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  • Page 1 MAGNUM ROUTER User’s Guide Release 2.0 marathonstore.com Where Customer Service Comes First...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP and NT Workstation 4.0. The Magnum Router GUI Manager and all its features are detailed throughout this guide. Additionally, this guide provides a brief introduction to Frame Relay and offers sample configurations.
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in the Manual Throughout this user manual, some information is outlined to inform of important items regarding the section. Text with this icon is to inform of cautionary information Text with this icon is to inform of general information Text with this icon is to inform of information that could cause errors if programmed or used incorrectly Text Bolded and Italicized text will denote a command button or a menu item in the Magnum...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing Manager Software ...5-1 Upgrading the Magnum Router Manager...5-4 Starting the Magnum Router Manager ...5-4 First-Time Startup ...5-5 CHAPTER 6: LOGGING ONTO A MAGNUM ROUTER ...6-1 Connecting to a Magnum Router...6-1 Console Cabling...6-1 Telnet Cabling ...6-1 Marathon Matrix Cabling ...6-2 Modem Connection Cabling...6-3...
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 7: MAGNUM ROUTER GUI MANAGER ...7-1 Magnum Router Manager Main Screen ...7-2 Toolbar Buttons ...7-2 New Config Button ...7-3 Port Config Button...7-4 WAN Config Button ...7-7 Other WAN Config Buttons ...7-9 Master WAN-IP Address ...7-10 WAN-IP Route Map...7-12 Advanced Routing...7-14 RIP Version 1 Routing...7-16...

  • Page 7: Software License

    (either an individual person or a single legal entity, who will be referred to in this EULA as "You") and the Licensor for the Magnum Router technology that displays this EULA, including any associated media, printed materials and electronic documentation (the "Software").

  • Page 8: Intellectual Property Rights

    No rental, leasing or commercial hosting. You may not rent, lease, lend or provide commercial hosting services to third parties with the Software. Support Services. Licensor may provide You with support services related to the Software ("Support Services"). Use of Support Services is governed by the policies and programs described in the user manual, in "online"...

  • Page 9: Limitation Of Liability And Remedies

    NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE Software. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WESTERN NRG, INC. OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    WAN speeds and high performance IP Routing. The Magnum Router is manufactured for use in a new or existing Marathon base unit to allow for use of legacy serial data (both synchronous and asynchronous) as well as our ClearVoice (compressed data-voice technology) and high performance IP Routing over public and private networks.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Introduction ___________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Magnum Router Features

    Marathon Modularity Field installable in any new or existing Marathon or Netrunner with software version 5.0 or greater. IP Features...

  • Page 14: Magnum Router Specifications

    Compatibility The Magnum Router is compatible with other manufacturers RFC 1490 compliant products. Must reside in a new or existing Marathon Base Unit Chassis: 2K, 2K+, 3K, NR75E, 5Kturbo, 5KTPro, 10K, 20K, 20Kpro. Marathon units must be software revision 5.0 or greater.

  • Page 15: Installation Requirements

    ___________________________________________________________________ Installation Requirements The following items will be required to install and operate the Magnum Router module: • A Marathon base unit. • The Magnum GUI Manager software (included), running on a PC with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP or NT workstation 4.0.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2: Magnum Router Features ___________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Pre-Installation

    The default configuration provides one DCE port (set for 128K, internal clocking, Frame Relay lmi type: Annex D) on port M1 for connection to your new or existing Marathon base units A1 port via the appropriate M1-A1 external cable and one WAN DTE port (set for Frame Relay lmi type Annex D) on port WAN1.

  • Page 18: Planning Worksheets

    ___________________________________________________________________ The following items are also helpful (if not critical) for the planning phase to be completed: • Determine the Name of your Magnum Router • Determine the WAN Configuration (Port Settings) • Determine the Master WAN IP Address •...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Installing The Hardware

    The cable kit M5000M/RK-1 will work with any Marathon base unit, however if the Marathon base unit that the Magnum Router is being installed into is a 75e, 3K, 5KT Pro or a 20K Pro; then it is important that the jumper settings for the A1 port be set for RS-232 operation.
  • Page 20 ___________________________________________________________________ 5. Connect the appropriate M1 to A1 cable from the M1 port of the Magnum Router to the A1 port of the Marathon base unit. Connect the appropriate WAN port cables to their respective CSU/DSU’s Connect the manager console cable.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Magnum Router Manager Installation

    • Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP or NT workstation 4.0 PC operating system If this is an upgrade from a previously installed version of the Magnum Router Manager, follow the “Upgrading” steps below. In some cases, the Setup program needs to do a pre-installation of certain support programs, and then requires a reboot for these programs to take effect.

  • Page 22: Figure 2 - Setup Confirmation Screen

    If OK was clicked, the select directory/perform installation screen will be displayed. Figure 3 - Setup Install and Directory Screen Under most conditions, the selected directory (C:\Program Files\Magnum Router Manager) is where the program will be installed. If the program needs to be installed on another hard drive, or another directory, click on Change Directory and select the appropriate drive and directory location to install the program.

  • Page 23: Figure 4 - Setup Program, Program Group

    Figure 4 - Setup Program, Program Group During the installation, the setup program will request a program group. By default, the program group is Magnum Router Manager. Enter another Program Group name, select one from the list, or click on Continue to proceed.

  • Page 24: Upgrading The Magnum Router Manager

    Click on OK to return to the windows desktop. Upgrading the Magnum Router Manager If an earlier version of the Magnum Router manager has already been installed on the PC, it has to be removed before installing the newer version. To uninstall the previous version of the Magnum Router Manager, do these following steps: •...

