Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1 User Manual

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WPIM-RT1

User’s Guide

WPIM-RT1

9032811

Only qualified personnel should perform installation
procedures.

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Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information
contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron
Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
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Order Number: 9032811 February 1999

Cabletron Systems, SecureFast, QuickSET,
CyberSWITCH

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.

is a trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

and

LANVIEW

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FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in
accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING:

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

NOTICE:

equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements documents (s). The
department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power
utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This
precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE:

indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the ringer equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the

Caution:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an

Users should not attempt to make

VCCI NOTICE

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,
radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective
actions.

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that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the
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CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE

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You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the

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The enclosed product (a) was developed solely at private expense; (b) contains “restricted computer
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Notice

Application of Council Directive(s):

Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

European Representative Name:

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Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards:

Equipment T ype/Environment:

W e the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged
with this notice conforms to the above directives.

Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe

89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC

Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way

PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867

Mr. J. Solari
Cabletron Systems Limited

Nexus House, Newbury Business Park
London Road, Newbury
Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England

EC Directive 89/336/EEC
EC Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 55022
EN 50082-1
EN 60950

Networking Equipment, for use in a
Commercial or Light
Environment.

Industrial

Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari

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Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Using This Manual..........................................................................ix

Structure of This Guide...................................................................ix

Related Manuals..............................................................................x

Document Conventions..................................................................xi

Getting Help...................................................................................xii

CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW

1.1 WPIM-RT1 Features....................................................................1-2

1.2 WAN Protocols............................................................................1-2

1.3 ISDN............................................................................................ 1-2

1.4 MIB Support.................................................................................1-2

CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND INSTALLATION

2.1 Installing the WPIM-RT1..............................................................2-1

2.1.1 Unpacking the WPIM-RT1..............................................2-2

2.1.2 Pre-Installation................................................................2-2

2.1.3 Installing the WPIM-RT1.................................................2-2

2.1.4 Post-Installation ..............................................................2-3

2.2 Host Platform LEDs..................................................................... 2-4

2.3 Required Management Operations ............................................. 2-4

2.4 Connecting the WAN cable to the WPIM-RT1.............................2-4

CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT

3.1 The WAN Physical Configuration Screen....................................3-2

3.1.1 WAN Physical Configuration Screen Fields.................... 3-2

3.1.2 WPIM Line Configuration Fields .....................................3-4

3.1.3 WPIM Timeslot Configuration Table...............................3-5

3.2 The WAN Interface Configuration Screen...................................3-7

3.2.1 WAN Interface Configuration Screen Fields...................3-7

......................................................................................ix

3.2.1.1 Frame Relay as the Protocol Manager...........3-8

3.2.1.2 PPP as the Protocol Manager........................ 3-9

3.2.1.3 Command Fields and

Interface Table Fields...................................3-10

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3.3 Full T1 Configuration Using PPP ...............................................3-11

3.3.1 T1 Physical Configuration .............................................3-12

3.3.2 T1 Interface Configuration.............................................3-13

3.4 Fractional T1 Configuration Using PPP .....................................3-14

3.4.1 T1 Physical Configuration .............................................3-15

3.4.2 T1 Interface Configuration.............................................3-17

3.5 Frame Relay Configuration........................................................3-17

3.5.1 Frame Relay Physical Configuration.............................3-18

3.5.2 Frame Relay Interface Configuration ............................3-20

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 Physical Properties ..................................................................... A-1

A.2 Environmental Requirements...................................................... A-1

A.3 Regulatory Compliance............................................................... A-1

A.4 T1 Interface Cabling.................................................................... A-2

A.4.1 Cable Assemblies and Pinouts....................................... A-2

APPENDIX B FCC PART 68 - USER’S INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide. This
manual provides hardware information, and explains the use of Local
Management to control and manage the Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1.

The WPIM-RT1 is installed in and provides full or fractional T1 to the
Cabletron Systems CSX400, HSIM-W6, and the HSIM-SSA710. Refer to

Chapter 1 for more detailed information on the WPIM-RT1 capabilities.

NOTE

The hub or module in which the WPIM-RT1 is to be installed
may be referred to as the host platform in this document.

USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the WPIM-RT1. You should have a general working knowledge of the
following data communications networks and their physical layer
components before using the WPIM-RT1:

•

WAN

•

Ethernet and IEEE 802.3

STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

The following list briefly explains each chapter of this manual:

Chapter 1,

steps to successful operation of the WPIM-RT1.

Chapter 2,

documentation in order to prepare the WPIM-RT1 for installation, and
describes the cable setup.

