Marathon MAGNUM ROUTER User Manual
MAGNUM ROUTER
User’s Guide
Release 2.5
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About this Guide
The Magnum Router User’s Guide describes how to install and configure the Magnum Router.
The Magnum Router is shipped with the Magnum GUI (graphical user interface) Manager, a
configuration and management software for Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP and NT Workstation
4.0. The Magnum Router GUI Manager and all its features are detailed throughout this guide.
Additionally, this guide provides a brief introduction to Frame Relay and offers sample
configurations.
The Magnum Router User’s Guide is divided into two parts.
Part 1
Containing chapters 1 through 4, Part 1 describes the Magnum Router itself, and what’s
required to get the unit up and running.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2 - Before You Begin
Describes the Magnum Router and its features and specifications. Also explains
what you’ll need for installation.
Chapter 3 - Planning and Preparation
Suggests how you might plan the Magnum Router installation and configuration
in advance.
Chapter 4 - Installing the Hardware
Explains how to install the Magnum Router into a Marathon chassis.
Part 2
Chapters 5 through 10 comprise Part 2 of the User’s Guide. These chapters explain how to
install the software, and detail the many features of the Magnum Router GUI Manager.
Chapter 5 – Magnum Router Manager software Installation
Explains how to install the Magnum Router GUI Manager on your computer.
Chapter 6 – Logging onto a Magnum Router
Details how to access a Magnum Router from the Magnum Router Manager.
Chapter 7 – Magnum Router Manager GUI Manager
Describes the various functions of the Magnum Router Manager.
Chapter 8 – Magnum Router Manager Specialized Functions
Describes the functions that are exclusive to the Magnum Router Manager.
Chapter 9 – Sample Configurations
This chapter gives some real world examples of how to program the Magnum Router.
Chapter 10 – Troubleshooting
This chapter gives some common problems and solutions to problems that may occur
with the Magnum Router.
Chapter 11 – Cable Specifications
This chapter covers the cables used in connecting the Magnum Router to other devices.
Chapter 12 – Marathon Configuration
This chapter covers the steps required to program a Micom Marathon to function with
the Mangum Router.
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Conventions Used in the Manual
Throughout this user manual, some information is outlined to inform of important items
regarding the section.
Text with this icon is to inform of cautionary information
Text with this icon is to inform of general information
Text with this icon is to inform of information that could cause errors if programmed or
used incorrectly
Text Bolded and Italicized text will denote a command button or a menu item in the Magnum
Router Manager.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................1-1
About the Magnum Router ..........................................................................................1-1
CHAPTER 2: MAGNUM ROUTER FEATURES ......................................2-1
Magnum Router Specifications ..................................................................................2-2
Installation Requirements ...........................................................................................2-3
CHAPTER 3: PRE-INSTALLATION.........................................................3-1
Planning and Preparation............................................................................................3-1
Planning Worksheets...................................................................................................3-2
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING THE HARDWARE .......................................4-1
CHAPTER 5: MAGNUM ROUTER MANAGER INSTALLATION ............5-1
Installing Manager Software .......................................................................................5-1
Upgrading the Magnum Router Manager...................................................................5-4
Starting the Magnum Router Manager .......................................................................5-4
First-Time Startup ..........................................................................................................5-5
CHAPTER 6: LOGGING ONTO A MAGNUM ROUTER..........................6-1
Connecting to a Magnum Router................................................................................6-1
Console Cabling.............................................................................................................6-1
Telnet Cabling ................................................................................................................6-1
Marathon Matrix Cabling ................................................................................................6-2
Modem Connection Cabling...........................................................................................6-3
Magnum Router Login Screen ....................................................................................6-4
Login Methods..............................................................................................................6-4
Console Login ................................................................................................................6-5
Telnet .............................................................................................................................6-6
Micom Marathon Matrix..................................................................................................6-7
Modem ...........................................................................................................................6-9
Passwords ..................................................................................................................6-13
Login Messages .........................................................................................................6-14
Get Configuration.......................................................................................................6-14
Other Login Screen Options .....................................................................................6-15
Magnum Router Manager Terminal .............................................................................6-16
Magnum Router Manager Terminal Commands......................................................6-18
CHAPTER 7: MAGNUM ROUTER GUI MANAGER................................7-1
Magnum Router Manager Main Screen......................................................................7-2
