REFACE Preface Warranty Force10 Networks, Inc. warrants to BUYER that Product Hardware will be free from substantial defect in material and workmanship under normal use in accordance with its Documentation and given proper installation and maintenance for period of five years from the date of shipment by Force10 Networks.
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Force10 Networks Customer Support Center via telephone during the warranty period and during normal business hours. Normal business hours for Force10 Networks Customer Support Center are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and standard Force10 Networks recognized holidays. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
PRODUCTS DURING AND AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT WILL FORCE10 NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES EVEN IF FORCE10 NETWORKS HAS BEEN ADVISED THEREOF. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
4355 (International/Direct) for RMA number, repair/warranty information and shipping instructions. Be prepared to provide the following information: Force10 Networks serial number(s) from the system chassis or circuit card(s) Name of distributor or dealer from which you purchased the product Description of defect CMG Router - Release 2.97...
DAMAGE IF THE HAZARD IS NOT AVOIDED NOTE: A Note indicates information to help you understand how to perform a procedure or how the system works. Notes should be read before performing the required action. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
3. Card has completed bootup when a solid Red CRD light (an LED) is displayed. Install Country Specific Ringer Tones The CMG Router card ships with a set of call progress tone files that allow call progress tone definitions for a number of other countries to be used.The tones are played to a VoIP endpoint at the direction of an external MGCP call agent.
Example: load 2 tftp 172.26.100.25 "us.tdb" Once a tone file is loaded into a CMG Router card it will remain in effect until replaced by another. It is not removed when the CMG Router card is set back to its default settings.
You will note that many editable fields are displayed with a default value. To change this value, highlight the field and type over the existing entry or press [D ] and ELETE then enter new value. Note: these fields are case sensitive. To enter this value press NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Help Bar Help Bar The CMG Router provides field specific help that is displayed at the bottom of the window. The help text will indicate if the field is scrollable or editable and provide a brief description of the field. If it is a selectable field, it will state what to do to invoke the action to be performed.
Select a terminal type... (<space> or <back-space> to toggle, <CR> to accept) Terminal: <VT100> 4. Select Terminal Type: scroll through options with the [S ] and then PACEBAR ] to select. Recommended generic. NTER generic Terminal: < > CMG Router - Release 2.97...
RETYPE Password >****** After a successful login, the system prompts the user to change the password from the default. 1. Type in New Password, and press [E NTER 2. Retype in New Password, and press [E NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Backup and install configuration settings Default system parameters to factory settings NOTE: Two simultaneous sessions are allowed to access the Router software. For example, one local and one remote (one must be accessing with the VIEW level). CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Management Window System Time/Login System Time/Login 1. Select Management <System Time/Login> from the Main Menu, and select NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
The time and date values are used for reporting purposes. Enter the date in the following format: Mmm DD, YYYY. Immediately follow the date with the desired time entry. The appropriate time format is HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second). Press ] to proceed to the next field. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
VIEW and CONFIG passwords. The field value may be a 5-15 character alphanumeric value. NOTE: If the default login passwords are not changed, the user will be prompted, at each login, to enter new passwords at the CONFIG and ADMIN levels. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
] to select <Enabled> and [T ] to enter this selection. PACEBAR 2. The Change Enhanced Security Password - > field will display. Select ] to change password. You will be requested to enter the password NTER twice to confirm. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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2. At this point the Router is requesting your Level 1, 2 or 3 User Password. Enter your password and select [E ] and continue as you would Telnet into the NTER Router as normal. Password >****** Select a terminal type... (<space> or <back-space> to toggle, <CR> to accept) Terminal: <generic> CMG Router - Release 2.97...
There is an additional option to upload code to the Router, with the CLI command load {slot-number} tftp {ip-addr}{"file-name"} Example: load 4 tftp 172.26.100.25 "rtrall1_10.mgm" The example loads the software upgrade file "rtrall1_10.mgm" from a PC to a Router card in slot 4 via TFTP. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
To Set Up the Router for Uploads/Downloads 1. Select Management: <Upload/Download> from the Main Menu, and NTER WARNING! ROUTER WILL RETURN TO DEFAULT VALUES IF THE CODE 2.10. IS DOWNGRADED TO A RELEASE PREVIOUS TO CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Client Site. The user may define a specific IP Address for Uploads/ Downloads by replacing the * or by Adding another Upload/Download User. 3. Select the Client Site <Local LAN> (default) or Remote Unit(s) that have been set up. Selections are: 2-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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4. For Mode, specify whether the IP Address can perform code uploads/ downloads, config file uploads/downloads, or both. 5. Press [E ] to save your changes and return to the Main Menu. These changes will go into effect immediately. CMG Router - Release 2.97 2-11...
If it is determined to be bad or damaged, the Router will reject it and continue to use the original software. Acceptable binary file extensions are .mgm or .MGM. 2-12 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Router’s configuration can be sent. Acceptable file extensions are “.cfg” or “.CFG”. Both – Authorizes the IP Address to perform code and config file uploads/ downloads. NOTE: Code and Config uploads require a reboot of the unit before the changes take effect. CMG Router - Release 2.97 2-13...
1. Select Management <Load Defaults> from the Main Menu, and select NTER 2. A dialog box will display confirming that you want to load factory defaults. 3. Select <YES> with the [S ] and select [E PACEBAR NTER 4. Defaults will be loaded. 2-14 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Software Images Software Images Use the Software Images option to switch the active with the backup application images stored in the Router. 1. Select Management <Software Images> from the Main Menu, and select NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 2-15...
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Switch Appl. Images - Switch the active with the backup application images stored in the router. Note: More than one software image must be loaded (7.0 or later) for an active and a backup image to display. 2-16 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
HAPTER Profile Directory:Router Card Profile In this Chapter Overview Network Time Protocol Configuration SysLog RIP Mode Receive DNS Resolver RIP Mode Send Quality of Service Trunk MGCP Security VoIP SNMP Voice Channels DNS Proxy Dial Plan Spanning Tree Protocol AIS Feature...
Profile Directory:Router Card Profile Overview Overview The Router Card Profile of the Profile Directory is used to review/configure base router features. Configuration 1. Select Configuration: <Profile Directory> from the Main Menu, and select NTER Main Menu CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Frame Relay and PPP. The Router provides the flexibility to allow the user to define which slots will be used for the selected WAN protocol. 1. Select Trunk < Configure -> and select [E NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Trunk Setup Menu Fields WAN Link # This field displays the WAN Link Number (1-24) for the WAN Connection. WAN Connection The WAN Connection displays the current connection of this WAN, in the form {slot:port:channel}. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Defines the maximum percentage of bandwidth allowed on this trunk for voice calls. The remaining percentage to be reserved for routed or bridged data. Routed or bridged data is allowed to use any available bandwidth, but it is a lower priority than voice. Range is 0 - 100. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Annex D Frame Relay standard Poll Interval - Range is between 5-30 Poll Counter - Range is between 1-255 Local Management Interface Poll Interval - Range is between 5-30 Poll Counter - Range is between 1-255 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Profile Directory:Router Card Profile Security The fields on this screen may be used to define the authentication process for the local unit. Security Setup Window CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Defining a custom User ID simply gives the end user more flexibility for this value. To assign a custom User ID, set the USER ID field to <Local Custom Name> and press [ AB ]. Up to ten (10) custom names may be configured. 3-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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If <None> was selected in the <Type> field, this field will be disabled. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-11...
