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Black Box LR0002A-BSDN Manual

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection...
  • Page 3 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 4 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
  • Page 5 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER TRADEMARKS ® and AS/400 ® are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. VT52 ™ , VT100 ™ , VT200 ™ , and VT220 ™ are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Netscape ® is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER CONTENTS 1. Specifications ......... .10 2.
  • Page 7 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER CONTENTS (continued) 6. Reducing Operating Costs .......46 6.1 Ways of Reducing Operating Costs .
  • Page 8 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER CONTENTS (continued) Appendix B: Fault Isolation and Troubleshooting ... . . 97 Appendix C: Interface Specifications and Cable Diagrams ..99 Appendix D: Software Download ......102 D.1 Introduction .

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Standard — Conforms to IEEE 802.3 Type — B models: 10BASE2 (BNC) (Thin Ethernet); T models: 10BASE-T (UTP) Link Interface Model Interface Connectors Data Rates LR0002A-BSDN ISDN “S” Interface RJ-45 Up to 64 Kbps LR0002A-BUDN ISDN “U” Interface RJ-45 Up to 64 Kbps...
  • Page 10 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Control Interface Type — V.24/RS-232 Connector — DB9 (rear panel) Data Rate — 2.4 to 19.2 Kbps, 8 bits, no parity, automatic rate detection LED Indicators Power — ON when unit is powered Ready — ON when packets can be transferred LAN Data —...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The following models are available: Table 2-1. Internet Access Router Models. Model LAN Interface Link Interface LR0002A-BSDN 10BASE2 (BNC) ISDN “S” Interface LR0002A-BUDN 10BASE2 (BNC) ISDN “U” Interface LR0002A-BCSU...

  • Page 12: Features

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 2.2 Features • Connects a small office to the Internet/Intranet. • Supports Single IP, which allows a user to connect to the Internet/Intranet quickly and transparently. • PPP multi-link support enables maximum use of ISDN lines. • Integral Frame Relay operating at data rates up to T1. •...
  • Page 13 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Frame Relay is a network interface that provides high-speed frame or packet transmission with minimum delay and maximum use of bandwidth. PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) is the telecommunications network commonly accessed by telephones, key systems, private telephone exchanges, and data equipment.

  • Page 14: Internet Access Router And Single Ip

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 2.4 Internet Access Router and Single IP Single IP is a feature of the Internet Access Router that can be enabled or disabled by the user. When Single IP is enabled, the Router allows users in a small office to connect to the Internet/Intranet quickly and transparently.

  • Page 15: Quick Installation

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 3. Quick Installation This section describes procedures for quick installation and connection of the Internet Access Router to the Internet/Intranet. A checklist describes things you should do before connecting to the Internet/Intranet. For more detailed installation instructions, refer to Chapter 4. 3.1 Connecting to the Internet/Intranet as a Public IP Net Use the checklist below to make sure you are ready to connect to the Internet/Intranet.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Internet/Intranet As A Private Ip Net

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 3.2 Connecting to the Internet/Intranet as a Private IP net Use the checklist below to make sure you are ready to connect to the Internet/Intranet. Internet Checklist √ Subscribe to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and request a single-user subscription connection.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Internet Access Router

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 3.3 Configuring the Internet Access Router To set up and configure the Router: 1. Connect one of the PCs in your small-office LAN to the Router as a terminal emulator. Connection can be via the control port or TELNET. 2.

  • Page 18: Installation And Operation

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 4. Installation and Operation 4.1 General The Internet Access Router is delivered completely assembled. To install the Router, follow the steps below: • Unpack the Router • Connect to the power source • Connect to the LAN •...