Toolbar Buttons..............................................................................................................7-2
New Config Button.......................................................................................................7-3
Port Config Button .......................................................................................................7-4
WAN Config Button......................................................................................................7-7
Other WAN Config Buttons .........................................................................................7-9
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Master WAN-IP Address ............................................................................................7-10
WAN-IP Route Map.....................................................................................................7-12
Advanced Routing .....................................................................................................7-14
RIP Version 1 Routing ...............................................................................................7-15
Ethernet Config Button..............................................................................................7-16
Micro-Band Voice Over IP .........................................................................................7-18
Save Configuration ....................................................................................................7-20
Send Configuration....................................................................................................7-21
Reboot the Magnum Router ......................................................................................7-22
Menu Bar.....................................................................................................................7-24
Access Menu (ALT-A) ................................................................................................7-24
Configuration Menu (ALT-C) .....................................................................................7-27
Settings Menu (ALT-S)...............................................................................................7-31
System Menu (ALT-Y) ................................................................................................7-34
Statistics Menu (ALT-T) .............................................................................................7-48
Help Menu Item (ALT-H) ............................................................................................7-52
Exit Menu Item (ALT-X)..............................................................................................7-52
CHAPTER 8: MAGNUM ROUTER SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS ............8-1
Virtual Routing .............................................................................................................8-1
Micro-Band Voice Over IP ...........................................................................................8-4
VoIP Types....................................................................................................................8-5
VoIP Type: Normal .......................................................................................................8-5
Dynamic Voice over IP (DVoIP)...................................................................................8-5
VoIP Type: “Host – Dynamic Mode”...........................................................................8-6
VoIP Type: “Remote – Dynamic Mode” .....................................................................8-6
RIP Routing...................................................................................................................8-7
CHAPTER 9: SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS...........................................9-1
Sample 1 - Dedicated Point to Point Network............................................................9-2
Sample 2 - Point to Point Public Frame Relay Network..........................................9-10
Sample 3 - Multi-Point Public Frame-Relay Network ..............................................9-16
Sample 4 - MicroBand VoIP.......................................................................................9-24
Sample 5 – Dynamic MicroBand VoIP......................................................................9-32
Sample 6 – RIP Routing Point to Point Network .....................................................9-40
CHAPTER 10: MAGNUM ROUTER TROUBLESHOOTING .................10-1
LED Display Indicators ..............................................................................................10-1
Magnum Router Hardware Problems...........................................................................10-2
Magnum Router Power-up Self Test Problems .......................................................10-2
Frame Relay Link Does Not Come Up......................................................................10-2
Frame Relay Link Performance Slow/Unreliable ...........................................10-3
Problems Connecting to the Manager......................................................................10-3
CHAPTER 11: MAGNUM ROUTER CABLE SPECIFICATIONS ..........11-1
CHAPTER 12: MARATHON PORT CONFIGURATION ........................12-1
Frame Relay Port Configuration Example ...............................................................12-1
Async Channel Configuration Example...................................................................12-2
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CHAPTER 13: CONFIGURATION WORKSHEETS ...................................II
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Important Information – Please Read!!!
There have been several features removed in this version of the GUI manager; these are the
Display Port Statistics, Display Magnum Utilization, Remote Name Status and Port Status
Strobe functions in the Statistics Menu. Also, the DHCP server function has been removed.
It is important to note that if your existing Magnum Router configuration uses DHCP, DO NOT
USE THIS GUI MANAGER!
It does not support DHCP in any way, and if a configuration is sent, the existing DHCP
information will be deleted!!
Also note that upgrading a Magnum Router to revision E will also delete any DHCP information,
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Magnum Router Module. The Magnum Router Module
is a high performance IP Router and Frame Relay Switch. With the Frame Relay Switch, you
can create a private network, access a public frame relay service, or build an integrated hybrid
network with multiple carriers, offering public and private services.
