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  • Page 1 User’s Manual OmniConnect/ISDN OmniConnect/ISDN Internet Access Device...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Allied Telesyn International warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials, Allied Telesyn International will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1.12. Data compression................ 5 2.1.13. Flash firmware upgrade............... 5 2.2. Security features................. 6 2.3. Supported RFCs................6 2.4. OmniConnect/ISDN panels............6 2.4.1. Power (green) ................7 2.4.2. Collision (amber) ................ 7 2.4.3. Link (green)................7 2.4.4. B1 channel (green)..............7 2.4.5.
  • Page 4 3.3. Safety recommendations & maintenance ........12 3.4. OmniConnect/ISDN package inspection........12 3.5. ISDN provisioning information & worksheet ....... 13 3.5.1. Data and voice applications over ISDN BRI ....... 13 3.5.2. ISDN switch types ..............14 3.5.3. ISDN provisioning with IOCs ............ 15 3.5.4.
  • Page 5 Advanced Setup Options ............46 6.1. Advanced setup options ............46 6.2. Performing advanced setup............46 6.3. Advanced setup screens............47 6.3.1. Advanced setup options..............47 6.3.2. Internet router/filter setup options..........48 6.3.3. Route information ..............48 6.3.4. Setup Internet filter ..............49 6.3.5. Advanced filter setup ..............50 6.3.6.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Windows® 95/98/NT operating system, Ethernet, standard telephone wiring practices and networking protocols. It is recommended that the user read through the entire manual prior to connecting and configuring the new OmniConnect/ISDN device. All acronyms used by the configuration and installation manuals are defined in Appendix A.

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    Appendix B, “Regulatory Compliance Information” contains the international regulatory and compliance information for the OmniConnect. Appendix C, “Common TCP/UDP Port Assignments” contains a table of the port assignments used by a variety of protocols that use both TCP and UDP. 1.4.

  • Page 9: Introduction And Overview

    One nine pin (DB-9) serial console port One 2.5 mm DC (12V, 1A) power jack The OmniConnect/ISDN access device also features nine status lights on the front panel to provide visual indication of the access device operation. The access device itself can be mounted on either a wall or desktop.

  • Page 10: Advanced Voice Support

    OmniConnect access device provides comprehensive, cost-effective communications for a small office - including complete voice and data call management. The flexible OmniConnect/ISDN combines the capabilities of a personal phone system, personal assistant and ISDN access device into a single, integrated and easy to use product.

  • Page 11: Dhcp Server

    Microsoft NetMeeting and CuSeeMe to operate correctly. In addition, the OmniConnect/ISDN allows users to place web servers or email servers on the local LAN, by allowing holes in NAT. This allows users to access an internal web server that uses a globally administered IP address from the Internet.

  • Page 12: Security Features

    RFC 1717 - PPP Multi-link Protocol (MP) 2.4. OmniConnect/ISDN panels Figure 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3 show the front and rear panels of the OmniConnect/ISDN access device. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel, and applies to both versions of the access device.

  • Page 13: Power (Green)

    2.4.1. Power (green) When ON, the OmniConnect/ISDN is connected to the 12V DC power source. OmniConnect/ISDN is powered when it is plugged in, there is no power switch. 2.4.2. Collision (amber) When FLASHING, the OmniConnect/ISDN is experiencing collisions on the LAN segment to which it is attached.

  • Page 14: Phone (Analog Pots Line)

    PCs. Ports 2-4 are used solely for connections to PCs. In order to connect the OmniConnect/ISDN access devices to another hub, the MDI switch at the bottom of the access device must be moved to the ON position. The OmniConnect/ISDN devices are shipped with the switch in the OFF position, for connection to PCs.

  • Page 15: Electrical & Physical Specifications

    2.5. Electrical & physical specifications The specifications for the OmniConnect/ISDN access device are listed in Table 2-1 below. Table 2-1 System Specifications OmniConnect/ISDN Internet access device Description Design Specification Height x width x depth 50 x 256 x 152mm Weight OmniConnect/ISDN (ST): 1.25 lbs.

