MicroRouter 900i
Installation Guide
Compatible Systems Corporation
4730 Walnut Street
Suite 102
Boulder, Colorado 80301
303-444-9532
800-356-0283
http://www.compatible.com
MicroRouter 900i Installation Guide, Version 3.0
Copyright© 1999, Compatible Systems Corporation
All rights reserved. RISC Router and CompatiView are trademarks of
Compatible Systems Corporation. Other trad emarks are the property of
their respective holders.
Part number : A00-1095
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 900I 1
OTE ABOUT ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING 1
A N
MICROROUTER 900I INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 1
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 2
Chapter 3 - Network Installation 2
Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation 2
Chapter 5 - Command Line Preparation 2
Chapter 6 - B asic Confi guration Guide 2
Appendices 3
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 5
A FEW NOTES 5
Please Read The Manuals 5
Warranty and Service 5
Getting Help With the MicroRouter 900i 5
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED 6
Supplied with the MicroRouter 900i 6
Needed For Installation 6
Ethernet Connecti o n Req ui rem en ts 6
Thick Ethernet 7
Thin Ethernet 7
10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet 7
Telco Line Connection Requirements 7
RS-232 Port 7
Chapter 3 - Network Installation 9
Mounting the Router 9
Connecting the Router to the Ethernet 10
Connecting to Thick Ethernet 10
Connecting to Thin Ethernet 10
Connecting to Twisted-Pair Ethernet 10
Connecting a Line Device to the MicroRouter 900i 10
Connecting Devices to the RS-232C Port 10
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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
Installing and Running CompatiView for Windows 13
Transport Protocols and CompatiView 14
Chapter 5 - Setting Up Command Line Management 15
Out-of-Band Command Line Management 15
Temporarily Recon figuring a Ho st for Comman d Line Managem ent
15
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
WAN INTERFACE CONFIGURATION 20
Physical Communications Settings 20
Link Configuration 21
Required for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 21
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 21
Required for Dial-On-Demand Operation 21
Suggested for Dial-On-Demand Operation 22
IP Protocol 22
Required for IP 22
Suggested for IP 22
Link Configuration 23
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 23
Frame Relay DLCI Mappings 23
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IP Protocol 24
Required for IP 24
Required for IP Numbered Interface 24
Required for IP Unnumbered Interface 24
Suggested for IP 24
SAVING A CONFIGURATION FILE TO FLASH ROM 25
Appendix A - Shipping Defaults 27
Default Pas sword 27
Ethernet Port 27
IP Defaults 27
WAN Port 27
IP Defaults 27
Link & Physical Defaults 27
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs 29
Pin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Data Cable (DCE/Male) 29
Pin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Console Cable (DTE/Female) 29
Appendix C - Light Patterns and Test Swit ch S ettin gs 31
MicroRouter 900i Light Patterns 31
Traffic Indicators 31
Other Indicators 31
Level 1 Panic Indicators 31
MicroRouter 900i Switch Settings 32
Appendix D - Downloading Software From Compatible
Systems 33
Appendix E - Terms and Conditio ns 35
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
About the MicroRouter 900i
Congratulations on your purchase of the MicroRouter 900i Ethernet to
Internet router. The MicroRouter 900i supports the IP protocol, with
dial-on-demand or dedicated operation over voice, leased/switched 56,
or ISDN lines, using the PPP or the Frame Relay wide area protocols.
A Note About On-Demand Internetworking
The MicrRouter 900i 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
900i DOES NOT PROVIDE AUTOMATIC ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING. YOU MUST FIRST PROGRAM YOUR ROUTER
TO WORK IN THIS ROLE ON YOUR NETWORK.
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 900i Installation Overview
This manual will help you install the MicroRouter 900i to a local
Ethernet to a remote network and/or PPP client computer. This connection can be made to other Compatible Systems routers, routers from
other vendors, or PPP compliant dial-in s oftware packages r unning o n a
variety of computers. The wide-area interface on the MicroRouter 900i
may be used to interconnect your network with other corporate
networks, and to make your network’s resources available to dial-in
clients. You can also use the MicroRouter 900i as an IP only router in
non-Internet applications.
