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Getting Help from the Nortel Web site
The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical Support
Web site:
http://www.nortel.com/support
This site provides quick access to software, documentation, bulletins, and tools to address issues
with Nortel products. More specifically, the site enables you to:
•download software, documentation, and product bulletins
•search the Technical Support Web site and the Nortel Knowledge Base for answers to
technical issues
•sign up for automatic notification of new software and documentation for Nortel equipment
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•open and manage technical support cases
Getting Help over thephone from a Nortel Solutions Center
If you don’t find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support Web site, and have a
Nortel support contract, you can also get help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center.
In North America, call 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835).
Outside North America, go to the following Web site to obtain the phone number for your region:
http://www.nortel.com/callus
Getting Help from a specialist by using an Express Routing
Code
To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers, you can use an Express Routing Code (ERC)
to quickly route your call to a specialist in your Nortel product or service. To locate the ERC for
your product or service, go to:
http://www.nortel.com/erc
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Getting Help through a Nortel distributor or reseller
If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or authorized
reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller.
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Configuration fundamentals
Wide area network
Wide area network (WAN) configuration includes configuring Ethernet ports. For more
information, see WAN configuration (page 15) and WAN advanced configuration (page 83).
Local area network
Local area network (LAN) configuration includes configuring the virtual interface, Ethernet LAN
settings, and wireless LAN settings. For more information, see VLAN configuration (page 37) and
LAN advanced configuration (page 97).
Virtual local area network
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Virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration includes configuring basic VLAN settings,
VLAN port settings, static VLAN, and VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). For more
information, see VLAN configuration (page 37) and VLAN advanced configuration (page 111).
Wireless network
Wireless network (WLAN) configuration includes configuring the access point, radio, MAC
filtering, security, and wireless multi media. For more information, see Wireless network
configuration (page 43) and LAN advanced configuration (page 97).
IP routing
IP routing configuration includes configuring routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First
(OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Route Redistribution (RRD), and Virtual Router
Redundancy Protocol (VRRP). For more information, see IP routing advanced configuration
(page 127).
Dynamic host control protocol
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) configuration includes configuring DHCP server and
DHCP relay settings. For more information, see DHCP advanced configuration (page 145).
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Multicast/IGMP
Multicast configuration includes configuring Dynamic Multicast and Internet Group Management
Protocol (IGMP) snooping. For more information, see Multicast advanced configuration
(page 153).
Quality of Service
Quality of Service (QoS) configuration includes configuring basic QoS settings, policy map
settings, class map settings, and queue settings. For more information, see QoS configuration
(page 71) and QoS advanced configuration (page 159).
Virtual private network
Virtual Private Network (VPN) configuration includes configuring VPN IP security (IPsec), traffic
selector table, IPsec Security Authentication (SA) table, and Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
pre-shared secret. For more information, see VPN configuration (page 55) and VPN advanced
configuration (page 165).
Session initiation protocol
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) configuration includes configuring the SIP server, SIP system,
SIP protocol, routing rules, user provisioning, and Foreign Exchange Office (FXO)/Foreign
Exchange Subscriber (FXS). For more information, see SIP configuration (page 47) and SIP
advanced configuration (page 177).
Port management
Port management configuration includes configuring Ethernet and (Power of Ethernet) PoE ports.
For more information, see Port management advanced configuration (page 197).
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Introduction
This document describes how to configure the Business Service Gateway (BSG) using the Web
user interface.
This section describes the procedures to configure the Wide Area Network (WAN) setup for the
Business Services Gateway (BSG) system.
WAN configuration navigation
The following sections provide information for configuring the WAN:
•Ethernet (page 15)
•DSL (page 23)
•T1/E1 (page 26)
Ethernet
The following sections describe WAN Ethernet configuration.
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•“Ethernet WAN configuration” on page 15
•“PPPoE WAN configuration” on page 19
Ethernet WAN configuration
This section describes Ethernet WAN configuration. Ethernet appears under WAN configuration
if you are connected to a BSG8ew or BSG12ew.
Prerequisites for WAN configuration
•You must have SYSTEM - READ WRITE permission.