  • Page 25: First-Time Startup

    ___________________________________________________________________ First-Time Startup When the Magnum Router Manager first starts, it looks for setup information. If this is the first time that you’re running the manager, the communication port settings screen will appear. Save any configuration changes to the Magnum...
  • Page 26 Chapter 5: Magnum Router Manager Installation ___________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Logging Onto A Magnum Router

    Attach the supplied Ethernet cable (M5000C/CAT5E) Category-5 (or equivalent) cable from the E1 port to an Ethernet hub or switch. If the PC is to be directly attached to the Magnum Router, then an Ethernet crossover cable will be required.

  • Page 28: Marathon Matrix Cabling

    ___________________________________________________________________ Marathon Matrix Cabling It is possible to connect to a Magnum Router through a Marathon Async port either by direct cable connection or by modem connection. In order to perform a Marathon Matrix connection, there must be 2 available Async ports on the Marathon base unit.

  • Page 29: Modem Connection Cabling

    ___________________________________________________________________ Modem Connection Cabling To connect a Modem to the Magnum Router, some preparation is required to ensure that the Modem and the Magnum Router communicate properly. The external modem must be a Hayes compatible type (responds to the AT command set) in order for a modem connection to be established.

  • Page 30: Magnum Router Login Screen

    To change to another method, click on the dropdown box next to the Login Method label. Login Methods There are 4 different ways to connect to a Magnum Router using the Magnum Router Manager. These Login Methods are covered below and in subsequent chapters through out the users guide.

  • Page 31: Console Login

    Chapter 6: Logging Onto a Magnum Router ___________________________________________________________________ Console Login The default for logging onto a Magnum Router is a serial connection from the PC that is running the Magnum Router Manager software to a Magnum Router card. The connection is accomplished by connecting either the supplied DB-9 to DB-25 straight thru cable (or equivalent) from the PC to the Magnum.

  • Page 32: Telnet

    Manager Main Screen Figure 9 - Telnet Login Screen Login by typing in the IP address of the Ethernet port of the Magnum Router, or select a Router Name and the IP address will be automatically filled in. Router Names are covered in more detail in chapter 7.

  • Page 33: Micom Marathon Matrix

    ___________________________________________________________________ Micom Marathon Matrix This gives the ability to connect to the Magnum Router’s console port via a Micom Marathon matrix connection. This connection is done by a NODE/CHANNEL connection type. Bypass the LOGIN Process and go directly to the Magnum Router...
  • Page 34 Marathon Node Name: TOP M5000C/MATRIX M5000C/CP To use a login method of Marathon Matrix for the above example, fill in the fields as shown below. This causes the PC (attached to the Marathon A3 port) to connect to the Marathon A4 port that is cabled to the Magnum Router’s console port.

  • Page 35: Modem

    By default, the Magnum Router manager does not send any command strings to the attached modem. In some cases, it is necessary to send special commands to the PC’s modem in order to make it work properly. The Magnum Router Manager has the ability to send up to 5 of these special commands.
  • Page 36 From this point on, the Magnum Router Manager will send the entered commands before dialing the selected number. If there is a modem change on the PC that is running the Magnum Router Manager, then these commands may be changed or deleted.

  • Page 37: Figure 11 - Magnum Router Phone Directory Screen

    All information entered in the Phone Directory is independent from the other settings of the Magnum Router Manager. Meaning that the COM port selected in the Phone Directory can be the same or different from the one selected in the Communications Settings screen.
  • Page 38 Repeat for each entry that is to be deleted. Dialing a Magnum Router After entering data in the Phone Directory screen (make sure to save any entries so they will not be lost), select the entry desired and click on the Dial button.

  • Page 39: Passwords

    Up Modem from the Access menu. Passwords On the main login screen, there are places for passwords. The first is for the Magnum Router access password. If there have been no changes to the passwords of the Magnum Router, leave the Use Default Password checked, however, if the access password has been changed, remove the check next to the default password box, and enter the access password.

  • Page 40: Login Messages

    Once the basic login process has completed, the following question will be asked: The Magnum Router does support a real-time clock. This option is just to set the date and time on the Magnum Router. This can be helpful for problem diagnostics. It is NOT required.

  • Page 41: Other Login Screen Options

    Other Login Screen Options There are 2 other buttons on the login screen. Select this button by either clicking on it, or pressing ALT-D. This will bypass the login process and will then show the Magnum Router Manager main screen. 6-15...

  • Page 42: Magnum Router Manager Terminal

    This option opens a text-based terminal. This can be used to program optional equipment (such as a Micom Marathon) without having to exit the Magnum Router Manager. It is NOT a VT100 terminal emulator. This means that special control characters are not recognized and will be displayed.

  • Page 43: Figure 12 - Magnum Router Manager Terminal Screen

    Chapter 6: Logging Onto a Magnum Router ___________________________________________________________________ Selecting Activate Terminal will display the Magnum Router Manager terminal screen. Figure 12 - Magnum Router Manager Terminal Screen The terminal program has an internal scroll back buffer of 4000 bytes, the ability to capture incoming data to a file and the ability to send a “break”...

  • Page 44: Magnum Router Manager Terminal Commands

    This sends a “break” sequence to the attached device. As an example, it is required to send 3 “break” sequences to terminate a Marathon Matrix connection. Each time this button is clicked, the terminal program will show “Break Sent” in the display when it has completed the task.

  • Page 45: Chapter 7: Magnum Router Gui Manager

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager The Manager User Interface The Magnum Router GUI Manager uses a graphical user interface common to most Windows programs. Movement around the manager is done by either clicking the button or menu item, using shortcut keys (as shown by an underscore under a letter or a menu or button), or using the tab key.