  • Page 19: Site Requirements

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 4.3 Site Requirements Before installing the Router, pay attention to the following: Power The Router should be installed within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a grounded AC outlet furnishing 115 VAC (or 230 VAC). WARNING Do not adjust, maintain, or repair the opened device under voltage. You could be shocked! All repairs should be done by competent technicians who are aware of the hazards involved.
  • Page 20 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 1. Connect the power cable to the power port located on the right hand side of the Router rear panel. 2. Connect the three-prong plug to a grounded AC outlet. Connecting to the Link A connector is provided for connection of the interface to the communication link.
  • Page 21 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Modem Internet Access Router Figure 4-1. Connecting to the PTT.
  • Page 22 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 10BASE-T port V.24 connector 10BASE-T port ISDN connector V.35 Connector 10BASE-T port Figure 4-2. Router Rear Panel V.24, ISDN, and V.35 Connectors.
  • Page 23 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Connecting to the LAN A standard 10BASE2 (BNC) or 10BASE-T (RJ-45) connector is provided for LAN connection. To connect to the LAN: 1. Attach the cable to the 10BASE-T or 10BASE2 port on the rear panel of the Router.
  • Page 24 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Connecting to the Terminal Emulator The Router features a setup program that can be invoked and run from an ASCII terminal or a PC terminal emulator. The terminal is connected to the DB9 control port on the back panel of the Router. To connect to the terminal emulator: 1.

  • Page 25: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 4.5 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Table 4-1 lists the controls and indicators on the front panel of the Router and their functions. Figure 4-5. Router Front Panel. Table 4-1. Controls and Indicators. Controls and Indicators Function POWER Green LED goes ON when Router is powered on.

  • Page 26: Operating Procedure

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 4.6 Operating Procedure Power-On Set the POWER switch on the rear panel to the ON position. The POWER indicator lights, indicating that the Router is on. Operation The Router operation is completely automatic. During normal operation, when the remote workstations are active, the READY indicator lights continuously, the activity indicators blink and the LAN and LINK error indicators remain OFF.

  • Page 27: Configuration

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 5. Configuration 5.1 Initial Setup The Internet Access Router features a setup program that is invoked and run from an ASCII terminal or a PC terminal emulator. The terminal/terminal emulator is connected to the DB9 CONTROL port on the back panel of the Internet Access Router.

  • Page 28: Changing The Password

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER The password protects entry to the configuration module, preventing unauthorized personnel from changing setup and configuration parameters. NOTE All Internet Access Router password verification routines are CASE SENSITIVE. Once a password has been set, always use the same case as in the original when typing the password.

  • Page 29: Menus And Screens

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER NOTE Use of password protection for the configuration module is recommended. Always use the “Exit” option in the main menu once configuration has been carried out. This will force use of the password by personnel requiring access to the configuration module. 5.2 Menus and Screens This section provides a brief description of the menus and screens available.

  • Page 30: Quick Setup

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu lists the Internet Access Router configuration parameters and their current values. The user is able to change these parameters and to perform advanced configuration operations not available through the Quick Setup menu. The Advanced Menu includes an option to view interface connections, routing information, and LAN statistics.

  • Page 31: Asynchronous/Synchronous V24

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 1. From the Main Menu, select option 1, Quick Setup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to accept or modify the setup parameters. 3. Press “Y” to save the setup parameters. The Quick Setup menu automatically adapts itself to the built-in link interface.
  • Page 32 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER The fields in the Quick Setup screen are described below: IP Setup LAN IP Address: The IP address is a unique 4-byte (32-bit) numeric value used to identify a network and a local host on that network. Each IP address consists of four decimal numbers separated by periods (e.g., 192.168.0.8).
  • Page 33 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Phone Number: Lists the Internet provider’s phone number. To edit the phone number, erase the number with the backspace button on the keyboard and enter the new number. Connection: Use this option to decide when the link between the local LAN and the Internet should be activated.
  • Page 34 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Security Setup Unit Name: Displays the name assigned to the Internet Access Router for identification by the Internet Provider. To change the unit name, type in the new name and press Enter. This will be used to log in to the ISP when the Router attempts to connect, so this should match the username that the ISP assigned to you.

