NetRunner 1000E Network Node NetRunner 500ET Network Node Model Number NR1000E/x Model Number NR500ET/x NetRunner Branch Office Router for remote site connectivity to the central office routers: NetRunner 75E Branch Office Router Model Number NR75E/x /x in the model number signifies D for domestic, I for international, or B for BABT (U.K.) versions.
Introduction NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Compatibility Compatibility Across the Wide Area Network (WAN) link Compatibility On the LAN Segment Compatibility in Mixed Networks System Compatibility...
The Digital Direct Series of modules provide a high-speed digital interface to a PBX and wide area network (WAN). It is designed for the NetRunner 500ET, 2000E and 2000ED. Up to 24 channels are supported. CEM (Channel Expansion 12-Channel CEMs:...
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A kit offering dual (redundant) power supplies for Supply Kit models except the NR75E. STADIA Integration Hub A hardware enclosure comprising three power supplies which can support up to four NetRunner CCMs plus optional modules and one NMS mod- ule. Rack-Mount Kit There are three rack-mount kits: For all NetRunner models except model NR75E with standard power supply.
Introduction NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Module Locations 5-Slot Chassis 3-Slot Chassis (Module Possibilities and Quantities) Populating the NetRunner NetRunner 2000ED Network Node, dual LAN modules (Model NR2000ED) Module Locations Module Module Maximum Modules Maximum Modules Supported By Unit...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Introduction NetRunner 2000E (Model NR2000E) and 1000E (Model NR1000E) Network Nodes Module Locations Module Module Maximum Modules Maximum Modules Supported By Unit Data Expansion Module 6-channel DMA LAN Module Voice/Fax single-channel dual-channel single-channel dual-channel Modem 14.4...
Introduction NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Hardware Conventions NetRunner Models Front Back User Manual Convention Front Back NR2000ED NR2000E NR1000E NR500ET NR75E 1-14...
Network Planning NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Terminated or Switched NetRunner Model 500ET 1000E 2000E,ED Link Capacity (non-frame relay) Terminated 64 Kbps 148 Kbps 128 Kbps 256 Kbps Switched 148 Kbps 192 Kbps 384 Kbps Delay (varies be- Due to delays, do not exceed six link hops in any net- tween channel work path for units with voice/fax modules.
Generally keep like types together. Do not partition (separate) units with earlier revisions. Release 4.0 and 4.1 Non-Mesh Note: Exception – A NetRunner 75E Release 4.0 and later may be attached to an end point of Release 3.2 and Earlier a Release 3.2 network. Mesh...
Network Planning NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Point-to-Point Terminal DEC Host TCP/IP Host TCP/IP Host Terminal File Server NetWare Server Point-to-Point Operation...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Network Planning Dual Composite Link Load Balancing (with Redundancy) Application (for all NetRunner models except the NR75E model) Node A Node B Phone Link A Link B NetRunner NetRunner 2000E 2000E Link Load Balancing...
Network Planning NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Distributed Star Cluster A Cluster B Clusters A and B are interconnected here Clusters A and B are not interconnected here...
Network Planning NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Clusters 2-12...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Network Planning Cluster A Cluster B Clusters A and B are interconnected over the Ether- net LAN here Clusters A and B are not interconnected here Local Cluster Interconnection 2-13...
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Network Planning NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Cluster None 13th Node Cluster Alpha Cluster Delta Cluster Omega 13th Node Connecting a 13th NetRunner Node to Existing Clusters 2-14...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Network Planning Communicating Between Clusters Point A Point B (voice/fax, data traffic) (bridge traffic) Cluster A Cluster B 56 Kbps Cluster-to-Cluster Communication Planning the NetRunner Node Numbers and Node IDs 2-15...
Network Planning NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Syntax Channel Prioritization on Interconnect Links Note A sync channel(s) configured as TDM protocol has reserved bandwidth which is not shared. The priority function noted above does not apply to channel(s) configured for TDM.
Startup Note: The NetRunner Command Facility menus do not contain the commands for configuring the LAN. Rather, they provide a means to access the LAN’s own command line interface from the Command Facility. Refer to the Integration Router manual for the LAN procedures and commands.