By defining specific IP Addresses, devices may be specified to manage the Local Unit via SNMP. NOTE: The Router is compatible with the Standard MIB and MIB II. 1. Select SNMP < Configure -> and select [E NTER 3-12 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Set the value of sysName. Value has a maximum of 64 ASCII characters. SYS Contact Set the value of sysContact. Value has a maximum of 64 ASCII characters. SYS Location Set the value of sysLocation. Value has a maximum of 64 ASCII characters. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-13...
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<Read> device is allowed to view the settings, but cannot make any changes <Write> device is allowed to make changes but not view settings <Both> device is allowed to both read and write privileges 3-14 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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SNMP SNMP Trap Destinations Select SNMP Trap Destination - > and select NTER SNMP Setup Window This window defines the SNMP Trap Destinations to which the Router will report alarm information. SNMP Setup Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-15...
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Enter the corresponding IP Address of the device that was entered in the Name field. Location <Local LAN>, <RemoteUnit> Available options are the <Local LAN> and all Remote Units (WAN), defined in the Profile Directory (there can be up to 30). 3-16 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
The DNS (Domain Name Servers) Proxy specifies the IP address of DNS name servers to be used by the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) clients. 1. Select DNS Proxy < Configure -> and select [E NTER 2. Type [C A] to Add a DNS Proxy. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-17...
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Enter the IP Address for the DNS Server. Site This field lists the Local LAN and all the RemoteUnit that have a profile created for them. Use the to scroll through the list. PACEBAR 3-18 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Algorithm as specified in the IEEE 802.1D specification. 1. Select Spanning Tree Protocol < Configure -> and select [E NTER 2. To enable Spanning Tree, scroll <Disabled> to <Enabled>, with the ], select [E PACEBAR NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-19...
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Learning or Forwarding State, respectively. The value can range from 4 to 30 seconds, with a default of 15 seconds. Bridge Priority The Bridge Priority is the priority part of the bridge identifier. The value can range from 0 to 65535, with a default of 32768. 3-20 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Internet hosts, based off of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). 1. Select Network Time Protocol < Configure -> and select [E NTER 2. To enable Network Time Protocol, scroll <Disabled> to <Enabled>, with the ], select [E PACEBAR NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-21...
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<Domain Name> Domain name of the NTP server. Maximum of 43 characters. Poll Interval The Poll Interval specifies the polling of the NTP server to a defined number of seconds. The range (in seconds) is from 16 to1024 seconds, with a default of 16. 3-22 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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The hours Time Zone Offset is used to calculate gateway time from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Range is -12 to 12. Time Zone Offset MINUTES The minutes Time Zone Offset is used to calculate gateway time from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Range is 0 to 60. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-23...
Syslog server from the Router. 1. Select SysLog Configure -> and select [E NTER 2. To enable SysLog (System Log Message Service), scroll <Disabled> to <Enable>, with the [S ], select [E PACEBAR NTER 3-24 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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The server IP Address is a unique, dotted decimal notation entry that is used for data routing purposes. This IP address of the SysLog Server or the Host that has the SysLog Server software running. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-25...
DNS Resolver DNS Resolver The DNS Resolver enables the use of the Domain Name Service (DNS) resolver to convert domain names to IP addresses. 1. Select DNS Resolver Configure -> and select [E NTER 3-26 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Profile Directory:Router Card Profile DNS Resolver 2. To enable DNS Resolver, scroll <Disabled> to <Enable>, with the ], select [E PACEBAR NTER 3. Enter the appropriate data in the following fields. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-27...
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Configure IP address of DNS server #1. DNS Secondary Server IP Address Configure IP address of DNS server #2. DNS Resolver Cache Contents <Flush> - will clear the cache contents <Display> - will display the cache contents 3-28 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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DNS Resolver Static Host List: View or Modify - > Select this field and press . The system will confirm that you want to save this NTER configuration. Scroll the <No> to <Yes> to save. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-29...
Number of Static Hosts set up. A maximum of 33 can be entered. IP Address IP address of the static host. Host Name Enter the filter name, with a maximum of 42 characters, no spaces or numbers. 3-30 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
VoIP data 1. Select Quality of Service Configure -> and select [E NTER 2. To enable Quality of Service, scroll <Disabled> to <Enable>, with the ], select [E PACEBAR NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-31...
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Mask to be applied to the TOS byte in the IP header. In the format of 0x (2 hex digits). TOS Match - TOS byte match value. In the format of 0x (2 hex digits). 3-32 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Profile Directory:Router Card Profile MGCP MGCP The following window configures all parameters for MGCP. 1. Select MGCP Configure -> and select [E NTER 3-34 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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<Domain Name>. The IP address must be in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is between 0-255. The domain name must be enclosed in quotes, with a maximum length of 41 characters. RSIP Server - Port The port number of the RSIP scheduler server. The default is 2727. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-35...
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Port: The value can range from 0 to 65535. Default is 2427. Response Timeout (ms) The value can range from 0 to 65535. Default is 3000 milliseconds (3 seconds). Max Retries The value can range from 1 to 10. Default is 3. 3-36 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Profile Directory:Router Card Profile MGCP MGCP Interoperability Settings - > Select this field and press NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-37...
<Lenient> Do not return an error response in benign situations (default). < Strict> Return an error response for all protocol errors or requests for unavailable functions. <Verbose > Do not return an error response in benign situations, but log the event. 3-38 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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<Enable> - The LCO ptime is used to determine which packetization times may be used for the call. SDP Codec Ordering The SDP CODEC priority order will follow the LCO settings. <LCO Order> - <Rdesc Order> - The SDP CODEC priority order will follow the Remote Descriptor. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-39...
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Profile Directory:Router Card Profile MGCP Voice Algorithm Names - > Select this field and press NTER 3-40 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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G.726 coding for voice channels at 24 Kbps g726_32 G.726 coding for voice channels at 32 Kbps g726_40 G.726 coding for voice channels at 40 Kbps Algorithm Alias An alias name for the corresponding algorithm. Maximum of 16 characters. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-41...