  • Page 35: Synchronous: V.35, V.36, X.21, Rs-530, And Dds

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 5.3.2 S : V.35, V.36, X.21, RS-530, YNCHRONOUS QUICK SETUP ---------------------- ‘ENTER’—Accept parameter, ‘SPACE’—Change parameter. IP setup: LAN IP address: 194.98.182.58, enter new: 194.90.182.58 LAN IP mask: 255.255.255.0, enter new: 255.255.255.0 Do you want to enable SINGLE IP option? WAN interface—V.35 SECURITY setup Unit name:...

  • Page 36: Isdn

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Security Setup Unit Name: Displays the name assigned to the Internet Access Router for identification by the Internet Provider. To change the unit name, type in the new name and press Enter. This will be used to log in to the ISP when the Router attempts to connect, so this should match the username that the ISP assigned to you.
  • Page 37 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER IP Setup LAN IP Address: The IP address is a unique 4-byte (32-bit) numeric value used to identify a network and a local host on that network. Each IP address consists of four decimal numbers separated by periods (e.g. 192.168.0.8). If using the Single IP feature, refer to Appendix A for more information on this parameter.

  • Page 38: And Dds

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Security Setup Unit Name: Displays the name assigned to the Internet Access Router for identification by the Internet Provider. To change the unit name, type in the new name and press Enter. This will be used to log in to the ISP when the Router attempts to connect, so this should match the username that the ISP assigned to you.
  • Page 39 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER LAN IP Address: The IP address is a unique 4-byte (32-bit) numeric value used to identify a network and a local host on that network. Each IP address consists of four decimal numbers separated by periods (e.g. 192.168.0.8). If using the Single IP feature, refer to Appendix A for more information on this parameter.

  • Page 40: Security Setup

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER The Security Setup menu allows you to enable and disable access to the Internet Access Router and the LAN. The Internet Access Router is protected against access by unauthorized users by disabling access via SNMP and TELNET. The Solid Firewall is used to protect the LAN against undesired entry.

  • Page 41: Enabling Snmp Access

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER TELNET access setup ----------------------------- ‘ENTER’—Accept parameter, ‘SPACE’—Change parameter Do you want to permit TELNET management of the device? [y] TELNET user name: Internet Access Router, enter new: Router Do you want to change the TELNET password? [y] Enter new password: * Enter new password verification: * Do you want to save TELNET parameters (y/n)?

  • Page 42: Enabling/Disabling The Solid Firewall

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER SNMP access setup ------------------------- ‘ENTER’—Accept parameter, ‘SPACE’—Change parameter Do you want to permit SNMP management of the device? [y] Read community: public Write community: Trap community: Do you want to save SNMP parameters (y/n)? Figure 5-10. SNMP Access Setup. 5.4.3 E NABLING ISABLING THE...

  • Page 43: Diagnostic Tools

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER The Diagnostic Tools menu has two options. The Ping option allows you to confirm IP connectivity by “pinging” (dialing) other IP hosts. If there is a reply from the remote IP host, WAN connectivity is confirmed. The second option, Trace Route, is not currently available.
  • Page 44 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 3. Enter the host’s IP address. The Internet Access Router pings the destination host. A message appears showing the result of the request. The Internet Access Router continues pinging the host until you press ESCAPE. PING TERMINAL (Device name—WEB) -------------------------- Insert the IP address in the format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx...

  • Page 45: Reducing Operating Costs

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 6.1 Ways of Reducing Operating Costs The sections below contain information on how to reduce operating costs. At the end of each section, you are directed to the menu that allows you to set up these parameters. 6.1.1 C ONNECTION ON EMAND...

  • Page 46: Van Jacobson Compression

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER is saved. Van Jacobson compression is enabled by default. If you decide to disable Van Jacobson compression, follow the steps in Figure 6-1. Figure 6-1. Disabling Van Jacobson Compression.

  • Page 47: Lan Access Security

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 7. LAN Access Security 7.1 Securing LAN Access Your small-office LAN can be protected against unauthorized access in two ways: • By disabling TELNET and SNMP access. • By enabling Solid Firewall. 7.1.1 T SNMP ELNET AND Remote control of the Router is denied by disabling TELNET and SNMP access.