  • Page 16: Preparing For Installation

    3. Preparing for Installation This chapter provides information required to prepare for installation of the OmniConnect/ISDN. This chapter should be read carefully to ensure quick, correct installation of the OmniConnect/ISDN. This chapter contains the following sections: Definition of terms Helpful information...

  • Page 17: Helpful Information

    (Capability U) and Capability S1 are recommended for use in North America with the OmniConnect/ISDN access device products. 3.2.3. Cabling The OmniConnect/ISDN access devices use a DB-9 female connector. See the section entitled Cabling at the end of this chapter for a description on the cable connections 3.2.4. Stacking You must remove the interlock cap (endstop) at each corner of the unit from every OmniConnect except the one, which will be on top.

  • Page 18: Safety Recommendations & Maintenance

    Only qualified service personnel should attempt to remove the covers. Do not place items on top of the OmniConnect/ISDN chassis as these items may fall into the vents or cover them and prevent proper cooling of the electronic devices.

  • Page 19: Isdn Provisioning Information & Worksheet

    This section describes the process of ordering and provisioning an ISDN BRI line to operate with the OmniConnect/ISDN. Both the ISDN BRI line configuration and the OmniConnect configuration are dependent upon the ISDN switch that is used by the local telephone company that is providing the ISDN service.

  • Page 20: Isdn Switch Types

    (each ringing the same phone). This helps the user respond to incoming calls differently based on the number dialed. 3.5.2. ISDN switch types The OmniConnect/ISDN supports the switch types described in this section. In North America, telephone companies primarily provide BRI service with AT&T or Northern Telecom switches 3.5.2.1.

  • Page 21: Isdn Provisioning With Iocs

    different pieces of terminal equipment used on the BRI line. These numbers are also used for allocation to the analog telephone port. Note: International ISDN BRI lines are not assigned SPIDs. 3.5.3. ISDN provisioning with IOCs ISDN service may be ordered using ISDN Ordering Codes (IOCs) or capability packages. If the local telephone company supports IOCs, the instructions in this section are applicable.
  • Page 22 U/EZ-ISDN 1 does not provide support for simultaneous voice and data on the same Directory Number, only alternating voice and data is supported. Therefore, if a DN is being used for a data call, it will be unavailable for an incoming voice call. Incoming calls to the DN being used will ring busy.

  • Page 23: Isdn Provisioning Without Iocs

    3.5.4. ISDN provisioning without IOCs This section provides the information required when an ISDN BRI line is ordered without an IOC. The BRI switch provisions are summarized by switch type (AT&T and DMS-100) for each of the options that the switches support. When the ISDN BRI line is being ordered photocopy the appropriate summary for your BRI switch type and attach it to the worksheet or order form.
  • Page 24 Table 3 –2: Northern Telecom DMS-100 Provisioning Parameter National ISDN –1 Custom Multipoint Directory Numbers (DN) 2 – 8 2 - 8 Service Profile Identifiers (SPIDs) Signaling Functional Functional B Channels Protocol Version Control (PVC) Bearer Service VVBD/CMD on any B VVBD/CMD on any B TEI Assignment Dynamic...

  • Page 25: Spids

    DMS-100, NI-1 and all NI-1 compliant switches, two SPIDs are usually assigned. All other switch types do not use SPIDs. When ISDN service is ordered, the ISDN provider assigns the necessary SPID or SPIDs, which are then used when configuring the OmniConnect/ISDN. Note: Normally, it is not necessary to understand the details regarding SPIDs;...

