Compatible Systems 1270i User Manual
MicroRouter 1270i
Installation Guide
Compatible Systems Corporation
4730 Walnut Street
Suite 102
Boulder, Colorado 80301
303-444-9532
800-356-0283
http://www.compatible.com
MicroRouter 1270i Installation Guide, Version 3.0
Copyright© 1999, Compatible Systems Corporation
All rights reserved. MicroRouter and CompatiView are trademarks of
Compatible Systems Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of
their respective holders.
Part number: A00-1278
FCC Notice: This product has been certified to comply with t he limits
for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules. It is designed to provide reasonable protection against radio or
television communication interference in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area could cause interference with radio or television communication.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
ABOUT THE MICROROUTER 1270I 1
ANOTE ABOUT FIREWALLS 1
ANOTE ABOUT ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING 1
MICROROUTER 1270I INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 5
AFEW NOTES 5
PleaseRead The Manuals 5
Warranty and Service 5
Getting Help With the MicroRouter 1270i 5
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED 6
Supplied with the MicroRouter1270i 6
Needed For Installation 6
EthernetConnection Requirements 7
10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet 7
T1 Line ConnectionRequirements 7
Other Telco Line Connection Requirements 7
RS-232 Interface 8
Chapter 3 - Network Installation 9
Placing the Router 9
Connectingthe Router to the Ethernet 10
Connectingto Twisted-Pair Ethernet 10
Connecting the Router to a T1 Line 10
Connectinga Line Device to the Secondary Port 10
ConnectingDevices to the RS-232C Interface 10
Connecting an Out-of-Band Management Console 11
Powering Up the Router 11
Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation 13
COMPATIVIEW FOR WINDOWS 13
System Requirements 13
Installationand Operation 13
TransportProtocols and CompatiView 14
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Chapter 5 - Command Line Management 15
Out-of-BandCommand Line Management 15
TemporarilyReconfiguring a Hostfor CommandLine
Management 16
Setting Up Telnet Operation 16
Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide 19
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION 19
IP Protocol 20
Required for IP 20
Suggested for IP 20
IPX Protocol 20
Required for IPX 20
Suggested for IPX 21
WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION 21
Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) Physical Communications
Settings 21
Requiredfor Dedicated Line Operation 21
Suggested for Dedicated Line Operation 21
RS-232(WAN 1) Physical CommunicationsSettings 21
InternalT1 CSU/DSU (WAN0 ) LinkConfiguration 22
Requiredfor Dedicated Line Operation 22
Suggested for Dedicated/LeasedLine Operation 22
RS-232(WAN 1) Link Configuration 22
Requiredfor Dedicated/LeasedLine Operation 22
Suggested for Dedicated/LeasedLine Operation 22
Required for Dial-On-Demand Operation 22
Suggested for Dial-On-Demand Operation 23
IP Protocol 23
Required for IP 23
Suggested for IP 23
IPX Protocol 24
Required for IPX 24
Suggested for IPX 24
InternalT1 CSU/DSU (WAN0 ) LinkConfiguration 25
Requiredfor Dedicated/LeasedLine Operation 25
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Suggested for Dedicated/LeasedLine Operation 25
RS-232(WAN 1) Link Configuration 25
Suggested for Dedicated/LeasedLine Operation 25
FrameRelay DLCI Mappings 26
IP Protocol 26
Required for IP Numbered Interface 26
Requiredfor IP UnnumberedInterface 27
Suggested for IP 27
IPX Protocol 27
Required for IPX 27
Suggested for IPX 27
InternalT1 CSU/DSU (WAN0 ) LinkConfiguration 28
SMDS Addressing 28
SAVING A CONFIGURATION FILE TO FLASH ROM 28
Appendix A - Shipping Defaults 29
Default Password 29
EthernetInterfaces 29
IP Routing Defaults 29
IP Bridging Defaults 29
IPX Routing Defaults 29
IPX Bridging Defaults 29
WAN Interfaces 30
IP Defaults 30
IPX Defaults 30
T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) Link & Physical Defaults 30
RS-232 (WAN 1) Link & Physical Defaults 30
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs 31
Pin Outs for T1 Female Connector (DTE) 31
Pin Outs for DB-25 Male to DB-25 Female RS-232 Data &
ConsoleCable 31
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Appendix C - LED Patterns and Test Switch Settings 33
MicroRouter1270i LED Patterns 33
Power On, No Traffic 33
EthernetTraffic Indicators (Ethernet LED Bars) 33
WAN Indicators (WAN LED Bar) 33
OtherIndicators (on All LED Bars) 34
MicroRouter1270i Switch Settings 34
Appendix D - Downloading Software From Compatible
Systems 35
Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 37
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
About the MicroRouter 1270i
Congratulations on your purchase o f the MicroRouter 1270i multiport
wide area router with integrated Fractional/Full T1 CSU/DSU. The
MicroRouter 1270i supports the IP and IPX network protocols, with
leased-line and/or dial-on-demand operation using the PPP, Frame
Relay and/or SMDS wide area protocols.