  • Page 48: Advanced Configuration

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 8. Advanced Configuration 8.1 Advanced Menu Internet Access Router Advanced Menu ------------------------------------ 1. Setup 2. View 3. Device control 8. Exit Choose one of the above: Figure 8-1. Advanced Menu. The options in the Advanced Menu are described below: Setup: Use this menu to modify setup parameters.

  • Page 49: Setup Menu

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 8.2 Setup Menu Figure 8-2. Advanced Menu Tree, Setup Option.

  • Page 50: Host Parameters

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER To access the Setup Menu: In the Advanced menu, press 1. The Setup Menu appears. SETUP (Device name — WEB) ----- 1. Host parameters 2. Routing/Bridging 3. Interface parameters 4. Access control (Security) 5. WAN economy 6. Factory default options ESC —...
  • Page 51 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Factory default options Select this option to return settings to the factory default. Figure 8-4. Advanced Menu Tree, Host Parameters Option.
  • Page 52 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER To access the Host Parameters menu: 1. In the Advanced menu, press 1. The Setup menu appears. 2. In the Setup menu, press 1. The Host Parameters menu appears. HOST PARAMETERS (Device name—WEB) --------------- 1. Device ID 2.
  • Page 53 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER IP Host The options in the IP Host menu are described below: IP Address: The IP address is a unique 4-byte (32-bit) numeric value used to identify a network and a local host on that network. Each IP address consists of four decimal numbers separated by periods (e.g.
  • Page 54 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Total Timeout: The amount of time the user should wait for an acknowledgement from the TFTP server. TFTP Server IP Address: 192.168.10.11 Holds file at C:... Router Figure 8-6. File Transfer to and from TFTP Server.

  • Page 55: Routing/Bridging

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 8.2.2 R OUTING RIDGING Figure 8-7. Routing/Bridging Options. To access the Routing/Bridging menu: 1. In the Advanced menu, press 1. The Setup menu appears. 2. In the Setup menu, press 2. The Routing/Bridging menu appears.
  • Page 56 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER ROUTING/BRIDGING (Device name—WEB) -------------------------------- Link 1 — IP ROUTER Setup Menu ---------------- 1. Link Routing/Bridging mode 2. Static stations & nets 3. IP routing settings (PC to LAN) 4. IPX routing settings 5. Station aging (minutes): ESC—Return to previous menu Choose one of the above: Figure 8-8.
  • Page 57 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Static stations and nets Select this option to add, delete, or clear static stations from the network. When selecting a static net for a link, the user defines all nets over which the link will perform routing. The user can set more than one routing net for the same link.

  • Page 58: Interface Parameters

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 8.2.3 I NTERFACE ARAMETERS Figure 8-9. Interface Parameters Menu Tree.
  • Page 59 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER To access the Interface Parameters screen: 1. In the Advanced menu, press 1. The Setup menu appears. 2. In the Setup menu, press 3. The Interface Parameters menu appears. INTERFACE PARAMETERS (Device name—WEB) -------------------- 1. Link settings 2.
  • Page 60 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Stop Bit: The stop bit is a signal at the end of a character that instructs a receiving device to wait for a subsequent signal. Select this option to toggle between 1 and 2 stop bits. Modem Settings: Select this option to display a menu that allows configuration of modem parameters.
  • Page 61 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER ISDN Features • ISDN BRI. • Standard S/T interface. • Optional U-interface eliminates the need for an external NTI device. • Connection rate from 64 to 128 Kbps. • Protocol supported: ETSI (Europe), NTT (Japan), NI-1 (US), 5ESS (US), DMS-100 (US), and Leased ISDN (I.430).
  • Page 62 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Figure 8-12. ISDN Options in the Advanced Menu.
  • Page 63 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Dialing Mode Parameters Destination Phone Number: The phone number of the station you want to dial. This parameter is mandatory for dialing out. The other dialing mode parameters are optional. Destination Sub-number: ISDN allows you to dial to an extension of the destination phone number.
  • Page 64 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Router Figure 8-13. Connection to the Internet over Frame Relay. Frame Relay Features • Supports permanent virtual circuits (PVC). • Supports Frame Relay (IP) encapsulation based on RFC 1490. • Supports different management maintenance protocols: T1.617/ANNEX D, Q.933/ANNEX A and LMI. •...
  • Page 65 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Frame Relay DLCI setting Figure 8-14. Frame Relay options in the Advanced Menu.
  • Page 66 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Frame Relay Link Parameters The options in the Frame Relay Links Parameters menu are described below. Self Learn DLCI/Maintenance: Determines whether the Internet Access Router will self learn the maintenance protocol on the Frame Relay link and the DLCI and its status (UP or DOWN).
  • Page 67 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Excess: Specifies the maximum number of uncommitted data bits that the network will attempt to deliver during the measurement interval. The value of this parameter should be received from the Frame Relay provider. Throughput: Specifies the average number of data bits per second transferred by the network.

