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3Com 3C13755-US - Router 5642 Installation Manual

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Part No. 10014373
Published October 2004
Router 5000 Family

Installation Guide

Router 5012 (3C13701)
Router 5232 (3C13751)
Router 5642 (3C13755)
Router 5682 (3C13759)

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Router 5000 Family Installation Guide Router 5012 (3C13701) Router 5232 (3C13751) Router 5642 (3C13755) Router 5682 (3C13759) http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 10014373 Published October 2004...
  • Page 2 01752-3064 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change. 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS 5000 F NTRODUCING THE OUTER AMILY Router 5000 Family Software Router 5000 Family Hardware Router 5012 Hardware Router 5232 Hardware Router 5642 Hardware Router 5682 Hardware 5012 SIC NTRODUCING OUTER 1-port 10/100 BASE-T SIC 1-Port Serial SIC 2-Port ISDN S/T SIC 2-port ISDN U SIC 1-Port Fractional E1 SIC 1-Port Fractional T1 SIC...
  • Page 4 Connecting the Router to the Ethernet Connecting the Router to the WAN Verifying the Installation OOTING AND ONFIGURING THE OUTER Connecting the Router to a Local Console Terminal Connecting the Router to a Remote Console Terminal Setting the Parameters of the Console Terminal Powering on the Router Startup Process Configuration Fundamentals of the Router...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Router 5000 Family

    NTRODUCING THE OUTER AMILY Routers in the 3Com Router 5000 Family support two types of interface modules: Smart Interface Cards (SICs) — small WAN cards Multifunctional Interface Modules (MIMs) — larger WAN cards The routers can be flexibly configured by changing or extending SICs or MIMs, to provide different functions.

  • Page 6: Router 5000 Family Software

    1: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING THE OUTER AMILY 5012High density ports — The Router 5682 supports a 28 2Mbps sync serial port, which can connect to leased line, Frame Relay, and X.25 networks. Fast Ethernet access — Router 5000 Family routers support 100 Mbps access to the local Ethernet and flexible networking configuration.
  • Page 7 Router 5000 Family Hardware Table 1 Router 5000 Family Console Port Specifications Attribute Description Command line interface Table 2 lists the attributes of the Router 5000 Family AUX port. Table 2 Router 5000 Family AUX Port Specifications Attribute Description Connector type RJ-45 Interface standard Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232...

  • Page 8: Router 5012 Hardware

    1: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING THE OUTER AMILY Flashing-data is being transmitted from local WAN port OFF-no data transmitted on WAN port Flashing-Data is being transmitted on local Ethernet port OFF-no data is being transmitted on local Ethernet port SLOT 1-3 ON-The MIM the SIC is powered and operating normally.
  • Page 9 Router 5012 Hardware Figure 1 illustrates the front of the Router 5012. Figure 1 Front View of the Router 5012 Figure 2 illustrates the back of the Router 5012. Figure 2 Back View of the Router 5012 System Specifications Table 6 lists system specifications for the Router 5012 Table 6 System Specifications for the Router 5012 Item Description...

  • Page 10: Router 5232 Hardware

    1: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING THE OUTER AMILY Table 7 lists the attributes of the Router 5012 synchronous/asynchronous serial port. Table 7 Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial Port Specifications Description Attribute Synchronous Asynchronous Connector type DB-50 Interface V.24 V.35 EIA/TIA-232 standard and operating mode DTE, DCE Minimum baud...

  • Page 11: Router 5642 Hardware

    Router 5642 Hardware System Specifications Table 8 lists the systems specifications for the Router 5232. Table 8 System Specifications for the Router 5232 Item Router 5232 specifications Fixed ports 1 AUX port 1 CONSOLE port 2 LAN port Slots 3 (MIM) Processor MPC 8245 300 MHz (AC power supply) NVRAM...