A Note About Firewalls
The MicroRouter 1270i can be configured to be a very effective packet
screening firewall. However, you must carefully set up your network
and add packet filters in order for it to be effective in this role.
THE SHIPPING CONFIGURATION IN YOUR MICROROUTER
1270i DO ES NOT PROVIDE AUTOMATIC FIREWALL PROTECTION. YOU MUST FIRST PROGRAM YOUR ROUTER TO WORK
IN THIS ROLE ON YOUR NETWORK.
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Note: Due to the nature of the IP protocol, IP packet filtering can
be quite complicated. If you are attempting to design and implement a
comprehensive set of filters, or an Internet Firewall, there are a number
of references you should consult. Two good starting points are:
Building Internet Firewalls
Associates, 1995, and Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the
Wily Hacker, by William R. Cheswick and Steven M. Bellovin,
Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1994.
, by Brent Chapman, O’Reilly and
A Note About On-Demand Internetworking
The MicroRouter 1270i can be configured to provide cost effective
on-demand connections over a wide area communications link (typically a voice phone line, a switched 56 line, or an ISDN line). Your
network traffic and the configuration you place in the router will determine how often and for how long such a link is connected.
THE SHIPPING CONFIGURATION IN YOUR MICROROUTER
1270i DOES NOT PROVIDE AUTOMATIC ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING. YOU MUST FIRST PROGRAM YOUR ROUTER
TO WORK IN THIS ROLE ON YOUR NETWORK.
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YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY MONITOR PHONE LINE USAGE TO
BE SURE THAT YOUR ROUTER CONFIGURATION IS
ALLOWING THE ROUTER TO DROP THE COMMUNICATIONS
LINK WHEN IT ISN’T NEEDED.
MicroRouter 1270i Installation Overview
This manual will help you install the MicroRouter 1270i to connect two
local Ethernets to one or two remote networks and/or remote PPP client
computers. These connections can be made to other Compatible
Systems routers, routers from other vendors, or PPP compliant dial-in
software packages running o n a variety of computers. The wide area
interfaces on the MicroRouter 1270i may be used to interconnect your
network with other corporate networks, and to make your network’s
resources available to dial-in clients.
In short, the installation steps are:
1. Install the MicroRouter hardware and connect the primary WAN
port’s built-in T1 CSU/DSU to a fractional T1 or full T1 line.
2. Select the management method you wish to use with the router. If
you want to use the CompatiView management software, you must
install the software on a Windows PC which is connected to your
network.
3. Configure the MicroRouter LAN and WAN parameters using the
management method you have chosen.
4. Connect the secondary WAN port’s RS-232 to an external line
communication device (including modems, 56K CSU/DSU’s, and
ISDN Terminal Adapters).
Chapter 1 - Introduction 3
The manual is divided into several sections that should provide you
with all the information you will need to use the MicroRouter 1270i on
your network. For the latest documentation on Compatible Systems
products, including the most current version of this manual, visit the
Technical Support section of our Web site at: http://www.compatible.com.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
This part of the manual describes the contentsof the MicroRouter 1270i
package and emphasizes the preparation and equipment you will need
to install the router.
Chapter 3 - Network Installation
Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to physically install
the MicroRouter 1270i and connect it to your local Ethernet(s) and your
wide area network(s). Instructions are included for twisted-pair
Ethernet environments and fractional or full T1’s, as well as modems,
56K CSU/DSU’s, and ISDN Terminal Adapters.
Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation
This part of the manual describes how to install CompatiView, Compatible Systems’ GUI (Graphical User Interface) management software
whichisincludedwithyourrouter.
Chapter 5 - Command Line Preparation
This part of the manual provides basic instructions on setting up
command line management and text-based configuration.
Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide
This section provides a list of parameters that must be entered into a
router for proper operation.
Appendices
This part of the manual includes additional information that might be of
interest to you such as technical specifications, default settings
(including the default factory password), and instructions for downloading current software.
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started 5
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
AFewNotes
Please Read The Manuals
The manuals included with your MicroRouter 1270i contain very
important information about the MicroRouter 1270i and local and wide
area networking in general. Please read this manual thoroughly, and
refer to the management reference guides as required. It’s worth the
few minutes it will take.