  • Page 68: Access Control (Security)

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 8.2.4 A CCESS ONTROL ECURITY Figure 8-15. Access Control (Security) Menu Tree.
  • Page 69 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER To access the Access Control menu: 1. In the Advanced menu, press 1. The Security menu appears. 2. In the Security menu, press 4. The Access Control menu appears. ACCESS CONTROL (Device name—WEB) ---------------------------- 1. External access security 2.

  • Page 70: Wan Economy

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 8.2.5 WAN E CONOMY Figure 8-17. WAN Economy Menu Tree. To access the WAN Economy menu: 1. In the Advanced menu, press 1. The Security menu appears. 2. In the Security menu, press 5. The WAN Economy menu appears.
  • Page 71 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER WAN ECONOMY (Device name—WEB) ----------- Use these features: - to reduce traffic over the WAN to a minimum and increase t - to keep the link up only when it is required 1. Filters 2. Connection on demand 3.
  • Page 72 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER the Internet for FTP purposes. To do this, you create a filter to test each packet for the IP host address of the specified user and the FTP socket of the packet. If the packet passes the test, it is forwarded to the Internet/Intranet. Definition of Filter Tests: The user needs to define the filter test that will be applied to every packet that is transmitted.
  • Page 73 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 1. From the WAN Economy menu, choose Filters. 2. From the Filters menu, choose Advanced Filters. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform advanced filter operations. Connection on Demand The Connection on Demand menu enables you to determine the start- connection and terminate-connection conditions, as well as the minimum time between two connections and disconnections.

  • Page 74: Factory Default Options

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER The Spoofing feature invokes the transmission of “keep alive” frames. These frames allow a remote user to logically remain on the local server station list for a specified period of time while the link is disconnected. This enables remote users to avoid re-login procedures to the server after reconnecting the link.

  • Page 75: View Menu

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Reset MONITOR parameters to factory default ? (Y/N): Reset DEVICE ID parameters to factory default? (Y/N): Reset MASKS parameters to factory default? (Y/N): Reset FORWARDING parameters to factory default? (Y/N): Reset SPOOFING parameters to factory default? (Y/N): Reset SNMP parameters to factory default? (Y/N): Reset LINKS parameters to factory default? (Y/N): Reset DOWN LOAD parameters to factory default? (Y/N): N...
  • Page 76 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER In the Advanced menu, press 2. The View menu appears. VIEW MENU (Device name—WEB) --------- 1. Configuration 2. Interface connections 3. Routing tables 4. Statistics ESC—Return to previous menu Choose one of the above: Figure 8-21. View Menu. The options in the View menu are described below: Configuration Allows you to view the configuration parameters for the device and the link,...