Ethernet WAN configuration procedures
The following task flow shows the sequence of procedures to perform to configure the Ethernet
WAN.
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Figure 1 Ethernet WAN configuration procedures
Configuring dynamic IP address assignment
Complete this procedure to configure the Ethernet WAN for dynamic IP address assignment.
Procedure steps
StepAction
1From the BSG navigation pane, select Configuration, WAN, Ethernet.
The WAN Configuration pane appears.
2From the Interface list, select the required interface.
3From the Encapsulation Mode list, select Ethernet.
4From the MAC Cloning list, select Enable.
5In the MAC Address field, type the MAC Address.
6For IP Address Assignment, select Dynamic.
7Click Apply.
End
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Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values for configuring Ethernet WAN.
Variabl eVal ue
InterfaceSelect an Interface to be configured.
Encapsulation ModeSet the encapsulation mode to Ethernet. The WAN interface operates as a
normal Ethernet interface.
MAC CloningSelect the MAC cloning status.
Enable - the BSG uses the configured MAC address as the source of
Ethernet frames instead of the MAC address of the BSG WAN port.
Disable - disables MAC Cloning.
You can enable MAC cloning only if the Encapsulation Mode is Ethernet.
The default value is Disable.
MAC AddressType the MAC address, if the MAC cloning is enabled.
IP Address AssignmentSelect Dynamic for the system to assign the IP address for the specified
VLAN from the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
Configuring manual IP address assignment
Complete this procedure to configure the Ethernet WAN for manual IP address assignment. The IP
Address Assignment field has a default value of Manual.
Procedure steps
StepAction
1From the BSG navigation pane, select Configuration, WAN, Ethernet.
The WAN Configuration pane appears.
2From the Interface list, select the required interface.
3From the Encapsulation Mode list, select Ethernet.
4In the WAN IP Address field, type the IP address.
5In the Subnet Mask field, type the subnet mask.
6In the Gateway IP Address field, type the Gateway IP Address.
7In the Primary DNS field, type the Primary Domain Name System (DNS) IP
address.
8In the Secondary DNS field, type the Secondary DNS IP address.
9Click Apply.
End
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Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values for configuring Ethernet WAN.
Variabl eVal ue
InterfaceSelect an Interface to be configured.
Encapsulation ModeSet the encapsulation mode to Ethernet. The WAN interface operates as a
WAN IP AddressType the WAN IP address, if the IP Address Assignment is manual.
Subnet MaskType the subnet mask, if the IP Address Assignment is manual.
Gateway IP AddressType the gateway IP Address, if the IP Address Assignment is manual.
Configurable
Primary DNSType the primary DNS server IP address, if the IP Address Assignment is
Secondary DNSType the secondary DNS server IP address, if the IP Address Assignment
Configuring the uplink rate limit
normal Ethernet interface.
manual.
is manual.
Certain downstream devices cannot handle the high traffic rate from the BSG. This feature allows
you to limit the rate of traffic sent on the WAN interface. You should limit the uplink speed only if
your WAN bandwidth is less than 100 Mbps and the device in front of the BSG does not support
pause frame.
Complete this procedure to configure the uplink rate limit.
2From the Rate Limit Status list, select Enabled.
3In the Uplink Rate Limit field, type the uplink rate limit provided by your ISP.
4Click Apply.
End
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Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values for configuring the uplink rate limit.
Variabl eVal ue
Rate Limit StatusSelect the rate limit status.
•Enabled - enables uplink rate limiting feature
•Disabled - disables uplink rate limiting feature
The default value is Disabled.
Uplink Rate LimitSpecifies the maximum uplink rate limit over the WAN interface (in bps).
The range is 100,000 to 100,000,000 bps.
PPPoE WAN configuration
This section describes PPPoE WAN configuration. You can configure PPPoE WAN if you are
connected to a BSG8ew or BSG12ew.
Prerequisites for WAN configuration
•You must have SYSTEM - READ WRITE permission.
PPPoE WAN configuration procedures
The following task flow shows the sequence of procedures to perform to configure the PPPoE
WAN.