Startup NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Command Mode Entering the Command Mode Async Terminal Settings Data Rate 9600 Code Level 8 bits per character Stop Bits Parity None Operation Full-Duplex...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Startup 1996 MICOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNPUBLISHED - RIGHTS RESERVED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. COMMAND MODE: CHANNEL 1. ASYNC CHANNEL LOOPBACK 2. LOCAL CHANNEL CONFIGURATION 3. COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU 4.
Startup NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Local Channel Configuration COMMAND MODE: LOCAL CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Option Default Description 1. Data Rate 9600 Data rate in bps (bits per second). 2. Code Level Number of data bits per character. 3. Parity...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Startup Command Facility Note: The terminal accessing the Command Facility Main Menu must have the Com- mand Facility Main Menu Access function enabled (factory default). Access via $CMD Access via ^X <break> Press <cr>...
Startup NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Configure Local Node COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [!240] 1. VIEW CONFIGURATION 2. STATUS/STATISTICS 3. CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES Exit option varies EXIT COMMAND FACILITY depending on model. Node Syntax Information...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Startup Node Numbering and Naming from the Command Facility COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [!240] CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES [!240] NODE IDS NODE ID CONFIGURATION LOCAL NODE Enter the node number you planned for the local NetRunner ENTER NODE–ID # [240]: 101...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Startup Configuring a Mesh Node CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES Option numbers vary NODE IDS depending on the model. NODE ID CONFIGURATION MESH ROUTER MESH ROUTER ENTER “Y” TO RESET “C” TO CONTINUE: Important The DUPLICATE NODE–ID message will very briefly display if there are units within the network which should be configured for mesh, and they are currently configured as non-mesh.
Startup NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Real Time Clock Administrative Functions Characteristics Network Time Master Node 9 is the network time master. Real Time Clock Real Time Clock Unit Unit Release 5. x Release 5. x 3-10...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Startup Reset’s Effect on Network Time Reset – Non-Real Time Clock Unit Reset – Real Time Clock Unit Node 10 broadcasts time Node 9 sets its clock. Determines its node Real Time Clock Real Time Clock number is lower.
Startup NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Configuration COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES Option number is CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES not shown here, because it may vary between models. COMMAND FACILITY PARAMETERS COMMAND FACILITY PARAMETERS TIME DATE DAY OF THE WEEK...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Startup Time Configuration Date Configuration Day of the Week Configuration COMMAND FACILITY PARAMETERS DAY OF THE WEEK EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK [SATURDAY] 1. SUNDAY 2. MONDAY 3. TUESDAY 4. WEDNESDAY 5. THURSDAY 6. FRIDAY 7.
Link and Port Configuration Port Configuration COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node ID] CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES PORT CONFIGURATION Type the node ID, a slash, ENTER NODE–ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): followed by the channel number. Then press <cr>. Select the port type for the PORT CONFIGURATION [port type] channel.
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For connecting to a frame relay service. Note: The total number of DLCIs and links (all types) varies de- pending on model. Important The NetRunner must be node reset (to current configuration ) after port configuration is complete. COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node ID] RESET...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Port Defaults and Options Port (Channel) Default Possible Port Configuration Number NR2000E, NR2000ED and NR1000E Interconnect Link Interconnect, Local Interconnect, Secondary Interconnect, Frame Relay, Mux or X.21 Link A2-A5 Async...
Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Port Defaults and Options (cont’d) Port (Channel) Default Possible Port Configuration Number NR75E Interconnect Link Interconnect, Frame Relay, Mux or X.21 Link Async Secondary Interconnect , Frame Relay Link; Async or Sync...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration MICOM Mux Compatibility FEATUREPAK PROM No. and Revision Cartridge Will not support X.21 bis application.
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Interconnect Link PORT CONFIGURATION INTERCONNECT LINK SET LINK RATE 1. Sync External Clocks 2. 2400 Sync Internal Clocks 3. 4800 Sync Internal Clocks 4. 9600 Sync Internal Clocks 11. 64000 Sync Internal Clocks Reset the unit.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Local Interconnect Link COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES PORT CONFIGURATION ENTER NODE–ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): NODE_A/A3 PORT CONFIGURATION LOCAL INTERCONNECT LINK...
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual SET LINK RATE 1. SYNC EXTERNAL CLOCKS 2. 64000 SYNC INTERNAL CLOCKS Set each end of the link for the 3. 126000 SYNC INTERNAL CLOCKS same speed (they must match).