Profile Directory:Router Card Profile VoIP VoIP The following window configures all VoIP parameters. 1. Select VOIP Configure -> and select [E NTER 3-42 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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<A-Law> - The companding algorithm used in Europe and elsewhere. <Mu-Law> - The companding algorithm used in North America. Call Detail Record <Disabled> - Disables call detail recording. <Enabled> - Enables call detail recording. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-43...
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HS Redundancy - Configures the number of duplicate packets to transmit for the High Speed T.38 fax image data of a fax call for the entire card. Options are <none>, <1 packet>, <2 packets>, <3 packets>. Default is <none>. 3-44 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Profile Directory:Router Card Profile VoIP Voice Algorithm Settings - > Select the field and select to open the window. NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-45...
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RTP packets are transmitted. For all algorithms other than G.729a, the setting options are <10>, <20> or <30> milliseconds. For the G.729a the range is <10> through <80> in increments of 10. 3-46 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Profile Directory:Router Card Profile Voice Channels Voice Channels The following window configures all parameters for Voice Channels. 1. Select Voice Channels Configure -> and select [E NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-47...
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- Enables or disables silence suppression as the default for voice calls for one or more voice channels. <Disabled> - Do not use silence suppression unless overridden by the call agent. <Enabled> - Use silence suppression if possible, with no override by the call agent. 3-48 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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The form of G.711 (mu-law or A-law) to which the codec is switched will be the form which has the highest priority in the negotiated codec list. Note: Either G711mu or G711a must be on the algorithm preference list for Fax Bypass to work. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-49...
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If the originator does not dial the next digit in this time period, the call is torn down. The range is 1-60 seconds, with a default of 16. 3-50 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Set the interval of RTP messages at the time of transition in milliseconds. Range is 1-50 milliseconds, with a default of 5. Refresh Interval Set the periodic refresh interval of RTP signaling states. Range is 500-4000 milliseconds, with a default of 4000. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-51...
Profile Directory:Router Card Profile Dial Plan Dial Plan The following window configures the dial plan on the CMG Router card. A CMG dial plan is responsible for user dialing timeouts and digit maps. 1. Select Dial Plan < Configure -> and select [Enter].
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Specify the total time allowed between dialed digits after the first, unless short timing is in effect. If the originator does not dial the next digit in this time period, the call is torn down. Enter the number of seconds (1-60). The default is 16. CMG Router - Release 2.97 3-53...
The controller generates a major alarm indicating that the CMG is in a lockout condition due to a drop-side T1 failure. When the T1 alarm clears, the controller sends a "set lockout mode off" message to the CMG. In response, the CMG clears the lockout state. 3-54 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
HAPTER Profile Directory:Local Profile In this Chapter Overview LAN (Local) Profile Setup Static Networks Static Addresses Filters Firewall Filters (Local Profile) Advertise Network/Server DHCP Server/Client/Relay LAN Collision Threshold Spanning Tree Secondary IP Address Link Speed...
Profile Directory:Local Profile Overview Overview The Local (LAN) Profile Setup is found in Configuration <Profile Directory>/ LocalUnit LAN <Setup ->. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
In a large network, it is necessary to selectively use each of these options so that the number of configured filters is within the maximum allowed. The Local Profile is used to define the Local (LAN) port parameters for the unit at the present location. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
LAN (Local) Profile Setup To Set Up a Local Profile: 1. Select Configuration: <Profile Directory> from the Main Menu, and select NTER Local Profile window 2. Select LAN < Setup -> and select [E NTER Profile Window CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Remote (WAN) networks and services will be advertised to the LAN. If this information is learned, it may be advertised to remote devices if advertising is established. Use the to select from the following options: <Both>, <Neither>, <Send> and PACEBAR <Receive>. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Remote unit unit <Receive> network/service information from the LAN and send to the remotes The <Neither> value will not allow the local unit to send or receive information regarding networks and services on the LAN. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Enter the corresponding IPX external network number. Ethernet II Ext. Network Enter the corresponding IPX external network number. SNAP Enter the corresponding IPX external network number. 802.3 Ext. Network Enter the corresponding IPX external network number. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
LAN interface or between the LAN subnets and any WAN subnet. A maximum of 8 secondary IP addresses can be added to the LAN interface. See Secondary IP Address on page 4-60 for more information. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
NOTE: It is highly recommended that this setting be left at auto-negotiation. Connection of Ethernet devices with incompatible settings can lead to severe performance degradation and errors on a network. See Link Speed on page 4-63, for more information. 4-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Unit Router 1 Enter a static route which Enter a static route which indicates that Network C indicates that Network C may be reached through may be reached through remote Unit B Router 1 CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-11...
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NOTE: All static routes are considered filters and will be applied toward the maximum allowable number of 500 filters. IP Networks - An Internet Protocol Network. IPX Networks - Internet Packet Exchange Network. A Novell NetWare’s native LAN communications protocol. 4-12 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Profile Directory:Local Profile Static Networks To Set Up Static Networks 1. Select Configuration <Profile Directory> from the Main menu, and NTER 2. Select LAN <Setup -> and [E NTER Profile Directory Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-13...
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Profile Directory:Local Profile Static Networks 3. Select Setup: <Static Networks > if <Static Networks> is not displayed, scroll to selection with the [S ], select [E PACEBAR NTER Local Profile Window 4-14 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Referring back to Example 1, Network B would enter the IP Address of Router 1, since that is the first gateway on the route to Network C. This field is only used on IP Networks. 4-16 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Referring back to Example 1, Network B would enter the MAC Address of Router 1, since that is the next gateway on the route to Network C. This field is only used on IPX networks. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-17...
NOTE: Each static address filter will count toward the maximum number of 500 filters. 1. Select Configuration <Profile Directory> on the Main menu, and select NTER 2. Select LAN <Setup -> and select [E NTER Profile Directory Window 4-18 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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3. Select Setup: <Static Addresses > if Static Addresses is not displayed scroll to the selection with the [S ], and select [E PACEBAR NTER Local Profile Window 4. Select [C to add static addresses, as needed. Static MAC Address Setup CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-19...
MAC Address Enter the MAC Address of the desired device that can be reached via the local LAN. This field is only available if the Setup Static field is set to <MAC Address >. 4-20 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Enter the IP Address of the desired device. If the static address is configured through the Local (LAN) Profile Setup screen, the device can be reached via the local LAN. This field is only available if the Setup Static field is set to <IP Address>. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-21...
A] to Enable this filter 7. Select Filter type, scroll with the [S ] to select. PACEBAR 8. Select [E ] to enable the Filter. Note: the Filter will appear on the list of NTER Enabled Filters. 4-22 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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3. Select Setup: <Filters > if Filters is not displayed scroll to the selection with the [S ], select [E PACEBAR NTER Local Profile Window NOTE: Each filter, even if it is not enabled, will count toward the maximum number of 500 filters. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-23...