About the Magnum Router
The Magnum Router is designed to enhance the existing Marathon data-voice integration family
of products by providing both increased WAN speeds and high performance IP Routing. The
Magnum Router is manufactured for use in a new or existing Marathon base unit to allow for
use of legacy serial data (both synchronous and asynchronous) as well as our ClearVoice
(compressed data-voice technology) and high performance IP Routing over public and private
networks. The Magnum operates over public Frame Relay networks as well as dedicated digital
data networks with speeds ranging from 56Kbps to full or fractional T1/E1 speeds. While this
guide discusses primarily Frame Relay networks, the Magnum is definitely intended for use
over dedicated links. The configuration of the WAN ports within the Magnum Router will
always be frame relay to take maximum advantage of this product’s design.
The Magnum Router can also encapsulate various protocols such as Micom serial data and
Clear Voice G.729 voice compression technology into IP packets for transport across any IP
network. This feature is known as Microband VoIP (or MVoIP). This means that the Magnum
may be used to transform your Marathon base unit into a serial data over IP and or compressed
voice over IP engine. By using the Magnum as a DOIP (data over IP) or VOIP (voice over IP)
engine, you can bundle Marathon legacy asynchronous data, Marathon Clear Voice and high
performance IP traffic all out the single 10/100Mpbs Ethernet interface for transport across your
private or public IP network. We cannot guarantee the quality of service over public IP
networks such as the public Internet. The Magnum Router module is specifically designed for
use over public Frame Relay and dedicated digital networks.
The Magnum Router module fits neatly into a new or existing Marathon base unit chassis. It is
intended for use in the Marathon 2K, 2Kplus, 3K, 5K Turbo, 5K Turbo Pro, 10K, 20K, 20K Pro
and Netrunner 75E base units with software revision 5.0 or later. The Magnum Router module
is not Marathon CCM (central control module) dependent. The Magnum Router module is both
a fully functional frame relay switch and high performance IP Router in one. It may function as a
standalone product by simply installing it into a Marathon chassis. However it is most popularly
used in conjunction with your existing Marathon network to preserve your data-voice integration
technology investment.
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Chapter 2: Magnum Router Features
Scaleable
The Magnum Router’s 4 Serial WAN architecture allows enterprise networks to scale from
multipoint frame relay networks to multiple dedicated digital networks or a hybrid network of
carrier frame relay and dedicated networks.
Marathon Modularity
Field installable in any new or existing Marathon or Netrunner with software version 5.0 or
greater.
IP Features
Supports industry standard Ethernet TCP/IP Routing
Supports dynamic routing (RIP Version 1)
Microband VoIP / a.k.a. IP Encapsulation
IP encapsulation for all legacy Marathon traffic types such as Voice / Fax compressed
call traffic and synchronous / asynchronous legacy data, making the Marathon product
ready to traverse any new or existing IP network infrastructure including the Internet.
Compatibility
The Magnum Router is compatible with other manufacturers RFC1490 compliant products to
form Magnum to Magnum plus Magnum to brand (X) networks.
Configuration
The Magnum Router Module is easily configurable entirely from the Magnum Router GUI
(graphical user interface) Manager.
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Magnum Router Specifications
Standard Compliance
Motorola MPC-860T, 50Mhz T1.617 ANNEX-D, ITU Q933-ANNEXA
Microprocessor
Memory
64 MB SDRAM, 2MB FLASH, 16MB FLASH
DISK-ON-CHIP
Interface Connections
One male DB 25 V.35 (M1), Three male
DB25 V.35 WAN ports, One female DB25
RS-232 console port, One RJ 45 10/100
Base T Ethernet port.
LAN Connection
Ethernet: auto-sensing 10/100 Base-T UTP.
WAN Connection
3 T1/E1 WAN ports support data rates from
56Kbps to 2.048 Mbps
IP Routing
Incorporates industry standard IP routing
Performance
Forwarding Rate: 4000 packets per second.