  • Page 12: Router 5682 Hardware

    1: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING THE OUTER AMILY Table 9 System Specifications for the Router 5642 (continued) Item Router 5642 specifications Fixed ports 1 AUX port 1 CONSOLE port Boot ROM 512 KB SDRAM 256 MB Flash 32 MB Dimensions 442 x 44.4 x 413 mm (17.5 x 1.8 x 16.25 in) (W x H x D)
  • Page 13 Router 5682 Hardware Table 10 System Specifications for the Router 5682 Item Router 5682 specifications Fixed ports 1 AUX port 1 console port SDRAM 256 MB Flash 32 MB Dimensions 442 x 91.2 x 413 mm (17.5 x 3.6 x 16.25 in) (W x H x D) excluding rubber feet Weight...
  • Page 14 1: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING THE OUTER AMILY...

  • Page 15: Introducing Router 5012 Sics

    5012 SIC NTRODUCING OUTER The Router 5012 has 2 smart interface card (SIC) slots. You can install any two of the following SICs in your Router 5012 router: Ethernet interface card 1-port 10/100 BASE-T SIC WAN interface card 1-Port Serial SIC 2-Port ISDN S/T SIC 2-Port ISDN U SIC 1-Port Fractional E1 SIC...
  • Page 16 Off: No data is being transmitted. Flashing yellow: Data is being Transmitted. Cables 3Com recommends that you use category-5 twisted pair cable to connect the 10BASE-T /100BASE-TX Ethernet interface to the Ethernet, as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Ethernet Cable Ethernet cables are grouped into two types;...

  • Page 17: 1-Port Serial Sic

    1-Port Serial SIC hubs or LAN switches. A standard network cable is shipped with the Router 5012. Crossover cable — The wire sequences of the twisted pair cable are terminated by RJ-45 connectors that are different at either end. This type of cable can connect terminal equipment, such as PCs and routers, to other terminal equipment.
  • Page 18 2: I 5012 SIC HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER Table 13 Baud Rate and Transmission Distance of V.24 (EIA/TIA-232)/V.35 Cable V.24 (EIA/TIA-232) V.35 Maximum Maximum Transmission Transmission Baud Rate (bps) Distance (m) Baud Rate (bps) Distance (m) 64000 56000 115200 64000 2048000 The baud rate cannot exceed 64 kbps if the V.24 cable is used and the interface operates in synchronous mode.
  • Page 19 1-Port Serial SIC Features Table 15 lists features of the 1-Port Serial SIC Table 15 Features of the 1-Port Serial SIC Description Feature Synchronous Asynchronous Connector Type DB-50 Number of Connectors Cable Type V.24 V.35 DTE Cable (EIA/TIA-232) V.35 DCE Cable DTE Cable V.24 (EIA/TIA-232 DCE...
  • Page 20 1-Port Serial SIC. You must order the cable you need from 3Com when you order the interface card. To prevent damage to your router and to avoid voiding your warranty, use only the appropriate cable supplied by 3Com.

  • Page 21: 2-Port Isdn S/T Sic

    2-Port ISDN S/T SIC Figure 16 V.35 DTE Cable V.35 Male Label DB50 Male Enlarged A side Enlarged B side Figure 17 V.35 DCE Cable V.35 Female DB50 Male Label Enlarged B side Enlarged A side To avoid damage to the equipment and ports, do not insert or unplug the serial cables when the router is powered on.
  • Page 22 2: I 5012 SIC HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER Figure 18 illustrates the 2-port ISDN S/T SIC. Figure 18 The 2-Port ISDN S/T SIC Figure 19 illustrates the 2-port ISDN U SIC. Figure 19 The 2-Port ISDN U SIC...
  • Page 23 2-port ISDN U SIC Features Table 18 lists features of the 2-port ISDN S/T SIC and 2-port ISDN U SIC. Table 18 Features of the 2-Port ISDN S/T SIC and 2-Port ISDN U SIC Feature Description Connector type RJ-45 Number of connectors Cable type Telephone cable with ferrite core Protocol standard...
  • Page 24 SIC before connecting the cable. When the 2-port ISDN S/T SIC and 2-port ISDN U SIC interface cables are used outdoors, 3Com recommends that you install a lightning arrester on the input end of the cable to minimize the risk of lightning damage.