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<ONLY Frames Matching Filters> enabled filters will have the PASS action. All packets matching the filters listed will be passed to/from the LAN. Any packets that do not match will be dropped (i.e., will not pass through the Router). 4-24 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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This field is active only with an Address Filter. <Source> - Filters by Source only. <Destination> - Filters by Destination only. <Both> - Filter by Source and Destination. Filter Name This field displays the name the filter has been given. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-25...
32-Bit Mask - indicates which bits are to be searched for a possible match.Within the mask, a 1 turns a bit ON, 0 is OFF. Only the bits that are turned on (set to 1) will be searched for the match. 4-26 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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(Custom, Protocol or Address) filter will be added to the Enabled Filters window. NOTE: Each filter, even if it is not enabled, will count toward the maximum number of 500 filters. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-27...
Ethernet Value - Enter the assigned Ethernet value for this protocol, see Appendix B, Ethernet Protocol Types. IEEE Value - Enter assigned IEEE value for this protocol. The IEEE value is the same as the DSAP and SSAP values in a SNAP packet. 4-28 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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A], select filter type (Custom, Protocol or Address) filter will be added to the Enabled Filters window. NOTE: Each filter, even if it is not enabled, will count toward the maximum number of 500 filters. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-29...
MAC Address - Enter the MAC Address of the LAN device that you are defining as a filter. The system will use the defined MAC Address and the value in the Forward Mode to determine whether the packet should be passed or received. 4-30 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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A], select filter type (Custom, Protocol or Address) filter will be added to the Enabled Filters window. NOTE: Each filter, even if it is not enabled, will count toward the maximum number of 500 filters. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-31...
(service flows). Firewall Rules Window Symbol Description Rule Number Pass (no! (blank) indicates Drop) Services(s) Lists current service defined LAN Device(s) Lists LAN defined for this rule (* indicates any) ==> Outgoing <== Incoming 4-32 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until Configuration <Profile Directory> is highlighted, and press [E NTER 2. Select <Setup -> on the LocalUnit LAN line and press [E NTER Profile Directory Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-33...
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Profile Directory:Local Profile Firewall Filters (Local Profile) 3. Tab down to Setup: <Static Addresses> and scroll with the [S ] to PACEBAR <Firewall Filters>. Press [E NTER Local Profile Window 4-34 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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5. Enter the parameters of the rule, select [E ] to close the window and save the configuration. See Firewall Filters Fields on page 4-36 for a description of all fields for the Firewall Setup window. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-35...
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Name Description Finger Display information about users File Transfer Protocol Gopher Document search and retrieval HTTP World Wide Web 4-36 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
All transmissions outbound from the LAN toward the local unit that match the value in the Service field will adhere to the value in the Action field. In/Out Will affect both incoming and outgoing transmissions. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-37...
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Use this field to identify the number of bits, from left to right, that will be used to match the IP Address field within the data packet with the value entered into the Remote IP Address/ Network. Range is between 1 to 32. 4-38 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
An event/alarm will be logged for each packet for all UDP transfers. UDP traffic should typically not be allowed across a firewall. NOTE: All firewall rules are considered filters and will be applied toward the maximum allowable number of 500 filters. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-39...
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Should a RIP packet indicate a change in status, the unit will update the data in the table and exchange the updated data with all remotes. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-41...
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Static Network windows, manually enter the network routes to be advertised. Disable Learning: On the LAN Profile setup window set LAN Network Updates to <Neither> On the WAN Profile setup window set WAN Network Updates to <Never> 4-42 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
If this is not a static route, and has been selected, “Config Fltr” will appear before the network address of this entry. Only static routes for the local unit will display on this window. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-43...
15 services of which you want to advertise only 5. It would consume fewer filters to set the Selected Items field to <Advertise> and place an X next to the 5 servers to, than to choose <Do Not Advertise> and place an X next to the 10 servers. 4-44 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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If the server type and name are specified, only server types that match both values will be learned. Be aware that the NAME value is case and spacing sensitive. Press to save changes and return to the Local (LAN) Profile Setup window. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-45...
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Enter the number of IP Addresses that this unit may assign. This field acts in conjunction with the Start IP Address field by using a contiguous block of IP Addresses. Number range is 1 through 254. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-49...
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NetBIOS name. This name has a maximum of 41 characters. Name Server (NBNS) This option specifies a list of RFC 1001/1002 NBNS name servers listed in order of preference. Enter the IP address of the NBNS servers. 4-50 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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> field, select the remote unit (scroll through the list), and select ENTER 3. A second IP address can be entered, in the same manner on the second line. Press to save changes and return to the Local (LAN) Profile Setup window. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-51...
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Set Tx Packets Broadcast Bit: Use this parameter to indicate if the broadcast bit is to be set (checked box) or clear in the bootp flags header value for all transmitted DHCP/BOOTP packets for the DHCP Client. 4-52 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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DNS Domain Name DNS Secondary Server Description: This column will display the current Client information items. Current Lease Value: This column will display the current Lease information for the items under the Client Description list. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-53...
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LAN Collision Threshold 3. Select Setup: <LAN Collision Threshold >. If this option is not displayed, scroll to the selection with the [S ], select [E PACEBAR NTER Local Profile Window Collision Threshold Provisioning CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-55...
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Collision Lo Threshold Use this field to set the number of collisions in Interval to Clear Alarm. If the number of collisions drops below the defined number per interval, the alarm will clear. Default is 10. 4-56 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Profile Directory:Local Profile Spanning Tree 3. Select Setup: <Spanning Tree > and select [E NTER 4. To enable Spanning Tree, scroll <Disabled> to <Enabled>, with the ], select [E PACEBAR NTER 4-58 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Port Priority The Port Priority value can range from 0 to 255, with a default of 128. Port Cost The Port Priority value can range from 0 to 65535, with a default of 651. CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-59...
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Secondary IP Address 3. Select Setup: <Secondary IP Address>, by scrolling through the options with the [S ] and select [E ]. Select [C A] to enter an IP Address. PACEBAR NTER Local Profile Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 4-61...