Aggregate Sustained Throughput: 20 Mbps
Frame Relay Support
DLCI’s/PVC’s: Unlimited
Frame Size: 2K
Compatibility
The Magnum Router is compatible with
other manufacturers RFC 1490 compliant
products.
Must reside in a new or existing Marathon
Base Unit Chassis: 2K, 2K+, 3K, NR75E,
5Kturbo, 5KTPro, 10K, 20K, 20Kpro. All
Marathon units must be software revision
5.0 or greater.
ITU I.233, ANSI T1.606
ITU Q922-ANNEXA, ANSI T1.618
Management Options
Windows based PC with GUI interface.
Models
M5000M/R1, Magnum Router Module
M5000M/SR1, Magnum Router Standalone
Version
Cables (included)
M5000C/CAT5E, Ethernet port cable.
M5000C/CP, console port cable.
M5000C/MODEM, Magnum Console to
Modem Cable
M5000C/MATRIX, Magnum Console to
Marathon Async Cable
Agency Compliance
ISO 9000 Certified
Storage Temperature
55 to +85 C
Operating Temperature
0 to +50 C
Operating Humidity
Up to 95% non-condensing
Operating Air Pressure
10,000 feet (3050 m) maximum altitude
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Installation Requirements
The following items will be required to install and operate the Magnum Router module:
• A Marathon base unit.
• The Magnum GUI Manager software (included), running on a PC with Microsoft
Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP or NT workstation 4.0.
• An available PC COM port. (DB9F to DB25M console cable included)
• Appropriate cables:
(Please see the applicable cable kits in the illustration below)
MAGNUM ROUTER CABLE KITS
MARATHON:
2K
2K Plus
5K Turbo Kit #1
10K M5000M/RK1
20K
MARATHON:
NR75E
3K
5K Turbo Pro Kit #2
20K Pro M5000M/RK2
A CSU/DSU or similar communications device for each WAN (wide area network) connection
desired.
To use cable kit #2, A1 must be strapped for V.35.
M5000C/M1-A1V35
M1 to A1 cable
M5000C/W123
WAN cable
M5000A/MR/V35
T1 rated converte
M5000C/M1-A1
M1 to A1 cable
M5000C/W123
WAN cable
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Planning and Preparation
Installing and configuring a Magnum Router module / Marathon system takes some up-front
planning. It is advisable to consider a number of configurations before deciding on the one that
is best for the specific application. Before actually connecting equipment to the Frame Relay or
dedicated digital network, it is suggested that the planning and preparation guidelines outlined
below be followed.
Planning the Magnum Router / Marathon Installation
It’s a good idea to create a drawing, mapping out the physical layout of the network. Include all
Magnum Router / Marathon units and all related CSU/DSU’s. Make sure to indicate the
following on the drawing:
• Magnum Router WAN port orientation.
Such as DTE (connected to CSU/DSU or other DCE device) or DCE (directly
connected to additional FRAD’s or routers, bridges or other DTE devices).
• The speed of each connection.
• The path of each PVC, using dotted lines.
• The DLCI numbers to be used for each end of each PVC, if your network is
public Frame Relay.
• Available bandwidth for each PVC (CIR).
After successful installation of the Magnum Router / Marathon, retain this drawing for future
reference to aid in troubleshooting.
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Planning the Configuration
The Magnum Router module is shipped with a default configuration. However, in most
instances, the default configuration will have to be changed to suit the installation’s specific
requirements.
The default configuration provides one DCE port (set for 128K, internal clocking, Frame Relay
lmi type: Annex D) on port M1 for connection to your new or existing Marathon base units A1
port via the appropriate M1-A1 external cable and one WAN DTE port (set for Frame Relay lmi
type Annex D) on port WAN1.
By default, ports WAN2 and WAN3 are disabled, and need to be enabled through the Magnum
Router Manager software.
The default IP address of the 10/100 Base-T E1 port is 10.1.100.250 with a subnet mask o
255.255.255.0 and the WAN IP address is 192.168.100.250 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0
The Magnum Router module also comes with a DB25 (RS-232) console port for connection to a
local PC communications port or dial modem for use with the Magnum Router GUI Manager
software (included). The console port default settings are 9600bps, no parity, 8 bits, 1 stop bit.