  • Page 46: Magnum Router Manager Main Screen

    Manager is connected to a Magnum Figure 13 - Magnum Manager Main Screen The Magnum Router Manager screen is broken into 3 sections. The Menu Bar, the Toolbar and the Status bar. Each of these sections are covered in detail throughout this chapter.

  • Page 47: New Config Button

    Selecting this item will cause the Set Mangum Name screen to appear Figure 15 - Set Magnum Name Screen This sets the name of the Magnum Router. It is for informational purposes only and IS NOT required data. However, New Config must be selected to create an empty configuration in the Magnum Router Manager..

  • Page 48: Port Config Button

    Select Port Config to configure the physical and logical characteristics of the WAN ports of the Magnum Router (the WAN ports are M1, WAN1, WAN2 and WAN3). Physical characteristics determine whether the port is DTE (accepts clock), DCE (supplies clock) and port speed.
  • Page 49 (disables the port altogether). Disable is recommended if the port will not be in use. Link Type Specifies the logical interface for the Magnum Router port. Select from the options in the list box. (Link Types are illustrated in Chapter 8). Below is a description of each link type.
  • Page 50 Baud Rate Notes A baud rate denotes the speed of which a serial port is to operate at. The Magnum Router handles baud rates in the following manner: When the Port Mode is selected as DCE, then the baud rate selected is the reported clock speed to the attached device.

  • Page 51: Wan Config Button

    ___________________________________________________________________ WAN Config Button Click the WAN Config button on the Magnum Router Manager main screen, press ALT-W, or select WAN Configuration from the Settings menu to access the WAN Configuration screen. In a frame relay environment, end-points are connected together via the use of PVC’s (Permanent Virtual Circuits).
  • Page 52 (in most cases) be the DLCI that is being supplied by the Frame Relay provider. The PRIVATE DLCI is (under normal circumstances) an internal number that is used ONLY by the devices attached to the Magnum Router. The CIR is the Committed Information Rate of the circuit; the Frame Relay provider supplies this.

  • Page 53: Other Wan Config Buttons

    ___________________________________________________________________ Deleting a WAN Configuration Entry In some cases, a WAN entry may need to be deleted. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Select an entry in the table. 2. Either click the Delete Entry button or press ALT-D. 3.

  • Page 54: Master Wan-Ip Address

    The Master WAN-IP address screen is only available via the WAN Configuration screen. The Magnum Router is a Frame Relay switch and IP router combined into a single product. The Master WAN-IP address screen allows users to configure a single WAN interface or multiple WAN sub-interfaces by mapping and assigning a unique IP network number to specific DLCI’s.
  • Page 55 ___________________________________________________________________ Adding a Master WAN-IP Address Entry To add an entry in the Master WAN-IP screen, perform the following steps: 1. Click on New Entry or press ATL-N 2. Type in the Network Address, Subnet Mask and DLCI 3. Click Save Edit or press ALT-V 4.

  • Page 56: Wan-Ip Route Map

    DLCI Number assigned to this route Port number assigned for this route Figure 19 - WAN-IP Route Map Screen Save changes to the Magnum Router Manager Exit this screen to the Main Screen Enter additional routes Destination IP NETW ORK address...
  • Page 57 Repeat for each entry that is to be deleted. If there is no need to add additional routes to the Magnum Router, click on Save or press ALT-V to save any changes, then click on Exit, or press ALT-X to return to the WAN Configuration screen.

  • Page 58: Advanced Routing

    This function is only available via the WAN-IP Route Map screen. The Advanced Routing section of the Magnum Router Manager allows for additional static routes to be entered. Such routes may include a default route to another router for internet access.
  • Page 59 ___________________________________________________________________ Adding an Advanced Routing Entry To add an entry in the WAN IP Route Map screen, perform the following steps: 1. Click New Entry or press ALT-N 2. Enter data in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields 3.

  • Page 60: Rip Version 1 Routing

    Enable RIP routing by clicking on the box next to Enable RIP Version 1 Routing. To disable RIP routing, remove the check in the box. The Magnum Router implements the RIP routing protocol in a “hybrid” fashion. It is covered in more detail in chapter 8.

  • Page 61: Ethernet Config Button

    This can be accessed by pressing ALT-E, and is also available as Ethernet Configuration from the Settings menu. This section of the Magnum Router Manager allows for the entry of IP addresses on the E1 (Ethernet) port of the Magnum Router.
  • Page 62 ___________________________________________________________________ Adding an Ethernet IP Entry To add an entry in the Ethernet IP screen, perform the following steps: 1. Click New Entry or press ALT-N 2. Enter data in the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields 3. Click Save Edit or press ALT-V 4.

  • Page 63: Micro-Band Voice Over Ip

    Micro-Band Voice Over IP The MVoIP function of the Magnum Router gives the ability to encapsulate any frame relay data that is supplied on any of the WAN ports into a routable IP packet that can be sent over any IP LAN environment (including the Internet).
  • Page 64 DLCI of 900 thru 989 and an output port of E1; a WAN IP Route Map entry that uses a DLCI from 900 thru 989, and an Ethernet Configuration entry. If any of these requirements are not met, the Magnum Router Manager will report an error if the MVoIP button is clicked. One such error is displayed below:...

  • Page 65: Dhcp Server

    ___________________________________________________________________ DHCP Server The Magnum Router has the ability to act as a local DHCP server in a network environment. It cannot function as an enterprise level DHCP server, pass DHCP traffic across any of its WAN ports, does not support BOOTP processing and does not support multiple scopes.
  • Page 66 Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ Programming the Magnum Router as a DHCP server, it will supply to the local IP host device such things as an IP address, WINS addresses (up to 3), DNS addresses (up to 3), Domain Name and default gateway information.

