Multitech CommPlete CC2400, CommPlete CC9600 System Installation And Quick Start Manual

System Installation and

Quick Start Guide

System Installation and Quick Start Guide P/N 82088101, Revision B

expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents

hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Revision Date Description A 10/15/98 Manual released. B 10/25/00 Manual revised for software version 2.53, including E1 support

Multi-Tech, CommPlete, and the Multi-Tech logo are trademarks of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this publication belong to their respective owners.

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. 2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 (763) 785-3500 or (800) 328-9717 U.S. Fax (763) 785-9874 Technical Support (800) 972-2439 Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Fax Warning

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each page or the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

See your fax software manual for setup details.

Exhibit J (Consumer Instructions)

This equipment complies part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules. On the outside surface of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number. This information must be provided to the telephone company.

As indicated below, the suitable jack (Universal Service Order Code connecting arrangement) for this equipment is shown. If applicable, the facility interface codes (FIC) and service order codes (SOC) are shown.

A FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See installation instructions for details.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

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The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment (the model of which is indicated below) please contact Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. at the address shown below for details of how to have repairs made. If the equipment is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request you to remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

No repairs are to be made by you. Repairs are to be made only by Multi-Tech Systems or its licensees. Unauthorized repairs void registration and warranty.

Manufacturer: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Trade Name: CommPlete Model Number: CC2400, CC9600 FCC Registration Number: AU7USA-31090-DE-E Facility Interface Code: 04DU9-ISN, 04DU9-BN Service Order Code: 6.0N Modular Jack (USOC): RJ48C Service Center in USA: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 785- 3500 Fax (763) 785-9874

EMC, Safety, and Terminal Directive Compliance

The CE mark is affixed to this Multi-Tech product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives:

Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility; and

Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits; and

Council Directive 91/263/EEC of 29 April 1991 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning telecommunications terminal equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity;

each amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 on the harmonization of CE marking requirements.

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Canadian Limitations Notice

Notice: The ringer equivalence number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination of a interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the ringer equivalence numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

Notice: The Industry Canada label identifies certificated equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Table of Contents

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Introduction..........................................................................................................................10

Pre-Installation Notes........................................................................................................10

Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................11

CC9600 Installation Procedures.....................................................................................11

T1/Dual T1 Installation Procedure..........................................................................12

E1 Installation Procedures...........................................................................................14

PRI (23B+D) Installation Procedure.........................................................................14

EPRI (30B+D) Installation Procedure......................................................................18

Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................20

CC2400 Installation Procedure .......................................................................................20

T1/Dual T1 Installation Procedure..........................................................................21

E1 Installation Procedure.............................................................................................23

PRI (23B+D) Installation Procedure.........................................................................23

EPRI (30B+D) Installation Procedure......................................................................27

2 Configuration Quick Start

Introduction..........................................................................................................................30

T1/Dual Configuration Procedure...............................................................................31

Getting Version Information ......................................................................................49

E1 Configuration Procedure...........................................................................................50

Getting Version Information ......................................................................................66

PRI (23B+D) Configuration Procedure ........................................................................67

Getting Version Information ......................................................................................85

EPRI (30B+D) Configuration Procedure.....................................................................86

Getting Version Information ....................................................................................102

Verifying Software/Firmware Version Information............................................103

3 Warranty and Technical Support

Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................106

Technical Support.............................................................................................................106

Appendixes

Appendix A – Additional Site Information Sheets................................................108

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Introduction

This chapter describes briefly how to unpack and install the hardware components of the CommPlete Communications Server. Full instructions for the installation of each component can be found in its respective user guide. The following installation procedures have been organized based on product type and configuration. After reading the Pre-Installation Notes, you should refer to the initial installation page for your product (page 11 for CC9600 users, and page 20 for cc2400 users) and then proceed with the procedure that matches your setup.

Pre-Installation Notes

Warning: Interconnection directly, or by way of other apparatus, of ports marked “SAFETY WARNING see instructions for use” with ports marked or not so marked may produce hazardous conditions on the network. Advice should be obtained from a competent engineer before such a connection is

made.

• All installation must be done by a qualified service person.

• To reduce emissions, be sure to use blanking plates to cover empty slots

in the CC9600 or CC2400 chassis.

• This product is intended to be hard-wired to the network. The final

connection to the network is the responsibility of the public telecommunications network operator or a person authorized by that operator.