  • Page 25: 1-Port Fractional E1 Sic

    1-Port Fractional E1 SIC 4 Power on the router and check the corresponding LED on the front panel of the router. If the LED is green, the SIC passed the POST and can operate normally. If the LED is off, the SIC failed the POST. Contact your Service representative. 5 Check the ON LED on the interface card panel.
  • Page 26 2: I 5012 SIC HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER Features of the 1-Port Fractional E1 SIC Table 20 Feature Description HDLC LAPB Q.921, Q.931 8-Bit DIP Switch The 1-Port Fractional E1 SIC is compatible with both 75-ohm impedance and 120-ohm impedance. The interface card matches different types of impedance through an 8-bit DIP switch.
  • Page 27 The E1 G.703 cable has two variations: 75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable and 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable. You must order the cable you need from 3Com when you order the interface card. To prevent damage to your router and to avoid voiding your warranty, use only the appropriate cable offered by 3Com.
  • Page 28 2: I 5012 SIC HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER Figure 25 Extended Connection of the E1 75-Ohm Non-balanced Coaxial Cable DB-15 Network devices, Router such as leased line Coaxial connector 75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable 75-ohm E1 trunk cable To connect the cable: 1 Power off the router.
  • Page 29 1-Port Fractional E1 SIC A network port connector is available for extending the E1 cable. See Figure 27. Both ends of the connector are RJ-45 jacks that can be used to connect two 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cables. In addition, a 75-ohm to 120-ohm adapter is available.

  • Page 30: 1-Port Fractional T1 Sic

    2: I 5012 SIC HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER 1-Port Fractional T1 The main functions of the 1-Port Fractional T1 SIC are: Transceiving and processing the T1 data stream. Providing channel T1 (CT1) access. Providing two types of loopback modes, remote loopback and local loop, which facilitate effective and flexible debugging.
  • Page 31 The 1-Port Fractional T1 SIC port cable is a 100-ohm standard shielded network cable. Both ends have RJ-45 connectors. You must order the cable you need from 3Com when you order the interface card. To prevent damage to your router and to avoid voiding your warranty, use only the appropriate cable offered by 3Com.

  • Page 32: Port Analog Modem Sic

    2: I 5012 SIC HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER 5 Check the status of the synchronous (LINK) LED on the faceplate of the 1-Port Fractional T1 SIC. If the LED is off, the line is faulty. Check the line. 1 Port Analog Modem SIC-1AM integrates the functions of asynchronous interface and external Modem, i.e.
  • Page 33 1 Port Analog Modem SIC Table 26 ACTOFF: Indicates that the link is idle. Blinking: Indicates that the data is being transceiver. LINKOFF: Indicates that the link is idle. ON: Indicates that the connection has established. Blinking: Indicates that the connection is being established.
  • Page 34 2: I 5012 SIC HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER...

  • Page 35: Introducing Router 5000 Family Mims

    5000 F NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY The Router 5000 Family has between 1 and 8 multifunctional interface module (MIM) slots, depending on the router model, into which you can install the following modules: Ethernet interface module (Router 5232, Router 5642, Router 5682) 2-port 10/100BASE-T MIM 1-Port 10/100/1000 MIM WAN interface module (Router 5232, Router 5642, Router 5682)

  • Page 36: 10/100/1000 Mim

    3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY Figure 33 The 2-Port 10/100BASE-T MIM Front Panel and LEDs Figure 34 illustrates the front panel of the 2-port 10/100BASE-T MIM. Figure 34 Front Panel of the 2-Port 10/100BASE-T MIM Table 27 lists status descriptions of 2-port 10/100BASE-T MIM LEDs. Table 27 2-Port 10/100BASE-T MIM LEDs Off: The link is not connected.

  • Page 37: 4-Port Serial Mim

    4-Port Serial MIM Figure 35 10/100/1000 MIM Table 28 10/100/1000 Attributes Attribute Description Connector RJ45 Number of connectors Interface type MDI/MDIX Interface standard 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab Cable type Ethernet cable Operating mode 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Full duplex Figure 36 10/100/1000 LEDs Table 29 10/100/1000 LEDs OFF means the link is not connected.
  • Page 38 3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY Figure 37 The 4-Port Serial MIM Front Panel and LEDs Figure 38 illustrates the front panel of the 4-Port Serial MIM. Figure 38 Front Panel of the 4-Port Serial MIM...
  • Page 39 You must order the cable you need to use with your 4-Port Serial MIM when you order the module. To prevent damage to your router and to avoid voiding your warranty, use only the appropriate cable offered by 3Com. The end of these cables that connects to the conversion cable has a DB-50 connector.