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The following items are also helpful (if not critical) for the planning phase to be completed:
• Determine the Name of your Magnum Router
• Determine the WAN Configuration (Port Settings)
• Determine the Master WAN IP Address
• Determine the WAN-IP Route Map information
• Determine the Ethernet Port IP Address
Planning Worksheets
Located in chapter 13 is configuration planning worksheets to assist in the programming of the
Magnum Router.
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Cable Kit Notes
The cable kit M5000M/RK-1 will work with any Marathon base unit, however if the Marathon
base unit that the Magnum Router is being installed into is a 75e, 3K, 5KT Pro or a 20K Pro;
then it is important that the jumper settings for the A1 port be set for RS-232 operation.
The cable kit M5000M/RK-2 is designed to work only with jumper selectable Marathon base
units (75e, 3K, 5KT Pro, and 20K Pro) as these units allow the A1 port to be changed from RS232 operation to V.35 operation. This cable kit will not work on Marathon units 2K, 2K Plus, 5
Turbo, 10K and 20K.
Verify the Marathon base unit, and jumper position (if necessary) before installing the Magnum
Router.
Installing the Magnum Router Module into the Marathon base unit
Follow these steps to install the hardware.
1. Remove the power cord from the Marathon base unit. Remove the top cover. Remove
all of the necessary “blank” back plane dividers and internal module spacers (found at
the front of each module, nearest the LED’s).
2. Determine which level within the back plane the Magnum Router module is to be
installed. It is recommended that the Magnum Router be installed in the last module slot
or upper-most slot within the Marathon stack.
3. Install the module in the Marathon chassis like any other Marathon expansion module
paying close attention to the placement of the 2 “50 pin bus connectors” on the right side
of the module. Apply a reasonable amount of pressure over the bus connectors to
ensure the module is properly “seated” then re-install the necessary module spacers at
the front of the module. Using the screws removed from the step 1, fasten the Magnum
Router sheet metal back plane to the Marathon chassis and re-assemble the required
number of blank back plane dividers.
4. Re-install the Marathon base unit top cover and the 4 black screws to hold the top cover
in place.
The Marathon CCM does not recognize the Magnum Router. This means that i
the Magnum is placed in the “B” slot, and the card above it is set for “B”, there will no
be a conflict. However, to eliminate confusion it is recommended that the Magnum
Router be placed in the top most level of the Marathon unit.
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5. Connect the appropriate M1 to A1 cable from the M1 port of the Magnum Router to the
A1 port of the Marathon base unit. Connect the appropriate WAN port cables to their
respective CSU/DSU’s Connect the manager console cable.
6. Power on the equipment.
This completes the hardware installation of the Magnum Router.
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Chapter 5: Magnum Router Manager Installation
About the Manager Software
The Magnum Router GUI Manager is a configuration and management software for the
Magnum Router that runs on Windows. The Manager functions much the same as other
Windows programs.
The following will be required to install the software:
• The Magnum Router GUI Manager installation disk.
• PC with a hard drive that has at least 2 Mb of available space and a CD-ROM drive
• Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP or NT workstation 4.0 PC operating system
If this is an upgrade from a previously installed version of the Magnum Router Manager,
follow the “Upgrading” steps below.
In some cases, the Setup program needs to do a pre-installation of certain support
programs, and then requires a reboot for these programs to take effect. If this occurs, after the
reboot, just restart the Setup program as outlined below.
Installing Manager Software
he Magnum Router GUI Manager is installed much the same as any Windows software.
T
ollow these easy steps:
F
xit all open Windows programs.
E
sert the Magnum Router GUI Manager cd in your computers cd drive.
In
The Setup program should automatically start. If it does not, click on My Com
rive x: (where x is the CD-ROM drive) and double-click on the Setup program.
d
nce the Setup program is started, the pre-installation screen will be displayed as shown below:
O
puter and select
Figure 1 - Setup Pre-Installation Screen
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After the pre-installation screen has completed any checking, the main installation screen will be
displayed:
Figure 2 - Setup Confirmation Screen
Click on OK to continue the installation, or click Ex
it Setup to abort the installation.