• Any other apparatus, including cable and wiring, connected between the

MT5634HD8 modem and the point of connection to any speech band circuit shall comply with the following:

1. The overall characteristics of this apparatus shall be such as to

introduce no material effect upon the electrical conditions presented to one another by the modem and he speech band circuit.

2. The apparatus shall comprise only a. apparatus approved for the purpose of connection between the

modem and a speech band circuit; and

b. cable and wiring complying with a code of practice for the

installation of equipment covered by this part of BS 6328 or such other requirements as may be applicable.

Note: Such apparatus may have been approved subject to limitations in its use.

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Safety Warnings

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are

specifically designed for wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• Ports that are connected to other apparatus are defined as SELV. To

ensure conformity to EN 41003, ensure that these ports are only connected to the same type on the other apparatus.

CC9600 Installation Procedures

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The components of the CommPlete Communication Server are packed in several cartons. Unpack and assemble them in the order indicated, checking for shipping damage as you do so. The following instructions are for the CC9600 CommPlete. Instructions for the CC2400 CommPlete follow. The procedures are divided into segment types and, as such, you should refer to the installation procedure appropriate to your setup.

• To install a T1 configuration, refer to page 12.

• To install an E1 configuration, refer to page 14.

• To install a PRI (23B+D) configuration, refer to page 16.

• To install a EPRI (30B+D) configuration, refer to page 18.

Note: If this is a first-time installation or you need more detailed instructions, refer to the user guides for the individual components.

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T1/Dual T1 Installation Procedure

Figure 1. CommPlete CC9600 with Four T1/Dual T1 Segments

1. Unpack the CC9600 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains two power cord sets and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cords into the back of the chassis, but do not connect

them to power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the PS9600 power supplies. Carefully insert them into the

chassis and slide them in until you feel them mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Unpack each RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1, 5, 9, or 13, and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

6. Insert the back panel for each RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

7. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of a device slot and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

8. Plug the two power cord sets into AC outlets.

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9. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

10. Turn on the PS9600 power supplies. The power supply indicators should

light and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on selftest.

11. Connect one end of the provided T1 cable(s) to the T1 jack(s) on the

RASCard, and the other end to a T1 wall jack. Note: Do not connect the T1 line(s) until you are ready to proceed with

the configuration procedures

12. Turn on each RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front

panel should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and T1 interface(s) so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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E1 Installation Procedure

Figure 2. CommPlete CC9600 with up to 4 E1 segments

1. Unpack the CC9600 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains two power cord sets and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cords into the back of the chassis, but do not connect

them to power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the PS9600 power supplies. Carefully insert them into the

chassis and slide them in until you feel them mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Unpack each RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1, 5, 9, or 13, and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

6. Insert the back panel for each RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

7. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of a device slot and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

8. Plug the two power cord sets into AC outlets.

9. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

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10. Turn on the PS9600 power supplies. The power supply indicators should

light and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on selftest.

11. Connect one end of the provided E1 cable(s) to the E1 jack(s) on the

RASCard, and the other end to an E1 wall jack. Note: Do not connect the E1 line(s) until you are ready to proceed with

the configuration procedures

12. Turn on each RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front

panel should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and E1 interface(s) so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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PRI (23B+D) Installation Procedure

Figure 3. CommPlete CC9600 with Four PRI (23B+D) Segments

1. Unpack the CC9600 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains two power cord sets and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cords into the back of the chassis, but do not connect

them to power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the PS9600 power supplies. Carefully insert them into the

chassis and slide them in until you feel them mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Unpack each RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1, 5, 9, or 13, and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

6. Insert the back panel for each RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

7. Unpack each PRI Card (MTPRI-HD23B), observing standard static

electricity precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 2, 6, 10, or 14, and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

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8. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the MT5634HD16 card(s) in the metal card guides of a slot 3,7,11, or 15 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Engage the edges of the MT5634HD8 card(s) in the metal card guides of a slot 4,8,12, or 16 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

9. Plug the two power cord sets into AC outlets.

10. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

11. Turn on the PS9600 power supplies. The power supply indicators should

light and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on selftest.

12. Connect one end of the provided RJ48 cable to the PRI interface jack on

the MTPRI-HD23B card, and the other end to a PRI wall jack. Note: Do not connect the PRI line(s) until you are ready to proceed with

the configuration procedures.