  • Page 40: 2-Port E1/Ce1/Pri Mim

    3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY Power off the router before plugging or unplugging the 1-to-4 conversion cable, as well as the serial cables, to avoid damage to the router and ports. 2 Insert the DB-100 connector of the conversion cable into the DB-100 port on the 4-Port Serial MIM 3 Insert the DB-50 connector of a serial cable into one of the DB-50 connectors of the conversion cable.
  • Page 41 2-Port E1/CE1/PRI MIM Table 32 Features of the 2-Port E1/CE1/PRI MIM Feature Description Operating mode E1, CE1, ISDN PRI Network protocols supported Novell IPX Services supported Backup Terminal access service ISDN PRI Protocols supported HDLC LAPB X.25 Frame Relay Q.921, Q.931, Q.SIG (only supported by 2-port E1/CE1/PRI MIM) Front Panel and LEDs Figure 41 illustrates the front panel of the 2-port E1/CE1/PRI MIM.
  • Page 42 The 2-port E1/CE1/PRI MIM interface cable is a G.703-compliant (or E1) cable. You must order the cable you need from 3Com when you order the interface card. To prevent damage to your router and to avoid voiding your warranty, use only the appropriate cable offered by 3Com.
  • Page 43 2-Port E1/CE1/PRI MIM Connecting the 75-ohm Unbalanced Coaxial Cable The 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cable is shown in Figure 42. Figure 42 E1-75-Ohm Unbalanced Coaxial Cable DB15 Male BNC connector Enlarged A side Label Magnetic core Hot-shrinkable tube You can select a pair of coaxial connectors with a BNC receptacle at both ends that connect two 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cables with BNC connectors.
  • Page 44 3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY If the remote network device has a 120-ohm interface, you should use 75-ohm to 120-ohm converter, or use a 120-ohm cable instead. 5 Power on the router. 6 Check the status of the corresponding READY LED on the panel. If the LED is on, the router has completed the POST and is operating normally.

  • Page 45: 2-Port T1/Ct1/Pri Mim

    2-Port T1/CT1/PRI MIM Figure 45 Extension Connection of an E1 120-Ohm Balanced Twisted Pair Cable DB-15 RJ-45 Network RJ-45 devices, Router such as leased line Network interface connector 120-ohm balanced twisted pair 120-ohm E1 trunk cable 5 Power on the router. 6 Check the status of the corresponding READY LED on the panel.
  • Page 46 3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY Figure 46 2-Port T1/CT1/PRI MIM Features Table 36 lists features of the 2-Port T1/CT1/PRI MIM. Table 36 Features of the 2-Port T1/CT1/PRI MIM Feature Description Connector RJ-45 Number of connectors Interface standard G.703/T1.102, G.704 Interface rate 1.544Mbps...

  • Page 47: 4-Port Isdn S/T Mim

    The T1 interface cable for 2-Port T1/CT1/PRI MIM modules is the 100-ohm straight-through shielding network cable. You must order the cable you need from 3Com when you order the interface card. To prevent damage to your router and to avoid voiding your warranty, use only the appropriate cable offered by 3Com.
  • Page 48 3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY The interfaces of the 4-Port ISDN S/T MIM ISDN S/T BRI are arranged according to the following rules: The first interface is BRI0. Interfaces for the first 4-Port ISDN S/T MIM are numbered from BRI0 to BRI3. Interfaces for the second 4-Port ISDN S/T MIM are numbered from BRI4 to BRI7, and so on.
  • Page 49 4-port ISDN S/T MIM Table 39 describes the configuration of the 4-Port ISDN S/T MIM DIP switch. Table 39 Configuration of the 4-port ISDN S/T MIM DIP Switch Corresponding DIP switch Description Default setting interface 1.2 BIT Use 100-ohm matched resistance, Not use 100-ohm matched...

