Compatible Systems 2270R User Manual
MicroRouter 2270R
Installation Guide
Compatible Systems Corporation
4730 Walnut Street
Suite 102
Boulder, Colorado 80301
303-444-9532
800-356-0283
http://www.compatible.com
MicroRouter 2270R Installation Guide, Version 3.0
Copyright© 1999, Compatible SystemsCorporation
All rights reserved. MicroRouter and CompatiView are trademarks of
Compatible Systems Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of
their r espective holders.
Part number: A00-1281
FCC Notice: This product has been certified to comply with the 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 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 5
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
"
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).
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 7
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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