Overview

, describes WPIM-RT1 features and protocols, and

Setup and Installation

, directs the user to appropriate

Chapter 3,

Local Management

, describes how to use Local Management

to set up T1 service with the WPIM-RT1.

Appendix A,

Specifications

, provides information on physical properties,

environmental requirements, regulatory compliance, and pinouts.

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Appendix B,

FCC Part 68 - User’s Information

, explains the FCC

Rules for the WPIM-RT1.

RELATED MANUALS

Refer to the manual included with the host platform in which the
WPIM-RT1 is installed to supplement the procedures and other technical
data provided in this manual. This manual references procedures in these
manuals, where appropriate, but does not repeat them.

The following manuals may help the user to set up and manage the
WPIM-RT1:

Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems

Guide

Cabletron Systems

CSX500, HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84

WPIM Setup Guide
HSIM-W6 Installation Guide
QuickSET Configuration Guide
HSIM-SSA710 User’s Guide
HSIM-SSA710 Quick START

Cyberswitch CSX400 and CSX400-DC Installation

Local Management for CSX400, CSX400-DC,

The manuals referenced above can be obtained on the World Wide Web in
Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:

http://www.cabletron.com/

NOTE

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Manuals for the WAN host platforms can also be found on the
QuickSet CD-ROM that is included with the host platform.

Introduction

DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

Note

NOTE

TIP

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

information that may be of special importance.

Tip

symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or

actions.

Caution

damage to the equipment.

!

CAUTION

Electrical Hazard Warning

that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical
hazard.

bold type

RETURN Indicates either the ENTER or RETURN key, depending on your

ESC Indicates the keyboard Escape key.
SPACE bar Indicates the keyboard space bar key.
BACKSPACE Indicates the keyboard backspace key.
arrow keys Refers to the four keyboard arrow keys.
[-] Indicates the keyboard – key.
DEL Indicates the keyboard delete key.

italic type

n.nn A period in numerals signals the decimal point indicator. (e.g.,

Emphasizes important information, indicates variables, and

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

symbol. Warns against an action

Bold type can denote either a user input or a highlighted screen
selection.

keyboard.

indicates complete document titles.

1.75 equals one and three fourths, or the Decimal Dotted Notation
(DDN) for an IP address.

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n

[] In the Local Management screens, the brackets indicate that a

<> In the format descriptions in the Network Tools section, optional

Indicates the generic use of a letter (e.g.,
combination of three alphabetic characters).

Indicates the generic use of a number (e.g., 19
four-digit number in which the last two digits are unknown).

value may be entered or selected. In the format descriptions in the
Network Tools section, required arguments are enclosed in [].

arguments are enclosed in < >.

xxx

indicates any

nn

indicates a

GETTING HELP

For additional support related to this device or document, contact
Cabletron Systems using one of the following methods:

World Wide Web http://www.cabletron.com/
Phone [phone]
Internet mail [e-mail]
FTP ftp://ftp.cabletron.com/

Login
Password

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]

anonymous
your email address

Before calling Cabletron Systems, 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 1

OVERVIEW

This chapter describes steps for operation of the WPIM-RT1. It also
briefly explains WPIM-RT1 features, ISDN, and indicates where to find
the WAN protocols supported by the WPIM-RT1.

Some of the steps for successful operation of this device are:

•

Install the WPIM-RT1 in a W ide Area Network host platform. Refer to

Chapter 2 for direction on installation procedures. Refer to the

appropriate host platform manual (i.e., the Cabletron Systems

CyberSwitch CSX400 and CSX400-DC Installation Guide)

installation and troubleshooting procedures.

•

Set up and access Local Management. Refer to the appropriate host
platform User’s Guide for instructions on setting up and accessing
Local Management. Refer to Chapter 3 for Local Management
information for the HSIM-W6 and the CSX400. Refer to the Cabletron
Systems

HSIM-SSA710 User’s Guide

for information on setting up the

WPIM-RT1 using management with the HSIM-SSA710.

•

Configure the device. Due to the automation of setup features, it is
strongly recommended to use the Graphical User Interface QuickSET .

for other

NOTE

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The device in which the WPIM-RT1 is to be installed may be
referred to as the host platform in this documentation.

QuickSET is the desired method for configuring the
WPIM-RT1. Check the Release Notes for the availability of
QuickSET for configuration.

Refer to Chapter 3 to use Local Management to configure the
WPIM-RT1 for the CSX400 and the HSIM-W6, if QuickSET is
not available. Refer to the Cabletron Systems

User’s Guide

is the host platform.

to configure the WPIM-RT1 if the HSIM-SSA710

HSIM-SSA710