  • Page 50: Encryption Accelerator Mim

    3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY Verify that the identifier on the interface is correct so that you connect the interfaces correctly and prevent damage to the interface module or router. To connect the cable: 1 Determine which interface in the 4-Port ISDN S/T MIM will be connected using the cable.
  • Page 51 Encryption Accelerator MIM Features Table 41 lists features of the Encryption Accelerator MIM. Table 41 Features of the Encryption Accelerator MIM Feature Description Supported protocol IPSec Maximum number of supported simultaneous IPSec tunnels Hardware implementation algorithm Private key algorithm (DES, 3DES, AES, QC5, Blowfish, Cast-128, SkipJack) Authentication algorithm (MD5, SHA-1 Hash algorithm)

  • Page 52: Ndec Mimm

    3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY NDEC MIMM Network Data Encryption Module (NDEC for short) supports IPSec protocol, speeds up the encryption processing of IP packet by means of hardware, thus, provides encryption features of high performance and high reliability for routers. When NDEC module is inserted, the main board of the router handles IP packet forwarding and implements the VPN with encryption features, then the NDEC will complete the task of encryption.
  • Page 53 1-Port Channelized E3 MIMM T3 represents the tertiary group rate of T system in the TDM system, that is, 44.736Mbps. An E3 channel can be channelized into 28 T1 lines through the demultiplexing processes of T23 and T12, each T1 line also supporting the operating modes of CT1.

  • Page 54: 1-Port Channelized T3 Mimm

    3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY Table 46 1-Port Channelized C3 MIMM LEDs Meaning OFF means that no data is being transmitted or received, and blinking means that data is being transmitted and received. 1-Port Channelized T3 The main functions of 1CT3 include: MIMM Working in T3 mode, the module can transmit/receive and process one channel of T3 fast traffic, as well as provide the accessing of T3 traffic.

  • Page 55: Adsl Mimm

    ADSL MIMM The 1/2 ADSL (1-Port/2-Port Asymmetric Digital Subscriber’s Loop) modules are available for 3Com 5000 Routers. The ADSL interface modules provide the users with telephone interfaces equivalent to WAN interfaces, which can enable a LAN subscriber to reach the DSLAM (Digital Subscriber's Loop Access Multiplexer) of the service provider through an analog subscriber line, and then access the ATM/IP backbone network or Internet.
  • Page 56 3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY Figure 60 ADSL MIMM Table 49 ADSL Attributes Attribute 1ADSL module 2ADSL module Connector RJ11 Number of ports 1 (1ADSL module) 2 (2ADSL module) Interface rate In ADSL full rate mode (that The downlink rate In ADSL Lite mode (that is, ITU-T is, ITU-T 992.1 G.DMT/ANSI...
  • Page 57 ADSL MIMM...
  • Page 58 3: I 5000 F HAPTER NTRODUCING OUTER AMILY...

  • Page 59: Installing The Router

    NSTALLING THE OUTER There are several ways you can install your router: On a vertical surface In a rack On a workbench The following sections describe how to prepare and install your router: Preparing to Install the Router Mounting the Router in a Rack Installing the Router on the Workbench Connecting the Power Cable Connecting the Router to the Console Terminal...
  • Page 60 OUTER During the installation, wear an Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap and ESD-preventive gloves. 3Com recommends that you use an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) with your router. General Site The environment of the installation site influences the performance and lifetime of Requirements the router.
  • Page 61 Preparing to Install the Router The equipment room is dust-proof Adequate temperature and humidity conditions prevail The operator wears the ESD-preventive wrist strap, ESD-preventive gloves and ESD-preventive clothes while handling the circuit board. The dismantled circuit board is placed upward on the ESD preventive workbench, or put into an ESD preventive bag.

  • Page 62: Mounting The Router In A Rack

    4: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE OUTER Cables Ethernet cable Console cable AUX cable Power supply (for the Router 5012), power cord and chassis ground wire Interface cables for the selected interface modules Equipment A router Optional SICs and MIMs Ethernet 100BASE-T Hub or LAN switch Channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) or other data communications equipment (DCE) equipment (such as a modem) Configuration terminal, such as a PC...

  • Page 63: Installing The Router On The Workbench

    Installing the Router on the Workbench Installing the Router You can install any Router 5000 on a workbench. on the Workbench To install the router on a workbench, take the following precautions: Ensure that the workbench is smooth and stable. Leave a heat-dissipation clearance of 10 cm (4 in) around the router.

