Compatible Systems 2270R User Manual

MicroRouter 2270R
Installation Guide
Compatible Systems Corporation
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
ABOUT THE MICROROUTER 2270R 1 ANOTE ABOUT FIREWALLS 1 ANOTE ABOUT ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING 1 MICROROUTER 2270R INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 5
AFEW NOTES 5
PleaseRead The Manuals 5 Warranty and Service 5 Getting Help With the MicroRouter2270R 5
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED 6
Supplied with the MicroRouter 2270R 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 LineDevice 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 Host for 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
AppleTalkProtocol 21
Requiredfor AppleTalk 21 Suggested for AppleTalk 21
DECnetProtocol 21
Required for DECnet 21 Suggested for DECnet 22
NTERFACE CONFIGURATION 22
WAN I
Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) Physical Communications Settings 22
Requiredfor Dedicated LineOperation 22 Suggested for Dedicated Line Operation 22
RS-232(WAN 1) Physical Communications Settings 22
PPP Configuration 23
InternalT1CSU/DSU (WAN0) LinkConfiguration 23
Requiredfor Dedicated LineOperation 23 Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 23
RS-232(WAN 1) Link Configuration 23
Requiredfor Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 23 Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 23 Required for Dial-On-Demand Operation 23 Suggested for Dial-On-Demand Operation 24
IP Protocol 24
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Required for IP 24 Suggested for IP 24
IPX Protocol 25
Required for IPX 25 Suggested for IPX 25
AppleTalkProtocol 25
Requiredfor AppleTalk 25 Suggested for AppleTalk 25
DECnetProtocol 26
Required for DECnet 26 Suggested for DECnet 26
FrameRelayConfiguration 27
InternalT1CSU/DSU (WAN0) LinkConfiguration 27
Requiredfor Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 27 Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 27
RS-232(WAN 1) Link Configuration 27
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 27
FrameRelayDLCI Mappings 27 IP Protocol 28
Required for IP Numbered Interface 28 Requiredfor IP Unnumbered Interface 29 Suggested for IP 29
IPX Protocol 29
Required for IPX 29 Suggested for IPX 29
AppleTalkProtocol 30
Requiredfor AppleTalk 30 Suggested for AppleTalk 30
DECnetProtocol 30
Required for DECnet 30
WAN 0 SMDS Configuration 31
InternalT1CSU/DSU (WAN0) LinkConfiguration 31 SMDS Addressing 31
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AVING A CONFIGURATION FILE TO FLASH ROM 31
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Appendix A - Shipping Defaults 33
Default Password 33 EthernetInterfaces 33
IP RoutingDefaults 33 IP BridgingDefaults 33 IPX RoutingDefaults 33 IPX BridgingDefaults 33 AppleTalk Routing Defaults 33 AppleTalkBridging Defaults 33 DECnet Defaults 33
WAN Interfaces 34
IP Defaults 34 IPX Defaults 34 AppleTalk Defaults 34 DECnet Defaults 34 T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0 ) Link & Physical Defaults 34 RS-232 (WAN 1) Link & PhysicalDefaults 34
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs 35
Pin Outs for T1 Female Connector (DTE) 35 Pin Outs for DB-25 Male to DB-25 Female RS-232 Data & ConsoleCable 35
Appendix C - LED Patterns and Test Switch Settings 37
MicroRouter2270R LED Patterns 37
Power O n, No Traffic 37 EthernetTraffic Indicators (Ethernet LED Bars) 37 WAN Indicators(WAN LED Bar) 37 OtherIndicators (on All LED Bars) 38
MicroRouter2270R Switch Settings 38
Appendix D - Downloading Software From Compatible Systems 39
Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 41
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1

Chapter 1 - Introduction

About the MicroRouter 2270R

Congratulations on your purchase of the MicroRouter 2270R multiport wide area router with integrated Fractional/Full T1 CSU/DSU. The MicroRouter 2270R supports the IP, IPX, AppleTalk, and DECnet 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 2270R 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 C ONFIGURATION I N YOUR MICROROUTER 2270R DOES 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 2270R 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 C ONFIGURATION I N YOUR MICROROUTER 2270R 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 CAREFULLYMONITOR 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 2270R Installation Overview

This manual will help you install the MicroRouter 2270R 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 on a variety of computers. The wide area interfaces on the MicroRouter 2270R 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 l ine
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 t he information you will need to use the MicroRouter 2270R 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 contents of the MicroRouter 2270R 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 2270R 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 d escribes 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 y ou 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

AFewNotes

Please Read The Manuals

The manuals included with your M icroRouter 2270R contain very importantinformation about the MicroRouter 2270R 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 2270R 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 2270R 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 S ystems 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 2270R

If you have a question about the MicroRouter 2270R 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. Compatible Systems' phone numberis listed 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 2270R, please check the list below to make sure that you have received all of the items that are supplied with the MicroRouter 2270R 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 2270R

Please check your shipping package for the following items:
MicroRouter 2270R unit
Wall-mount power supply
One DB-25 male to DB-25 female data and console cable
CD-ROM including:
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CompatiView software
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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 2270R 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 2270R’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 Ethernet 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 2270R 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 2270R 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 TerminalAdapter. Which of these devices you use depends on the type of telco line.
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Note: Before attempting to connect the MicroRouter 2270R’s
secondary port to a leased telco line, use the loopback featuresof 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 2270R 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 2270R 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 2270R’s RS-232 interface. The cables provided with other equipment will generally not have the same internal connections.
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Chapter 3 - Network Installation