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In short, the installation steps are:
1. Install the MicroRouter hardware and connect it to a line commu-
nication device (including a modem, 56K CSU/DSU, or ISDN Terminal Adapter).
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.
The manual is divided into several sections that should provide you
with the basic information you will need to use the MicroRouter 900i 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 t he manual describes the contents of the MicroRouter 900i
package and emphasizes the preparation and equipment you will need
to install the router.
Chapter 3 - Network Installation
This part of the manual includes step-by-step instructions on how to
physically install the MicroRouter 900i and connect it to your local
Ethernet and your wide area network. Instructions are included for
thick, thin, and twisted-pair Ethernet environments as well as modems,
56K CSU/DSUs, and ISDN terminal adapters.
Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation
This part of the manual describes how to install CompatiView, Compat-
ible Systems’ GUI (Graphical User Interface) management software
which is included with your router.
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 part of the manual provides a list of parameters that must be
entered into a router for proper operation.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 3
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.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 5
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
A Few Notes
Please Read The Manuals
The manuals included with your MicroRouter 900i contain some very
important information about the MicroRouter 900i 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 900i 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 e-mail list on the web.
Warranty and Service
The MicroRouter 900i is covered by t he Compati ble Systems Integrated
Support Package, which includes a lifetime comprehensive warranty, a
twenty-four hour advanced replacement program, unlimited phone
support and software upgrades for the life of the product.
Compatible Systems maintains copies of current software updates on
the Internet. You may download product software from th ese sou rces at
any time. For more information on downloading current product software, see the appendices of this manual.
Getting Help With the MicroRouter 900i
If you have a question about the MicroRouter 900i and can’t find the
answer in one of the manuals included with the product, please visit the
technical support section of our W eb s ite (http://www .compatib le.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 W eb
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 number is 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 900i, please check the list below to
make sure that you have received all of the items that are supplied with
the MicroRouter 900i 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 900i
Please check your shipping package for the following items:
• MicroRouter 900i unit
• Wall-mount power supply
• One DIN-8 to DB-25 RS-232 sync/async data cable
• CD-ROM including:
4 CompatiView software
4 Operating software
4 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 900i to your network, you need to
make sure that you have the necessary equipment for connecting to the
local Ethernet and the wide area transmission device(s) (modem, 56K
CSU/DSU, ISDN terminal adapter).
Ethernet Connection Requirements
The MicroRouter 900i’s Ethernet port directly suppor ts th ick, thin and
10BaseT twisted-pair Ethernet. Switching among the three ports is
automatic – simply plug the proper Ethernet connector into its port.
Other Ethernet cabling types (such as fiber optic cabling or
pre-10BaseT twisted-pair) can be supported using adapters which
connect to a thick Ethernet port.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 7
Thick Ethernet
T o connect the router’s Ethernet port to a standard (thick) Ethern et cable
you will need a transceiver cable connection at the correct location on
your Ethernet cable. The transceiver cable will attach directly to the
DB-15 connector on the router.
Thin Ethernet
To connect the router’s Ethernet port to a thin Ethernet cable you will
need a T-connector installed at the correct location on your Ethernet
cable. A T-connector is required for proper termination of the cable.
10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet
To connect the router’s Ethernet port to twisted-pair Ethernet cabling
you will need an unshielded twisted-pair wire that is connected to a
10BaseT- compatible twisted-pair hub.
v Note: Ethern et cables and cable con nectors are not supplied with the
MicroRouter product. Please contact your reseller or your Compatible
Systems sales representative for information on obtaining the correct
Ethernet cabling supplies.
v Note: These hardware installation instructions assume that your
Ethernet cabling is already in place. Thin coaxial Ethernet network
cabling should be terminated at each end with 50 Ohm terminator
plugs. A T-connector or transceiver must be available in the location
where you will be installing the router.
Telco Line Connection Requirements
The MicroRouter 900i is not a line commu ni cat ions devi ce. In o rder to
connect to a wide area transmission line, you must use a modem, 56K
CSU/DSU, or ISDN T erminal Ad apter. Which of these devices you use
depends on the type of wide area line to which you are connecting.
v Note: Before attempting to connect the MicroRouter 900i to a leased
telco line, use the loopback features of your CSU/DSU’s 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.