  • Page 64: Installing Sics And Mims

    4: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE OUTER Figure 64 Connecting the Console Port to the PC (router shown for illustration only) PC serial interface Console cable Console port After connection, power on the router. The startup information of the router is displayed on the console terminal.

  • Page 65: Connecting The Router To The Ethernet

    Connecting the Router to the Ethernet Figure 65 Installing a SIC or MIM Connecting the Router The Router 5000 Family routers provide a fixed 100BASE-TX fast Ethernet port to the Ethernet that uses category-5 twisted pair cable. Note the following before you connect: The fixed Ethernet cables are supplied with the router.

  • Page 66: Connecting The Router To The Wan

    4: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE OUTER Figure 66 Connecting the Router to the Ethernet LAN switch or hub 10/100M Ethernet interface Ethernet cable ETHERNET0 interface Connecting the Router The Router 5000 Family provides two fixed WAN ports, and gives you the option to the WAN to install further WAN ports as required.

  • Page 67: Verifying The Installation

    Verifying the Installation Use the following procedure to connect the serial cable (take the connection from SERIAL0 to DSU/CSU): 1 Turn off power to the router. 2 Choose the appropriate serial cable. 3 Plug the DB-50 adapter of the cable into the SERIAL0 port of the router. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the CSU/DSU device.
  • Page 68 4: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE OUTER...

  • Page 69: Booting And

    OOTING AND ONFIGURING THE OUTER During the initial configuration of the router, you can use only the console or AUX port. This chapter describes how to connect the router to a local or remote console terminal and how to set parameters at the console terminal. Connecting the Router To set up the local configuration environment, connect the RJ-45 connector of the to a Local Console...

  • Page 70: Setting The Parameters Of The Console Terminal

    5: B HAPTER OOTING AND ONFIGURING THE OUTER Setting the To set terminal parameters: Parameters of the Console Terminal 1 Start the PC and select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The HyperTerminal window displays the Connection Description dialog box, as shown below.
  • Page 71 Setting the Parameters of the Console Terminal Figure 73 Connection Properties Dialog Box 4 Set the following parameters: Bits per second — 9600 Data bits — 8 Parity — None Stop bits — 1 Flow control — None. 5 Click OK. The HyperTerminal dialog box displays, as shown.
  • Page 72 5: B HAPTER OOTING AND ONFIGURING THE OUTER Figure 74 HyperTerminal Window 6 Select Properties. The Properties dialog box for your connection displays. 7 Click the Settings tab, as shown. Figure 75 Settings Tab 8 In the Emulation dropdown menu, select VT100 or Auto detect. Click OK.

  • Page 73: Powering On The Router

    For the remote configuration, you must dial up, using HyperTerminal, after the router is powered on, as shown. After the dial-up, the startup interface is displayed on the terminal. Figure 76 Connect Dialog Box After the POST, press Enter. When the prompt displays, you can [3Com] configure the router.

  • Page 74: Startup Process

    If you press Ctrl+B immediately, the system displays the Boot Menu. If you do not press Ctrl+B, the system initiates the program decompression process. After “3Com Router Boot Rom, V4.60” appears, “Booting” disappears. When the system begins the decompression and initialization process, the screen displays: Now system is self-decompressing...
  • Page 75 7 Create the reliability configuration for the router, as necessary. SNMP Management For help managing routers on your network, you can use 3Com Network Director software to discover, map, and display network links and IP devices. To allow Network Director to monitor your routers, you must first configure SNMP...

  • Page 76: Naming And Arranging Interfaces

    5: B HAPTER OOTING AND ONFIGURING THE OUTER The command line interpreter adopts fuzzy search for the keywords of the command. A conflict-free keyword if entered, will be interpreted accordingly. For example, for a display command, you can enter dis. To facilitate the management of the router in the system view, all the commands are grouped.