MicroRouter 2270R Back Panel
This section of the manual describes how to connect the MicroRouter 2270R to your Ethernet network and your wi de area communications device(s). In summary, the steps for installation are:
1. Make sure the router is powered down and not connected to any power source.
2. Connect the router to the Ethernet network(s).
3. Connect the router to the T1 line.
4. Connect the router’ssecondary port to a wide area line communica­tions device (if used).
5. Power up the line communications device (if used).
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Note: You should either wait to connect a synchronous l ine device
such as a CSU/DSU until after the interface has been configured as a synchronous port, or power up the router before powering up the CSU/DSU. (See Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide for more infor­mation on configuring the router.)
6. Plug in the power cable and power up the router.

Placing the R outer

The MicroRouter 2270R is meant to be left stand-alone on a desktop or equipment table.
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Note: When stacking other equipment on the MicroRouter 2270R,
do not exceed 25 pounds of evenly distributed weight on top of the router. Additional weight may bend the case.
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Connecting the Router to the Ethernet

If your twisted-pair hub is already in place, you can connect the router to an active network without interrupting network activity. The router must be powered off.

Connecting to Twisted-Pair Ethernet

Before connecting the router to twisted-pair cabling you need an unshielded twisted-pair cable that is already connected to your 10BaseT-compatible twisted-pair hub.
To connect the router to the twisted-pair network, simply plug the twisted-pair cable into the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the back of the unit.

Connecting the Router to a T1 Line

To connect the router to the T1 line, you need a four wire jumper cable that is already connected to the RJ-45 jack which was installed by your telephone company. The router must be powered off. Simply plug the jumper cable into the RJ-45 WAN 0 connector on the back of the MicroRouter 2270R.

Connecting a Line Device to the Secondary Port

The MicroRouter 2270R supports lower speed synchronous/asynchro­nous operation over a secondary RS-232 connector (WAN1). This port independently supports the PPP and Frame Relay link protocols.

Connecting Devices to the RS-232C Interface

This interface -- WAN 1 -- can be used to connect to synchronous or asynchronous line communications devices at rates up to 256Kbps (sync), or 230.4 Kbps (async). Examples include modems, leased or switched 56K CSU/DS U’s, and ISDN Terminal Adapters.
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Note: If connecting to a synchronous device such as a CSU/DSU,
the router must first be configured for synchronous operation before connecting to the device. See Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide for configuration information.
You may select either dial-on-demand, always up (i.e., redial if down), or leased line operation. This interface may also be set to receive ISDN or switched-56 incoming calls.
To connect a device, first make sure that both units are powered off. Then, simply connect the supplied RS-232 cable between t he router and the d evice.
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Note: The MicroRouter 2270R RS-232 interfaces require that your
asynchronous line communications device be set to supply the RS-232 DCD signal when a connection has been made. A synchronous RS-232 device should be set to provide DSR.
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Note: The MicroRouter 2270R includes a special cable to facilitate
connections to RS-232 line communications devices. This cable includes support for several asynchronous and synchronous control signals. Off-the-shelf cables generally do not support these signals.

Connecting an Out-of-Band Management Console

If you wish to connect an out-of-band management console, use the supplied cable and connect to the Console interface on the back of the MicroRouter 2270R. You can use a dumb terminal or a computer equipped with VT100 terminal emulation.
The default settings for the Console interface are VT100 terminal emulation, 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no Flow Control.

Powering Up the Router

Power up any modem, CSU/DSU, or TA before powering up the router. This allows the router to immediately sense whether its secondary inter­face is connected. The exception to this rule is when connecting an RS232 interface to a CSU/D SU. In such a case, you must power up the router before take approximately one minute to become visible to CompatiView.
powering up the CSU/DSU. At power-up, the router will
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Note: If you want to use Telnet as a management method, you must
first configure an IP address into the router using an out-of-band console, or reconfigure the IP address on an IP host or workstation on the same Ethernet segment as the router. See Chapter 5 - Command Line Management for more information.
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Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation

All of the routers in Compatible Systems’ internetworking and VPN families, including all R ISC Router and MicroRouter models, can be managedfroma single GUI managementplatformcalledCompatiView. CompatiView for Windows is included on the CD-ROM which was shipped with your MicroRouter 2270R.
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Note: An older version of CompatiView for Mac OS was included
on the CD-ROM shipped with your router, but does not contain some of the features o f the newest Windows version.

CompatiView for Windows

CompatiView for Windows allows you to manage the MicroRouter 2270R from an IBM-compatible PC running Windows 95/98 or Windows NT. The PC can either be configured as an IPX client on a Novell NetWare internet, or as an IP WinSock client on an IP internet.

System R equirements

In order to successfully run C ompatiView for Windows, you need:
IBM PC or compatible w/486 or later processor
Microsoft Windows 95/98, or Windows NT installed
VGA or better monitor
IP - A WinSock-compatibletransport stack
- and/or -
IPX - A Netware or Microsoft Client installation
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Note: To choose the active transport protocol on a Windows
machine which has both IPX and IP installed, select “Options” from the Database menu and click the General tab. Then select the appropriate radio button under “Transport.”