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The secondary IP Address, in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is between 1 - 255. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask to the corresponding Secondary IP address listed, in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is between 1 - 255. 4-62 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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10T Full Duplex The selection will force the ethernet PHY to 10 MHz full-duplex on the Router. 10T Half Duplex The selection will force the ethernet PHY to 10 MHz half-duplex on the Router. 4-64 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
It is important to understand that the information contained in the remote profile determines how the local and remote units establish communication. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until Configuration <Profile Directory> is highlighted, and press [E NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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(see the following sections). Note: The Remote Profile Window will change as options are selected. The graphic below displays the window at its default settings. Remote Profile Window The graphic below displays how the window changes with the NAT Gateway enabled. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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All remote devices will initially have the default name "RemoteUnit". To change the name of the remote device, simply type over the existing name. This name will be used during the authentication process to ensure this unit’s identity. Please note that the system is case and spacing sensitive. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
<Bridge> - will not prompt the Router to initiate WAN bandwidth optimization. Note that the unit will not advertise servers and networks. <Blocked> - if you do not wish to use the corresponding protocol. <Optimize> - See <Route> above CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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<By Network> Tunnel packets based on their destination address by matching GRE network entries. NOTE: If the IP protocol is set to <By Network>, establish the remote address in the Static Networks window. <Disabled> Disable GRE tunneling. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Number of NAT Addresses: With a setting of NAT addresses to greater than 1 you a pool of public addresses is created from which the NAT translation will draw. Range is between 1-255. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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NAT Port Numbers: See previous page. NAT and Local IP Tunnel Address: Use this field to define the IP Address for the Local (LAN) tunneling or NAT Gateway device. <Configured> See previous page. <Assigned by Remote> CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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This field displays only when GRE Tunnel is set to <All>. To open the setup window select IP Protocol VPN Setup - > and select NTER Tunnel Name Enter Tunnel name, up to 11 characters. Remote IP Tunnel Address Enter IP Tunnel Address. 5-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Subnet Mask: A subnet mask determines which bits in the IP address are used to identify the network number. It is also a method of extending the IP Network Address so that a site may use one network address for several different networks. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-11...
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This field is only displayed if the IP Mode field is set to <Bridge>. 5-12 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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It is recommended that this field be left at Disabled since this is a security risk. <Enabled> Enables the passage of fragmented packets. <Disabled> Disables the passage of fragmented packets. (Default). CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-13...
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Use this option to access the Static NAT Addresses window which allows the operator to configure static bi-directional NAT mappings between local server addresses and public addresses. See “Static NAT Addresses” on page 5-27, for more information. 5-14 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Configures the global setup for using the Spanning Tree Algorithm as specified in the IEEE 802.1D specification. See “Spanning Tree” on page 5-48, for more information. <Trunk Port> Configures the Router Remote trunks. See “Trunk Port” on page 5-51 for more information. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-15...
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Profile Directory:Remote Profile Security/Options 3. Tab down to Setup:<Security/Options> Scroll through the list of options with the [S ] and select [E PACEBAR NTER Remote Profile Window 4. The following Security/Options setup window will display. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-17...
This allows the data compression to be customized to the type of data on a given network. <Easy to Compress>. If typical compression ratios are greater than 2/1, then this setting should achieve the best compression. This is the default. <Hard to Compress> If compression ratios are less than 2/1. 5-18 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Network B may not learn of Network A’s existence if advertising was disabled on Router 1. Therefore, if you wish to establish an entry in the routing table indicating a route between Network B and Network C, you can define a static route on Network B. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-19...
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SETUP: <Static Networks> option on the corresponding Remote (WAN) Profile Setup window. Static networks that are reached via the local LAN must be defined by choosing the SETUP <Static Networks> option on the Local (LAN) Profile Setup window. 5-20 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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] to PACEBAR through the options and select [E NTER Remote Profile Window 5. Select [C A] to add a Static IP Network. Enter Network Address, Subnet Mask and Metric value. Static/ Networks Window 5-22 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Enter the distance, in hops, to the network. Value must be between 1-15. GRE Tunnel set to <By Network> 1. Select Configuration <Profile Directory> from the Main Menu, and press NTER 2. Select WAN <Setup -> on the RemoteUnit line and press NTER Profile Directory Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-23...
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Enter the Subnet IP Address. Note: The host bits should all be zero. Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask of the Network IP Address. Metric Enter the distance, in hops, to the network. Value must be between 1-15. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-25...
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<Yes> - Enables tunnel. Displays additional fields to setup. <No> - Disables tunnel. Tunnel Name Enter a Tunnel Name, up to 11 characters. Remote IP Tunnel Address Enter an IP address of the Remote IP Tunnel. 5-26 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
500 filters. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until Configuration <Profile Directory> is highlighted. 2. Select WAN <Setup -> on the RemoteUnit line and press [E NTER Profile Directory Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-27...
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Profile Directory:Remote Profile Static NAT Addresses 3. Select Setup: <Static NAT Addresses>, scroll with the [S ] to select PACEBAR this option and select [E NTER Remote Profile Window 5-28 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
NAT Port - Enter a NAT port. Range = 1-65535. <TCP> - Selects TCP port types. Local Port - Enter a local port. Range = 1-65535. NAT Port - Enter a NAT port. Range = 1-65535. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-29...
NAT translation when passing through a NAT enabled WAN interface. 1. Select Configuration <Profile Directory> from the Main Menu, and press NTER 2. Select WAN <Setup -> on the RemoteUnit line and press [E NTER Profile Directory Window 5-30 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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An IP address or host to bypass the NAT Translation, in the form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is between 0-255. Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the Network IP address above, in the form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is between 0-255. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-31...
NOTE: Each static address filter will count toward the maximum number of 500 filters. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until Configuration <Profile Directory> is highlighted. 2. Select WAN <Setup -> on the RemoteUnit line and press [E NTER Profile Directory Window 5-32 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Profile Setup screen, the device can be reached via the local LAN. If the static address is configured on a specific Remote (WAN) Profile screen, the device can be reached via that specific remote. This field is only available if the Setup Static field is set to <IP Address>. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-35...
(service flows). Firewall Rules Window Symbol Description Rule Number Pass (no! (blank) indicates Drop) Services(s) Lists current service defined LAN Device(s) Lists LAN defined for this rule (* indicates any) ==> Outgoing <== Incoming 5-36 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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3. Tab down to Setup: <Security/Options> and scroll with the [S ] to PACEBAR <Firewall Filters>. Press [E NTER Remote Profile Window 4. Select [C A] to add an IP Firewall Rule. Firewall Filters Window 5-38 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Blank column = Pass Typically, rules are established with the Pass action, since the last rule (which is automatically defined by the software) Drops all services not expressly permitted by the previous rule(s). For CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-39...
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Post Office Protocol Version 3 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Transmission Control Protocol Port <Equal> or <Range> = Specify a number or range. Number = 0-65535 Start Number = 0-65535 End Number = 0-65535 5-40 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Use this field to identify the number of bits, from left to right, that will be used to match the IP Address field within the data packet with the value entered into the Remote IP Address/ Network. Range is between 1 to 32. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-41...