  • Page 77: Maintaining The Router

    AINTAINING THE OUTER Introduction The files managed by the Router 5000 are of 3 types: Boot ROM program files used by the Router to boot the application program files Application files (main software) Configuration files This chapter will introduce you with three methods: Application and Boot ROM programs upgrade via XModem Application program upgrade via TFTP Application program and configuration file upload/download via FTP...
  • Page 78 6: M HAPTER AINTAINING THE OUTER 4 Clear application program password. This option clears super user password. This option functions for only one time and password authentication for super users is restored after the router is rebooted. 5 Ignore configuration file and start up with initial configuration. 6 Enter debugging environment in case of faults.
  • Page 79 Introduction Downloading ... CCCCC After the baud rate at the console terminal is set, the new setting can become valid only if the terminal emulation program is disconnected and reconnected for at least once. 4 Select [Transmit/send file] in the terminal window and the following dialog box will pop up: Figure 77 Send File dialog box 5 Click <Browse>, select the application file to be downloaded, and set the protocol...
  • Page 80 6: M HAPTER AINTAINING THE OUTER Please use 9600 bps.Press <ENTER> key to reboot the system. Then restore the baudrate of the configuration terminal to 9600bps as per the prompt (disconnection and re-dialing are also required here), and then the system start up normally.
  • Page 81 Introduction Upgrading Application It refers to downloading application program through Ethernet port. The router Program with Ethernet serves as client, so it needs to be connected to TFTP Server or FTP Server through its fixed Ethernet port. The following are the details. CAUTION: TFTP Server or FTP Server program is not included in 5000 Family routers, so you have to buy and install it.
  • Page 82 Press <Enter> key to reboot the system . 7 Press <Enter> to reboot the system. Uploading/Download 3Com 5000 Family Routers provide FTP Server function, which gives another Application, Boot ROM approach for updating application file, Boot ROM program or configuration file.
  • Page 83 Introduction Build up FTP local upload/download environment Figure 79 Building up FTP local upload/download environment 1 Connect the Ethernet interface on the router to the PC. 2 Assign an IP address for the Ethernet interface on the router. It is assumed to be 10.110.10.10.
  • Page 84 6: M HAPTER AINTAINING THE OUTER Starting the FTP server Perform the following configurations with the help of the maintenance personnel at the router side: 1 Set authentication mode You can select an AAA configuration scheme depending on the actual situation. F 2 Add user name and password [Router] local-user router password simple 123 service-type ftp "Router"...
  • Page 85 4 After implementing uploading/downloading, exit the FTP client program. ftp>quit Recovering the Lost If the Boot ROM password of router is lost, please contact the local agent of 3Com Router Password Corporation. The technician will help you enter the router's Boot ROM menu and reset the password.
  • Page 86 6: M HAPTER AINTAINING THE OUTER Figure 81 Installing a Module Closing the Router To prevent cables from being pressed or cut off when you close the cover of the Chassis Cover router chassis, roll up all the cables and put them into the chassis before closing the cover.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING The Power LED is Off. If the power LED is off, verify that: The power switch of the router is turned on. The power supply switch is turned on. The power cord of the router is connected properly. The power supply suits the requirement of the router. Do not plug in or unplug the power cord when the power is on.

  • Page 88: Illegible Characters Display On The Terminal After Power-On

    7: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Illegible Characters If the system operates normally after the system runs the POST, the start-up Display on the information is displayed on the console terminal. If the configuration system has a Terminal after fault, the terminal may display only illegible characters. Power-On If the console terminal displays illegible characters after the POST, verify that the HyperTerminal parameters are set properly, as follows:...
  • Page 89 Troubleshooting SICs and MIMs may be out of order. In such a case and you should contact your Service representative. After Startup, All LEDs Remain On. After startup, all LEDs should once, which indicates that the processor of the module is in operation. If all LEDs are on, the module’s system bus is not operating normally or the CPLD is out of order.
  • Page 90 7: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 91: Cable Specifications

    ABLE PECIFICATIONS The tables in this appendix describe the pinouts for the cables that you can use with Router 5000 Family routers. Pins that are not described in the following tables are not connected. Console Cable Table 54 Console Cable Pinouts RJ-45 Signal Direction DB-25 DB-9...

  • Page 92: Aux Cable

    A: C PPENDIX ABLE PECIFICATIONS AUX Cable Figure 82 AUX Cable Assembly DB25 Male 8P8C Plug Enlarged A side Label Enlarged B side DB9Male Enlarged C side Table 55 RJ-45 Signal Direction DB-25 DB-9 Signal —> —> —> <— <— <—...