Installation and Operation

The Windows version of the CompatiView program can be found in the Network Management/CompatiView/Windows directory on the CD-ROM that was included with your MicroRouter 2270R.
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Run the auto-installation program (CV5x file) by double-clicking on it. The installation program will ask you to select (or create) a directory in which it should locate CompatiView and its associated files and data­base subdirectory.
Once the installation is complete, double-click on the CompatiView icon to open the program. For further information on using Compati­View, see the CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide included with your router.
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Note: For an up-to-date description of the changes (if any) made to
Windows system files by the installation program, see the README.TXT file located in the CompatiView installation directory.

Transport Protocols and CompatiView

CompatiView will be able to use the transport protocol (IP or IPX) you have selected to access Compatible Systems products anywhere on your internetwork. Depending on your security setup, you may also be able to use the IP transport option to manage devices across the Internet.
The IP protocol does not provide a method for CompatiView to auto­matically discover the router. To initially contact the router over IP using CompatiView, you must first enter a valid IP address into the router. You can do this either on a console directly connected to the router or by setting a workstation’s IP address to 198.41.12.2 with a Class C subnet mask (255.255.255.0) so that it can communicate over Ethernet with 198.41.12.1 (the shipping default of Ethernet 0). After setting the router’s IP address, be sure to change the workstation’s configuration back to its original settings.
The IPX protocol does the router. Compatible Systems devices are configured to autoseed the two most common IPX frame types upon startup (802.2 and 802.3 (raw)). If CompatiView has the IPX/SPX protocol selected as its trans­port, it will be necessary to either power up the router before powering up the workstation, or reboot the workstation after the router has completed its boot sequence. This process will ensure that the worksta­tion and the router have the proper IPX network bindings for communi­cation.
allow CompatiView to automatically discover
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Chapter 5 - Command Line Management

The command line interface allows you to configure and monitor the router in-band via Telnet or out-of-band with a terminal connected to the Mi croRouter 2270R’s Console interface.
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Note: Proper syntax is vital to effective operation of command line
management. Case is not significant – you may enter commands in upper case, lower case, or a combination of the two.

Out-of-Band Command Line Management

You can use command line management and text-based configuration out-of-band as a permanent management tool, or only temporarily in order to set the router’s IP parameters to allow in-band Telnet access.
In order to access the command line out-of-band, do the following:
1. Set a terminal or a PC equipped with VT100 terminal emulation to a baud rate of 9600, 8 b its, no parity, 1 stop bit and no Flow Con­trol.
2. Connect it to the router’s Console interface using the cable which was supplied with the MicroRouter 2270R.
3. Press the <Return> key one or two times.
4. Enter the default password letmein at the password prompt. The command line interface prompt will appear on the screen.
If you plan to use out-of-band access for ongoing management of your router, you can find further information on configuring your router in Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide. Otherwise, see the section later in this chapter on Setting Up Telnet Operation for information on setting the router to allow Telnet access from hosts on its network.
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Temporarily Reconfiguring a Host for Command Line Management

You can temporarily reconfigure an IP host in order to set the router ’s IP parameters to allow in-band Telnet access.
If you wish to set the router’s basic IP parameters in this fashion, the host must be on the s ame Ethernet segment as one of the router’s Ethernet interfaces. You can then do the following:
1. Set the host’s IP address to 198.41.12.2, with a Class C subnet mask (255.255.255.0) and then Telnet to 198.41.12.1.
2. Enter the default password letmein at the password prompt. The command line interface prompt will appear on the screen.
3. Use the configure command and set the IPAddress, SubnetMask, and IPBroadcast keywords in the IP Ethernet 0 (and/or Ethernet
1) section.
4. Use the save command to save the changes to the device’s Flash ROM.
5. Change the host’s configuration back to its original settings.
See the next section (Setting Up Telnet Operation) for information on setting the router to allow Telnet access from hosts on its network.

SettingUpTelnetOperation

Telnet is a remote terminal communications protocol based on TCP/IP. With Telnet you can log into and manage the MicroRouter 2270R from anywhere on your IP internetwork, including across the Internet if your security setup allows it. To manage the router with Telnet, you must:
1. Run Telnetclient software on your local computer, which will com­municate with the Telnet server built into the MicroRouter 2270R.
2. You must also set some basic IP parameters in the router. The required parameters for Telnet access to an interface are the IP address, IP subnet mask, and IP broadcast address. There are sev­eral ways to set them.
You may set them using text-based configuration either
out-of-band via the Console interface or in-band via a recon­figured IP host. Instructions for setting up these two methods were given earlier in this chapter. Once you have set up the command line interface, do the following:
A. Use the configure command and set the IPAddress,
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SubnetMask,andIPBroadcastkeywords in the IP Ethernet 0 (and/or Ethernet 1) section.
B. Use the save command to save the changes to the device’s
Flash ROM.
You may also use CompatiView from a reconfigured IP host
(if using the IP transport protocol), or anywhere on your net­work (if using the IPX transport protocol). Instructions for these two methods are given in Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation.
With CompatiView, basic IP parameters can be set using the
TCP/IP Routing: Ethernet 0 Dialog Box. Use the Save to/Device option under the File menu to save the changes.
After you have set these IP parameters and saved the changes, you can use Telnet to access the router from any node on your IP network. Invoke the Telnet client on your local host wi th the IP address of the router you wish to manage.
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Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide

This chapter briefly explains the major parameters that must be set in order to use the router.
Detailed information on the meaning of the router’s parameters is provided in the CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide and the Text-Based Configuration and Command Line Management Reference Guide. You should use this list as a starting point to look up more specific information in the other documents.
If you need more general information on IP , IPX, AppleTalk or wide area protocols, see the Appendices in the CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide.
There are a number of parameter settings which are optional, in the sense that they are not required for all installations. These settings are not covered in this chapter.
In this chapter:
CV =CompatiView TB = Text-Based Configuration
In order to successfully connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP), you must use router configuration parameters which will be provided by the technical staff of the ISP. These parameters must include all I P addresses, WAN settings, and any applicable authorization routines. Please check with your ISP before ration of your MicroRouter 2270R.
configuring or changing the configu-
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Note:This Basic Configuration Guide does not include information
on setting up packet filters for using the router as a Firewall. See the
CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide or Text-Based Configuration and Command Line Management Reference Guide
regarding IP packet filters for more information.

Ethernet Interface Configuration

Ethernet interfaces are considerably easier t o set up than wide area interfaces s ince there are fewer choices that need to be made regarding communications protocols and parameters. We recommend that you begin by configuring any Ethernet interface parameters before proceeding to configure WAN interface parameters.
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IP Protocol

Required for IP
These parameters set the basic address characteristics of the interface. They provide enough information for another IP node to find the inter­face (such as a Telnet client), but not enough information for routing to take place.
•IPaddress
IP subnet mask
IP broadcast address
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: Ethernet Dialog Box to set these param-
eters.
TB: Use the configure command and the IPAddress, SubnetMask,
and IPBroadcast keywords in the IP Ethernet 0 (and/or Ethernet 1) section.
Suggested for IP
These parameters help supply information about the segment that the interface is connected to. With this information, routing can take place.
Set IP RIP 1 or IP RIP 2
IP Static Routes
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: Ethernet Dialog Box to set RIP,and the
IP Static Routing Dialog Box (under Global/IP Static Routes) to set static routes.
TB: Use configureand set the RIPVersion keyword for IP Ethernet
0 (and/or Ethernet 1) section. Use edit config and add static routes in the IP Static section.

IPX Protocol

Required for IPX
There are generally no required changes from t he shipping Ethernet configuration for IPX. The Ethernet interface will autoconfigure to use the two most common IPX frame types, and will autoadapt to condi­tions on the Ethernet.
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Suggested for IPX
You may want to set your own network numbers, rather than using the autoconfigured values. You may also want to turn off unused frame types.
CV: Use the IPX Routing: Ethernet 0 Dialog Box. TB:Useconfigure and set keywords in the IPX Ethernet 0 (and/or
Ethernet 1) section.

AppleTalk Protocol

Required for AppleTalk
There are generally no required changes from t he shipping Ethernet configuration for AppleTalk. The Ethernet interface will autoconfigure to use AppleTalk Phase 2, and will autoadapt to conditions on the Ethernet.
Suggested for AppleTalk
You may want to set your own network numbers, rather than using the autoconfigured values. You may also want to use more meaningful zone names.
CV: Use the AppleTalk Routing: Ethernet 0 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set keywords in the AppleTalk Phase 2
Ethernet 0 (and/or Ethernet 1) section.

DECnet Protocol

Required for DECnet
The router’s shipping configuration does not have DECnet turned on. You must turn it on and set several DECnet parameters.
Set DECnet on (globally, and for this port)
Set DECnet area
Set DECnet node
CV: Use the DECnet Routing Dialog Box (under Global/DECnet
Routing) and the DECnet: Ethernet Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and set the Enabled, Area,andNode keywords in
the DECnet Global section.
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Note: Setting DECnet on for any port with the command line also
sets DECnet on globally. In CompatiView you must set a global parameter and a port-specific parameter.
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Suggested for DECnet
Setting the parameters above should be adequate for most installations.

WAN Interface Configuration

In order to use a WAN interface, you may first need to set some phys­ical parameters and then s et up the link and protocol parameters.
There are differences between the capabilities of the built-in T1 CSU/DSU WAN interface and the RS-232 WAN interface. The T1 interface can only be used with lines which run at fractional or full T1 rates. The RS-232 interface can be run synchronously or asynchro­nously, at rates up to 256Kbps (sync) or 230.4Kbps (async).

InternalT1CSU/DSU(WAN0)PhysicalCommunications Settings

Required for Dedicated Line Operation
No changes from the default values are required for standard operation over a full T1. The default values are listed in Appendix A.
Suggested for Dedicated Line Operation
Changing to fractional T1, different coding or framing, etc., may be required for a particular installation.
CV: Use the Physical Configuration: WAN 0 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and the T1 Interface WAN 0 section.