If OK was clicked, the select directory/perform installation screen will be displayed.
Figure 3 - Setup Install and Directory Screen
The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\Magnum Router Manager. If the program
needs to be installed on another hard drive, or another directory, click on Change Directory and
select the appropriate drive and directory location to install the program.
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Click on the Setup button at the top of the screen to continue the installation.
Figure 4 - Setup Program, Program Group
During the installation, the setup program will request a program group. By default, the program
group is Magnum Router Manager. Enter another Program Group name, select one from the
list, or click on C
ontinue to proceed.
After clicking the Continue button, the setup program will install the Magnum Router Manager
files into the disk/directory selected earlier.
Depending on what software that may be installed on the PC, a Version Conflict message may
appear as shown below
Figure 5 - Setup Program, Version Conflict Screen
If this message appears, it is advised that the newer file is always kept. In the above example,
Y
es was selected to keep the existing file.
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Once the installation process has completed, the setup program will display the following
message:
Figure 6 - Setup Program, Installation Complete Screen
Click on OK to return to the windows desktop.
Upgrading the Magnum Router Manager
If an earlier version of the Magnum Router manager has already been installed on the PC, it has
to be removed before installing the newer version. To uninstall the previous version of the
Magnum Router Manager, do these following steps:
• Click on Start
• Click on Settings
• Click on Control Panel
• Click on Add/Remove Programs
• Click on the Magnum Router Manager entry
• Select Remove Program
Once these steps have been completed, return to the installation steps in the first part of this
chapter.
Additional Folders
During the setup process, the program also creates some additional directories. One is the
DOCUMENT directory that contains a copy of this manual. Another is the SAMPLES directory
that contains the configuration samples located in this document.
Starting the Magnum Router Manager
To start the Magnum Router Manager, perform the following steps:
• Click Start
• Click Programs
• Click Magnum Router Manager
• Click the Magnum Router Manager icon
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First-Time Startup
When the Magnum Router Manager first starts, it looks for setup information. If this is the first
time that you’re running the manager, the communication port settings screen will appear.
Save any configuration
changes to the Magnum
Router Manager
Exit this screen and
return to the Main
Screen
Enter Special Modem
Commands
Select the
communications port to
use for connection to the
Magnum Router
Figure 7 - Communication Port Setup Screen
Select the PC’s communications port that is to be used to connect to the Magnum Router by
clicking on the Comm Port dropdown box. When you’ve completed that step, click on Sav
save this setting and then click on Ex
it to start the manager and get to the login screen.
e to
If for some reason another communications port needs to be selected, clicking on the Settings
on the Main Screen menu bar, then select Communications Settings from the dropdown
menu. From the Comm Port Settings window select the appropriate communications port.
The Magnum Router console port baud rate is set at 9600bps from the factory and cannot be
changed.
This is the serial setup for communications from the PC to the Magnum Router console port and
does not have anything to do with a modem dial-up environment.
Once the initial setup has completed, the login screen will be displayed.
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Chapter 6: Logging Onto a Magnum Router
After the initial installation of the Magnum Router Manager software and its setup, the main
login screen is displayed. This screen is only displayed when the Magnum Router Manager is
first started or when the Login to a Magnum Router menu item is selected from the Access
menu.
This chapter covers the different methods of logging onto a Magnum Router and how to connect
equipment to allow the Magnum Router Manager to logon to the Magnum Router.
Connecting to a Magnum Router
As will be discussed in more detail later in this chapter, there are 4 methods of logging onto a
Magnum Router. Each method has a different cabling requirement – each is covered in this
section.
Console Cabling
To create a console login, first attach a straight-thru cable from a PC’s communications port to
the Magnum Router’s console port. Included with the Magnum Router is a DB-9 to DB-25
console cable labeled M5000C/CP. If the interface on the PC’s interface is a DB-25 and NOT a
DB-9, substitute the appropriate straight-thru cable.