13. Turn on each RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front

panel should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and PRI interface so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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EPRI (30B+D) Installation Procedure

Figure 4. CommPlete CC9600 with Four EPRI (30B+D) Segments

1. Unpack the CC9600 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains two power cord sets and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cords into the back of the chassis, but do not connect

them to power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the PS9600 power supplies. Carefully insert them into the

chassis and slide them in until you feel them mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Unpack each RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1, 5, 9, or 13, and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

6. Insert the back panel for each RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

7. Unpack each EPRI Card (MTPRI-HD30B), observing standard static

electricity precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 2, 6, 10, or 14, and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws

8. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of a device slot and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

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9. Plug the two power cord sets into AC outlets.

10. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

11. Turn on the PS9600 power supplies. The power supply indicators should

light and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on selftest.

12. Connect one end of the provided RJ48 cable to the PRI interface jack on

the MTPRI-HD30B card, and the other end to a PRI line wall jack. Note: Do not connect the PRI line(s) until you are ready to proceed with

the configuration procedures

13. Turn on each RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front

panel should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and EPRI interface so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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Safety Warnings

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are

specifically designed for wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• Ports that are connected to other apparatus are defined as SELV. To

ensure conformity to EN 41003, ensure that these ports are only connected to the same type on the other apparatus.

CC2400 Installation Procedure

The components of the CommPlete Communication Server are packed in several cartons. Unpack and assemble them in the order provided, checking for shipping damage as you do so. The following instructions are for the CC2400 CommPlete. Instructions for the CC9600 CommPlete precede these instructions. The procedures are divided into segment types; therefore, you should refer to the installation procedure appropriate to your setup.

• To install a T1 configuration, refer to page 21.

• To install an E1 configuration, refer to page 23.

• To install a PRI (23B+D) configuration, refer to page 25.

• To install an EPRI (30B+D) configuration, refer to page 27.

Note: If this is a first-time installation or you need more detailed instructions, refer to the user guides for the individual components.

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T1/Dual T1 Installation Procedure

Figure 5. CommPlete CC2400 with One T1/Dual T1 Segment

1. Unpack the CC2400 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains a power cord set and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cord into the back of the chassis, but do not connect to

power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Insert the back panel for the RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

6. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of a device slot and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

7. Plug the power cord set into AC outlets.

8. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

9. Apply power to the CC2400. The power supply indicators should light

and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on self-test.

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10. Connect one end of the provided T1 cable(s) to the T1 jack(s) on the

RASCard, and the other end to a T1 wall jack. Note: Do not connect the T1 line(s) until you are ready to perform the

configuration procedures.

11. Turn on the RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front panel

should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and T1 interface(s) so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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E1 Installation Procedure

Figure 6. CommPlete CC2400 with One E1 segment

1. Unpack the CC2400 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains a power cord set and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cord into the back of the chassis, but do not connect to

power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Insert the back panel for the RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

6. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of a device slot and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

7. Plug the power cord set into AC outlets.

8. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

9. Apply power to the CC2400. The power supply indicators should light

and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on self-test.

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10. Connect one end of the provided E1 cable(s) to the E1 jack(s) on the

RASCard, and the other end to an E1 wall jack. Note: Do not connect the E1 line(s) until you are ready to perform the

configuration procedures.

11. Turn on the RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front panel

should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and E1 interface(s) so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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PRI (23B+D) Installation Procedure

Figure 7. CommPlete CC2400 with One PRI (23B+D) Segment

1. Unpack the CC2400 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains a power cord set and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cord into the back of the chassis, but do not connect to

power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Insert the back panel for the RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

6. Unpack the PRI Card (MTPRI-HD23B), observing standard static

electricity precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 2 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

7. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the MT5634HD16 card in the metal card guides of slot 3 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Engage the edges of the MT5634HD8 card in the metal card guides of slot 4 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

8. Plug the power cord set into AC outlets.

9. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

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10. Apply power to the CC2400. The power supply indicators should light

and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on self-test.

11. Connect one end of the provided RJ48 cable to the PRI interface jack on

the MTPRI-HD23B card, and the other end to a PRI line wall jack. Note: Do not connect the PRI line until you are ready to perform the

configuration procedures.

12. Turn on the RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front panel

should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and PRI interface so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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EPRI (30B+D) Installation Procedure

Figure 8. CommPlete CC2400 with One EPRI (30B+D) Segment

1. Unpack the CC2400 chassis and place it on a bench or install it in a

standard 19-inch rack. In addition to the chassis, the carton contains a power cord set and the documentation set.