  • Page 26: Generic Spids For Ni-1 And Ni-2 Service

    3.6.1. Generic SPIDs for NI-1 and NI-2 service A generic SPID format for National ISDN-1 (NI-1) and National ISDN-2 (NI-2) service is used by some telephone companies. The format for these generic SPIDs, which are the same for all switches, is as follows: aaannnnnnnsstt aaa is the 3-digit area code and nnnnnnn is the 7-digit telephone number for the ISDN BRI line.
  • Page 27 ss is an optional SPID suffix. If present, it is either one digit or two digits. If the optional suffix is one digit, it must be 0, 1 or 2. A different digit is normally used for each of the two SPIDs for the ISDN line. If the optional suffix is two digits, it must be 00, 01 or 02.
  • Page 28 ISDN LINE CONFIGURATION REQUEST FORM NAME: __________________________________________________ TITLE: __________________________________________________ COMPANY: __________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP: ___________________________________________ COMPANY: __________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: __________________________________________________ FACSIMILE: __________________________________________________ Please provision the ISDN line with the Bellcore Capability Package checked below: Capability U (EZ-1 or EZ-ISDN1) Capability S (or S1) Voice and Data w/ ACO Voice and Data without ACO...

  • Page 29: Cabling Specifications

    CTS – Clear to Send Output Not Used The OmniConnect/ISDN access device only uses pins 2, 3 and 5. The rest of the pins are unused. All input and output references are with respect to the OmniConnect access device. OmniConnect / ISDN User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 Table 3-4 Analog (POTS) Interface Pin-out for RJ-45 Pin(s) Function 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 Not Used Tip Connection Ring Connection OmniConnect / ISDN User’s Manual Page 24 Part number 613-10787-00...

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    (NT-1). The OmniConnect/ISDN (U) access device has a built-in NT-1 capability, so you can connect this access device directly to the line. If an OmniConnect/ISDN (ST) access device is being used in North America, then a connection must first be made to an external NT-1 device and then from the NT-1 device to the ISDN line.

  • Page 32: Ethernet (10Base-T) Connections

    OmniConnect/ISDN (ST) allows a total of 8 ISDN devices to be connected together using the S/T bus. The S/T bus requires 100-ohm terminations on both ends of the bus. Note: The OmniConnect/ISDN is pre-configured without the100-ohm terminations. If the terminator must be changed, please contact technical support for guidance.

  • Page 33: Windows® 95/98/Nt Configuration & Installation

    This completes the TCP/IP installation. 4.4.3. TCP/IP network configuration The OmniConnect/ISDN access devices can be used in both new and existing TCP/IP networks. In new network installations, the OmniConnect access device can function as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The OmniConnect will assign and manage all of the attached PC’s IP addresses in the new network from a user specified address...
  • Page 34 OmniConnect/ISDN will manage up to a total of 255 IP addresses. If more IP addresses are required, a commercial DHCP server should be used. In existing networks, the user has a choice of allowing the OmniConnect access device to reassign IP addresses for the users, using a mix of DHCP assigned addresses and previously assigned IP addresses or not utilizing the OmniConnect’s DHCP server.
  • Page 35 2. Set the IP Address to Obtain an IP address automatically. 3. Set Gateway to be blank. 4. Set WINS Configuration and DNS Configuration to Disable WINS Resolution and Disable DNS respectively. 5. Set Bindings to select Client for Microsoft Networks. It is also permissible to have other bindings selected.

  • Page 36: External Telephone Connection

    Figure 3-1. 4.6. Power supply connection Connect the power cable from the 12V, 1A AC adapter to the OmniConnect/ISDN to the port labeled DC 12V. There is no separate ON/OFF switch on the OmniConnect. When the AC adapter is plugged in to the wall socket, the unit is powered on and operational.

  • Page 37: Configuration And Setup

    5. Configuration and Setup This chapter describes the procedure for configuring OmniConnect/ISDN access devices for operation. Follow the instructions in this section to configure the access device. This section contains the following: Configuration Checklist OmniStart Installation OmniConnect/ISDN Configuration OmniStart Screens 5.1.

  • Page 38: Omnistart Configuration

    5.3. OmniStart configuration The installation process automatically executes the OmniStart configuration program after a series of files have been copied onto the computer. The opening OmniStart Welcome screen shown below appears. This is the first in a series of screens that are used to install and configure the OmniConnect access devices.

  • Page 39: Choose Destination Location

    5.4.2. Choose destination location The OmniStart setup application copies program and help files to the computer’s hard disk. These program and help files can be used later to re-run the OmniStart setup and to provide the user with valuable on-line help information. The default destination drive for the OmniConnect files is C:\LanEdge\ xxx.