Telnet Cabling
A telnet login requires that there be an Ethernet cable attached to the Magnum Router’s E1 (or
Ethernet) port and that the PC can gain IP access to the Magnum Router.
Attach the supplied Ethernet cable (M5000C/CAT5E) Category-5 (or equivalent) cable from the
E1 port to an Ethernet hub or switch. If the PC is to be directly attached to the Magnum Router,
then an Ethernet crossover cable will be required.
A Successful connection can be visually verified, as the green link light on the Magnum Router’s
Ethernet port will be lit.
Before attempting to logon to the Magnum Router, verify that the PC that is running the
Magnum Router Manager can access the Magnum Router by performing a PING command.
The default IP address of the 10/100 Base-T E1 port is 10.1.100.250 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.
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Marathon Matrix Cabling
It is possible to connect to a Magnum Router through a Marathon Async port either by direct
cable connection or by modem connection.
In order to perform a Marathon Matrix connection, there must be 2 available Async ports on the
Marathon base unit. Further, this will require 2 cables. If the connection is to be a direct
connection, then the M5000C/CP cable and the M5000C/MATRIX cables will be required. If the
connection is to be via a modem connection, then the M5000C/MODEM cable will connect the
modem to the Marathon Async port and the M5000C/MATRIX cable will be required to connect
the second Marathon Async port to the Magnum Router Console port.
This example assumes a direct connection from the PC to a Marathon.
It is very important that the Marathon Async channel that is to be
used is configured properly. Refer to chapter 12 for further
information.
First, attach the DB-9 to DB-25 console cable (included) from an available port of the Marathon
base unit to the PC that is running the Magnum Router Manager software.
Logon to the Marathon’s Command Facility menu and program a second Async port of the
Marathon unit as described in chapter 12.
Once the port has been programmed, logoff the Marathon and close the terminal session used
to access the Marathon.
Connect the M5000C/MATRIX cable (included) from the second programmed Async port (done
in the previous step) to the console port of the Magnum Router.
An example of cabling is shown below:
M5000C/MATRIX
M5000C/CP
PC
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Modem Connection Cabling
To connect a Modem to the Magnum Router, some preparation is required to ensure that the
Modem and the Magnum Router communicate properly.
The external modem must be a Hayes compatible (responds to the AT command set) in order
for a modem connection to be established.
First, attach a cable from a PC or a dumb terminal to the modem.
If using a PC, start a terminal program. Any terminal program such as Hyperterminal or the
terminal program of the Magnum Router Manager will perform the task.
Set the baud rate of the terminal program to 9600, the stop bits to 1, parity to none, and the bit
size to 8 (more commonly know as 9600,n,8,1).
Type in AT and press enter, the modem should respond with OK
Type AT&F&W and press Enter. The modem should respond with OK.
If it fails to respond, check the cable connection and check the modem to see if dipswitch
settings need to be changed. Consult the modem manual or vendor if necessary for assistance
Type the command string AT&D2&S1&C1&K0Q1E1S0=1&W and press Enter.
Below is a definition of the AT commands that is recommended:
&D2 Modem hangs up call if DTR drops
&S1 Modem drops DSR if carrier is lost
&C1 Modem drops DCD if carrier is lost
&K0 Modem flow control disabled _
Q1 Modem will not send result codes
E1 Modem will echo when in command state
S0=1 Modem will answer after 1 ring
&W Modem configuration is retained even if the modem loses power.
If your modem uses a different command for this function, you will need to substitute the
appropriate command in its place.
After completing the above steps, disconnect the PC or dumb terminal from the modem and
then connect the supplied DB-25 Male-to-Male cable (M5000C/MODEM) from the console port
of the Magnum Router to the external Modem.
This same command string will work if a Marathon Matrix connection is to be used in
conjunction with modem access to a Magnum Router, although a second modem cable will be
required to connect the Marathon base unit to the console port of the Magnum Router.
This completes the initial cabling of the Magnum Router. The next section covers the
actual login process.
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