RS-232 (WAN 1) Physical Communications Settings

You may need to set the baud rate, sync/async operation, and o ther physical communications parameters for the WAN interface. These parameters will depend on the line communications device you are using.
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Note: Frame Relay is presently supported in the MicroRouter
2270R only via synchronous operation. An external clock signal is generated for Frame Relay.
CV: Use the Physical Configuration: WAN 1 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the LinkType keyword or other keywords
in the RS232 Interface WAN 1 section.
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PPP Configuration

This section covers the settings required for PPP (point-to-point) protocol operation of the WAN interfaces.
Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) Link Configuration
Required for Dedicated Line Operation
This is the only mode of operation supported via the built-in T1 CSU/DSU.
Set PPP connection
CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN 0 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Mode keyword in the Link Config
WAN 0 section.
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parame­ters for operation.
RS-232 (WAN 1) Link Configuration
Required for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
Dedicated line operation is the simplest to set up.
Set Dedicated connection
Set PPP connection
CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN 1 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in
the Link Config WAN 1 section.
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parame­ters for operation.
Required for Dial-On-Demand Operation
This mode of operation is only supported on the WAN 1 RS-232 inter­face. Incoming dial-on-demand operation requires only slightly more information than dedicated line setup. Outgoing dial-on-demand requires additional information (see the suggested settings below).
Set dial-up connection
Set PPP connection
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Set to allow dial-in and/or dial-out
CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN 1. TB: Use configure and set the Mode, ConnectMode, DialIn and/or
DialOut keywords in the Link Config WAN 1 section.
Suggested for Dial-On-Demand Operation
This mode of operation is only supported on the WAN 1 RS-232 inter­face. Outgoing dial-on-demand requires some additional information.
Create dial-out script
Set dialing method
Set dial-out script to be used
Set inactivity time
CV: Usethe Link Configuration: WAN1 Dialog Box to set t he dialing
method and to select a chat script (once you have created one). Use the WAN Chat Scripts Dialog Box (under Global/WAN Chat Scripts) to create your chat script.
TB: Use configure and then set the Dialing, DialOutScript,and
DropInactkeywords in the Link Config WAN 1 section. Use edit config and create a Chat section to contain your dialing
script.
IP Protocol
Required for IP
WAN interfaces which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an IP address. They are set to act as an “unnumbered interface.” In this mode of operation, there are no required settings.
Suggested for IP
These parameters help supply information about the segment that the interface is connected to. With this information, routing can take place.
Set IP RIP 1 or IP RIP 2
Set IP static routes
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN Dialog Box to set RIP, and the IP
Static Routing Dialog Box (under Global/IP Static Routes) to set static routes.
TB: Use configure and set the RIPVersion keyword for in the IP
WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section. Use edit config and add static routes in the IP Static section.
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Note: If you set RIP to “on” for a dial-on-demand link, you must
also set the update method to triggered to prevent the link from being brought up by transmission of RIP information. You should only use triggered operation when you are connecting to another Compatible Systems router at the other end of the link.
IPX Protocol
Required for IPX
WAN interfaces which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an IPX address. They are set to act as an “unnumbered interface.” In this mode of operation, there are no required settings.
Suggested for IPX
If you plan to use dial-on-demand for this link, you should set the update method to “triggered” to avoid the link being brought up by transmission of IPX RIP information. You should only use triggered operation when you are connecting to another Compatible Systems router at the other end.
When you set up an on-demand link with IPX, you should carefully monitor link usage to determine whether the link is being activated only when it is needed. Additional router configuration will be required for many networks in order to achieve optimal link usage.
Set update method
CV: Use the IPX Routing: WAN Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Updates keyword in the IPX WAN 0
(and/or WAN 1) section.
AppleTalk Protocol
Required for AppleTalk
WAN interfaces which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an AppleTalk address. They are set to act as an “unnumbered interface.” In this mode of operation, there are no required settings.
Suggested for AppleTalk
If you plan to use dial-on-demand for this link, you should set the update method to “triggered” to avoid the link being brought up by transmission of AppleTalk RTMP information. You should only use triggered operation when you are connecting to another Compatible Systems router at the other end.
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When you set up an on-demand link with AppleTalk, you should care­fully monitor link usage to determine whether the link is being activated only when it is needed. Additional router configuration will be required for many networks in order to achieve optimal link usage.
Set update method
CV: Use the AppleTalk Routing: WAN Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Updates keyword in the AppleTalk
WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section.
DECnet Protocol
Required for DECnet
The router’s shipping configuration does not have DECnet turned on. In order to be used, DECnet must be turned on both globally and for a particular port.
WAN interfaces which are set for PPP dial-on-demand operation should have their DECnet hello timers an d DECnet routing timers set for a fairly long period, since the link will be brought up when this informa­tion is transmitted.
Because of the need to regularly bring the link up to exchange routing information, on-demand operation using DECnet is not recommended.
Set DECnet on (globally, and for this port)
Set DECnet area
Set DECnet node
Set hello timer
Set routing timer
CV: Use the DECnet Routing Dialog Box (under Global/DECnet
Routing) and the DECnet: WAN Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and set the HelloTimer and Mode keywords in
the DECnet WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section. Use configure and set the Enabled, Area,andNode keywords in the DECnet Global section.
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Note: Setting DECnet on for any port with the command line also
sets DECnet on globally. In CompatiView you must set a global parameter and a port-specific parameter.
Suggested for DECnet
Setting the parameters above should be adequate for most installations.
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Frame Relay Configuration