2. Plug the power cord into the back of the chassis, but do not connect to

power yet.

3. Unpack the MR9600 controller assembly, observing standard static

electricity precautions. Insert it carefully into the plastic guides in the chassis and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws. Retain the enclosed serial cable for use in configuring the controller.

4. Unpack the RAS96 RASCard, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 1 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

5. Insert the back panel for the RASCard into the rear of the chassis and

tighten the retaining screw.

6. Unpack the PRI Card (MTPRI-HD23B), observing standard static

electricity precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of slot 2 and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws

7. Unpack each modem card, observing standard static electricity

precautions. Engage the edges of the card in the metal card guides of a device slot and slide it in until you feel it mate with the bus connectors inside the chassis. Tighten the retaining screws.

8. Plug the power cord set into AC outlets.

9. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN Ethernet 10Base-T

connector on the back of the chassis. Plug the other end into the Ethernet wall jack.

10. Apply power to the CC2400. The power supply indicators should light

and the controller indicators should flash during the power-on self-test.

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11. Connect one end of the provided RJ48 cable to the PRI interface jack on

the MTPRI-HD23B card, and the other end to a PRI line wall jack. Note: Do not connect the PRI line until you are ready to perform the

configuration procedures.

12. Turn on the RASCard. The indicator in the power switch and front panel

should light.

Installation of the CommPlete Communications Server hardware is complete. Your next step is to configure the controller, RASCard, and EPRI interface so they can communicate with the outside world. Please turn to Chapter 2.

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System Installation and Quick Start Guide

Introduction

This section describes how to get your new CommPlete Communications Server up and running as quickly as possible. Your first step was to install the CommPlete and connect it to power, to your LAN, and to your WAN lines. Now, to enable them to communicate with the outside world, you must configure the MR9600 controller, the RAS96 RASCards, and the T1/E1 daughter card or PRI/EPRI card. The following configuration procedures require a terminal or a PC with terminal emulation connected to the configuration port of the MR9600 controller. The procedures have been organized based on configuration type. Proceed to the procedure appropriate to your setup.

• For T1 configuration, refer to page 31.

• For E1 configuration, refer to page 50.

• For PRI (23B+D) configuration, refer to page 67.

• For EPRI (30B+D) configuration, refer to page 87.

When you have completed the configuration of your CommPlete, complete the Verifying Software Firmware Version Information section of this chapter. This procedure will verify that you have the most current resources available for you CommPlete. If you need further instructions, refer to the individual User Guide for each component, or refer to the on-line help provided with your software. At the end of the verification procedure, you will be instructed to go to the following link on the Multi-Tech web site:

http://www.multitech.com/support/

Use the Product Support list box to select Commplete. The Commplete web page provides you with a list of the latest firmware and

software revisions. In addition this site offers links to the Multi-Tech FTP site, should you need to upgrade. Compare the list found on this web page to the list you have assembled on your Site Planning sheet. For instructions on upgrading a specific element, refer to the instructions provided in the individual User Guides.

Note: If you experience any problems or questions, contact Technical Support, Monday - Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM (Central Time), by calling (800)

972-2439.

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T1/Dual Configuration Procedure

Fill out the following Site Information sheet prior to configuration. This form can be useful as a quick reference and troubleshooting tool.

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The following procedure describes how to set your default configurations and then configure your individual devices.

1. Turn off all power to the CommPlete chassis.

2. Using the provided 9-pin null modem cable (PN 45009600), connect a

COM port on a PC to the Config Port connector on the back of the CommPlete chassis. Turn on the PC and run a standard datacomm program, in direct connect mode. To communicate with the controller card, use the following settings: 115,200 bps, 8N1, and no flow control.

3. Turn on the power supply or supplies for the CommPlete chassis. If the

CommPlete Communications Server is already on, press the reset button on the MR9600 controller’s front panel with the end of a paper clip. A screen similar to the following appears:

Welcome to the CommPlete Communications Server Controller (MR9600) Version 2.53 (Oct 25 2000 16:21:50) -- 10/26/2000 2:38pm

System not started because IP address is not set. Login as supervisor.

Username:

4. At the username prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER.

System Defaults Configuration

Note: as you configure the system defaults, make note of your settings on the T1 Site Information sheet.