  • Page 40: Multiple Router Setup

    Press Cancel to exit. 5.4.4. Enter password The initial screen displayed for the OmniConnect/ISDN configuration is the Enter Password screen. Access to the OmniConnect configuration utility is protected by a password. The default password is Omni. Enter Omni into the dialog box titled Password and press Enter or Next>...

  • Page 41: Internet Service Provider Setup

    alue. The maximum length of the password string is 15 characters. Passwords can contain any alphanumeric character. Pressing Cancel will terminate the OmniStart installation. 5.4.5. Internet service provider setup The Internet Service Provider Setup screen is used to enter the Internet Service Provider (ISP) login and password information.

  • Page 42: Advanced Isdn Configuration

    First, use the ISDN Switch Type pull-down menu to select the ISDN Switch Type. If the switch type assigned by the service provider is not listed, please select the Others option. Next, select the Switch Software Type. The setup program highlights only valid Switch Software Types based on the ISDN Switch Type.

  • Page 43: Isdn Caller Id Directory Setup

    Central Office switch during voice telephone calls. In North America and Taiwan a type of PCM encoding known as law is used. In Europe and Asia, A-law PCM encoding is used. Choose the correct encoding for the area in which the OmniConnect/ISDN is being used.
  • Page 44 16 incoming calling phone numbers may be assigned to any number of POTS lines or assigned to a single POTS line. The OmniConnect/ISDN access device supports a single POTS line and therefore all available Caller IDs are assigned to this single line.

  • Page 45: Isdn Add Phone Number

    Next, choose the Extension Number to be rung when the Caller ID information from the incoming call matches the phone number. (For the OmniConnect/ISDN, this will always be 1, since there is only 1 POTS line). Choose a RING Type from the selection in the pick list. The options are: Normal –...

  • Page 46: Isdn Edit Phone Number

    5.4.10. ISDN Edit phone number The ISDN Edit Phone Number screen is used to edit a Caller ID phone number. Use one of the available phone numbers of the person to be tracked in the Phone Number dialog box by selecting from the pull-down menu.

  • Page 47: Isdn Directory Setup

    Directory Number configuration is completely flexible; all available DNs may be assigned to any number of POTS lines or assigned to a single POTS line. The OmniConnect/ISDN access device supports a single POTS line and therefore all available DNs are assigned to this single line.

  • Page 48: Isdn Add Phone Number

    (In the case of the OmniConnect/ISDN products, this will always be 1, since there is only 1 POTS line). Choose a RING Type from the selection in the pick list. The options are: Normal –...

  • Page 49: Isdn Edit Phone Number

    user will be unable to pick up the phone). In the case of After 4 Rings, the call will be forwarded to the number specified in Forward Destination after four rings. Note: The complete phone number, including any international or long distance prefixes, must be entered in this field.

  • Page 50: Dns Configuration

    5.4.16. DNS configuration The DNS Configuration screen displays the Domain Name Server (DNS) configuration information. Use this screen to enter the domain name and IP address of the DNS Server used by the ISP. This information should have been provided by the ISP. This information is required only if the DHCP server is being utilized.

  • Page 51: Isdn Parameter Verification

    5.4.17. ISDN Parameter verification The ISDN Parameter Verification screens are used to verify the configuration of the ISDN line, ISDN switch settings, the ISP information and the DNS information. Each of these parameters are checked for the ISDN line. If there is a failure an ‘x’ is displayed next to the failing item and if the configuration is correct, a check mark is displayed.

  • Page 52: Advanced Setup Options

    Internet access device, Filter and OmniNAT option DHCP Server Configuration Miscellaneous Setup Options The advanced options allow the configuration of the OmniConnect/ISDN access device, filter and OmniNAT tables. The OmniConnect static route table allows the configuration of any special route table entries into the OmniConnect access device configuration.

  • Page 53: Advanced Setup Screens

    EXIT button on the Advanced Setup screen exits the OmniStart utility. 6.3. Advanced setup screens The OmniStart configuration and setup utility has a number of advanced setup screens. The advanced screen functionality is documented in this section of the OmniConnect/ISDN user’s manual. 6.3.1. Advanced setup options Once the user has reached the Advanced Setup Options screen, all the required parameters for the OmniConnect access device have been configured.

