, you will not be able to contact the Annex after you reboot it or after you reset the routing subsystem.
  • Page 442 Annex as a file server for the message-of-the- motd day file. • to indicate that the Annex is not a file server. none Type Annex Values all, config, image, motd, none Default none Lists Annex Only, Basic Annex Annex Manager User Guide 19-86...
  • Page 443 Annex Parameters server_name names the Annex in the LAT protocol. The name you enter should match the VMS host’s node name used in the HIC configuration file. Annex Manager’s default value is followed by the physical ethernet address (for example,...
  • Page 444 (MTU) size on a SLIP/CSLIP port. This parameter forces the SLIP interface to use large (1006) or small (256) MTUs. Type Async Values large or small Default small Lists Async Port, SLIP Annex Manager User Guide 19-88...
  • Page 445 Annex to send interactive traffic (such as , and control telnet rlogin sessions) before it sends other traffic. This parameter provides a type-of-service based SLIP queuing. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port, SLIP Annex Manager User Guide 19-89...
  • Page 446 Default 0.0.0.0 Lists Annex Only, Basic Annex sysContact identifies the contact person for this managed node, including information on how to contact this person. Type Annex Default Values 0 to 255 characters Lists Annex Only Annex Manager User Guide 19-90...
  • Page 447 Default log_local7 Lists Annex Only, Syslog syslog_host contains the IP address of the host that logs Annex messages. If you use Annex Manager’s default setting ( , the Annex broadcasts its log messages. 0.0.0.0) Type Annex Values IP Address Default 0.0.0.0...
  • Page 448 You can enter for syslogging to take place over the network, or a number to indicate the port to which syslog messages are sent. Type Annex Values 0 or a port number Default Lists Annex Only, SysLog Annex Manager User Guide 19-92...
  • Page 449 T1 Drop and Insert Interface. If there is terminal equipment on this interface, your selection must match the terminal equipment’s format. Type T1 DS1 Values esf, d4 Default Lists T1_DS1 Annex Manager User Guide 19-93...
  • Page 450 CLI connection. You must enter a valid terminal type for the host. The Annex passes the terminal type setting to the host. Type Async Values 0 to 16 characters Default “ “ (null string) Lists Async Port, Basic Async Annex Manager User Guide 19-94...
  • Page 451 Annex broadcasts for the current time if the preferred load host is not available or does not provide a time server. Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, Time of Day Annex Manager User Guide 19-95...
  • Page 452 When the time expires, the multiplexed packet is sent. Entering sets this parameter to 20 (Annex Manager’s default value). Type Annex Values 0 through 255...
  • Page 453 Annex Values 5 through 65535 Default Lists Annex Only, TMux tni_circuit_id contains the transmission vendor’s circuit identifier used for customer service calls. Type T1 DS1 Values 0 to 128 characters Default “ “ Lists T1_DS1 Annex Manager User Guide 19-97...
  • Page 454 This measurement is supplied by the telephone company at installation. You need to adjust your buildout based on this measurement. Type T1 DS1, PRI Values 0_db, 7.5_db, 15_db, 22.5_db Default 0_db Lists T1_DS1, PRI Line Annex Manager User Guide 19-98...
  • Page 455 You should select enabled here when you set the parameter to tni_line_code Type T1 DS1 Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists T1_DS1 Annex Manager User Guide 19-99...
  • Page 456 DECServer command interface is configured (i.e., when is set to ). For more information, please refer to the Annex cli_interface Interface for VMS Environments Administrator’s Guide. Type Async Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Async Port Annex Manager User Guide 19-100...
  • Page 457 CLI security on asynchronous ports. This parameter works with host-based security only if you set enable_security enabled Type Annex Values enabled or disabled Default disabled Lists Annex Only, Security, Virtual CLI Annex Manager User Guide 19-101...
  • Page 458 (e.g., ). To escape general engineering lab embedded spaces, use the backslash (\). Type Annex Values 0 to 32 characters Default “ “ (null string) Lists Annex Only, AppleTalk Annex Manager User Guide 19-102...
  • Page 459 Did you enter a correct Annex name or IP address? • Annex Manager can connect to an Annex if the name or IP address you entered are correct. The Annex name you enter must match a name in the Annex in the local file.
  • Page 460 CLI routed process is running. If it is not, the Annex may not be able to reply to the messages received from Annex Manager. Use the command to change the routed superuser admin CLI configuration parameter to...
  • Page 461 SNMP packet is transmitted in the clear, there is a potential security risk in allowing changes to the configuration through SNMP messages. If you wish to configure the Annex using Annex Manager, please be aware of this situation.