This section covers the settings required for Frame Relay operation of the Mi croRouter 2270R WAN interfaces. In general, the parameters listed here should be set for each WAN interface on which you plan to use Frame Relay. Note that the T1 (WAN 0) interface can be running Frame Relay, SMDS or PPP while the RS-232 interface (WAN 1) is running PPP or Frame Relay.
Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) Link Configuration
Required for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
This is the only mode of operation supported via the built-in T1 CSU/DSU.
Set Frame Relay connection
CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN 0 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure to set the Mode keyword in the Link Config
WAN 0 section.
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parame­ters for operation.
RS-232 (WAN 1) Link Configuration
Frame Relay is presently supported in the MicroRouter 2270R only via dedicated line operation.
Set Dedicated connection
Set Frame Relay connection
CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN 1 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure to set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in
the Link Config WAN 1 section.
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parame­ters for operation.
Frame Relay DLCI Mappings
If you are connecting to another Compatible Systems router,this infor­mation is not required for Frame Relay operation. Compatible Systems
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uses IARP (Inverse Address Resolution Protocol) to dynamically generate this information. Toconnect to other vendors’ routers which do not support IARP, you must provide DLCI-to-protocol mapping information.
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Note: Many Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) do not support IARP
as a default. If one of your MicroRouter 2270R interfaces will be connected to an ISP via Frame Relay, check with your ISP technical staff on whether you m ust manually enter DLCI information or not.
CV: Use the DLCI Mapping Database Dialog Box (under WAN/Link
Configuration/DLCI button).
TB: Use configure and set the DLCI keyword in the Frame Relay
WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section.
IP Protocol
There are two ways to set up Frame Relay. One is to s et the WAN inter­face as a “numbered interface.” This means that the interface (and thus the Frame Relay network) will have an IP address, subnet mask, etc. The o ther is to set it as an unnumbered interface and specify that the link is point-to-point Frame Relay and set the local DLCI.
Required for IP Numbered Interface
IP numbered interface
•IPaddress
IP subnet mask
IP broadcast address
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN Dialog Box. TB: Use the configure command and the Numbered, IPAddress,
SubnetMask,andIPBroadcastkeywords in the IP WAN 0
(and/or WAN 1) section.
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Required for IP Unnumbered Interface
IP unnumbered interface
Point-to-Point Frame Relay
Local DLCI
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN Dialog Box. TB:Usetheconfigure command and the Numbered, PointToPoint-
Frame,andInterfaceDLCI keywords in the IP WAN 0 (and/or
any other port you wish to configure) section.
Suggested for IP
These parameters help supply information about the segment to which the interface is connected. With this information, routing can take place.
Set IP RIP 1 or IP RIP 2
Set IP static routes
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN Dialog Box to set RIP, and the IP
Static Routing Dialog Box (under Global/IP Static Routes) to set static routes.
TB:Useconfigure and set the RI PVersion keyword in the IP WAN
0 (and/or WAN 1) section. Add static routes and a default router using the edit config IP Static command.
IPX Protocol
Required for IPX
Frame Relay operation requires that the WAN interface is set to be a “numbered interface.” This means that the interface (and thus the Frame R elay network) must have an IPX network number.
IPX numbered inte rface
IPX Network Number
CV: Use the IPX Routing: WAN Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Numbered and Net keywords in the
IPX WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section.
Suggested for IPX
The settings above are all that is generally required for IPX operation over Frame Relay.
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AppleTalk Protocol
Required for AppleTalk
Frame Relay operation requires that the WAN interface is set to be a “numbered interface.” This means that the interface (and thus the Frame Relay network) musthave an AppleTalk network number and the interface must have an AppleTalk node number.
AppleTalk numbered interface
AppleTalk Network Number
AppleTalk Node Number
•AppleTalkZoneName
CV: Use the AppleTalk Routing: WAN Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Numbered, NetLower,andDefZone
keywords in the AppleTalk WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section.
Suggested for AppleTalk
The settings above are all that is generally required for AppleTalk oper­ation over Frame Relay.
DECnet Protocol
Required for DECnet
DECnet must be turned on globally, and turned on for a particular port, in order to be used.
WAN interfaces which are set for Frame Relay operation do not need any additional parameters set in order to function.
Set DECnet on (globally, and for this port)
CV: Use the DECnet Routing Dialog Box (under Global/DECnet
Routing) and the DECnet: WAN Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and set the Mode keyword in the DECnet WAN 0
(and/or WAN 1) section.
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Note: Setting DECnet on for any port with the command line also
sets DECnet on globally. In CompatiView you must set a global parameter and a port-specific parameter.
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WAN 0 SMDS Configuration

This section covers the settings required for SMDS (Switched Multi-megabit Data Service) operation of the MicroRouter 2270R WAN 0 interface (IP only). SMDS is a connectionless, packet-switched service that offers LAN -to-LAN connectivity across a wide area atup to
1.544 Mbps. Note that the RS-232 (WAN 1) interface can be running
Frame Relay or PPP while this interface is running SMDS, Frame Relay or PPP. SMDS addresses and other parameters can only be set using the command line interface.
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Note: The IP protocol settings and the physical communication
settings are the same as they would be for Frame Relay operation. The only parameters which should be set differently for SMDS are the Link Configuration and the SMDS addressing section.
Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) Link Configuration
SMDS is presently supported in the MicroRouter 2270R only via synchronous dedicated line operation.
Set Dedicated connection
Set SMDS connection
TB:Useconfigure and then set the Mode and ConnectMode
keywords in the Link Config WAN 0.
SMDS Addressing
Many of these parameters will be given to you by your service provider. CV: Use Link Configuration: WAN 0 (and/other ports), select SMDS
from the Link Type pull-down menu, and click on the SMDS button.
TB:Useconfigure and set the StationAddress, IPMulticast and
PollingFrequency keywords in the SMDS WAN 0 (and/or other
ports) section.