5. At the password prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER. If you are

configuring the CommPlete Communications Server for the first time, a screen similar to the following appears:

Password: **********

Detecting devices ..starting.........done

Waiting for T1/E1 Version Information

Push any key to abort the wait.

(Aborting could cause any E1 cards to be identified as T1)

Getting System Defaults 1 new Controller device was detected 4 new RAS device(s) were detected 3 new T1 device(s) were detected 1 new PRI card(s) were detected

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup (Required)

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>): 1

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6. Type 1 and press ENTER to configure the system defaults. The following

menu appears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults (Required)

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>): 1

The settings you create in the System Defaults Setup menu become the default settings for any new device that is inserted into the CommPlete chassis. In data entry lines, current settings are displayed in angle brackets. Press Enter to accept a current setting and continue to the next option or menu; press - (hyphen) to go back to the previous menu; or press q to quit.

7. In the System Defaults Setup menu, type 1 and press ENTER to set up

network defaults. The following screen appears:

Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0

Press ENTER to display the Default Gateway option:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

8. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0, or type the IP

address for the default gateway (the local router if any), for example

192.168.4.1, and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, the Subnet Mask

option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

9. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0, or type the address

mask for your network; for example 255.255.255.0, and press ENTER (for a class C network, the mask is 255.255.255.0). When you press ENTER, the Primary DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

10. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 (if you do not have a

DNS server) or type the address of your primary DNS server, for example 192.168.11.251, and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, the Backup DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.11.251>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

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11. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 (if you do not have a

backup DNS server) or type the address for your backup DNS server and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, a screen similar to the following one appears that shows your new network defaults and presents you with the System Defaults Setup menu:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.11.251>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>): 2

12. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up RAS defaults. The current RAS defaults

appear:

Frame Type:TYPE_II

Wan Port IPCP:Enabled

Frame Type

1. TYPE_II

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Address Method:Address Pool

2. SNAP

13. Type the number of the frame type used by your network, or press

ENTER to accept the default. TYPE_II is the standard Ethernet frame type. SNAP is supported only by some older UNIX systems. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

14. Use the Address Method menu to specify how IP addresses will be

allocated to the remote users. Select via DHCP server if you have a DHCP server on your LAN. Select Address pool if the IP addresses you assign to the clients from a contiguous pool of addresses. Select Per port

config if you want to assign a specific address to each remote port. Select RADIUS if you want to use your RADIUS server to assign IP addresses.

Type the number of the address allocation method you want the RAS to use, or press ENTER to accept the default. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Wan Port IPCP

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1. Disabled

2. Enabled

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

15. In the Wan Port IPCP menu, select Enabled if you want all WAN ports

to use TCP/IP or PPP by default. Select Disabled if TCP/IP or PPP is not to be used. When you press ENTER, the System Defaults Setup menu reappears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 3

16. Type 3 and press ENTER to set up RAS Security Defaults. A screen that

shows the current RAS security defaults appears with the RAS Express Password option:

RAS Express Password:******** Protocol:RADIUS Primary Server:0.0.0.0 Secondary Server:0.0.0.0

Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

17. The default RAS Express Password is blank (i.e., no password). To

prevent unauthorized changes to your system, you should type a new RAS Express password. When you press ENTER at the end of the string, you are asked to type the string again to confirm that you entered it correctly. When you press ENTER again, the following menu appears:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

18. Use the Protocol menu to specify the default security protocol for your

system. Select Local if you do not have a security server on your network. Select RADIUS if you have a RADIUS server on your network. Select TACACS+ if you have a TACACS+ server on your network. When you press ENTER, the Primary Server menu appears:

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

19. Type the IP addresses of your primary server and press ENTER. The

Secondary Security server menu appears:

Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

20. If you do not have a secondary security server, press ENTER to accept the

default address of 0.0.0.0. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress

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security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you finish the second option, press Enter to display the Shared Secret Password option:

Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

21. Type the Shared Secret Password, then retype the string to confirm that

you typed it correctly. Press ENTER again to display the System Defaults Setup menu.

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <4>): 4

Note: Although both option 4, T1 Defaults, option 5 E1 Defaults and 6, PRI Defaults, are listed as required, you will only need to configure the

option that matches your segment type.