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Bandwidth on Demand Secondary Interconnect Link Secondary Model On Ports Links 2000ED 2000ED Up to 6 Up to 6 2000E 2000E 1000E 1000E 500ET 500ET Up to 2 Up to 2...
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Secondary Link Interconnect Link A4 (A3) (A2) (A1) Secondary Link Secondary Link (A1) Interconnect Link Interconnect Link One port supports (A2) three links One port supports Secondary Link two links...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Correct Application Not Acceptable Secondary Link Primary Link NOT SUPPORTED Configuring a Secondary Interconnect Link Primary Interconnect Secondary Interconnect Node_A 4-11...
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Configure A2 as a COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU Secondary Link. CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES PORT CONFIGURATION ENTER NODE–ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): NODE_A/A2 PORT CONFIGURATION Option number varies depending SECONDARY INTERCONNECT LINK on model.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Deassigning a Secondary Link ENTER PRIMARY LINK# “NO”=DEASSIGN, ^X TO ABORT: NO Note: Deassigning the primary link does not delete the secondary interconnect link, you must reconfigure the port to a new type and reset the unit.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Enabling the backup mode CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS Enter the channel ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): number of the primary link (not the secondary link) PRIMARY LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS...
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Enabling the utilization threshold mode on the secondary interconnect link CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS Enter the channel ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): number of the primary link (not the...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Time of Day Important If you require the backup or utilization feature to be operational at all times, do not set a schedule for the secondary link. (If a schedule was set, refer to Cancelling the Time of Day Schedule on page 4-19.)
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Option number CONFIGURE LOCAL NODE varies, depending on model. LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS Enter either the primary or secondary link port, depending ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): on which you wish to configure.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration ENTER START TIME (hh:mm, X TO ABORT, 24:00 TO END): 07:30 ENTER STOP TIME (hh:mm, X TO ABORT, 24:00 TO END): 10:00 ENTER START TIME (hh:mm, X TO ABORT, 24:00 TO END): 20:00...
Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Interconnect Link and Time of Day Operation Activating Time of Day Operation on an Interconnect Link Step Reference Configure the port for an interconnect link. Port Configuration, page 4-1. Set the Force On option of the Control Force On, page 4-22.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Secondary Link and Time of Day Operation Enabling the Time of Day Operation on a Secondary Interconnect Link Step Reference Configure the port for a secondary Secondary Interconnect interconnect link (assign it to a primary Link, page 4-9.
Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Force On – Link Activation Forcing on a Link CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES LINK ACTIVATION PARAMETERS Enter the channel ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): number of the link to be forced on.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Disabling Forced-on Operation FORCED ON Frame Relay Link Frame Relay Link 4-23...
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Frame Relay Links and DLCIs Ports which can be Max # of Configured Max # of Frame Frame Relay PVCs/DLCIs Unit Relay Access Links Access Links Per Node NetRunner 75E...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Utilized Link Maximums A utilized link is defined as a link actually transmitting and receiving data between nodes at a given instant in time. Virtual Links Pass–Through PVCs Unit (up to a maximum of)
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Frame Relay Parameters Note: Before proceeding, the port must have previously been configured as frame relay (Port Configuration Menu) and the node reset to current configuration. Option number varies CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES...
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Frame Relay Link Parameters FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS FRAME RELAY LINK PARAMETERS ENTER NODE ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): NODE_A/A1 FRAME RELAY LINK PARAMETERS 1. CLOCK SPEED 2. PORT CLOCKING 3. MAXIMUM FRAME SIZE 4.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Local Management Protocol Parameters FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS LOCAL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL PARAMETERS LOCAL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL PARAMETERS 1. FULL STATUS POLLING COUNTER 2. ERROR THRESHOLD 3. MONITORED EVENTS COUNT 4. LINK INTEGRITY VERIFICATION TIMER 5.
Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Frame Relay Link Reset COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU RESET RESET LINK ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): A1 If the port is configured as a frame relay link, the Frame...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration DLCI Configuration FRAME RELAY PARAMETERS DLCI CONFIGURATION DLCI CONFIGURATION 1. ADD DLCI 2. DELETE DLCI 3. DLCI PARAMETERS 4. LIST DLCIS Option Description 1. Add DLCI Specifies a DLCI for the frame relay link and sets the Level 2 Protocol.