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An event/alarm will be logged for each packet for all UDP transfers. UDP traffic should typically not be allowed across a firewall. NOTE: All firewall rules are considered filters and will be applied toward the maximum allowable number of 500 filters. 5-42 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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] to PACEBAR <Filter Network/Server>. Press [E NTER Remote Profile Window 4. Select with the [S ] <IP Networks>, <IPX Networks> or <IPX PACEBAR Servers>. [T ] to the Selected Items field. Filter Network /Server 5-44 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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The <Learn> mode is much better suited for larger networks, as specifying which networks/servers you wish the Router to learn may consume less filters than specifying which networks/servers you Do Not want learned. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-45...
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Hex value. This setting will enable the unit to learn or filter all services that match the specified service type. This field may be used in conjunction with the Name field, described below. Range 1-FFFF. 5-46 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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This field will change depending on the value set in the Selected Items field. Use the to place and X in this field to choose that the Router will Learn the chosen PACEBAR network or server. CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-47...
The Spanning Tree configures the setup for the Spanning Tree Algorithm. To Configure Spanning Tree: 1. Select Configuration <Profile Directory> from the Main menu, and NTER 2. Select WAN < Setup -> and select [E NTER Profile Directory Window 5-48 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Profile Directory:Remote Profile Spanning Tree 3. Select Setup: <Spanning Tree > and select [E NTER 4. To enable Spanning Tree, scroll <Disabled> to <Enabled>, with the ], select [E PACEBAR NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-49...
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Port Priority The Port Priority value can range from 0 to 255, with a default of 128. Port Cost The Port Priority value can range from 0 to 65535, with a default of 651. 5-50 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Use this screen to define the Router Interface. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until Configuration <Profile Directory> is highlighted. 2. Select WAN <Setup -> on the RemoteUnit line and press [E NTER Profile Directory Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-51...
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MLPPP. The MultiLink Fragment Threshold is the size at which non- prioritized packets will be inspected to determine if they should be fragmented. Range 320-1600, with a default of 1600. WAN Port Setup Window with MLPPP CMG Router - Release 2.97 5-53...
HAPTER Basic Configuration In this Chapter Overview Start Basic Configuration Local Unit Identification Routing Protocol/Security WAN Interface Connections Remote Unit Profile SNMP Configuration Setup Complete...
] will exit this setup program at any time. ] will move to the next page or enter the information into the system. NTER Start Basic Configuration 1. Select Configuration: <Basic Config > -> from the Router Main menu and select [E NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Basic Configuration Start Basic Configuration 2. Select <Yes> to enter the setup program and select [E NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Enter the IP Address of the Router. Subnet Mask of this CMG Enter the Subnet Mask of the Router IP Address. Default Router of this CMG Enter the default Router IP Address for the CMG. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
<RIP1/RIP2> - Set to Rip Version 1 or 2. Select RIP mode to send to remotes <RIP1> - Set to RIP version 1. Default. <RIP2> - Set to RIP version 2. <RIP1/RIP2> - Set to Rip Version 1 or 2. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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32 characters long. Select the protocol LocalUnit will use to authenticate all remotes <CHAP> - Set authentication to CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol). <PAP> - Set authentication to PAP (Password Authentication Protocol). <NONE> - Disable authentication. Default. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
<PPP> - Set the connection type to Point-to-Point Protocol. <Frame Relay 1490> - Set the connection type to Frame Relay per RFC 1490. <PPP in Frame Relay> - Set the connection type to PPP over Frame Relay per RFC 1973. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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<Annex D> - Set to Annex D, which is a Frame Relay standard extension. <LMI> - Set to Local Management Interface (LMI) rev1 (DLCI 1023). Set Poll Interval Range is between 5-30. Set Poll Counter Range is between 1-255. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
[E ]. The guide will walk through each Remote Profile that has been set up. NTER When exiting the last profile the guide will ask if you would like to add a new profile. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Mode - <Route>, <Blocked> and <Bridge>. WAN Network Updates - <Never>, <Periodic> and <Triggered>. Mode - <Blocked>, <Bridge> and <Optimized>. WAN Network Updates - <Never>, <Periodic>, <Triggered>. Other Mode - <Blocked>, <Bridge> and <Optimized>. 6-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Displays the WAN connection type (PPP, Frame Relay 1490 or PPP in Frame Relay). DLCI Enter the Data Link Connection Identifier. Range is between 16-1022. Note: This field is not available with a WAN that has PPP set as its connection type. CMG Router - Release 2.97 6-11...
Enter a 10 character name. Address - Enter an IP address (first line) Subnet Mask for second line. Location - Selection is: <Local LAN>, will have a selection for each existing Remote Unit profile. 6-12 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Basic Configuration Setup Complete Setup Complete You have now completed the Basic Configuration. You may re-enter the Basic Configuration to make changes now or at any time. CMG Router - Release 2.97 6-13...
HAPTER Verification Window The Verification window is used to identify suspected communication problems between the Local (LAN) and Remote (WAN) devices. In this Chapter Ping Utility Trace Route Port Monitor...
Ethernet II and the Router’s IP Address must be configured. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until Ping Utility is highlighted on the Verification option. 2. Press [E ]. The LAN Port Verification window will display. NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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This is one of the multiple IP addresses assigned to the Ethernet LAN port and will override the IP address that will be used as the source IP address. Default is to use the IP address of the interface from which the ping is sent. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Timeout Count field will display a 0, which means that no communications errors have been encountered. NOTE: A continuous ping test may be intermittently unsuccessful. This is an indication that a transmission error may occur with this device during actual data transmission. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until the Ping Utility is highlighted on the Verification option. 2. Press [S ] to scroll to Trace Route. PACEBAR CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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InitialTTL This optional parameter defines the beginning of the range of hops to query. Range is 1 - 254 value, Note: must be less than MaxTTL. Default is 1. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
3. Wait Defines the wait time between queries. Range is 0 - 250 ms. Default is 1 ms. Timeout Defines the query timeout. Range is 1 - 60 seconds. Default is 3 seconds. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until the Ping Utility is highlighted on the Verification option. 2. Press [S ] to scroll to Port Monitor. PACEBAR CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Use this prompt to initiate the packet trace. Select START MONITOR - > and press NTER to begin the trace. As the transmission occurs, the packet hex dump will be displayed on the screen. If you wish, you may end the trace at any point. Press to terminate. 7-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Number of bytes to display for each packet: Use this field to enter the number of bytes to display for each packet. The range is 0-512. Direction Use this field to define the direction to trace. <Both>, <Transmit> or <Receive>. CMG Router - Release 2.97 7-11...
HAPTER Statistics Window The Statistics window is used to review data transmission information between the Local (LAN) unit and Remote (WAN) devices. This option allows you to review data transmission statistics to/from remote units. This data will help you to monitor the Router’s connection/performance capabilities such as throughput, compression, and errors.