  • Page 67: Multiple Ip Addresses

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ If all data entered is correct, click on Exit to close the DHCP screen. If not, correct the data and click on Save again. To disable the DHCP server, click on the box next to Enable DHCP Server to remove the check and click on Save.
  • Page 68 Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ DHCP IP Scope As with other DHCP servers, the IP scope (DHCP Range From Address and DHCP Range To Address) need to be within the same subnet as the host IP address and cannot overlap the host IP address.

  • Page 69: Dhcp Functions

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ DHCP Functions Other buttons on this screen are: Select this button to clear all the fields on the screen. Select this button to see any DHCP leases that have been issued by the Magnum Router 7-25...

  • Page 70: Save Configuration

    This can also be accessed by pressing ALT-V, and is also available as Save Configuration from the Configuration menu. Upon completion of the customization of the Magnum Router configuration, it is advisable that the configuration be saved for later use. To accomplish this, click on the Save Config button, or press ALT-V.

  • Page 71: Send Configuration

    The next item to accomplish is to transfer the saved configuration file to the Magnum Router. As mentioned earlier, no part of the input configuration is sent to a Magnum Router while being configured. Thus, this step is critical to make the customized configuration operational.

  • Page 72: Reboot The Magnum Router

    Yes. If Yes was selected, the following screen will appear: Click Send to send this configuration to the Magnum Router, or click Cancel to return to the Magnum Router main screen. If Send was selected, the message bar on the screen will send informational messages to inform the user of the current status of the configuration being sent.
  • Page 73 The exception to the auto-login process is: Telnet Login Remote Login If either of these login methods were used, the Magnum Router Manager cannot re-log onto the Magnum Router. This will have to be a manual process, using the Access menu of the Magnum Router Manager main screen.

  • Page 74: Menu Bar

    Selections in this menu allow the ability to login to a Magnum Router, or access a remote Magnum Router on the network. It is not necessary to login to a Magnum Router in order to input a configuration. The Access menu is a way to login to a Magnum at a later time.
  • Page 75 Magnum Router. Remotely Access a Magnum Router Select this function to access a remote Magnum Router. It is important to note that remote access is only possible if IP routing has been programmed on the Magnum Routers. If the Magnum Routers in a network are programmed for frame-switching only, then remote access is not available.
  • Page 76 ___________________________________________________________________ If an error occurs during a remote login attempt, the following screen will be displayed: Clicking OK will then re-log the Magnum Router Manager onto the local Magnum Router. Logoff a Remotely Accessed Magnum Router This menu item terminates a login from a remotely accessed Magnum Router.

  • Page 77: Configuration Menu (Alt-C)

    You can access a configuration file saved on your hard drive. When this option is selected, the file open screen will be displayed. Select the configuration file desired and click on Open to load it into the Magnum Router Manager.

  • Page 78: Saving Configuration Files

    ___________________________________________________________________ At noted in chapter 7, version 2.x of the Magnum Router Manager saves files with a “.cf2” extension. This is the default. If a version 1.x configuration file needs to be opened, click on the down arrow next to the Files of type box and select Magnum Configuration 1.x (*.cfg) option and the version 1.x configuration files will be displayed.

  • Page 79: Printing A Configuration

    ___________________________________________________________________ Printing a Configuration Select this option to print or view a copy of the working configuration that is loaded in the Magnum Router Manager. Send Data to the selected printer View the selected data on the screen Figure 28 - Print Configuration Screen...
  • Page 80 Below is an example of what the Print Preview might look like: Get A Configuration from Magnum Router Select this option to load the configuration from a local or remote Magnum Router into the Magnum Router Manager. 7-36...

  • Page 81: Settings Menu (Alt-S)

    Send Configuration to the Magnum Router This option is the same as clicking on the “Send” button of the main screen. It’s function is to send the configuration that is currently being worked on in the Magnum Router Manager to the Magnum Router.

  • Page 82: Figure 30 - Remote Names Screen

    ___________________________________________________________________ Remote Magnum Names The Magnum Router Manager gives users the ability to associate a name with an IP address, thus making it an easier task to connect to a remote node, or ping a remote site. Select REMOTE MANGUM NAMES and the following screen will be displayed.

  • Page 83: Ethernet Configuration

    Set Unit Name Selecting this option will display the SET MANGUM NAME screen. This allows for a Magnum Router to be given a unique name for documentation purposes. Port Configuration Selecting the PORT CONFIGURATION is the same as clicking on the PORT CONFIG button of the main screen.

  • Page 84: System Menu (Alt-Y)

    Uncompress the folder into a temporary file area before beginning the upgrade procedure. IMPORTAINT NOTE: the Magnum Router Manager have IP access to the Magnum Router. If the PC does not have IP access, then the Update WILL fail. Once the Upgrade files are uncompressed to the PC’s hard disk drive, select Upgrade Magnum Router from the System menu.
  • Page 85 ___________________________________________________________________ The following screen will be displayed: Click Continue to proceed, or click Exit to return to the Magnum Router Main Screen. Once the upgrade process has started, it cannot be stopped. Clicking on the Continue button will display the following screen:...
  • Page 86 As stated in the above screen, the upgrade program needs to use the Microsoft FTP program that is supplied with the Windows operating system. If the FTP program on the PC that is running the Magnum Router Manager uses a third party FTP client program, then a manual upgrade will be required.
  • Page 87 Do this by selecting the hard disk and directory where the Update files were de-compressed. The Magnum Router Manager will then verify that the upgrade files are correct. If there is an error, or if the proper update files are not found, the following error is displayed: Click on OK and re-select the hard drive / directory as described in the above section.