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Option Description 3. Fragmentation For links connecting to other Integration units. This is for a DLCI which will be connected to another DLCI (within the unit) with frame relay access devices (FRADs) attached.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Virtual Links Configured Virtual Note: No FRADs attached Pass-Through Applications: Attaching Frame Relay Access Devices (FRADs) Connecting FRADs through Integration units Local Unit Remote Unit Second DLCI required for any Integration traffic...
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Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Shorter segment size configured on FRAD FRAD Configured Transparent Configured Transparent Key: FRAD Frame Relay Access Device Force Connect Frame Relay Link PVC/DLCI Connecting a FRAD through an Integration unit to another FRAD directly...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Resetting the DLCI COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU RESET RESET LINK ENTER LINK CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): The Frame Relay Link Reset FRAME RELAY LINK RESET menu will display only if the...
Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Remote Configuration Remote NetRunner Configuration Note: Refer to the Installation and Cabling Manual for connection and cabling information. !240 DUPLICATE NODE ID #[channel number] COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE/VIEW REMOTE NODE ENTER REMOTE NODE–ID (^X TO ABORT): !240...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Link and Port Configuration Resetting the Unit COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU RESET ENTER MODULE LOCATION [B–E] (^X TO ABORT): – 4-37...
Link and Port Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Node Reset COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU RESET RESET [node ID] For example, select a node reset. NODE ENTER “Y” TO CONFIRM OR “N” TO ABORT: Y PARAMETER RESTORATION Most often you will select option 2, Current Configuration.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration Note: The defaults discussed in this section are factory defaults. If your unit has been configured by your distributor or by another user, those parameters may not match the defaults listed here. Port Configuration Menu COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES...
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Reset node COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU RESET RESET NODE ENTER A “Y” TO CONFIRM OR “N” TO ABORT: Y PARAMETER RESTORATION CURRENT CONFIGURATION Sync Channels CAUTIONS Sync channels are not switchable and must be force connected, refer to Force Connections page 5-22 for this procedure.
7. MICOM DLC For use when the unit is cascading with MICOM muxes. All external multiplexers must have all ports configured for asynch- ronous channels. 8. MICOM Voice Select when an external Advanced Packetized Voice digitizer with DLC protocol (APV1/DLC) is to be used.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Sync Channel Characteristics COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES SYNC CHANNEL Enter your sync channel ENTER NODE ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): NODE_A/A2 number. SYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Table 5-1. Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections Option Option Protocol Default Description Name Number Data Rate DLC, ASCII Bisync, 2400 Sets data rate (in bps) for the user EBCDIC Bisync, H-P channel.
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Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table 5-1. Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections (continued) Option Option Protocol Default Description Name Number Sync ASCII Bisync Sets the value of the leading sync Character character for the start of the block.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Table 5-1. Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections (continued) Option Option Protocol Default Description Name Number Buffer Control None Used to regulate data transmission from a device attached to a user chan- nel depending on the system buffer uti- lization.
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Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table 5-1. Sync Channel Characteristics Option Selections (continued) Option Option Protocol Default Description Name Number Priority Selects the priority of the port, high or low. ASCII Bisync, EBCDIC Bisync,...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Sync Bandwidth Management SYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS SYNC CLAIMED BANDWIDTH ENTER SYNC CLAIMED BANDWIDTH [...
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Control Signals To DTE/To DCE Channels SYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS INTERFACE TYPE 5-10...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Table 5-2. CCM and 6-Channel CEM Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DTE NetRunner Constant Carrier Controlled Carrier Mode Mode Signal Off -to- on transition raises CTS. On -to- off transition forces CTS off.
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Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table 5-3. CCM and 6-Channel CEM Local Sync Channel Interface Configured to DCE NetRunner Constant Carrier Controlled Carrier Mode Mode Signal Held on Leads output data..
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Channel Clocking Signals Important The data rate must be configured to match the rate of the external clock source. Table 5-4. Synchronous Clocking Configuration MICOM Cable Cable Diagrams Type...