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Figure 2 PPPoE WAN configuration procedures
Configuring the PPPoE WAN
Complete this procedure to configure the PPPoE WAN.
Procedure steps
StepAction
1From the BSG navigation pane, select Configuration, WAN, Ethernet.
The WAN Configuration pane appears.
2From the Interface list, select the required interface.
3From the Encapsulation Mode list, select PPPoE.
4In the ISP Name field, type the Internet Service Provider name.
5In the User Name field, type the PPPoE user name supplied by your ISP.
6In the Password field, type the PPPoE password supplied by your ISP.
7In the Host Name field, type the Host name.
8Click Apply.
End
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Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values for configuring PPPoE WAN.
Variabl eVal ue
InterfaceSelect an Interface to be configured.
Encapsulation ModeSet the encapsulation mode PPPoE. The WAN interface operates as a
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
ISP NameType the name of the Internet Service Provider.
User NameType the PPPoE user name.
PasswordType the PPPoE password.
Host NameType the host name.
Configuring the uplink rate limit
Certain downstream devices cannot handle the high traffic rate from the BSG. This feature allows
you to limit the rate of traffic sent on the WAN interface. You should limit the uplink speed only if
your WAN bandwidth is less than 100 Mbps and the device in front of the BSG does not support
pause frame.
Complete this procedure to configure the uplink rate limit.
2From the Rate Limit Status list, select Enabled.
3In the Uplink Rate Limit field, type the uplink rate limit provided by your ISP.
4Click Apply.
End
Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values to configure the uplink rate limit.
Variabl eVal ue
Rate Limit StatusSelect the rate limit status:
•Enabled - enables uplink rate limiting feature
•Disabled - disables uplink rate limiting feature
The default value is Disabled.
Uplink Rate LimitSpecifies the maximum uplink rate limit over the WAN interface (in bps).
The range is 100,000 to 100,000,000 bps.
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DSL
DSL appears under WAN configuration if you are connected to a BSG12aw.
On the Digital Subscribe Line (DSL) pages you can configure and control the DSL modem that
connects to the BSG. You can also configure the ATM parameters of the modem and access the
DSL modem statistics.
Prerequisites for DSL configuration
•You must have access read/write permission to configure DSL.
DSL configuration procedures
The following task flow shows the sequence of procedures to perform to configure DSL.
Figure 3 DSL configuration procedures
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Configuring DSL
Complete this procedure to configure DSL.
Procedure steps
StepAction
1From the BSG navigation pane, select Configuration, WAN, DSL.
The Basic Configuration pane appears.
2In the VPI / VCI field, type the VPI / VCI values.
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3In the MRU field, type the value 1492.
4Click Add.
5Select the IP Configuration tab.
6In the User Name field, type the User Name provided by your service provider.
7In the Password field, type the Password provided by your service provider.
8Click Apply.
Variable definitions
This table describes the variables to configure DSL.
Variabl eVal ue
Your service provider provides you with these values when you set up your
account.
The PPP Configuration pane appears.
End
VPI / VCIThe Virtual Path Identifier/Virtual Channel Identifier (VPI/VCI) used by the
MRUThe Maximum Receivable Unit (MRU) value. MRU specifies the maximum
User NameThe user name for the specified PPP interface, used for authentication.
PasswordThe password for the specified PPP interface, used for authentication. The
DSL modem to make a connection.
The range is 0 to 255.
The default value for VPI is 8 and VCI is 35. These default values do not
appear until you add a configuration.
number of bytes received on a link. The default value is 1492.
The user name is provided by your service provider.
password is provided by your service provider.
Configuring the uplink rate limit
Complete this procedure to enable the uplink rate limit. The rate limit value is based on the uplink
bandwidth of the ADSL service.
2From the Rate Limit Status list, select Enabled.
3In the Uplink Rate Limit field, type the uplink rate limit provided by your ISP.
4Click Apply.
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End
Variable definitions
The following table describes the variables and values to configure the uplink rate limit.
Variabl eVal ue
Rate Limit StatusSelect the rate limit status:
•Enabled - enables uplink rate limiting feature
•Disabled - disables uplink rate limiting feature
The default value is Disabled.