  • Page 54: Internet Router/Filter Setup Options

    6.3.2. Internet router/filter setup options The Internet Router/Filter Setup Options screen allows the user to navigate to one of the advanced setup options screens. The user may configure the OmniConnect static access device table entries by selecting the Setup Internet access device Table button.

  • Page 55: Setup Internet Filter

    Route Disable check boxes. Make this static route entry permanent or temporary by selecting one of these options from the Route Type pull down menu. The temporary route entries are lost when the OmniConnect access device is powered down. The Permanent route entries are stored in the FLASH memory located in the OmniConnect.

  • Page 56: Advanced Filter Setup

    6.3.5. Advanced filter setup This screen is used to configure advanced filtering options for the OmniConnect/ISDN access device. A total of 10 advanced filter sets (numbered from 1 to 10) may be configured. Selection of one of the ten filters is accomplished by using the pull down menu labeled Filter Number.
  • Page 57 Forward Enabled parameter is left blank, then packets matching the filter criteria are discarded. Protocol Type contains the protocol used for this filter. The allowed values are IGNORE, IP, ICMP, IGMP, GGP, TCP, PUP, and UDP The TCP Start of Connection (TCPSOC) indicates if the filter is applied to TCP SYN (connection request) packets.
  • Page 58 Compare Bitmask for the source IP address is used in conjunction with the source IP address. The compare bit mask defines how many bits of the IP address are compared. When this field is set to 0.0.0.0, the mask is ignored. Destination IP Address is the IP address that the filter should check.

  • Page 59: Omninat Setup

    6.3.6. OmniNAT setup The OmniNAT Setup screen allows control of the Network Address Translation (NAT) parameters. The OmniNAT feature of the OmniConnect access device allows the connection of multiple users to an ISP using a single user ISP account. OmniNAT performs all the IP address translation for all the incoming and outgoing TCP/IP packets based on either the IP address or the TCP or UDP port number.

  • Page 60: Static Pat Entries

    from the internal LAN to the external WAN from the station with a source IP address 192.168.1.15 will be translated to 208.232.76.22. All incoming packets from the WAN to the internal LAN with a destination IP address of 208.232.76.22 will be translated to 192.168.1.15 prior to delivery to the LAN by the OmniConnect access device.

  • Page 61: Lan Ip/Dhcp Setup Options

    6.3.9. LAN IP/DHCP setup options The LAN IP/DHCP Setup Options screen allows the management of all the 10Base-T Local Area Network (LAN) IP addresses. The IP address of the OmniConnect/ISDN access device’s LAN interface is assigned by selecting the Setup LAN IP/DHCP Server button.

  • Page 62: Lan Ip Configuration

    6.3.10. LAN IP configuration Enter the LAN IP Address, Gateway IP Address and DHCP Server Configuration using this screen. The OmniConnect series access devices use default IP address of 192.168.1.1 for their LAN IP Address and Gateway IP Address. For most applications, the default values of these parameters will not need to be changed.

  • Page 63: Dhcp Server Include/Exclude Ip Address

    Number of Addresses IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.248 9-16 255.255.255.240 17-32 255.255.255.224 33-64 255.255.255.192 65-128 255.255.255.128 129-255 255.255.255.0 6.3.11. DHCP server include/exclude IP address The DHCP Server Include/Exclude IP Address screen allows including or excluding an IP address from the DHCP Server IP address table. The DHCP Address Table displays the current status of all the IP addresses managed by the DHCP server.

  • Page 64: Dhcp Server Reserve/Free Ip Address

    6.3.12. DHCP server reserve/free IP address The DHCP Server Reserve/Free IP Address screen allows reserving or freeing an IP address from the DHCP Server IP addresses table. The DHCP Address Table displays the current status of all the IP addresses managed by the DHCP server. This screen allows reserving an IP address from the DHCP server IP address range for a client or a server who must have a fixed IP address.