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Copy Channel Parameters Note: Source and destination ports must be a like kind (async to async, sync to sync) and protocol (sync DLC to DLC). If they are not, an error message will display and you must start again.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Async Channels COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ASYNC CHANNEL Enter your async channel. ENTER NODE ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): NODE_A/B5 ASYNC CHANNEL 1. CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS 2.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Async Channel Characteristics Option Default Description 1. Data Rate 9600 Sets the data rate (in bps) for the port. (ABR=autobaud rate detection, refer to page 5-17.) Note: It is recommended that ports at- tached to a host port be set for a fixed speed.
For code level 5, you must set the parity to none . Parity Conversion Important To interface and remain transparent with a MICOM mux or a Release 2.5 unit, both ends of the channel must have the same code level and parity (parity conversion is not supported).
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Async Channel Features Option Default Description 1. Priority High Determines whether port is high or low priority in reference to other async ports. 2. EIA Control Enable Offers the option of recognizing or ignor- ing the control signals from the attached device.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Async Channel Extended Features Option Default Description 1. Data Compression Enable Selects whether compression will be en- abled. When enabled, the unit compres- ses a block of data when transmitting and decompresses the data when receiv- ing.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Switching Configuration Switching Control COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU SWITCHING CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROL 1. DISABLE CHANNEL 2. ENABLE CHANNEL 3. FORCE CONNECT 4. FORCE DISCONNECT Option Description 1. Disable Channel Takes the async or voice/fax port out-of-service.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Force Connections Force Connect Procedure COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU SWITCHING CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROL FORCE CONNECT Enter the channel # that is local to the Command Facility. ENTER FROM NODE/CHANNEL # (OR RANGE OF CHANNELS) (^X TO ABORT): SIMI/A4...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Disconnecting Force Connections COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU SWITCHING CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROL FORCE DISCONNECT Enter the port (or range of ports) you want disconnected. ENTER NODE/CHANNEL # (OR RANGE OF CHANNELS) (^X TO ABORT): SIMI/A4 Note: You can also force disconnect DLCIs that have been force connected.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Synchronous Connections Notes: To change protocol, you must force disconnect the channel. When force connecting, be sure that the protocols match. (Do not attempt to change protocols on one side only.) Be sure to reset the unit after reconfiguration.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Async Force Connections ENTER CLASS Note: Set the Remote CTS Control (Extended Features menu) for the device attached to the port(s). If it is not, it may not be possible to connect to the Command Facility once the force connection is made.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual How the Class Request Works CALL IN PROGRESS Local Hub Group Remote Hub Group Local Unit Remote Unit Remote Hub Group Remote Unit Note that NetRunner 75E may have only one interconnect link. Local and Remote Hub Groups 5-26...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Planning a Class Note: When selecting a class, it must be unique. Switching class names and LAN class names may not be duplicated. Class Names Password Protection 5-27...
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Class Message Desired Character What to for Message Input Notes <esc> <ctrl>X Without the <esc> key, ^X will abort the message. ESC (escape) <esc><esc> To include an escape key in the text, it must be preceded by an <esc>.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Enter a class name. ENTER CLASS NAME [current value] (^X TO ABORT): IRM CLASS PARAMETERS MENU CLASS NAME SECONDARY CLASS CLASS PASSWORD CLASS MESSAGE CLASS NO ACTIVITY TIMEOUT DELETE CLASS...
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Switching Parameters COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES ASYNC CHANNEL ENTER NODE-ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT): SIMI/A5 ASYNC CHANNEL SWITCHING PARAMETERS Option Default Description 1. Connect Protocol...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Option Default Description 6. Matrix Switching Enable Permits or prohibits the port from making a matrix switching call connection. 7. Resource Class If the port being configured is to be included as part of a class, enter that class at this prompt.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Feature Matching Capability Note: Ports using no flow control connecting with those using character (DC1/DC3, DC2/DC4 and so forth) flow control may have problems if they use the complete ASCII code set, since the flow control characters will not be stripped out of the data stream.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Class Connection ENTER CLASS CONNECTED Disconnecting Node/Class Connection ENTER CLASS Note: All ports configured for the specified class in this specified unit’s hub group will be included in the search.
Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Matrix Connection Notes: Do not attempt to matrix connect to any force connected port. Matrix switching can be disabled on a per channel basis (Switching Parameters Menu). ENTER CLASS...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Port Contention/Queueing Dialog Messages CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES DIALOG MESSAGES Note: There is one additional Dialog Message called Class Message, which does not appear on this menu (refer to page 5-28).
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Data Channels and Switching Configuration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Option Default Description 2. Welcome (No default May be sent to a port when the message) user first successfully connects to the unit. The maximum length of the message is 58 characters.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Data Channels and Switching Configuration Option Default Description 9. No Answer No Answer Indicates there is no answer from the destination port. The maximum length of the message is 16 characters. 10. Unavailable Unavailable...
LCD/Keypad (Not for NR75E model) 12:01:00 8:15:10 Dial Connection Made Link A1 Sample LCD Display Press to access a Press to exit Press to enter Press to access Press to menu option or to current menu and the next menu a menu option execute a access alarm and...
LCD/Keypad NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Keypad Reset LCD/Keypad Password Protection COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES PASSWORDS PASSWORDS LCD/KEYPAD...
Command Facility Administration Command Facility Passwords CAUTION Record these passwords. If they are forgotten, a cold start is required to reinstate the system defaults and clear the user-defined passwords. Note: Be aware that a connection to the Command Facility Main Menu cannot be made if the async channel parameter Command Mode Access is disabled (in the Channel Features Menu of the Async Channel Menu).
Command Facility Administration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Global and Status Password Configuration Procedure COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node ID] CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES PASSWORDS PASSWORDS Select option. 1. GLOBAL (ALLOWS ANY COMMAND OR TEST) 2. STATUS (VIEW, STATUS ONLY) 3.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Command Facility Administration Reset Notes: Performing a reset on a channel or a node terminates the Command Facility on that port if you entered via $CMD. Resetting the unit (cold or warm) resets the status/statistic counters.
Command Facility Administration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Keypad Reset Note: Time and date are lost during a hardware reset, current configuration remains. Simultaneously push both outside keys and hold for 2 seconds. Backlight will momentarily extinguish Hardware Reset with LCD/Keypad...
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5. or 6. (option number varies depending on unit) T1/E1 Resets the T1 or E1 Access Module on the NetRunner 500ET or 2000E,ED. All traffic on the T1 or E1 access module and associated Digital Voice Modules will be interrupted. The unit will not reset.
Command Facility Administration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Downloading Code $DLD Facility COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES Option number varies, CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES depending upon model. DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS $DLD PASSWORD $DLD ACTIVITY TIMEOUT (SECONDS) If you select password , this prompt will display.
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Command Facility Administration Activating Downloaded Code Note: This procedure is only for FlashPak and units with dual-bank memory. Access the Download Pa- COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU rameters menu. CONFIGURE LOCAL NOES Option number may vary, CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES depending upon model.
Command Facility Administration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual View Configuration COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node ID] VIEW CONFIGURATION Option Description 1. Async Channels Displays a range of async ports. 2. Sync Channels Displays a range of sync ports. 3. Voice/Fax Channels Displays a range of voice/fax ports.
1. Node Status Displays the current node IDs, node numbers, port and link type, link status and speed for nodes connected directly to the local NetRunner unit. It also lists all available nodes in the network. 2. Channel Status Displays the current voice/fax and data channel status of a range of ports, the speed, and the node ID/channel number of any connection.
Command Facility Administration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual System Statistics Reports COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node ID] STATUS/STATISTICS STATUS/STATISTICS [node ID] SYSTEM STATISTICS SYSTEM STATISTICS 1. LAST PERIOD REPORT 2. DEMAND REPORT 7-10...
NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Command Facility Administration Channel Administration Disable or Enable a Channel COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [node ID] SWITCHING CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROL ENABLE CHANNEL DISABLE CHANNEL Option Description 1. Disable Channel Takes an async data or voice/fax port out-of-service.