  • Page 93: Serial Interface Cable

    Serial Interface Cable between the terminal device, such as a PC or a router, and the terminal device. You can create this cable yourself, if necessary. Table 56 Straight-through Network Cable Pinouts Category 5 RJ-45 Signal twisted pair Signal Direction RJ-45 White (Orange) —>...
  • Page 94 A: C PPENDIX ABLE PECIFICATIONS Table 58 Transmission Rate and Transmission Distance of V.24 (EIA/TIA-232)/V.35 Cable V.24 (EIA/TIA-232) V.35 Maximum Maximum transmission Transmission Baud rate (bps) distance (m) Baud rate (bps) distance (m) 4800 4800 9600 9600 19200 19200 38400 38400 64000 54000...
  • Page 95 Serial Interface Cable V.35 DTE cable — 34-pin (male) adapter V.35 DCE cable — 34-pin (female) adapter V.24 DTE Cable Assembly Figure 84 illustrates the V.24 DTE cable assembly. and Pinouts DTE Cable Assembly Figure 84 V.24 DB25 Male Enlarged B side DB50 Male Label Enlarged A side...
  • Page 96 A: C PPENDIX ABLE PECIFICATIONS describes V.24 DCE cable pinouts. Table 61 V.24 DCE Cable Pinouts DB-50 Signal Signal Direction DB-25 Signal TxD/RxD —> RxD/TxD <— RTS/CTS —> CTS/RTS <— DTR/DSR —> LL/DCD —> TxCE/TxC —> NIL/RxC —> DCD/LL <— LTST DSR/DTR <—...
  • Page 97 Serial Interface Cable Table 62 V.35 DTE Cable Pinouts DB-50 Signal Signal Direction 34PIN Signal TxD/RxD- —> RxD/TxD+ <— RxD/TxD- <— TxCE/TxC+ —> SCTE+ TxCE/TxC- —> SCTE- RxC/TxCE+ <— SCR+ RxC/TxCE- <— SCR- TxC/RxC+ <— SCT+ TxC/RxC- <— SCT- Shield_GND Circuit_GND RxD-REST RxC-REST...

  • Page 98: Dumb Terminal Adapter

    A: C PPENDIX ABLE PECIFICATIONS V.35 DCE cable Pinouts Table 63 (continued) DB-50 Signal Signal Direction 34PIN Signal TxD/RxD+ —> TxD/RxD- —> RxC/TxCE+ <— SCTE+ RxC/TxCE- <— SCTE- NIL/RxC+ —> SCR+ NIL/RxC- —> SCR- TxCE/TxC+ —> SCT+ TxCE/TxC- —> SCT- Shield_GND Circuit_GND RxD-REST...

  • Page 99: T1 Cable

    T1 Cable Table 65 E1 Cable Pinouts BNC (75-ohm RJ-45 (120-ohm DB-15 coaxil cable) twisted pair Rx ring Rx Ring Rx Ring Rx Shield Rx Shield T1 Cable Table 66 describes T1 cable pinouts. Table 66 T1 Cable Pinouts Straight-throug h Shielded RJ-45 Network Cable...
  • Page 100 A: C PPENDIX ABLE PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 101: Obtaining Upport For Your

    More information on 3Com maintenance and Professional Services is available at http://www.3com.com/ Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for a complete list of the value-added services available in your area. Troubleshoot Online You will find support tools posted on the 3Com web site at http://www.3com.com/...

  • Page 102: Telephone Technical Support And Repair

    Diagnostic error messages Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a return authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com, without authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package, will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense.
  • Page 103 You can also obtain support in this region using the following URL: http://emea.3com.com/support/email.html Latin America Telephone Technical Support and Repair Antigua 1 800 988 2112 Guatemala AT&T +800 998 2112 Argentina 0 810 444 3COM Haiti 57 1 657 0888 Aruba 1 800 998 2112 Honduras AT&T +800 998 2112 Bahamas...
  • Page 104 A: O PPENDIX BTAINING UPPORT FOR YOUR RODUCT...

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