  • Page 77: Device Control Menu

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Select this option to display information on the traffic between the networks connected by the Internet Access Router. The statistics enable the user to identify which networks need a greater link speed or multicast/broadcast masking. 8.4 Device Control Menu Figure 8-22.
  • Page 78 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER To access the Device Control menu: In the Advanced menu, press 3. The Device Control menu appears. DEVICE CONTROL (Device name—WEB) -------------- 1. Software download 2. Reset options 3. Control other device (bridge link only) 4. Terminal type ESC—Return to previous menu Choose one of the above: Figure 8-23.

  • Page 79: List Of Operations

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 8.5 List of Operations This section contains a quick reference table of operations, divided into sections according to the Advanced Menu. For your convenience, the keystrokes to carry out these operations are included, starting from the Advanced Menu. Browse through the list to find the action you would like to perform and simply type the figures in the order they appear.
  • Page 80 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table 8-1. Operations. To... You Press... Host Parameters Set trap community 1.1.3.3 Add parameter to manager table 1.1.3.4.a Clear parameters in manager table 1.1.3.4.c Delete specific parameters in manager table 1.1.3.4.d Enter file server IP address 1.1.4.1 Enter file name 1.1.4.2 Set retransmitting timeout...
  • Page 81 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table 8-1. Operations (continued). To... You Press... Routing/Bridging Set IP compression 1.2.1.4.3 Enable/disable Multilink 1.2.1.4.4 Add static station and net 1.2.2.a Clear all static stations and nets 1.2.2.c Delete static station and net 1.2.2.d Enter shared IP net 1.2.3.1 Enable/disable remote workstation IP address 1.2.3.2...
  • Page 82 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table 8-1. Operations (continued). To... You Press... Interface Parameters Enable/disable link status 1.3.1.1 Set link type to asynchronous 1.3.1.2.1 Set link type to synchronous 1.3.1.2.2 Set link type to ISDN 1.3.1.2.4 Set link type to leased ISDN 1.3.1.2.5 Set link connection type 1.3.1.3...
  • Page 83 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table 8-1. Operations (continued). To... You Press... Access Control (Security) Enable/disable external access security 1.4.1.1 Set minimum accepted PPP security 1.4.1.2 Set access mode to unlimited access 1.4.1.3.1 Set access mode to limited access 1.4.1.3.2 Set access mode to static stations/nets only 1.4.1.3.3 Enter external device name for security identification 1.4.2.1...
  • Page 84 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table 8-1. Operations (continued). To... You Press... WAN Economy Set connection terminate condition to never 1.5.2.1.2 Set connection terminate condition to timeout 1.5.2.2.2 Set connection terminate condition to conditional 1.5.2.2.3 Set minimum time between two connects 1.5.2.3 Set minimum time between two disconnects 1.5.2.4 Connect link manually...
  • Page 85 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table 8-1. Operations (continued). To... You Press... Factory Default Options Reset forwarding parameters to default settings Reset spoofing parameters to default settings Reset SNMP parameters to default settings Reset links parameters to default settings Reset download parameters to default settings Reset COD parameters to default settings Reset modem parameters to default settings Reset ISDN parameters to default settings...
  • Page 86 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table 8-1. Operations (continued). To... You Press... Viewing Parameters View interface connections status View IP routing table 2.3.2 View LAN statistics Clear LAN statistics 2.4.c Update average LAN statistics 2.4.u Device Control Start download for new software version Reset device 3.2.1 Reset link...

  • Page 87: Appendix A: Single Ip

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Appendix A: Single IP A.1 Internet Access Router and Single IP The Internet Access Router is a standalone IP router for the small office. Single IP is a feature of the Internet Access Router that can be enabled or disabled by the user.

  • Page 88: Features

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER A.2 Features • Allows a small office to connect to the Internet/Intranet in the same way as a single PC. • Requires only one legal IP address. • Obtains a single legal IP address from the Internet/Intranet Access Router using standard IPCP.

  • Page 89: Internet/Intranet

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER A.2.2 S IMULTANEOUS ULTIPLE CCESS TO THE NTERNET NTRANET Single IP is designed to support up to twenty concurrent users on the small- office LAN. You can have more than twenty potential users exist in the small office LAN, but at any given moment, no more than twenty users should access the Internet/Intranet via Single IP.