Command Facility Administration NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Determining What Hardware You Have COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU [ node ID ] VIEW CONFIGURATION VIEW CONFIGURATION [ node ID ] HARDWARE [ node ID ] HARDWARE CONFIGURATION SLOT MODEL NUMBER REVISION MODULE DESCRIPTION –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
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Worksheets Ethernet Address (also called hardware address) (written on a label on the back of the Integration Router, or for the NetRunner 75E, on the back of the LAN/WAN module) 6-byte value, in hexadecimal MICOM’s hardware addresses are 00–40–C5–xx–xx–xx, where x = 0-9 or A-F _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ –...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Node #________ Node #________ Node #________ Node #________ Node ID _______ Node ID _______ Node ID _______ Node ID _______ String Topology Node #________ Node ID _______ Node #________ Node #________ Node ID _______...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Node #________ Node ID _______ Node #________ Node ID _______ Node #________ Node ID _______ Node #________ Node ID _______ Frame Relay Link Cluster __________ Cluster __________ Worksheet for Planning Node Numbers and Node IDs (continued)
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Record of Cluster Names NetRunner Cluster Name Node Number Node ID Port Configuration Worksheet Port Type Link Rate/Sync Protocol...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Secondary Interconnect Link Worksheet Control Parameters Type Terminated (Secondary/Pri- Switched Connected to Port mary) Associated Link Voice Calls Forced On Node/Port Utilization Thresholds Secondary On Threshold Secondary Off Threshold Time Length Off Threshold...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Frame Relay Worksheet Node ID (name) Port No. DLCI Parameters Level 2 DLCI Protocol Bc.Fwd Bc.Bwd Be.Fwd Be.Bwd CIR.Fwd CIR.Bwd...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Frame Relay Link Parameters Node ID (name) Clock Port Maximum Network Local Port Speed Clocking Frame Size Address Management Local Management Protocol Parameters (Annex D or LMI Rev 1 Parameters) Full Status Monitored...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Sync Protocol and Channel Worksheet Node ID (name) Channel Protocol Data Channel Maximum Maximum Interface Rate Clocking Transmit Receive Type Block Block Size Size Channel Carrier Sync # of # of # of Char.
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Sync Protocol and Channel Worksheet (continued) Node ID (name) (cont’d) Channel Encoding Idle Buffer Clock Priority Sync Fill Control Flow Control Claimed Control Bandwidth Channel Force Connected to Node Id/Channel No.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Async Channel Characteristics Worksheet Node ID (name) Channel Data Code Parity Stop Echo To Host/ Rate Level Bits To Terminal These must be set to match the attached equipment.
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Async Channel Characteristics Worksheet (continued) Node ID (name) (cont’d) Channel XOFF Buffer Flow Char. Char. Ctrl Ctrl Delay Delay Delay...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Async Channel Features Worksheet Node ID (name) Channel Priority Smooth Tandem Flow Ctrl Ctrl Scroll ENQ/ACK Strip...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Async Channel Features Worksheet (continued) Node ID (name) (cont’d) Channel Sync Loss Command Command Command Local Disconnect Mode Entry Mode Facility Channel Sequence Access Main Menu Configuration Access...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Async Channel Switching Configuration Worksheet Node ID (name) Channel Connect Unbalanced Call Receive Character Matrix Protocol Rate Inhibit Inhibit Switch...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Async Channel Switching Configuration Worksheet (continued) Node ID (name) Channel Resource Destination Channel If Force Connected, Class Node/Class Password Node ID/Channel No.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Async Channel Extended Features Worksheet Node ID (name) Channel Data Remote CTS Compression Control...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Async Classes Worksheet Node ID (name) Class # Class Secondary Class Class Class No Ports Name Message Class Password Activity Assigned Timeout to Class...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Command Facility Parameters Worksheet Node ID (name) Option Entry Time ––– Date ––– Event Reporting Alarm Reporting Switch Statistics Reporting Periodic Reporting Interval Output Event/Alarm Reports Output Periodic Reports Remote Node ID External Modem Priority...
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Worksheets NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Dialog Messages Worksheet Node ID (name) Option Entry Channel Password Welcome Class Request Class Password Connected Queue Busy Disconnected No Answer Unavailable Unassigned Incompatible Call in Progress...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Worksheets Record of Passwords Worksheet Node ID (name) Option Entry Global Status LCD/Keypad NETMan ($PPP) Code Download ($DLD) Class Number Class Name Class Password Node Id Channel Number User Channel Password Server Incoming Password...
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Messages Note: The STADIA Integration Hub does not offer an LCD Keypad. Message Type: Key:...
