Cabletron Systems WPIM-DI Network Manual

WPIM-DI

Local Management Guide

9031709-01

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1

1.2 WPIM-DI Features.......................................................................1-2

1.3 Document Conventions...............................................................1-3

1.4 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-3

1.5 Getting Help.................................................................................1-4

CHAPTER 2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT

2.1 The WAN Physical Configuration Screen....................................2-2

2.1.1 WAN Physical Configuration Screen Fields.................... 2-2

2.1.2 WPIM-DI Line Configuration Fields ................................2-3

2.1.2.1 WPIM-DI Timeslot Configuration Table.......... 2-5

2.2 The WAN Interface Configuration Screen...................................2-9

2.2.1 WAN Interface Configuration Screen Fields...................2-9

2.3 WPIM-DI Configuration..............................................................2-11

2.3.1 WPIM-DI Physical Configuration ..................................2-12

2.3.2 WPIM-DI Interface Configuration.................................. 2-14

APPENDIX A WPIM-DI SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 WPIM-DI Specifications...............................................................A-1

A.2 WPIM-DI Interface Cables...........................................................A-2

A.3 Cable Assemblies and Pinouts....................................................A-2

APPENDIX B TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS

B.1 Telco Timing................................................................................B-1

B.2 Tail Circuit Timing........................................................................B-1

B.3 Internal Timing.............................................................................B-2

APPENDIX C FCC PART 68 - USER’S INFORMATION

APPENDIX D WAN TERMS AND ACRONYMS

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Contents

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems WPIM-DI

Guide. The WPIM-DI resides in and provides connectivity/functionality

to Cabletron Systems Wide Area Network (WAN) devices such as the
CSX400.

Before using this manual you must perform the following:

• Install the WPIM-DI in a Wide Area Netw ork host device. Refer to the

appropriate manual (i.e., the
for installation and troubleshooting procedures.

• Set up and access Local Management. Refer to the appropriate

standalone device or module User’s Guide for instructions on setting
up and accessing Local Management.

CSX400 and CSX400-DC User’s Guide

Local Management

)

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this guide completely to become familiar with the content
and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the
WPIM-DI. You should have a general working knowledge of the
following data communications networks and their physical layer
components before using the WPIM-DI.

•WAN

• Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
The following briefly summarizes each chapter of the WPIM-DI manual.
Chapter 1,

WPIM-DI features, provides a list of related manuals, and concludes with
instructions for obtaining help from Cabletron Systems Technical
Support.

Chapter 2,
to set up the WPIM-DI.

WPIM-DI Local Management Guide 1-1

Introduction

Local Management

, outlines the contents of this guide, describes

, describes how to use Local Management

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Appendix A,

WPIM-DI Specifications

, provides specifications for the
WPIM-DI and also gives Cabletron Systems part numbers and connector
information for WPIM-DI interface cables.

Appendix B,

Typical Configurations

, presents common configurations

for the WPIM-DI.
Appendix C,

FCC Part 68 - User’s Information

, explains the FCC rules

governing the WPIM-DI.
Appendix D,

WAN Terms and Acronyms

, provides a brief glossary of

the terms used in this book.

1.2 WPIM-DI FEATURES

The WPIM-DI extends the functionality of a Wide Area Network module
to allow remote connectivity using WAN services such as T-1, or
Fractional T-1.

The WPIM-DI provides a T-1 interface that includes a built-in Channel
Service Unit/Digital Service Unit (CSU/DSU) for direct connection to a
T-1 line. This WPIM supports both Full T-1 or Fractional T-1 using 56 or
64 Kbps timeslots.

The WPIM-DI also provides a Drop and Insert (DI) interface which
allows for a second WAN module (e.g., WPIM-T1) to utilize any
timeslots that are not used for host data. The WPIM-DI is capable of T1
multiframe alignment.

WAN Protocols

The module in which the WPIM-DI is installed supports the following
WAN protocols (refer to the Release Notes included with the host MIM or
standalone device for a list of current protocols):

• Point-to-Point Protocol (LCP) as defined by RFC 1661

• Point-to-Point Protocol (BNCP) as defined by RFC 1638

• Point-to-Point Protocol LAN Extender (PPP/LEX)

• Frame Relay as defined by RFC 1490

MIB Support

Refer to the Release Notes included with the host MIM or standalone
device for a list of all MIBs supported by the WPIM-DI. For information
about how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron
Systems Technical Support (refer to Section 1.5,

Getting Help

).

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Document Conventions

1.3 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

Note

symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of

NOTE

TIP

information that may be of special importance.

Tip

symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or

actions.

!

CAUTION

Caution

damage to the equipment.

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

Navigate through the WPIM Local Management screens by using the
following keyboard commands:

• SPACE bar to toggle between selections in a field.

• ENTER (RETURN) to implement a selection.

• Arrow keys to move up, down or across within the screen.

1.4 RELATED MANUALS

Refer to the manual included with the host Wide Area Network device
(e.g., the
procedures and other technical data provided in this manual. Refer to the
standalone device or module User’s Guides and/or Local Management
Guides for Local Management setup information. This manual references
procedures in these manuals, where appropriate, but does not repeat them.

CSX400 and CSX400-DC User’s Guide

) to supplement the

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

1.5 GETTING HELP

For additional support related to this device or document, contact the
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center:

Phone [phone]
Internet mail [e-mail]
FTP ctron.com (134.141.197.25)

Login
Password

BBS [phone]

Modem setting 8N1: 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit

For additional information about Cabletron Systems or its products, visit the
World Wide Web site:
For technical support, select

To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the
Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following
email address:

Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.

[e-mail]

http://www.cabletron.com/

anonymous
your email address

Service and Support

.

Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the
following information ready:

• Your Cabletron Systems service contract number

• A description of the failure

• A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem

(e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)

• The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems

products in the network

• A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)

• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)

• The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a

recurring problem, etc.)

• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

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CHAPTER 2

LOCAL MANAGEMENT

This chapter explains how to configure the WPIM-DI through Local
Management. The

Interface Configuration

selections in a host device, when the WPIM-DI is installed into a host
device. The WPIM-DI can be installed directly into a CSX400. Refer to
the appropriate host device technical documentation for instructions about
how to set up and access Local Management.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• The WAN Physical Configuration Screen, Section 2.1

• The WAN Interface Configuration Screen, Section 2.2

• WPIM-DI Configuration, Section 2.3

WAN Physical Configuration

screen appear as Local Management menu

screen and the

WAN

Read Section 2.1 and Section 2.2 to gain an understanding of the
WPIM-DI Local Management screens. Section 2.3 provides instructions
for setting up the WPIM-DI for full or fractional T-1 in a PPP (LEX or
BNCP) environment, or for configuring the WPIM-DI for Frame Relay.

Navigate through the WPIM Local Management screens by

TIP

using the following keyboard commands:
SPACE bar to toggle between selections in a field.
ENTER (RETURN) to implement a selection.
Arrow keys to move up, down or across within the screen.

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