  • Page 90: Solid Firewall

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER A.2.4 S OLID IREWALL The Solid Firewall feature prevents all access from the Internet/Intranet into the small office LAN. This feature makes the Small Office LAN invisible to outside users. The Solid Firewall feature is a simple and foolproof way of protecting security-sensitive small offices (e.g.
  • Page 91 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER The user stations are connected to the LAN. Each user station requires its own host IP address. The host IP addresses differ from all the other host IP addresses on the same LAN. However, all the host IP addresses on the LAN must belong to the same subnet.

  • Page 92: Implementing Single Ip

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER A.4 Implementing Single IP To enable the Single IP feature, note the following points: 1. Single IP must first be configured to connect to the IP Provider over the link layer (ISDN, PSTN, Frame Relay, DDS). Refer to Chapter 5 for instructions on enabling Single IP.
  • Page 93 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Example: Three PCs want to connect to the Internet using Single IP. Assign 192.168.1.1 as the Single IP host IP address. For the first PC, allocate an address of 192.168.1.2., 192.168.1.2 for the second PC’s address and 192.168.1.4 as the third PC’s address. Set the subnet mask for the Internet Access Router and all the PCs to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 94 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER DNS 192.114.25.9 Async interface IP 192.114.25.99 Internet Access LAN IP 192.114.25.9 Router Internet Access Single IP Router LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Virtual IP (received from ISP) 192.114.25.99 Ethernet PC IP 192.168.1.10 PC IP 192.168.1.9 MASK 255.255.255.0 MASK 255.255.255.0 Small Office DG 192.168.1.1 DG 192.168.1.1...

  • Page 95: Questions About Single Ip

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER A.5 Questions About Single IP Can I use WFW 3.11, UNIX, Macintosh, or AS/400 on my LAN? Yes, you can. In fact, you can use any operating system that supports TCP/IP. Can I run other protocols (for example, IPX/SPX) on my LAN as well? Yes, you can.

  • Page 96: Appendix B: Fault Isolation And Troubleshooting

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Appendix B: Fault Isolation and Troubleshooting Some common faults and their solutions are listed in Table B-1. If a persistent fault occurs, confirm that the Internet Access Router is configured properly. Link errors are sometimes caused by loose contact between connectors or lack of cable continuity.
  • Page 97 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Table B-1. Troubleshooting Guide (continued). Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Course of Action Red LAN ERROR There is a problem Check that the LAN is indicator is ON. with the LAN connection. connected properly. READY indicator is Traffic from the link Increase link speed or blinking.

  • Page 98: Appendix C: Interface Specifications And Cable Diagrams

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Appendix C: Interface Specifications and Cable Diagrams Table C-1. Interface Signal List (Female Connectors). Signal Source V.24/ V.35 EIA-530 V.36/ X.21 Function RS-232 34-pin DB25 RS-449 DB15 Description DB25 (female) (female) DB37 (female) (female) Pin Circuit Pin Circuit Pin Circuit Pin Circuit (Function)
  • Page 99 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Figure C-1. Cable supplied for V.36 Interface. Figure C-2. Cable supplied for V.35 Interface.
  • Page 100 INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Figure C-3. RJ-45 Connection. Table C-2. Control Cable RJ-45 to DB25 Connection. RJ-45 DB25 Signal Signal Function Function...

  • Page 101: Appendix D: Software Download

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER Appendix D: Software Download D.1 Introduction The download process erases the program code in the device and automatically resets the device. The Internet Access Router runs the download program and downloads the updated code to the FLASH. There are two ways to perform download: 1.

  • Page 102: Downloading Via Tftp

    INTERNET ACCESS ROUTER 6. Change the terminal emulation rate to match the download rate. Press Enter. 7. Press “S” to download the XMODEM in your unit. 8. Upload the new code version (xxx.bin) in the terminal emulator. At the end of the upload process, the unit resets itself and starts working with the new software version.
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