  • Page 88: Figure 32 - Upgrade Magnum Router, Sending File Screen

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ After copying the files from the PC to the Magnum Router, the Magnum Router Manager verified that all of the files have been copied correctly. If there is an error, the following will be displayed: If this error appears, click on OK and try the upgrade process again.

  • Page 89: Figure 33 - Upgrade Magnum Router, Process Upgrade Commands Screen

    Once all steps have been completed, a message will display signifying that the upgrade has completed. Click on OK to return to the Magnum Router Manager Main Screen. After an upgrade, it is advised that the Magnum Router be rebooted to allow changes to take effect, although this is not an immediate requirement. 7-45...

  • Page 90: Figure 34 - Diagnostics Screen

    ___________________________________________________________________ Diagnostics The DIAGNOSTIC screen gives a simple set of tools to check connectivity, DLCI status, and IP Routes on a Magnum Router. Below is the overview of the DIAGNOSTIC screen. IP address of a device to PING Figure 34 - Diagnostics Screen...

  • Page 91: Figure 35 - Diagnostics Screen, Ping Response

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ PING The most used test function on a router is the PING command. This command allows for the verification that a specified IP Host device is active. To perform the PING command from the DIAGNOSTICS screen, enter either the IP address of the IP host, or select it from the Router Name field.

  • Page 92: Figure 36 - Diagnostics Screen, Ping Completion

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ To stop a PING at any time, either click on EXIT or STOP. If STOP is selected, or if the requested number of PING’s has been reached, the following screen will be displayed:...
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ If the IP Host that is being PING’ed does not respond to requests within 10 seconds, the PING command automatically terminates and the following screen is displayed: 7-49...

  • Page 94: Figure 37 - Diagnostics Screen, Show Ip Route

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ Show IP Routes The Show IP Routes command shows any routes that have been programmed into the Magnum Router. It does not differentiate between static routes or routes that have been dynamically learned.

  • Page 95: Figure 38 - Diagnostics Screen, List Dlci's

    ___________________________________________________________________ List DLCI’s The List DLCI’s command is used to report the DLCI’s that have been reported on each port. This includes any that have been programmed, and any that have been learned from any other source. This screen just reports the DLCI’s, it DOES NOT display detailed DLCI information, use the Display Port Statistics command in the Statistics menu for detailed DLCI status information.

  • Page 96: Change Access Password

    “Magnum” is different from the password “magnum”. Thus it is VERY IMPORTAINT that careful attention is paid when entering the new passwords. Further, if a password is forgotten then the user will have to contact the distributor for password recovery. , the Magnum Router Manager Passwords are case sensitive! The password...
  • Page 97 The first warning message will be displayed: Selecting Yes will then display a second warning message Selecting Yes again will then change the access password of the Magnum Router. Selecting No on either of the warning messages will return to the Main Screen.

  • Page 98: Statistics Menu (Alt-T)

    Magnum Router and in some cases may cause the Magnum to stop functioning, requiring a reboot to correct the failure. It is recommended that an “Update Interval” time be either left at 60 seconds, or be increased if the Magnum Router Manager is to be used for long term monitoring.

  • Page 99: Display Port Statistics

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ Display Port Statistics Figure 40 - Port Statistics Screen The Port Statistics screen gives the ability to monitor port status and see how each port is transferring data. Next to each port is a drop-down box that can also give the added ability to monitor specific DLCI’s on a port, or all DLCI’s of a port.

  • Page 100: Figure 41 - Detailed Port Information Screen

    Clearing the Statistics Counter Click on the Clear Counters (or press ALT-C) to perform a clearing of the counters. This action ONLY clear counters on the WAN ports of the Magnum Router, not the Ethernet port. Display Detailed Port Information...
  • Page 101 The DLCI has not been configured into the Magnum Router, and is waiting for a connection. In cases where the Magnum Router port has been configured to work as a frame relay network port (supplies all required frame relay information), then all DLCI’s for that port will show Configured, Reported and Active.

  • Page 102: Figure 42 - Magnum Utilization Screen

    The graphical display shows performance in both a BAR chart format and a LINE chart format. This screen does not have the ability to look at independent DLCI’s, nor can it clear the Magnum Router counters. For those items, use the Display Port Statistics (described previously).

  • Page 103: Figure 43 - Magnum Utilization Menu Bar

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ As can be seen in the previous screen shot, this is a very comprehensive data display that requires some time to actually load and compare all data received. In some cases, it may take several seconds when this function is actually selected before data is displayed.

  • Page 104: Figure 46 - Magnum Utilization Chart Menu

    Router during each update. As each request is processed, valuable processing cycles are used. This can have an adverse effect on the overall performance of the Magnum Router. Setting an Update Interval of 30 seconds for a long period of time may not really impact anything, but is could cause the data flow to slowdown.

  • Page 105: Figure 48 - Magnum Utilization Port Selection

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ Chart Section Overview As stated earlier, there are 2 different types of charts allowed in this display; BAR and LINE. The difference between them is the data that can be displayed. In the case of the BAR chart, all data in the text section can be displayed in a columnar format for each port.

  • Page 106: Figure 49 - Magnum Utilization Data Selection Bar

    ___________________________________________________________________ Data Selection Port Utilization Port Bandwidth Figure 49 - Magnum Utilization Data Selection Bar In the BAR chart mode, all data except the BANDWIDTH can be displayed at one time. In the LINE chart mode, only one data column can be displayed at a time. Selecting which data to chart is the same as selecting which port to chart.

  • Page 107: Figure 51 - Magnum Utilization Line Chart Screen

    0 to the maximum number from the charted data. Data Section At the bottom of this screen is a text grid that represents the counter totals of each port in the Magnum Router since it was first started, or since the last time the counters were cleared. 7-63...