RS-232 Port
No matter which type of wide area line you plan to connect to, the line
communications device you use must provide an RS-232 connection in
order to be used with the MicroRouter.
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The MicroRouter 900i includes one DIN-8 to DB-25 RS-232
sync/async data cable. This cable supports RS-232 asynchronous
modems, synchronous leased and sw itched-56K CSU/DSU’s, and North
American ISDN Terminal Adapters.
v Note: Please use only this cable when connecting your line commu-
nication device to the MicroRouter 900i. The cables provided with
other equipment do not provide all of the connections required between
connector pins for correct hardware handshaking and synchronous
clocking.
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Chapter 3 - Network Installation
900i MicroRouter Back Panel
This section of the manual describes how to connect the MicroRouter
900i to your Ethernet network and your wide area communications
device. In summary, the steps for installation are:
1. Make sure the router is powered down and not plugged to any
power source .
2. Wall mount the router, if required.
3. Connect the router to the Ethernet network.
4. Connect the router to the wide area line communications device.
5. Power up the line communications device.
v Note: You should either wait to connect a synchronous line 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 infor-
mation on configuring the router.)
6. Plug in the power supply and power up t he router.
Mounting the Router
The MicroRouter 900i can be left standalon e on a desk top or eq uipm ent
table, or can be wall mounted.
v Note: Wall mounting requires a wall-mount bracket kit (part number
A00-0987) from Compatible Systems.
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For wall mounting, follow the instructions included with the
wall-mount bracket kit.
Connecting the Router to the Ethernet
For thick or thin Ethernet networks, you should have installed your
Ethernet cabling before you install the MicroRouter 900i.
If you are installing a twisted-pair connection, and the twisted-pair hub
is already in place, you can connect the router to an active network
without interrupting network activity.
Connecting to Thick Ethernet
To connect the router to a thick Ethernet network, simply plug one end
of a transceiver cable into the DB-15 transceiver connector located on
the back panel of the unit. Then, plug the other end of the transceiver
cable into the transceiver which should already be attached to the thick
Ethernet cable.
Connecting to Thin Ethernet
In order to connect the router to a thin Ethernet cable, connect a
T-connector to the BNC connector located on the rear panel of the unit.
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 connector on the back of the unit.
Connecting a Line Device to the MicroRouter 900i
The MicroRouter 900i supports high-speed synchronous or asynchronous operation over one RS-232 connector.
The MicroRouter 900i supports both PPP and Frame Relay link protocols on this WAN port.
Connecting Devices to the RS-232C Port
This interface 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/DSUs, and ISDN terminal adapters.
v Note: If connecting to a synchr onous device such as a CSU/DSU, the
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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 the router and
the device.
v Note: The MicroRouter 900 i RS-232 in te rfaces 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-2 32
device shou ld be set to provide DSR.
v Note: The MicroRouter 900i 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 Ma na gement 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 900i. 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 T A 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/DSU. In such a case, you mus t po wer up the
router before
take approximately one minute to become visible to CompatiView.
v 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.
powering up the CSU/DSU. At power-up, the router will
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Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation
All of the routers in Compatible Systems’ internetworking and VPN
families, including all RISC Router and MicroRouter models, can be
managed from a single GUI m anagement platform called CompatiV iew .
CompatiView for Windows is included on the CD-ROM which was
shipped with your MicroRouter 900i.
v Note: An older ver sion of Compa tiView for Mac OS was included o n
the CD-ROM shipped wi th your r o uter, but does not conta in som e of th e
features of the newest Windows version.
CompatiView for Windows
CompatiView for W indows allows you to manage the MicroRouter 900i
from an IBM-compatible PC r unn i ng 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 Requirements
In order to successfully run CompatiView for Windows, you need:
• IBM PC or compatible w/486 or later processor
• Microsoft Windows 95/98, or Windows NT i nstalled
• VGA or better monitor
• IP - A WinSock-compatible transport stack
- and/or -
• IPX - A Netware or Microsoft Client installation
v Note: To choose the active transpo rt p r o tocol o n a Windows machine
which has both IPX and IP installed, select “Options” from the Administration menu and click the appropriate radio button under “Default
Transport.”