CALL INITIATION ALARM Alarm Unable to connect to a MICOM mux on an X.21 link after the configured number of tries. Data in the buffers has been discarded. <CALL IN PROGRESS>...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation ni [ml] CCM HEADER FAIL. Event The header portion of the Integration Router Module code download file was not received correctly. ni [ml] CCM DOWNLOADING...
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Messages NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation CHECK FOR PROPER DEVICE Info Selection entered required either an integral ISU, T1, E1 or LAN module. You may have INSTALLATION entered the wrong number.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation ni DDS IN SERVICE LINK ci Event ISU at node ni has returned to service for link ci . ni DDS OUT OF SERVICE Event ISU at node ni is out of service for link ci .
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Messages NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation ni DUPLICATE NODE-ID ci Info Two nodes in the network have the same There is a closed loop in a non-mesh network (unit).
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation <INCOMPATIBLE> Dialog Attempted connection is not compatible with the configuration. INCOMPATIBLE LINK TYPES Info You are trying to connect a mux link to the port configured as an interconnect link or vice versa.
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Messages NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation INVALID ENTRY Info A port other than A1 or A2 was entered when a request was made for status or configuration of an integral device.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation LAN RESET: VIA COMMAND Event A LAN module reset has been initiated at the FACILITY Command Facility. LAN RESET: VIA LAN MODULE Event A user on the LAN side has initiated a LAN module reset.
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Messages NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation LOGGING REPORT, TRY Event Command Facility status/statistics functions LATER are not available because periodic report is being output. MAXIMUM DLCI’S ALREADY IN Info You are attempting to add a DLCI to a system already using the maximum number of DLCIs.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation NOT ALLOWED Event An invalid mode of operation has been entered; it will not be supported. NOT CONNECTED Info The link reported is not connected. If the link is frame relay, the DLCI reported is not connected.
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Port has been placed into a remote echo loopback test. REPORT INHIBITED Info Voice/fax status report has been requested for the MICOM mux. The MICOM mux cannot be connected: Mux is in composite loopback Link is out of sync RESET REQ’D...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation ni SECONDARY LINK Alarm Primary interconnect link has either failed or CONNECTING ci the secondary link has been force-connected. Secondary link is in the process of establishing a link on port ci .
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Messages NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation ni [ml] TFTP DOWNLOADING Info The Integration Router Module is receiving code download data from a TFTP server. ni [ml] TFTP LOAD SUCCESS...
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-1. Screen Display Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation VOICE CHANNEL [ n/c ] Event Termination of a busyout condition has BUSYOUT CLEARED occurred on voice/fax port c . VOICE CHANNEL [ n/c ] INPUT...
Messages NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual LCD Messages Table B-2. LCD Messages Message Message Type Explanation ni [ml] Adding checksums. . Info The Integration Router Module is performing checksums on the new code which has just been downloaded. Are you sure? Info Reset is requested.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-2. LCD Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation ni [ml] CCM Load success. Info The code download to the Integration Router Module is completed. ni [ml] Boot nnn-nnnn-nx Info The Integration Router Module has been reset and is using the version of software indicated.
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Messages NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table B-2. LCD Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation LAN Reset: Bad command Alarm The length of the message being received is length too long. Verify the proper operation of your LAN module.
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Messages Table B-2. LCD Messages (continued) Message Message Type Explanation Remote link reset ci Remote link ( ci ) has been reset. Reset issued. System Info Requested cold reset is executing. System is initializing.
Specifications NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Defaults Table C-1. Async Channel Configuration Menu Item Default Channel Characteristics Data Rate ....... . .
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Specifications Table C-1. Async Channel Configuration (continued) Menu Item Default Extended Features Data Compression ......
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Specifications NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table C-3. Primary and Secondary Link Parameters Menu Item Default Primary Link Control Parameters Terminates Switched Voice Calls ....
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......CALL IN PROGRESS Table C-5. NetRunner Default Node Number and ID Default Node...
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Specifications NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table C-7. Sync Channel Characteristics Menu Item Default Sync Protocol ......
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Specifications Table C-6. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Data Rate ....... . .
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Specifications NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Table C-6. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Menu Item Default H-P Sync Data Rate ........
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NetRunner W AN User’ s Manual Specifications Table C-6. Sync Channel Characteristics (continued) Menu Item Default MICOM Voice Data Rate ........
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