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In short, the installation steps are:
1. Install the BR Router hardware and connect it to one or more line
communication devices (including modems, 56K CSU/DSU's, ISDN Terminal
Adapters, and fractional or full T1 CSU/DSU's).
2. Select the management method you wish to use with the router. If you want to
use the RouterView management software, you must install the software on a
Windows PC or Macintosh computer which is connected to your network.
3. Configure the BR Router LAN and WAN parameters using the management
method you have chosen.
If you have any difficulties during the installation or use of the BR Router that are
not answered by this guide, please call Data Comm for Business or your BR Router
reseller. DCB's phone number is listed on the front of this guide. We will be happy
to help you.
The manual is divided into several sections that should provide you with all the
information you will need to use the BR Router on your network.
Getting Started
This part of the manual describes the contents of the BR Router package and
emphasizes the preparation and equipment you will need to install the router.
Hardware Installation
Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to physically install the BR
Router and connect it to your local Ethernet and your wide area network(s).
Instructions are included for twisted-pair Ethernet environments as well as modems,
56K CSU/DSUs, ISDN terminal adapters, and fractional or full T1 CSU/DSU's.
RouterView Software Installation
If you plan to use RouterView, DCB's GUI (Graphical User Interface) management
software which is included with your router, then read this section. Instructions are
provided on how to install RouterView for Windows or Macintosh environments.
Command Line Preparation
If you have decided to use command line management, either out-of-band (through
the router's AUX/Console interface), or in-band through Telnet, read this section.
Quickstart Configuration
The Quickstart section provides a list of parameters that must be entered into a
router for proper operation.
Appendices
Additional information that might be of interest to you such as technical
specifications and a quick reference to specific information can be found at the end
of this guide.
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