Installing and Running CompatiView for Windows
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 900i.
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
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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.
v 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 pr oducts 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 powerup 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 - Setting Up 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 MicroRouter 900i’s Console interface.
v Note: Proper syntax is vital to effective operation of command line
management. Case is not signi ficant – 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 per manent management method, o r only t emporarily 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 bits, 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 900i.
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.
Temporarily Reconfiguring a Host for Command Line Management
You can temporarily reconfigure an IP host in order to set the server’s
IP parameters to allow in-band Telnet access.
If you wish to set the server’s basic IP parameters in this fashion, the
host must be on the same Ethernet segment as one of the router’sEth-
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ernet interface. 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 section.
4. Use the save command to save the changes to the device’s Flash
ROM.
5. Change the ho st’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.
Setting Up Telnet Operation
Telnet is a remote terminal communications protocol based on
TCP/IP. With Telnet you can log into and manage the MicroRouter
900i 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 Telnet client software on your local computer, which will communicate with the Telnet server built into the MicroRouter 900i.
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 usin g the comm and lin e 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,
SubnetMask, and IPBroadcast keywords in the IP
Ethernet 0 section.
B. Use the save command to save the changes to the device’s
Flash ROM.
• Y ou may also use CompatiV iew from a reconfigured IP ho st (if
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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 with the IP address of the
router you wish to manage.
.
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Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide
This chapter briefly discusses 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 or wide area protocols, see
the Appendices in the CompatiView Manageme nt 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 IP
addresses, WAN settings, and any applicable authorization routines.
Please check with your ISP before configuring or ch anging th e configuration of your MicroRouter 900i.
Ethernet Interface Configuration
Ethernet interfaces are considerably easier to set up than wide area
interfaces since 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.
• IP Address
• 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 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, IP RIP 2, or OSPF (Open Sho rtest Path First)
• 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. To set parameters for OSPF , refer to the Compa-
tiView Management Software Reference Guide.
TB: Use configure and the RIPVersion keyword for the IP Ethernet
0 section. Use edit config and add static routes in the IP Static
section.
WAN Interface Configuration
In order to use a WAN interface, you may first need to set some physical parameters and then set up the link and protocol parameters.
The RS-232 interface can be run synchronously or asynchronously, at
rates up to 256Kbps (sync), or 230.4Kbps (async).
Physical Communications Settings
You may need to set the baud rate, sync/async operation, and other
physical communications parameters for the WAN interface. These
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parameters will depend on the line communications device you are
using.
v Note: Frame Relay and SMDS are presently supported in the
MicroRouter 900i only via synchronous operation. An external clock
signal is generated for Frame Relay.
CV: Use the Physical Configuration: WAN 0 Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure and set the LinkType keyword or other k e ywords
in the RS232 Interface WAN 0 section.
PPP Configuration
This section covers the settings required for PPP (point-to-point)
protocol operation of the WAN interfaces.
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 0 Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure an d set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in
the Link Config WAN 0 section.
Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation
Dedicated line operation generally does not require additional parameters for operation.
Required for Dial-On-Demand Operation
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
• Set to allow dial-in and/or dial-out
CV: Use the Link Configurati on: WAN 0 Dialog Bo x.
TB: Use configure and set the Mode, ConnectMode, DialIn and/or
DialOut keywords in the Link Config WAN 0 section.
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Suggested for Dial-On-Demand Operation
This mode of operation is only supported on the WAN 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: Use the Link Configurati on: WAN 0 Dialog Box to set the dial ing
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
DropInact keywords in the Link Config WAN 0 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, ro uting can take place.
• Set IP RIP 1, IP RIP 2, or OSPF (Open Sho rtest Path First)
• IP Static Routes
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN 0 Dialog Box to set RIPor OSPF,
and the IP Static Routing Dialog Box (under Global/IP Static
Routes) to set static routes.