Uplink Rate LimitSpecifies the maximum uplink rate limit over the WAN interface (in bps).
The range is 100,000 to 100,000,000 bps.
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T1/E1
T1/E1 appears under WAN configuration if you are connected to a BSG12tw.
T1/E1 is a digital WAN carrier facility. T1 transmits DS-1 formatted data at 1.544 MB/s and E1
transmits E1 formatted data at 2.048 MB/s through the telephone e-switching network.
Prerequisites for T1/E1 configuration
•You must have access read/write permission to configure T1/E1.
T1/E1 configuration procedures
The following task flow shows the sequence of procedures to perform to configure T1/E1.
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Figure 4 T1/E1 configuration procedures
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Configuring the T1 interface
If your BSG is located in North America, configure the T1 interface. This procedure guides you
through setting up one T1 interface.
Procedure steps
StepAction
1From the BSG navigation pane, select Configuration, WAN, T1/E1.
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2Select interface 1.
3From the Framing list, select ESF or SF.
4From the Line Mode list, select CSU or DSU.
5From the LineBuildOut list, select 0, -7.5, -15, or -22.5.
The T1/E1 Configuration pane appears.
The InterfaceType field defaults to T1.
The framing you set here must agree with the framing used by the peer.
This setting depends upon the distance between the devices on either end of
the T1 line. For shorter distances, use DSU. For longer distances, use CSU.
This information should be provided by your service provider.
You can configure LineBuildOut if Line Mode is CSU.
You should contact your service provider for proper settings for the:
•type of framing
•line coding
•line mode
•line build out
•line length
•clock source
6From the LineLength list, select the line length.
You can configure line length when Line Mode is DSU. This setting depends
upon the length of the cable connecting the devices on each end of a T1 line.
7From the TransmitClockSource list, select LoopTiming.
When you select Loop Tim ing, the remote end provides the clock source . Check
with your service provider.
8Click Apply.
End
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Variable definitions
This table describes the variables used to configure the T1/E1 interface.
Variabl eVal ue
InterfaceThe T1/E1 controller.
FramingThe Framing Type for the T1/E1 data line.
Options for T1:
Extended Super Frame (ESF)— 24
consecutive 193-bit frames of data.
Super Frame (SF)—12 consecutive
193-bits of data.
Unframed—the non signaling or unframed
framing format is a simplified version of
the T1 super frame.
The default value is ESF.
Line ModeThe Line Mode.
Options:
Channel Service Unit (CSU)—select if
cable length is equal to or more than 655
feet.
Data Service Unit (DSU)—select if cable
length is less than 655 feet.
The default value is CSU.
LineBuildOutThe level of attentuation (in decibels)
required for the devices on each end of a
T1 line to communicate. Options are:
0 db
-7.5 db
-15 db
-22.5 db
You can configure this field only for T1
CSU mode.
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Variabl eVal ue
Line LengthThe Line Length value.
Transmit ClockSourceThe clock source.
Line Length refers to the length of the
cable (in feet) that connects the devices
on each end of a T1 line.
Options:
0 - 133
134 - 266
267 - 399
400 - 533
534 - 655
The default value is 0 - 133.
You can configure the line length only
when the Line Mode is DSU.
Options:
Local Timing—A local clock source is
used or an external clock is attached to
the box containing the interface.
Loop Timing—Recovered received clock
is used to transmit the clock.
The default value is Loop Timing.
Configuring the E1 interface
If your BSG is located in Europe, configure the E1 interface. This procedure guides you through
setting up one E1 interface.
Procedure steps
StepAction
1From the BSG navigation pane, select Configuration, WAN, T1/E1.
The T1/E1 Configuration pane appears.
2Select interface 1.
3From the Interface Type list, select E1.
4Reboot the system.
You must reboot the system before setting up the E1 parameters.
5From the BSG navigation pane, select Configuration, WAN, T1/E1.
The T1/E1 Configuration pane appears.
6Select interface 1.
7From the Framing list, select E1 or E1CRC.
The framing you set here must agree with the framing used by the peer.
8From the LineMode list, select CSU or DSU.
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