Saving a Configuration File to Flash ROM

Once a configuration is complete, you can save it to the router’s Flash ROM. Until saved, all changes are made in a separate buffer and the actual router interfaces run as before the changes were made.
CV: Use the Save to/Device option from the File menu. TB: Use the save command.
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Appendix A - Shipping Defaults

Default Password

•letmein

Ethernet Interfaces

IP Routing Defaults

Off, both interfaces

IP Bridging Defaults

On, both interfaces
Address: 198.41.12.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Broadcast Address: 198.41.12.255
•IPRIPoff

IPX Routing Defaults

802.3 on, autoseeding, both interfaces
802.2 on, autoseeding, both interfaces
Type II off, both interfaces
802.2 SNA P off, both interfaces

IPX Bridging Defaults

Off, both interfaces

AppleTalk Routing Defaults

Phase I off, both interfaces
Phase II on, autoseeding, both interfaces

AppleTalk Bridging Defaults

Off, both interfaces

DECnet Defaults

Off, both interfaces
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WAN Interfaces

IP Defaults

•On
Unnumbered interface
•RIPoff
Van Jacobson compression off

IPX Defaults

•On
Unnumbered interface

AppleTalk Defaults

•On
Unnumbered interface

DECnet Defaults

•Off

T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) Link & Physical Defaults

PPP
•FullT1
•Slaveclock
B8ZS encoding
ESF framing
•PRMTransmit
Accept V.54 or line loopback commands from remote

RS-232 (WAN 1) Link & Physical Defaults

PPP
Dial-in
Async @ 115.2Kbps
Hardware flow control
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Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs

Pin Outs for T1 Female Connector (DTE)

RJ-45 (DTE) Signal
1RXData-Ring 2RXData-Tip 3Unused 4TXData-Ring 5TXData-Tip
6,7,8 Unused
ß
ß
à
à

Pin Outs for DB-25 Maleto DB-25 Female RS-232 Data & Console Cable

The cable supplied with the MicroRouter 2270R is twenty-five conduc­tors, connected straight through. Connections on both the auxiliary interface and the data interface follow the s tandard RS-232 pin outs. Note that the data interface may be set for synchronous operation and in this mode the data interface will use the clock lines provided by RS-232.
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Appendix C - LED Patterns and Test Switch Settings

MicroRouter 2270R LED Patterns

The MicroRouter 2270R uses a number of light patterns on its front LED bars to indicate operating conditions.

Power On, No Traffic

The router will scan through the left two (Ethernet) LED bars, from left to right, illuminating one element at a time.
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Note: Lights 1 and 10 on each bar are directly connected to the
router’s 10BaseT interface and indicate 10BaseT link (1) and 10BaseT polarity (10).

Ethernet Traffic Indicators (Ethernet LED Bars)

Scan from 2 to 5: Ethernet transmit packet Scan from 9 to 6: Ethernet receive packet

WAN Indicators (WAN LED Bar)

Transmit and receive packets - per WAN interface as marked on front label.
Frame - Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) is receiving framing informa­tion.
Error - Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) is detecting a line error and sending a yellow alarm.
Yellow - Internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) is receiving a telephone company yellow alarm.
Loop - Loopback mode in the internal T1 CSU/DSU (WAN 0) has been set by the remote end.
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Other Indicators (on All LED Bars)

5,6 flashing: Router stacks starting up 3,4 & 7,8 flashing: No OS loaded. Running from ROM. 5,6 on solid, 2 (bars 1 & 3) and 9 (bars 2 & 4) flashing: Erasing OS in
Flash ROM 4,5,6,7 on solid, 2 (bars 1 & 3) and 9 (bars 2 & 4) flashing: Erasing
config in Flash R OM Scanning from 2 to 9 (bars 1 & 3), and scanning from 9 to 2 (bars 2 &
4): Flash ROM erase due to switch setting five or six is complete. Set
switch to zero and cycle power.
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Note: Any continuous flashing pattern not noted in this chapter may
be caused by a hardware failure. Please call Compatible Systems Tech­nical Support if your router shows a hardware failure.

MicroRouter 2270R Switch Settings

0 Normal Operation 1Unused* 2Unused* 3 Run Boot ROM Downloader 4Unused* 5 Erase Flash ROM (OS and Configuration) 6 Erase Flash ROM (Configuration Only) 7Unused* 8Unused* 9 Allow letmein password for 5 minutes after powerup
M
Caution: Settings marked with an asterisk may erase your Flash
ROM. Please do not use these settings without first contacting Compatible Systems Technical Support.
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Appendix D - Downloading Software From Compatible Systems

We make the latest versions of operating software for all Compatible Systems products available at our Web site. The latest version of CompatiView management software is also available.
To download software, follow the instructions below.
1. Use your browser to access http://www.compatible.com/, and find the link on our home page to “Software Downloads.”
2. Select the product and software version you want, and click on the appropriate file to download it.
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Note: Uncompressed downloads (suitable for TFTP and Compa-
tiView Windows downloading) are stored as .DLD files. Self-extracting Windows compatible style files (and CompatiView for Windows itself) are stored as .EXE files. Self-extracting Macintosh style files are stored as .sea.bin (MacBinary format) and/or .sea.hqx files.
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Note: These files are also accessible directly via Anonymous FTP at
ftp.compatible.com/files/.
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Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 41