All remote units that appear on the Profile Directory screen will be displayed here. If no data is currently being transmitted to a specific unit, the transmission fields will display 0’s. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until <Run-time> is highlighted on the Statistics option. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Use this field to reset (clear) the total packets displayed in the following fields. <All> Will clear both the LAN and WAN Packet Totals. <LAN> Will clear only the LAN Packet Totals. <WAN> Will clear only the WAN Packet Totals. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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This includes RX CRC errors (partial frames, aborted frames, long frames and “bad frames”) as well as aborted TX frames. It is used to identify WAN communication problems prior to contacting the telephone company for further diagnosis. For this total to update, Auto-Update must be <On>. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Router was able to compress the data. Since some data is more compressible than others, the compression ratio will reflect this. Remote Conns. The numeric value in this field represents the number of connections currently active per Remote (WAN) site. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Use this screen to review the overall configuration and operation of the 48 possible CMG voice channels and of calls to the attached FXS endpoints. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until <VoIP Channel View> is highlighted on the Statistics option. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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The default value is "aaln/", so the 48 CMG endpoints are identified as aaln/1, aaln/2, ..aaln/48. If this field show the value "Mixed", there is at least one CMG channel endpoint which has a different prefix configured, compared to all of the other channel endpoints. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Endpoint each voice channel. (For an SBC, for example.) RSIP Status Wait The CMG Router card is in the Random delay period before sending the first RSIP. Sent The CMG Router card delivered the RSIP and has not received the OK yet.
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CMG channel. In this case the status of the CMG channel will be shown in the channel status screen as Down, even if the CMG voice channel is configured as Up. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
The Priority Queue window displays statistics for the CMG Priority Output Queues. This window will display statistics for the LocalUnit, and all Remotes. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until <Priority Queue> is highlighted on the Statistics option. 8-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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High priority forwarded traffic based on IP TOS match, other type of CMG originated packets Priority 3 Default priority forwarded traffic arriving on Serial WAN interfaces Priority 4 Default priority forwarded traffic arriving on Ethernet interfaces CMG Router - Release 2.97 8-11...
System Reports Window Events Events Displays the log of events for the Router. To View the Event Log: 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until <Events> is highlighted on the System Reports option. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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If the same event occurs consecutively, the value in the count column will display the number of times that the event occurred, although the message will display only once. Note that the time stamp reflects the date and time that the event first occurred. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
The Alarm Log is cleared when the Router is reinitialized. 1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until the Alarms is highlighted on the System Reports option. Use the [S ] to scroll to Alarms if it not displayed. PACEBAR CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Displays the actual alarm that triggered the alarm on the Router. Count Unlike the Event screen, the value in the count column will not increment each time that the alarm occurs. Note that the time stamp reflects the time that the alarm first occurred. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
This screen will change depending on the values in the Display and Learned From fields. 1. On the Main Menu, [T ] to the System Reports option. 2. Press [S ] to scroll to Networks/Servers. PACEBAR CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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System Reports Window Networks/Servers 3. Press [E ]. The Networks/Servers listing will display. NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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This field displays the MAC Address of the first gateway (Router) that the data will use to reach the destination network. This field is only used on IP Networks. Hops See Metric, above. This field is only used on IPX Networks. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Router. If a packet is received that is formatted in a frame type that has not been enabled, the Router will not accept the data. Note that multiple frame types may be supported simultaneously. This field applies only to IPX Networks. 9-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Network Tables are used to determine if and where the Router should send packets. 1. On the Main Menu, [T ] to the <System Reports> option. 2. Press [S ] to scroll to <Address Tables>. PACEBAR CMG Router - Release 2.97 9-11...
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<On> will update the screen every 5 seconds. Port Name Displays the Port Name of the learned address. IP Address Displays the IP Address of the learned address. MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the learned address. CMG Router - Release 2.97 9-13...
1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until the <Logout> is highlighted on the Exit option. 2. Press [E ]. The system will exit out of the Router GUI and the following NTER message is displayed. 10-2 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
1. On the Main Menu, press [T ] until the Logout is highlighted on the Exit option. 2. Press [S ] to scroll to Reinitialize. PACEBAR 3. Press [E ]. The following message is displayed: NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 10-3...
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Exit Window Reinitialize 4. Press [S ] to scroll <NO> to <YES>, and press [E ]. The system PACEBAR NTER will close the session and reboot. 10-4 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
HAPTER Router Configuration In this Chapter Basic Setup Basic VoIP Setup Fax and Modem Setup PPP Internet Connection and Public IP Address Routing Frame Relay Internet Connection and Public IP Address Routing Internet Connection using PPP, NAT/PAT and Firewall Filters Internet Connection using NAT and Static NAT Addresses Back-to-Back with PPP...
Local and Remote Profile Setup For most router configuration changes to go into effect, reset the router must be reset. Best practice is to always reset the router after making configuration changes. 11-2 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
This example is with an Adit 600 with the following cards installed: Controller Card (4.0 or higher) CMG Router Card, 1.0 or higher (example - slot 6) 3 FXS Cards, 1.03 or higher (example - slots 1, 2 and 3). Cards are configured for Loop Start POTS lines.
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Set the address value to be used for the origin set 6 voip sdpaddress 11.168.1.1 and connection lines in the SDP. (May be required depending on how the LAN and WAN are configured.) Reset the CMG card to apply all configurations reset 6 CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-5...
Fax and Modem Setup To configure the T.38 and modem bypass, the following is required. Adit 600, release 8.0 or higher CMG Router, release 2.3 (or higher) with G.729 feature enabled (software keyed) The following will configure the Fax and Modem 1.
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Router Configuration Fax and Modem Setup 2. Select Configuration: <Profile Directory> from the Main Menu, and select NTER Main Menu 3. Select Router CARD <Setup -> and select [E NTER Profile Directory Window CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-7...
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Router Configuration Fax and Modem Setup 4. Select VOIP Configure -> and select [E NTER 11-8 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Router Configuration Fax and Modem Setup 5. Tab to Voice Algorithm Settings - > and select [E NTER CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-9...
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6. Verify that the RTP Payload Type for nse events is set to a value that other gateways are using. For most applications this is 100, which is the default setting. Select [E ] to exit this window, select <YES> and [E ] to save NTER any changes. 11-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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<none> - a modem call would be treated as a normal voice call. Default. <bypass> - upon detection of a modem tone, the line will switch to G.711 mode, with echo cancellation and silence suppression disabled. 11-12 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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In the status field, the following can be displayed, regarding Fax and Modem settings: Display Setting Channel is set to T.38 Data Channel is set to Modem Bypass Active Channel is set for a Voice call CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-13...
1 "wan1" static ip network interface 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be set 1 "wan1" trunk 1 mapped to trunk 1 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 11-14 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be set 1 "wan1" trunk 1 mapped to trunk 1 Set the DLCI number set 1 "wan1" dlci 101 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-15...