TB: Use configure and set either the RIPVersion keyword or the
OSPFEnabled keyword in the IP WAN 0 section. Add static
routes and a default router using the edit config IP Static
command.
v Note: If you set RIP to “on” for a dial-on-dem and link, you m ust also
set the update method to triggered to avoid the link being brought up by
transmission of RIP information. You should only use triggered
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operation when you are connecting to another Compatible Systems
router at the othe r end of the l ink.
Frame Relay Configuration
This section covers the settings required for Frame Relay operation of
the MicroRouter 900i WAN interfaces. In general, the parameters listed
here should be set for each WAN interface on which you plan to use
Frame Relay.
Link Configuration
Frame Relay is presently supported in the MicroRouter 900i only via
dedicated line operation.
• Set Dedicated connection
• Set Frame Relay connection
CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN 0 Dialog Box.
TB: Use configure to set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in
the Link Config WAN 0 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
uses IARP (Inverse Address Resolution Protocol) to dynamically
generate this information. To connect to other vendors’ routers which
do not support IARP, you must provide DLCI-to-protocol mapping
information.
v Note: Many Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) do not support IARP
as a default. If one of your MicroRouter 900i interfaces will be
connected to an ISP via Frame Relay, check with your ISP technical
staff on whether you must manually enter DLCI information.
CV: Use the DLCI Mapping Database Dialog Box. (Use WAN 0/Link
Configuration, select Frame Relay Link from the Link Type
pull-down menu, and click on DLCI button.)
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TB: Use configure and set the DLCI keyword in the Frame Relay
WAN 0 section.
IP Protocol
Required for IP
There are two ways to set up Frame Relay. One is to set 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 other 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
• IP address
• 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, and IPBroadcast keywords in the IP WAN 0
section.
Required for IP Unnumbered Interface
• IP unnumbered interface
• Point-to-Point Frame Relay
• Local DLCI
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN 0 Dialog Box, and check the
Point to Point Frame Relay checkbox.
TB: Use the configure command and the Numbered, PointToPoint-
Frame, and InterfaceDLCI keywords in the IP WAN 0 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, IP RIP 2, or OSPF (Open Sho rtest Path First)
• IP static routes
CV: Use the TCP/IP Routing: WAN Dialog Box to set RIPor OSPF,
and the IP Static Routing Dialog Box (under Global/IP Static
Routes) to set static routes.
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TB: Use configure and set either the RIPVersion keyword or the
OSPFEnabled keyword in the IP WAN 0 section. Add static
routes and a default router using the edit config IP Static
command.
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.
Appendix A - Shipping Defaults 27
Appendix A - Shipping Defaults
Default Password
• letmein
Ethernet Port
IP Defaults
• On
• Address: 198.41.12.1
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Broadcast Address: 198.41.12.255
• IP RIP off
• Default route to WAN port
WAN Port
IP Defaults
• On
• Unnumbered interface
• RIP off
• Van Jacobson compression off
• Default route to WAN port
Link & Physical Defaults
• PPP
• Dial-in
• Async @ 115.2Kbps
• Hardware flow control
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs 29
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs
Pin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Data Cable (DCE/Male)
DIN-8
(DTE)
1 RTS -> 4 & 20 RTS & DTR
2 CTS <- 5 CTS
3 Tx Dat a -> 2 Tx Data
4 Ground <-> 7 Ground
5 Rx Data <- 3 Rx Data
6 Tx Clock <-> 15 Tx Clock
7 DCD <- 8 DCD
8 Rx Clock <- 17 Rx Clock
Shield <-> Shield
Notes:
1. DCD must be suppor ted in order for the r outer to s ense a complet ed
connection.
2. Tx Clock direction is determined by an internal jumper. The line
device sourcing clock (i.e. <- ) is the default.
RS-232 DB-25 Data
(DCE/Male)
RS-232
Pin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Console Cable (DTE/Female)
DIN-8
(DTE)
1 RTS -> 5 CTS
2 CTS <- 4 RTS
3 Tx Data -> 3 Rx Data
4 Ground <-> 7 Ground
RS-232 DB-25 Data
(DTE/Female)
RS-232
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5Rx Data<- 2 Tx Data
6 Tx Clock <-> 17 Tx Clock
7 DCD <- 8 DCD
8 Rx Clock <- 15 Rx Clock
Shield <-> Shield
Notes:
1. This cable is a null-modem DTE-to-DTE cable.
2. Because it is a null-modem cable, it can be connected
“back-to-back” with a DCE/Male data cable in order to create a
router-to-router test connection cable.