Also, please fill out the warranty registration card and return it to us
today. This will help us keep you informed of updates to the
MicroRouter 1270i and future products available from Compatible
Systems. You can also register on the web at http://www.compatible.com. If you’d like to be notified via e-mail about new products and
receive important news from Compatible Systems, please join our email
list on the web.
Warranty and Service
The MicroRouter 1270i is covered by the Compatible Systems Integrated Support Package, which includes a lifetime comprehensive
warranty, a twenty-four hour advanced replacement program, unlimited
technical support, and software upgrades for the life of the product.
Compatible Systems maintains copies of current software updates on
the Internet. For more information on downloading software, see the
appendices in this manual.
Getting Help With the MicroRouter 1270i
If you have a question about the MicroRouter 1270i and can’t find the
answer in one of the manuals included with the product, please visit the
Technical Support section of our Web site (http://www.compatible.com). This site includes extensive technical resources which may
answer many of your questions. You can also request technical support
by filling out a brief form. Technical support requests received via the
Web form will receive expedited treatment. You may also call Compatible Systems Corporation or send support questions via e-mail to
support@compatible.com. CompatibleSystems'phonenumberislisted
on the front of this guide. We will be happy to help you.
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What You Will Need To Get Started
Before connecting the MicroRouter 1270i, please check the list below
to make sure that you have received all of the items that are supplied
with the MicroRouter 1270i package.
You should also make sure you have any additional items that are
necessary to connect the router to your network.
Supplied with the MicroRouter 1270i
Please check your shipping package for the following items:
• MicroRouter 1270i unit
• Wall-mount power supply
• One DB-25 male to DB-25 female data and console cable
• CD-ROM including:
"
CompatiView software
"
Operating software
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HTML versions of product documentation (which can be
viewed with your favorite web browser)
• CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide
• Text-Based Configuration and Command Line Management Refer-
ence Guide
• Warranty Registration card
Needed For Installation
Before connecting the MicroRouter 1270i to your network, you need to
make sure that you have the necessary equipment for connecting to the
local Ethernet(s) and the fractional or full T1 line, and/or a wide area
transmission device (modem, 56K CSU/DSU, ISDN Terminal
Adapter).
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Ethernet Connection Requirements
The MicroRouter 1270i’s Ethernet interfaces directly support 10BaseT
twisted-pair Ethernet. Other Ethernet cabling types (such as thin
Ethernet, thick Ethernet, fiber optic cabling or pre-10BaseT
twisted-pair) can be supported using a 10BaseT mini-hub or other
conversion device.
10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet
To connect the router's Eth ernet interface to twisted-pair Ethernet
cabling you will need an unshielded twisted-pair station cable that is
connected to a 10BaseT-compatible twisted-pair hub.
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Note: Ethernet cables and cable connectors are not supplied with
the MicroRouter product. Please contact your reseller or your
Compatible Systems representative for information on obtaining the
correct Ethernet cabling supplies.
T1 Line Connection Requirements
The MicroRouter 1270i includes an integrated fractional or full T1
CSU/DSU. To connect this interface to a T1 line, you will need an
RJ-45 jumper cable. A straight-through Category 5 10BaseT jumper
cable will work in this application.
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Note: The MicroRouter 1270i includes loopback features which can
be used to check the functionality of your T1 line. Before attempting to
route network traffic, use these features to check the line’s basic
integrity.
Other Telco Line Connection Requirements
In order to connect to non-T1 wide area transmission lines, you must
connect the router’s secondary wide area port to a modem, 56K
CSU/DSU, or ISDN Terminal Adapter. Which of these devices you use
depends on the type of telco line.
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Note: Before attempting to connect the MicroRouter 1270i’s
secondary port to a leased telco line, use the loopback features of your
external CSU/DSU to check the line. This can save you a considerable
amount of time, since the more equipment you have on the line, the more
difficult it becomes to determine where a problem is occurring.
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The MicroRouter 1270i secondary port is an RS-232 sync/async interface. The RS-232 interface is capable of communicating to another
router or a PPP client machine over a modem, 56K CSU/DSU, or ISDN
Terminal Adapter.
RS-232 Interface
The MicroRouter 1270i includes one DB-25 to DB-25 RS-232
sync/async cable. This cable supports RS-232 asynchronous modems,
synchronous leased and switched 56K CSU/DSU’s,and ISDN Terminal
Adapters. It can also be used to connect the router’s auxiliary interface
to a PC running terminal emulation software, or to a dumb terminal.
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Note: Please use only the supplied DB-25 cable when connecting
your line communication device to the MicroRouter 1270i’s RS-232
interface. The cables provided with other equipment will generally not
have the same internal connections.
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