Appendix E - Terms and Conditions

Compatible Systems Corporation (Compatible Systems) offers to sell only on the condition that Customer’s acceptance is expressly limited to Compat­ible Systems’ terms and conditions of sale. Compatible Systems’ accep­tance of any order from Customer is expressly made conditional on assent to these terms and conditions of sale unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by Compatible Systems. In the absence of such agreement, com­mencement of performance or delivery shall be for Customer’s convenience only and shall not be construed as an acceptance of Compatible Systems’ terms and conditions. If a contract is not ear lier formed by mutual agree­ment in writing, Customer’s acceptance of any goods or services shall be deemed acceptance of the terms and conditions stated herein.
1. Warranty. Compatible Systems warrants to the Customer and to all per­sons who purchase Products from the Customer during the Warranty terms (“subsequent purchasers”), that, for an unlimited period from the date (the “shipping date”) on which Compatible Systems ships the Products to the Customer: (a) the Product meets, in all material respects, all specifications published by Compatible Systems for such Products as of the shipping date; (b) the Products are free from all material defects in materials and workman­ship under normal use and service; and (c) that as a result of the purchase of the Products from Compatible Systems, the Customer will have good title to the Products, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
Compatible Systems’ obligations pursuant to this Warranty, and the sole remedies of the Customer and of any subsequent purchaser, shall be limited to the repair or replacement, in Compatible Systems’ sole discretion, of any of the Products that do not conform to this Warranty.
This Warranty shall be invalidated if the Products: (a) have not been installed, handled, or used in accordance with Compatible Systems recom­mended procedures; (b) have been damaged through the negligence or abuse of the Customer or of any subsequent purchasers; (c) are damaged by causes external to the Products, including (without limitation) shipping damage, power or air conditioning failure, or accident or catastrophe of any nature; and (d) have been subjected to repairs or attempted repairs by any person other than Compatible Systems (or an authorized Compatible Systems ser­vice technician).
42 Appendix E - Termsand Conditions
To obtain service under this Warranty, the Customer (or subsequent pur­chaser, if applicable) must follow the procedures outlined below, under “Product Return Policy.”
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS AND CONDI­TIONS ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITATION ON THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING SENTENCE, COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND OF FITNESS (GENERALLY OR FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
2. Shipments. All delivery indications are estimated and are dependent in part upon prompt receipt of all necessary information to service an order. Compatible Systems shall not be liable for any premium transportation or other costs or lossesincurred by Customer as a result of Compatible Systems inability to deliver Product in accordance with Cust omer’s requested deliv­ery dates. All shipments by Compatible Systems are made F.O.B. factory (Boulder,Colorado); risk of loss shallpasstoCustomerat point of shipment. Unless specified by the Customer, Compatible Systems will select the mode of transportation for each order. Compatible Systems reserves the right to make deliveries in installments. Partial shipments are subject to the terms of payment noted below. Compatible Systems reserves the right to allocate inventory and production if such allocation becomes necessary.
3. Payment Terms. Payment shall be made prior to shipment or upon delivery, unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Payment shall not constitute acceptance o f the goods.
4. Force Majeure. All orders accepted by Compatible Systems are subject to postponement or cancellation for any cause beyond the reasonable control of Compatible Systems, including without limitation: inability to obtain necessary materials and components; strikes, labor disturbances, and other unavailability of workers; fire, flood, and other acts of God; war, riot, civil insurrection, and other disturbances; production or engineering difficulties; and governmental regulations, orders, directives, and restrictions.
5. Product Return Policy. Prior to shipping any Product to Compatible Systems, the Customer must contact CompatibleSystems Technical Support (by letter or telephone) with the following information: (a) reason for return; (b) quantity, description, and model number, and (if applicable) serial num-
Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 43
ber of each item being returned; (c) original Compatible Systems Sales Agreement number; and (d) any special instructions. Upon receipt of this information, Compatible Systems will issue an RMA (“Return Material Authorization”) number and any required U.S. Customs identification to assure correct identification of the Customer and to insure prompt and accu­rate processing.
6. Limitation of Remedies. Compatible Systems’ liability for all claims brought pursuant to or in connection with this agreement, including the pur­ported breach hereof, shall be limited: (a) in the case of claims for breach of warranty, to compliance w ith the repair or replacement provisions of the warranty, and (b) in all other cases (including any claim that the warranty failed of its essential purpose), to actual damages of the Customer (or, if appropriate, of the subsequent purchaser). IN NO EVENT SHALL COM­PATIBLE SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUEN­TIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE SALE, USE, INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER A CLAIM IS BASED ON STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSO­EVER, WHETHER OR NOT SIMILAR. This limitation on remedies shall apply even if Compatible Systems is advised of the possibility and nature of any special, consequential, or incidental damages.
7. Governing Law; Merger. This agreement and all Termsand Conditions hereof shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the i nternal laws of the State of Colorado. Except as superseded by a separate written contract signed by both Compatible Systems and the Customer, superseding all prior negotiations or offers, written or oral, this agreement may be amended only in writing, signed by an authorized officerof Compatible Sys­tems.
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