  • Page 462 “Parameter does not exist” Message? Not all parameters apply to all Annex hardware configurations or all software releases. Since Annex Manager must support all parameters for all Annex hardware and software, you may see this message when you compare one Annex’s port configuration to a port on a different Annex, when you copy parameters from one Annex to another, or when you use commands.
  • Page 463 Chapter 20 Troubleshooting SNMP Communication In order for Annex Manager to communicate with an Annex, the Annex's SNMP agent must be up and the specified community string must match one of the Annex’s community strings. To perform operations which will change parameters (e.g., the...
  • Page 464 Initialization Window Some window managers require that a window be placed once it appears as an outline. If you use such a window manager, and the Annex Manager main window is not placed within a few seconds, the initialization window may appear as a small sliver.
  • Page 465 Troubleshooting Modifying or Deleting Parameter Groups Any user with write access to Annex Manager data files (i.e., who has the ability to create, modify, or delete parameter groups) can modify any parameter group even if the user did not create the file.
  • Page 466 Chapter 20 Troubleshooting Part 5 Reference Information Annex Manager User Guide 20-8...
  • Page 467 16-2 See also Save Annex List and Open An- messages 16-6 nex List commands options 16-3 Annex Manager windows 3-1 push buttons 16-5 Cancel 3-11 step-by-step instructions 16-6 to 16-9 Confirmation 3-10 text fields 16-4 to 16-5...
  • Page 468 CallDef_line_erase parameter 19-18 parameter 19-30 CallDef_local_address parameter 19-18 CallDef_location parameter 19-19 CallDef_rs232_async_parity parameter 19- CallDef_long_break parameter 19-19 CallDef_map_to_lower parameter 19-19 CallDef_rs232_async_stop_bits CallDef_map_to_upper parameter 19-19 parameter 19-30 CallDef_mask_7bits parameter 19-15 CallDef_rs232_sync_clock_source CallDef_max_session parameter 19-20 parameter 19-30 Annex Manager User Guide Index-2...
  • Page 469 19-42 15-20 Discover Annexes/Network command config_file parameter 19-37 displaying the window 17-50 to 17-51 Confirm Auto Reset option 3-12 finding on a network 17-52 to 17-53 Confirmation window 3-10 understanding the window 17-51 Annex Manager User Guide Index-3...
  • Page 470 3-19 to 3-20 erase_word parameter 19-44 understanding formats of 3-18 errors host_table_size parameter 19-46 in script commands 14-22 to 14-24 in Set and Show commands 13-16 to 13- image_name parameter 19-46 reading from message boxes 2-23 Annex Manager User Guide Index-4...
  • Page 471 17-13 local_address parameter 19-54 understanding the window 17-12 to 17- location parameter 19-54 lock_enable parameter 19-54 introduction to Annex Manager xxiii to xxvii long_break parameter 19-55 environment xxv loose_source_route parameter 19-55 features xxiii to xxiv memory requirements xxvi...
  • Page 472 17-20 to 17-21 displaying values of 4-14 entering interval information 17-22 selecting 4-12 to 4-14 interval errored seconds box 17-26 See also individual parameter names interval errors box 17-25 parity parameter 19-66 Annex Manager User Guide Index-6...
  • Page 473 19-85 pri_ipx_network partameter 19-77 routed parameter 19-85 pri_ipx_node parameter 19-77 rts_signal parameter 19-85 pri_switch_type parameter 19-78 running Annex Manager 1-12 printer_crlf parameter 19-78 rwhod parameter 19-86 printer_hardware_tabs parameter 19-78 printer_host parameter 19-78 printer_map_to_upper parameter 19-79 Save Annex List command 4-15 to 4-16...
  • Page 474 18-1 to 18-3 push buttons 3-23 parallel printer MIB restrictions 18-13 step-by-step instructions 3-23 RIPv2 MIB restrictions 18-14 understanding the window 3-21 RS-232 MIB restrictions 18-12 sizing a window. See window management setting port speed 18-13 Annex Manager User Guide Index-8...
  • Page 475 17-33 to 17-34 "parameter does not exist" message 20- push buttons 17-34 status box 17-32 to 17-33 Annex Manager slow to start 20-1 understanding the window 17-29 to 17- Annex not reachable 20-1 to 20-2 problems saving parameters 20-4...
  • Page 476 2-13 option buttons 2-16 output boxes 2-24 overview of 2-2 to 2-4 push buttons 2-16 radio buttons 2-17 scrolling 2-10 to 2-11 sizing a window 2-7 to 2-8, 2-14 zone parameter 19-102 Annex Manager User Guide Index-10...

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