  • Page 108: Figure 52 - Port Status Strobe Main Screen

    Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ Port Status Strobe The Port Status Strobe is a convenient way to see each WAN port’s status from the Main screen. It automatically updates every 60 seconds (non changeable) and can supply snapshot information regarding the port status.

  • Page 109: Help Menu Item (Alt-H)

    ___________________________________________________________________ Figure 54 - Port Status Strobe Snapshot Screen Help Menu Item (ALT-H) Selecting this item shows the Magnum Router Manager version and miscellaneous information that could be helpful in diagnosing problems. Exit Menu Item (ALT-X) Selecting this option closes the Mangum Router Manager program When exiting the Magnum Router Manager, the loaded configuration (a.k.a working-...
  • Page 110 Chapter 7: Magnum Router GUI Manager ___________________________________________________________________ 7-66...

  • Page 111: Chapter 8: Magnum Router Specialized Functions

    DLCI would also be the private DLCI. For example: If the only traffic that is to be passed through the Magnum Router is IP, then a directly connected DLCI would work. This means that the public DLCI of the Input Port is passed directly to the private DLCI of the Output Port using the same DLCI number for both ports.

  • Page 112: For Example

    Magnum Router E1 In the above drawing, the PUBLIC Frame Relay circuit is attached to port WAN1, a Marathon is attached to port M1 and the local LAN is attached to port E1. The Public DLCI is 100 on each end, but note that the DLCI’s that are connected from the WAN1 port to the M1 and E1 ports are...
  • Page 113 Magnum Router using a public DLCI of 100. NON-Virtual DLCI’s As noted earlier, the Magnum Router is a Frame Relay switch and an IP router. In some cases, it may be necessary to switch a Frame Relay DLCI from one Magnum Port to another.

  • Page 114: Micro-Band Voice Over Ip

    Internet, VPN’s or corporate WAN networks that utilize IP. Programming the Magnum Router to use MVoIP is an easy task so long as a few simple steps are followed: •...

  • Page 115: Rip Routing

    Thus, this combination of static routes for the WAN and dynamic routing table updates for the Ethernet is what is considered a hybrid implementation. The Magnum Router uses a RIP version 1 protocol, and cannot support version 2 or any other dynamic routing protocols.

  • Page 116: Chapter 9: Sample Configurations

    CD distributed with the Magnum Router Module. The configurations are some of the most common and useful applications for the Magnum Router Module. You can, if you choose, devise many other configurations, and use any of the sample configurations as a starting point.
  • Page 117 Dedicated Point-to-Point-B.CF2 – This will be the Frame Relay USER port side Begin by starting the Magnum Router Manager, and optionally logging onto a Magnum Router. Remember that the Magnum Router Manager DOES NOT have to be connected to a Magnum Router in order to create or edit a configuration.
  • Page 118 Here, the M1 port is configured to act as a Frame Relay NETWORK port (FR_Dedicated), but to also act as a synchronizing port as well thus is it set for DCE. This means that the M1 port will supply a clocking source of 128k for the attached Marathon.
  • Page 119 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ WAN1 Port Settings for Magnum A Notice that the WAN1 port is set for DTE and the Link Type is set for DEDICATED_MASTER. As described above, this is the Frame Relay NETWORK port side. Also note that the Baud Rate box that was present for the M1 port has been replaced by a Carrier Rate box.
  • Page 120 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ WAN1 Port Settings for Magnum B Notice that the WAN1 port is set for DTE and the Link Type is set for DEDICATED_SLAVE. As described above, this is the Frame Relay USER port side.
  • Page 121 The speed of this line can be anywhere from 9.6k through 2.048m. However this line only supplied clocking information. The Magnum Router must then act as a Frame Relay switch and Frame Relay NETWORK or USER port. In essence, the Magnum Routers will become their own Frame Relay network.
  • Page 122 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Master WAN IP Address for Magnum A The following table shows the Master WAN IP Address screen for Magnum A. Master WAN IP Address for Magnum B The following table shows the Master WAN IP Address screen for Magnum B.
  • Page 123 Here, the actual routing commands are created to allow Ethernet traffic to flow from Magnum-A to Magnum-B. See Chapter 7 for detailed information on using the Magnum Router Manager to change data in the WAN IP Route Map Table. Magnum-A’s WAN IP Route Map...
  • Page 124 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Ethernet Configuration The following window illustrates the Ethernet Configuration associated with this sample configuration. Ethernet Configuration for Magnum-A Ethernet Configuration for Magnum-B...
  • Page 125 Although this sample is very similar to SAMPLE 1, there is one important difference. This time the carrier is supplying the clocking and Frame Relay information. This means that the WAN1 ports on both Magnum Router’s will need to be set-up as a Frame Relay USER (FR_Public) port.
  • Page 126 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ M1 and WAN1 settings on Magnum-A and Magnum-B In this sample, the port settings of Magnum-A and Magnum-B are identical. 9-11...