22. Type 4 and press ENTER to set up the T1 defaults. A screen that shows

your current T1 defaults appears with the Framing Format menu:

Wink High Time (ms):220

After Wink Time (ms):500 PreWink Time (ms):220

Channel Polling Interval (sec): 20 Error Threshold: 10 Disconnect Timeout (sec):11

FXS Signaling Options:E&M Wink Start Transmit Level:- 0.0dB

Wink High Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>): After Wink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <500>: PreWink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>: Channel Polling Interval (Sec) (-(previous), q(uit), <20>): Error Threshold (-(previous), q(uit), <10>: Disconnect Timout (sec) (-(previous), q(uit), <11>:

Framing Format:DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF) Line Coding:Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS)

23. The Wink High, After Wink, and PreWink Time values combine to form

an acknowledgement (or handshake) indicating the receipt or acceptance of an incoming call. Wink Time works as follows: when the T1 card detects an incoming call, it will wait for the duration set in the PreWink Time value, then set the outgoing signaling bits high for the duration set in the Wink High Time value, then set the signaling bits low for the duration set in the After Wink Time value, and finally set the signaling bits high again for the duration of the connection.

24. Enter a value for Wink High Time, in milliseconds, or press ENTER to

accept the default value (220 ms).

25. The After Wink Time option appears. Enter a value for After Wink

Time, in milliseconds, or press ENTER to accept the default value (500 ms). The PreWink Time option appears:

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Wink High Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>): After Wink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <500>): PreWink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>):

26. Enter a value for PreWink Time, in milliseconds, or press ENTER to

accept the default value (220 ms). The Channel Polling Interval appears:

Wink High Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>): After Wink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <500>): PreWink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>): Channel Polling Interval (Sec) (-(previous),q( uit),<20>):

27. The Channel Polling Interval represents the time in seconds between

channel status reports from the T1. Channel Polling and Error Threshold are used to help the controller find and reset modems staying in the offhook state after a call is completed. Enter a value for the Channel Polling Interval in seconds, or press Enter to accept the default value (20 Seconds). The Error Threshold option appears:

Wink High Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>): After Wink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <500>): PreWink Time (ms) (-(previous), q(uit), <220>): Channel Polling Interval (Sec) (-(previous),q( uit),<20>): Error Threshold (-(previous), q(uit), <10>:

28. The Error Threshold value indicates the number of channel status

reports that do not agree with the hook state reported by the modem. When the number of incidents specified in the Error Threshold value is received by the controller, the controller will reset a modem.

29. The Disconnect Timeout value is a period of time during which the

CommPlete’s T1 card will keep the DS-0 busy (off-hook) after the modems have disconnected. This allows the RAS to initialize the modem, guaranteeing the Central Office equipment will not send another call to the modem while the modem is initializing.

30. Enter a value for Disconnect Timeout, in seconds, or press ENTER to

accept the default value (11 sec). The following menu appears:

Framing Format

1. DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF)

2. AT&T D4 Super Frame (SF)

3. ANSI Extended Super Frame

4. G.704.ITU-T section 2.1.3.2

5. G.704.ITU-T section 2.1.3.1

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

31. Framing Format is the method by which binary ones and zeros (bits) are

organized. Type the number of the frame format that matches that of your T1 line,

or press ENTER to accept the default format. The following menu appears:

Line Coding

1. Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS)

2. Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

3. ZBTSI

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

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32. Line Coding is the signaling technique of transmitting binary ones and

zeros (bits). Type the number of the line coding that your T1 line uses, or press ENTER

to accept the default coding. The following menu appears:

FXS Signaling Options

1. E&M Wink Start

2. E&M Immediate Start

3. Ground Start

4. Loop Start

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

33. The FXS Signaling Options are protocols used to determine the status of

the A and B signaling bit within a DS-0 (24 DS-0s make up a T1). The A and B signaling bits determine the status of the DS-0 with regards to On Hook, Off Hook or Ringing.

Type the number of the signaling option recommended for your T1 line, or press ENTER to accept the default option. The following menu appears:

Transmit Level

1. - 0.0dB

2. - 7.5dB

3. -15.0dB

4. -22.5dB

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

34. Press ENTER to leave the transmit level set at -0.0 dB unless Multi-Tech

technical support instructs otherwise. The Systems Default Setup menu appears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults

4. T1 Defaults

5. E1 Defaults

6. PRI Defaults

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <5>): q

Type q to complete the set up. The Change Supervisor user ID and Password menu appears:

Change Supervisor user ID and Password Enter User ID: Enter new password: ********

To prevent an unauthorized person from changing the system configuration, type a new Supervisor ID and password.