IP address at the far end incoming log telnet that will be able to ping or telnet to the router. 0.0.0.0/0 192.168.21.14/32 will allow any other host at the far end to ping and/or xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/32 telnet to the router. 11-16 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Set WAN interface "wan1" to be mapped to trunk 1 set 1 "wan1" trunk 1 Set the encapsulation on trunk 1 to PPP set 1:1:1 encapsulation ppp Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-17...
Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to set NAT set 1 "wan1" nat port dynamic port mapping to be dynamic Set the WAN interface named "wan1" NAT set 1 "wan1" nat address address 216.174.44.2 1 11-18 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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*In the private network that can be reached from the outside world. There can be up to 16 static NAT addresses, therefore the actual range can be 216.174.44.232 to 216.174.44.247. Only 4 were used in this example. CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-19...
1 "wan1" static ip network interface 2.2.2.0 255.255.255.0 1 Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be set 1 "wan1" trunk 1 mapped to trunk 1 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 11-20 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
1 "wan1" static ip network interface 1.1.1.0 255.255.255.0 1 Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be set 1 "wan1" trunk 1 mapped to trunk 1 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-21...
2.2.2.0 255.255.255.0 1 Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be set 1 "wan1" trunk multilink mapped to trunk multilink group 1 group 1 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 11-22 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
1.1.1.0 255.255.255.0 1 Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be set 1 "wan1" trunk multilink mapped to trunk multilink group 1 group 1 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-23...
Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be mapped to set 1 "wan1" trunk 1 trunk 1 Set the DLCI number set 1 "wan1" dlci 101 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 1 11-24 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Set the WAN interface named "wan1" to be set 3 "wan1" trunk 1 mapped to trunk 1 Set the DLCI number set 3 "wan1" dlci 101 Reboot the router, to enable all configurations set reset 3 CMG Router - Release 2.97 11-25...
Adit Initialized “IP Address” was dynamically assigned by “remote” Login accepted at “access” level Login rejected Password changed for “access” level Port “X” connected Port “X” down System Date/Time Change recorded Terminal inactivity, login terminated CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Authentication failure to “remote” using CHAP Retry timeout occurred WAN protocol is active (inactive) to “remote” on port “X” LCP negotiation was successful to “remote” IPCP negotiation was successful to “remote” CCP negotiation failed to CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Triggered ETH II IPX Server update (to) from “X” Triggered SNAP IPX Network update (to) from “X” Triggered SNAP IPX Server update (to) from “X” Triggered IP Network request (to) from “X” Triggered ETH II IP Network update (to) from “X” CMG Router - Release 2.97...
This is logged when the unit begins the recovery process from trunks with high error conditions. [Pass, Drop] [dyn] [Any, Protocol=xx,Type=xx,Port=xx] [to, from] <rem sys> Firewall Rule <rule num> NOTE: All alarms generate SNMP traps. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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PPENDIX Troubleshooting In this Appendix Communication Related Issues LAN Related Issues Diagnostics and Performance Tools Verification Statistics System Reports...
We suggest that you review all created data filters, advertised networks and static route entries and eliminate those that are no longer applicable. See Chapter 4, LAN (Local) Profile Setup. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Verify that Static/VPN Networks authentication remote router port is mismatch enabled. Add network to Static/ Correct network defined VPN Network field Verify that remote router has route defined back to local router ‘s newtorks CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Address as the default route for the workstation and make sure that there is a remote route to the remote’s network in the Network/Server table. Be aware that if you establish a firewall filter and do not expressly permit Telnetting into this unit, you will be denied access. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Troubleshooting Diagnostics and Performance Tools Diagnostics and Performance Tools The Verification, Statistics and System Reports features are instrumental in diagnosing and troubleshooting the Router card. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
See Port Monitor on page 7-9 for more information on this feature. NOTE: The Port Monitor decreases the throughput of the Router. It should only during installation and troubleshooting procedures, not during normal operation. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Priority Queue The Priority Queue window displays statistics for the CMG Priority Output Queues. This window will display statistics for the LocalUnit, and all Remotes. See Chapter 8, Statistics Window for more information regarding this feature. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
The MAC Address and IP Address Tables, along with Network Tables are used to determine if and where the Router should send packets. See Address Tables on page 9-11 for more information regarding this feature. CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Green Good ethernet link 10/100 10 Mb ethernet Green 100 Mb ethernet No ethernet transmit activity Green Ethernet transmit activity Yellow Current ethernet transmit collision No current ethernet receive activity Green Current ethernet receive activity CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Troubleshooting Alarms Display Alarms To display Router alarms: On the Main Menu, System Reports option select <Alarms - >, or use the ] to scroll to Alarms if not displayed. PACEBAR C-10 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
Once an alarm is identified then the process of clearing it can begin. Silence Alarm, if necessary (Alarm Cut Off CLI command: aco) Check Connection Check Cable, replace if necessary Check hardware and replace if necessary Call Customer Service CMG Router - Release 2.97 C-11...
LOSSARY Glossary Algorithm A formula or set of steps for solving a particular problem. To be an algorithm, a set of rules must be unambiguous and have a clear stopping point. Annex D A frame relay standard extension dealing with the communication and signaling between customer premises and equipment and frame relay network equipment for the purpose of querying network status information.
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T1 line and regenerates the T1 signal to meet T1 specifications. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is a network configuration that allows maintenance to be performed from a central site rather than by end users. Glossary - 2 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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56 Kbps to T1 speeds. However, it is being replaced in some areas by faster technologies, such as ATM. gateway A link from one computer system to a different computer system. Greenwich Mean Time. CMG Router - Release 2.97 Glossary - 3...
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Usually controlled and administered by a system or network administrator. Local Connection Option. The LCO limits the types of CODECs proposed by the voice gateways. Glossary - 4 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Internet hosts around the world. Many systems on the Internet run NTP, and have the same time (relative to Greenwich Mean Time). Password Authentication Protocol. An authentication protocol that allows Point-to-Point Protocol peers to authenticate one another. CMG Router - Release 2.97 Glossary - 5...
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Each router maintains a routing table, or routing database, of known addresses and routes; each router periodically broadcasts the contents of its table to neighboring routers in order that the entire network can maintain a synchronized database. Glossary - 6 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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Trunk Level 1. A digital transmission link with a total signaling speed of 1.544 Mbps. T1 is a standard for the digital transmission in North America. TACACS+ Terminal Access Controller Access Control System. CMG Router - Release 2.97 Glossary - 7...
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Usually the WAN connection is a dedicated or high grade dial up phone link. It is often done with T1 or T3 connections but can also be through satellite or other technologies. Glossary - 8 CMG Router - Release 2.97...
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