  • Page 65: Miscellaneous Setup Options

    6.3.13. Miscellaneous setup options The Miscellaneous Setup Options screen allows the user to perform several miscellaneous functions that include: resetting the OmniConnect access device, resetting to factory default parameters, setting the WAN IP address configuration or verifying Setup. Select one of these options and press the corresponding button. To return to the Advanced Setup screen press the Back>...

  • Page 66: Wan Ip Address Setup

    6.3.14. WAN IP address setup The WAN IP Address and Compression Setup screen allows the user to configure the WAN IP address of the OmniConnect access device. By default, the OmniConnect receives a WAN IP address from the ISP during the PPP negotiation process. This may be prevented by assigning the WAN IP address manually using this screen.

  • Page 67: Omniconnect Monitor

    7. OmniConnect Monitor This chapter describes the procedures for monitoring the OmniConnect/ISDN access device. This section contains the following: OmniConnect Monitor Overview Running OmniConnect Monitor Diagnostics Using OmniConnect Monitor OmniConnect Monitor Screens 7.1. Overview The OmniConnect Monitor utility provides various monitoring functions for the OmniConnect/ISDN access device.

  • Page 68: Omniconnect Monitor Screens

    OmniConnect/ISDN access device from this screen. The OmniConnect monitor constantly updates status information from the OmniConnect/ISDN access device and displays it on this screen. The default refresh time for this main screen is 1 second. You may change this default time by selecting the Configure menu item or by pressing the clock button and changing the main screen refresh duration.

  • Page 69: Select Omniconnect

    7.4.3. Configure duration The OmniConnect monitor constantly gets status information from the OmniConnect/ISDN access device and displays it in this screen. The default refresh time for this main screen is 60 seconds. You may change this default time by selecting the...

  • Page 70: Phone Extension

    Once you have entered a valid phone number, start the test by pressing the OK button. This test will verify if the ISDN parameters are configured correctly in the OmniConnect/ISDN access device. The OmniConnect/ISDN device will call the ISDN destination by dialing the phone number and then disconnecting from the destination.

  • Page 71: Firmware Upgrade

    ISDN dial tone provider. This test checks the ISDN switch configuration, phone numbers and SPID numbers entered by you. Once you ask the OmniConnect/ISDN access device to execute this test, it will perform an ISDN loopback operation and report the results back to you.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    OmniConnect access devices. Included are complete list of ISDN cause codes that the ISDN provider’s switch returns during ISDN call setup. These status and error codes are logged by the OmniConnect/ISDN series access devices and are available using serial console commands.
  • Page 73 CONNECT TO THE ISDN PROVIDER Check that the ISDN line is correctly connected to OmniConnect access device. If an OmniConnect/ISDN (ST) is being used, the connection to the ISDN line must be through an external NT-1 device. If an OmniConnect/ISDN (U) access device is being used, the connection to the ISDN line must be direct.

  • Page 74: Software

    8.2. Software OMNISTART CONFIGURATION FAILS Check that there is a valid and active 10Base-T connection between the station with OmniStart installed and the OmniConnect access device. The green LED on the access device corresponding to the 10Base-T connection must be lit. Check that TCP/IP protocol software is installed on the PC and the PC has been restarted so that the installation takes effect.
  • Page 75 SOME APPLICATIONS DO NOT RUN WITH OmniNAT CONFIGURED There are several applications that are incompatible with the Network Address Translation (NAT) protocol. The OmniNAT implementation is completely compatible with, and adheres to all the relevant RFCs. However, the NAT protocol makes some assumptions regarding IP traffic which are not always true, causing several applications to misbehave when used with NAT.