  • Page 127: Wan Configuration

    Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ WAN Configuration In the diagram for this example, Magnum-A is being supplied with a DLCI of 16 from the carrier, and Magnum-B is being supplied with a DLCI of 17. Once again, a Virtual DLCI is being utilized to split one DLCI into 2 DLCI’s.
  • Page 128 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Master WAN IP Address As in the previous sample, and IP address needs to be assigned to the WAN port for IP routing to function across the Frame Relay network. Magnum-A’s WAN IP Address Magnum-B’s WAN IP Address 9-13...
  • Page 129 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ WAN IP Route Map Table Magnum-A’s WAN IP Route Map Magnum-B’s WAN IP Route Map 9-14...
  • Page 130 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Ethernet Configuration Magnum-A’s Ethernet IP Address Magnum-B’s Ethernet IP Address 9-15...
  • Page 131 IP Address: 192.168.1.1/24 IP Address: 192.168.2.2/24 This example is basically the same as the second example, except that a third Magnum Router is being added. Pay close attention to the WAN IP Route Map screens, WAN Configuration screens, and Ethernet Configuration Screens. In this example, multiple IP addresses are used on the WAN Ports, and multiple Virtual DLCI’s are utilized.
  • Page 132 Once again, the carrier is supplying all clocking and Frame Relay information, so the WAN1 port on all 3 Magnum Routers will be programmed to be Frame Relay USER ports (FR_Public). Further, the M1 port will be supplying clocking and Frame Relay information to the Marathon, becoming a Frame Relay NETWORK port (FR_Dedicated).
  • Page 133 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ WAN Configuration As noted earlier, this configuration utilizes multiple Virtual DLCI’s. Notice that the PUBLIC DLCI’s (17 and 18) are assigned to 4 different PRIVATE DLCI’s. Magnum-A WAN Configuration Magnum-B WAN Configuration 9-18...
  • Page 134 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum C Master WAN IP Address The following table shows the Master WAN IP Address. Magnum A – using two sub-interfaces 9-19...
  • Page 135 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum B Magnum C 9-20...
  • Page 136 WAN-IP Route Map Table The following table shows the WAN-IP Route Map Table Configuration associated with this sample configuration. See chapter 7 for detailed information on using the Magnum Router Manager to change data in the DLCI-IP Map Table. Magnum A...
  • Page 137 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum C Ethernet Configuration The following window illustrates the Ethernet Configuration associated with this sample configuration. Magnum A 9-22...
  • Page 138 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum B Magnum C 9-23...
  • Page 139 10.1.100.254/24 Router / Firewall Sync/Async Data Terminal Equipment In the above diagram, a simple point-to-point IP network will be used to transport Micom Marathon traffic across the internet. Configuration Files used in this example MVoIP-A.CF2 MVoIP-B.CF2 Network: 172.16.1.0/24 E1 IP Address: 172.16.1.250/24 MVoIP Source IP Address: 172.16.1.251/24...

  • Page 140: Port Settings

    Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Port Settings Port settings for all ports in the Microband VoIP sample are the same on both Magnum A and Magnum B. Ports WAN1-WAN3 are set for disabled. WAN Configuration The following table shows the WAN Configuration associated with this sample configuration. 9-25...
  • Page 141 (such as M1). However, if any of the DLCI’s from 900 to 989 are used to connect one WAN port to another (such as WAN1 to M1), the Magnum Router will treat that connection just like any other PVC connection.
  • Page 142 The Gateway is the local router or firewall that will carry the network traffic across the WAN or Internet. See chapter 7 for detailed information on using the Magnum Router Manager to change data in the DLCI-IP Map Table. Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing table function as described in chapter 7.
  • Page 143 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Ethernet Configuration The following window illustrates the Ethernet Configuration associated with this sample configuration. Magnum A Magnum B 9-28...
  • Page 144 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Microband VoIP Configuration In order to successfully configure MVoIP, you will need two IP addresses on the same subnet: one is for the Ethernet (E1) interface and one is for MVoIP driver (also referred to as the “source”...
  • Page 145 The destination IP is the Ethernet Interface of the target Magnum/Marathon unit on the other end of the network. (Please refer to the Microband VoIP diagram at the beginning of this example) See Chapter 7 for detailed information on using the Magnum Router Manager to change data in the MVoIP Table. 9-30...
  • Page 146 ___________________________________________________________________ Sample 5 – RIP Routing Point to Point Network Magnum/Marathon A Network: 10.1.100.0/24 IP Address: 10.1.100.200/24 IP Address: 10.1.100.250/24 Ethernet port DLCI 16 CSU/DSU IP Address: 192.168.1.1/24 In the above sample drawing, a point-to-point Magnum network needs to tie together not only the networks directly attached to it, but also a remote network that has a generic brand-x router running a RIP protocol.
  • Page 147 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ The only additional information needed is to program the route for the remote network into Magnum B’s WAN IP Route Map table as shown below: On Magnum A, RIP routing needs to be enabled. To do this, click on the WAN Config button, then select the WAN IP Route Map button and finally the Advanced Routing button.
  • Page 148 (up to 255), but only one can be selected to work as the host IP for the DHCP server. In the above diagram, the Ethernet port of the Magnum Router is programmed for an IP address of 10.1.100.250 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 149 Chapter 9: Sample Configurations ___________________________________________________________________ Below is an example of the Ethernet Configuration screen for the above diagram. Click on the entry in the table of the Ethernet Configuration screen, highlighting the entry for 10.1.100.250 by clicking once on it and then click on the DHCP button to display the DHCP Configuration screen.

  • Page 150: Chapter 10: Magnum Router Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10: Magnum Router Troubleshooting LED Display Indicators The LED display indicators are found on the front of the module and are viewable from the front side of the Marathon base unit chassis. The LED messages are displayed in the table below: Color Meaning...
  • Page 151 DCE, with baud rate set to match capability of connected DTE device. • Magnum Router Module port Link Type configuration is wrong for attached device. Verify that the Magnum Router Module port Link Type is set to the correct type for your application. Refer to chapter 9 for sample configurations. •...
  • Page 152 PC to Magnum (Serial) Problems Symptom: When the Magnum Router Manager is launched, it displays a red down arrow in the lower right hand corner of the main menu and never changes to a green up arrow and a valid connection is never established.
  • Page 153 Chapter 10: Magnum Router Troubleshooting ___________________________________________________________________ Telnet Login Problems Symptom: Cannot access the Magnum Router using a Telnet Login Method. Solution: Verify that the PC is able to PING the IP address of the Magnum Router. 10-4...