Appendix C - Light Patterns and Test Switch Settings 31
Appendix C - Light Patterns and Test Switch Settings
MicroRouter 900i Light Patterns
The MicroRouter 900i uses a number of light patterns on its front LED
bar to indicate operating conditions.
2 & 9 on steady: Router is powered on.
v Note: Lights 1 and 10 are directly connected to the r o uter’s 10BaseT
interface and indicate 10BaseT link (1) and 10BaseT polarity (10).
Traffic Indicators
Scan from 2 to 5: Ethernet receive packet
Scan from 5 to 2: Ethernet transmit packet
Scan from 6 to 9: WAN receive packet
Scan from 9 to 6: WAN transmit packet
Other Indicators
5 & 6 on steady: Flash ROM checksum in progress
5 & 6 flashing: Router stacks starting up
2,3,4 & 7,8,9 flashing: Running from ROM
2,3,4 & 7,8,9 on solid: Erasing Flash ROM
2,3 & 8,9 on solid: Writing Flash ROM
4 & 7 on solid: Compressing Flash ROM i mage
Level 1 Panic Indicators
Any continuous flashing pattern not noted above may be caused by a
software “panic.” This is a sign that a condition has been detected that
the software does not know how to deal with: either an unusual
network condition, or a hardware failure.
v Note: Level 1 panics are very unusual. These are not the same as
Level 2 panics, which cause the router to save the reason for the panic
and restart. The existence of a Level 2 panic signature will be reported
by CompatiView or the command line.
32 Appendix C - Light Patterns and Test Switch Settings
MicroRouter 900i Switch Settings
0 Normal Operation
1RAM Test*
2 Ethernet Test*
3Unused*
4Unused*
5 Erase Flash ROM (OS and configuration)
6Flash ROM Test*
7 Manufacturing Burn In*
8 Serial Test*
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. Very few units experience
hardware failures; almost all problems can be traced to telco line
problems and/or i ncorrect configuration.
Appendix D - Downloading Software From Compatible Systems 33
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 t he
appropriate file to download it.
v Note: Uncompressed downloads (suitable for TFTP and Compa-
tiV iew 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 stor ed
as .sea.bin (MacBinary format) and/or .sea.hqx files.
v Note: These files are also accessible directly via Anonymous FTP at
ftp.compatible.com/files/.
.
Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 35
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 fr om Custom er is express ly ma de cond itional on ass ent 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 earlier 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 per-
sons who purchase Products from the Customer during the Warranty terms
(“subsequent purchasers”), that, for a period of three (3) years 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’ so le di sc retion, 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 thr ough the negligence o r abuse
of the Customer or of any s ubsequ ent purchas ers; (c) are dam aged by cau ses
external to the Products, including (without limitation) shippin g 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).
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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, COMPA TIBLE S YSTEMS 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 tran sportation or
other costs or losses incurred by Customer as a result of Compatible Systems
inability to deliver Product in accordance with Customer’s requested delivery dates. All shipments by Compatible Systems are made F.O.B. factory
(Boulder, Colorado); risk of loss shall pass to Customer at 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
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4. Force Majeure. All orders accepted by Compatible Systems are subject
to postponement or cancellation for any cause beyond the r easonable control
of Compatible Systems, including without limitation: inabilit y 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 Compatible Systems T echnical 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 37
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 (“Retu rn 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 o f
warranty, to compliance with 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 pos sib ility and n a ture o f
any special, consequential, or incidental damages.
7. Governing Law; Merger. T his agreement and all Terms and Conditions
hereof shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of Colorado. Except as superseded by a separate written
contract signed by both Compatible Systems and the Cus tomer, superseding
all prior negotiations or offers, written or oral, this agreement may be
amended only in writing, signed by an authorized of ficer of Compatible Systems.
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