Repeat new password: ******** Security information updated

System will now be re-booted…

The system prompts you to re-enter the password. Re-type the password and press ENTER to store the information and re-boot.

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Note: As you proceed with the individual device configurations that follow, you will be brought through some of the same parameters that were configured during the System Defaults Setup. In such steps, verify

that the options are correct and press ENTER to accept the defaults.

MR9600 Controller Setup

Note: as you configure the controller, make note of your settings on the Site T1 Information sheet.

35. As the system restarts, type your User ID and password at the prompts,

pressing ENTER after each item. The system detects the installed devices and the MultiCommManager Environment Setup menu reappears:

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>): 2

36. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up the individual devices in the

CommPlete. The options that are most important to set are the IP addresses for the controller and the IP addresses for each RAS. If these are not properly set, you will be unable to remotely configure the CommPlete.

Device Specific Setup

2 Configuration Quick Start

1. Controller Setup (Required)

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 1

37. Type 1 and ENTER to configure the controller. A screen appears that

shows the controller’s current settings and the IP Address option:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Date :10/4/2000

3. Time :10:24am

4. Default Trap IP :0.0.0.0

5. Default Gateway :0.0.0.0

6. Subnet Mask :0.0.0.0

7. Read Community:********

8. Write Community :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 1

The controller's IP Address must not be the same address as the Default Trap IP or the Default Gateway IP address.

38. Verify the settings for each option. To change a value, type the number

corresponding to the menu option. If no changes are needed, or all necessary changes have been made, type d and ENTER. Proceed to MR9600 Controller Setup step # 47.

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39. Type 1 and ENTER to change the Controller's IP Address. Type the new

address and ENTER.

40. From the setup menu, type 2 and ENTER to change the current Date.

Enter the date in the format: <month>/<day>/<year>, and press ENTER to return to the setup menu.

41. Type 3 and ENTER to change the current Time. Use either 12-hour or

24-hour format, and press ENTER. The setup menu reappears.

42. Type 4 and ENTER to change the Default Trap IP. Enter the IP address

that the controller will send traps to without requiring the IP to be logged in to the supervisor. Press ENTER. If this value is set to 0.0.0.0 (default), then traps are only sent to supervisors that log in to the controller. Type the IP address of the supervisor PC that you want to send error and status information to, for example 192.168.4.150. When you press ENTER, the setup menu appears.

43. To change the Default Gateway IP address for your network, type 5 and

ENTER. Type the address and press ENTER to return to the setup menu.

44. Type 6 and ENTER to change the Subnet Mask for your network. Type

the address and press ENTER. The setup menu appears. To change the Read Community option for your network, type 7 and

ENTER. The default setting is public. Type the new setting and press ENTER. The setup menu appears.

The Read/Write Community options are a security feature of SNMP, which allow control over access of SNMP data by external users.

45. Type 8 and ENTER to change the Write Community option for your

network. The default setting is public. Type the new value and press ENTER.

46. When all options have been configured, type d.

47. A configuration summary appears:

Date:10/4/2000 Time:10:24am Default Trap IP:0.0.0.0 Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Read Community:******** Write Community:********

Config CONTROLLER? (<y>, n):

IP Address:192.168.4.150

48. Type y and press ENTER to save your changes. Type n to cancel your

changes. If you answer y, it will not affect any current connections. The following screen appears:

IP Address 192.168.4.182 stored Trap IP Address 192.168.4.150 stored Gateway IP Address 192.168.4.1 stored Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 stored Read Community public stored Write Community public stored Device Specific Setup

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2 Configuration Quick Start

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>): 2

Note: as you configure the RASCard, make note of your settings on the T1 Site Information sheet.

49. Verify that all RASCards are turned on. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up

the RASCards. The following line appears:

Select a Ras Card (1A, 5A, 9A, 13A, -(previous), <d>(one)): 5A

50. Type the device number of the RASCard you want to set up and press

ENTER. Valid device numbers are listed in the option line. The Use Settings From menu appears:

Use settings from:

1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card)

2. Use System Defaults (new card)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>:

51. Type 1 or press ENTER if you want to use or modify the settings stored in

the currently selected RASCard. Type 2 if you want to use or modify the default RAS settings. The controller displays a screen similar to the following with the options displayed varying based on the Address Method selected:

Getting Ras Info ......