  • Page 154: Chapter 11: Magnum Router Cable Specifications

    ___________________________________________________________________ Chapter 11: Magnum Router Cable Specifications Receive Data A (RD A) Receive Data B (RD B) Send Data A (SD A) Send Data B (SD B) Receive Line Signal Detector (RLSD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Data Set Ready (DSR)
  • Page 155 Serial Clock Transmit External B (SCTE B) Serial Clock Transmit External A (SCTE A) Serial Clock Receive External B (SCRE B) Serial Clock Receive External A (SCRE A) Ground Request To Send (RTS) (Male) To Converter (18") DB-25 Connector (Female) To Magnum Router 11-2...
  • Page 156 ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum Router V.35(DB25) Female WAN Port Pins Sheild Transmit Data A (TXD A) Receive Data A (RXD A) Request To Send (RTS) Clear To Send (CTS) Data Set Ready (DSR) Ground Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Serial Clock Receive External B (SCRE B)
  • Page 157 Serial Clock Transmit External A (SCTE A) Receive Data B (RD B) Serial Clock Receive External A (SCRE A) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) To Magnum APPLICATION: Magnum Router WAN1,2,3 Port to locally attached FRAD (Frame Relay Access Device) M5000C/FRAD Female V.35...
  • Page 158 Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator For use between user PC and Magnum Router console port. M5000C/CP Male DB25 Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready...
  • Page 159 ___________________________________________________________________ M5000C/MODEM Male DB25 Ground (GND) Transmit Data (TD) Receive Data (RD) Request To Send (RTS) Clear To Send (CTS) Data Set Ready (DSR) Carrier Detect (CD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) To Magnum Console Port Male DB25 Ground (GND) Receive Data (RD) Transmit Data (TD) Clear To Send (CTS) Request To Send (RTS)
  • Page 160 ___________________________________________________________________ Male DB25 Ground (GND) Transmit Data (TD) Receive Data (RD) Request To Send (RTS) Clear To Send (CTS) Data Set Ready (DSR) Carrier Detect (CD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) To Magnum Console Port M5000C/MATRIX To Dial Modem Male DB25 Ground (GND) Receive Data (RD) Transmit Data (TD)
  • Page 161 M5000C/CAT5E 10' RJ45 Connector Receive + Receive - Transmit + Transmit - To LAN hub or switch RJ45 Connector Transmit + Transmit - Receive + Receive - To Magnum Router Module RJ45 Cable Twisted Pair To LAN Module Male-to-Male 11-8...
  • Page 162 ___________________________________________________________________ M5000C/LOCAL DB-25 Female Used for connecting Magnum WAN Ports together DB-25 Female 11-9...
  • Page 163 Chapter 11: Magnum Router Cable Specifications ___________________________________________________________________ 11-10...

  • Page 164: Chapter 12: Marathon Port Configuration

    ___________________________________________________________________ Chapter 12: Marathon Port Configuration Frame Relay Port Configuration Example NOTE: Bolded text items are fields that either need to be changed or are recommended that they be changed. PORT CONFIGURATION [FRAME RELAY LINK]: 1. ASYNC 2. SYNC 3. INTERCONNECT LINK 4.
  • Page 165 ___________________________________________________________________ Async Channel Configuration Example NOTE: Bolded text items are fields that need to be changed in order for Marathon Matrix switching to work. ASYNC CHANNEL CHARACTERISTICS [TOP/ A04] 1. DATA RATE 2. CODE LEVEL 3. PARITY 4. STOP BITS 5.

  • Page 166: Chapter 13: Configuration Worksheets

    Make copies of the worksheets on these pages, and use them to plan your configuration. Once you’ve determined the configuration and completed the worksheets, use the Magnum Router Manager to enter the information. See Chapter 7 for detailed instructions on how to enter the configuration worksheet information into the Magnum Router Manager.
  • Page 167 ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum Router Configuration Sheet Magnum Name: Notes Section 1: Port Configuration Port DCE DIS Link Type WAN1 WAN2 WAN3 Section 2: WAN Configuration Input Output Private Port Port DLCI Section 3: Master WAN-IP Address Network Address Section 4: WAN IP Route Map...
  • Page 168 ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum Router Configuration Sheet Magnum Name: Notes Section 5: Advanced Routing IP Address Section 6: Ethernet Configuration Network Address Section 7: MVoIP DLCI Source Address Date: Page: Subnet Mask Gateway Subnet Mask Destination Address Notes Notes Notes 13-3...
  • Page 169 ___________________________________________________________________ Magnum Router Configuration Sheet Magnum Name: Notes Section 8: DHCP Enabled? Ethernet IP Address DHCP Range Start Default Lease Time Domain Name DNS IP Address #1 DNS IP Address #2 DNS IP Address #3 WINS IP Address #1 WINS IP Address #2...
  • Page 170 Figure 30 - Remote Names Screen ...7-38 Figure 31 - Main Screen System Menu ...7-40 Figure 32 - Upgrade Magnum Router, Sending File screen ...7-44 Figure 33 - Upgrade Magnum Router, Process Upgrade Commands Screen...7-45 Figure 34 - Diagnostics Screen...7-46 Figure 35 - Diagnostics Screen, Ping Response ...7-47...
  • Page 171 List of figures ___________________________________________________________________ Figure 50 - Magnum Utilization Bar Chart Screen ...7-62 Figure 51 - Magnum Utilization Line Chart Screen ...7-63 Figure 52 - Port Status Strobe Main Screen ...7-64 Figure 53 - Port Status Strobe Quick Stat Screen ...7-64 Figure 54 - Port Status Strobe Snapshot Screen...7-65...

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