  • Page 76: Isdn Cause Codes

    ISDN call setup process. These values are sent from the ISDN switch to the access device to indicate ISDN call status. Although ISDN service providers generally define cause messages with decimal values, OmniConnect/ISDN series access devices display the hexadecimal translation of the decimal value. Cause values are standardized;...
  • Page 77 Cause Cause Message Definition Value Value 0x12 No User The connection cannot be completed because Responding the destination does not respond to the call. 0x13 No Answer from The destination responds to the connection User request, but fails to complete the connection within the prescribed time.
  • Page 78 Cause Cause Message Definition Value Value 0x29 Temporary An error occurred because the network is not Failure functioning correctly. The problem will be resolved shortly. 0x2A Network The destination cannot be reached because the Congestion network switching equipment and/or network are temporarily congested.
  • Page 79 Cause Cause Message Definition Value Value 0x42 Channel Type not The network or destination equipment does Implemented not support the requested channel type. 0x45 Requested The remote equipment does not support the Facility not requested supplementary service. Implemented 0x4F Service or Option The network or remote equipment is unable to not Available provide the requested service option for an...
  • Page 80 Cause Cause Message Definition Value Value 0x62 Information The remote equipment received a message Element Bad that includes information elements, which were not recognized. This is usually due to a D-channel error. If this error occurs systematically, the ISDN service provider should be notified.

  • Page 81: Appendix A. Glossary

    Appendix A. Glossary This appendix provides a glossary of useful terms along with their definitions. The terms are listed alphabetically. Baud rate The signaling rate speed of a transmission medium. A binary digit; the smallest unit of data in the binary counting system. A bit has a value of either 0 or 1. BPS - Bits Per Second A measure of the actual data transmission rate.
  • Page 82 An Ethernet address, sometimes referred to as an IEEE MAC address, is assigned to every Ethernet hardware device. Ethernet MAC addresses are 48 bits long, and are usually expressed as 12 character hexadecimal numbers, where each hexadecimal character (0 through F) represents four binary bits. All OmniConnect access devices have an Ethernet MAC address that begins with 00-10-98.
  • Page 83 A protocol that allows communication between multiple nodes on a LAN and the Internet using a single IP address. This avoids the necessity to obtain an IP address for every node on the LAN. Sometimes called dynamic NAT. NetBIOS A network communications protocol used on PC LANs. NetBIOS is a software interface designed by IBM and provides a vendor independent interface for the IBM PC and compatible systems to communicate with each other.
  • Page 84 S/T Interface The physical interface (connector) on ISDN equipment where the connection to an NT-1 is made. The OmniConnect/ISDN (ST) access device provides an S/T interface. Subnet A network address created by using a subnet mask to specify that a specific subset of the 32 bit IP address...

  • Page 85: Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance Information

    Operating conditions for the United Kingdom B.1. Agency approvals for OmniConnect/ISDN Series Internet access devices Table A-1 below lists the agency approvals for the OmniConnect/ISDN series access devices in the areas of Safety, EMC and PTT (Public Telephone and Telegraph) Table A-1: Agency Approvals UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No.
  • Page 86 B.3. EMC information OmniConnect/ISDN series access devices conform to the requirements of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC. The installation and maintenance procedures in the installation and configuration guide must be followed to ensure compliance with these regulations. B.3.1. EN55022B statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B equipment pursuant of EN55022.
  • Page 87 B.4. FCC Part 68 statement The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules, which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin phones. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network;...
  • Page 88 B.5. Operating conditions for Canada B.5.1. Canadian Department of Communications Notice The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
  • Page 89 +10% to –10% B.7. Operating conditions for the United Kingdom The following apply to the OmniConnect/ISDN series access devices when used in the UK: 1. Interconnection directly, or by way of other apparatus, of ports marked U, S/T, and Phone...

  • Page 90: Appendix C. Common Tcp/Udp Port Assignments

    Appendix C. Common TCP/UDP port assignments This appendix provides a list of currently assigned TCP port numbers. To the extent possible, UDP utilizes the same port numbers as TCP. For a definitive reference see RFC 1771. Port Number Protocol Description Reserved.
  • Page 91 Port Number Protocol Description AUTH Authentication Service NNTP Usenet Network News Transfer Protocol Network Time Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol NETBIOS-NS NetBIOS Name Service NETBIOS-DGM NetBIOS Datagram Service NETBIOS-SSN NetBIOS Session Service SNMP SNMP Queries/Responses SNMP-TRAP SNMP Traps Rexec UNIX rexec (Control Messages) TCP –...

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