1. IP Address :192.168.4.151

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.1

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :TYPE_II

7. Address Method :Address pool

8. Address Pool Start :192.168.4.200

9. Address Pool End :192.168.4.247

10.Start 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password :********

15.Protocol :Local

16.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

17.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 2

52. Verify the settings for each option. To change a value, type the number

corresponding to menu item.

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If no changes are needed, or all necessary changes have been made, type d and ENTER. Proceed to RASCard Setup step # 73.

53. To change the IP Address, type 1 and ENTER. The IP Address option

appears:

IP Address :192.168.4.151

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

54. Type the IP Address of the RASCard, for example 192.168.4.151, and

press ENTER. The Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

55. To change the Subnet Mask address, type 2 and press ENTER.

Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

56. Type the network Subnet Mask and press ENTER. The Getting RAS

Info menu appears.

57. To change the Default Gateway , type 3 and press ENTER. The Default

Gateway menu option appears:

Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

58. Type the IP address of the network Default Gateway and press ENTER.

The Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

59. To change the Primary DNS Server address, type 4 and press ENTER.

The Primary DNS Server option appears:

Primary DNS Server :192.168.4.150

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

60. Type the IP address of the Primary DNS Server and press ENTER. The

Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

61. To change the Backup DNS Server address, type 5 and press ENTER.

The Backup DNS Server option appears.

Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

62. Type the address of the Backup DNS Server and press ENTER. The

Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

63. To change the Ethernet Frame Type, type 6 and press ENTER. The

Frame Type option appears.

Frame Type

1. TYPE_II

2. SNAP

Enter Selection (-(previous) <1>):

64. Type 1 to select Type_II or 2 to select SNAP and press ENTER. The

Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

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65. To change the Address Method, type 7 and press ENTER. The Address

Method option appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), <3>: 2

Type the number of the address allocation method and press ENTER.

Via DHCP Server Type 1 to select via DHCP server . The via DHCP server option appears:

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :Type_II

7. Address Method :via DHCP server

8. RAS Express Password :********

9. Protocol :Local

10.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

11.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

12.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 7

To change a value, type the option number. When the option appears, enter the correct value and press ENTER. The Getting RAS Info menu reappears. Select another menu option, or, if no other changes are needed, type d and ENTER. Proceed to RASCard Setup step # 73.

Address Pool

From the Address Method menu, type 2 to select Address pool. The Address Pool option appears:

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :Type_II

7. Address Method :Address Pool

8. Address Pool Start :0.0.0.0

9. Address Pool End :0.0.0.0

10.Start 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password :********

15. Protocol :Local

16.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

17.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 7

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The RASCard's address pool has a Start and End exclusion address range as well as two optional Start and End exclusion address ranges. By using both exclusion ranges, you can, in effect, create three disconnected pools. Addresses from these pools are allocated to users when they call. The pool should have one address for each port controlled by the RASCard, typically 24 for a T1 RASCard, 48 for a Dual T1 RASCard.

a. T ype 8 to set the Address Pool Start address. Type the first IP address in the pool and press ENTER.

b. Type 9 to set the Address Pool End address. Type the last IP address in the pool and press ENTER.

c. Use options 10, 11, 12 and 13 to set up the start and end exclusion ranges within the pool of addresses. Type the start and end addresses of each exclusion range in the pool. If you do not need to exclude any addresses, leave the exclusion address values set to 0.0.0.0. Press ENTER to return to the Address Method option.

Per Port Configuration

From the Address Method option menu, type 3 to select Per Port Configuration.

Selecting Per Port configuration means that each of the 24 individual T1 ports must have a valid IP address allocated to it. The ports must be set up sequentially, beginning with port 1, as shown in the following example:

a. When you have finished changing the values in the IP Address

menu, press d(one). A screen similar to the following one appears:

Port Number:1 Port Type:Client_to_LAN Remote Address::0.0.0.0

1. Port Number :1

2. Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3. Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 1

1. Port Number :1

2. Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3. Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 1

b. For each port, select option 2 and identify whether the port will be

used for Client-to-LAN communications or LAN-to-LAN communications.

c. Type 3 to enter a new IP address for the port or press ENTER to

accept the current IP address. A summary similar to the following the configuration of each port:

1.Port Number :24

2.Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3.Remote Address :0.0.0.0

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Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <24>: d

d. Repeat steps a through c to set up each port. e. When each port has been set up, select d(one).

Config Port? (<y>, n):1.Port Number :24

2.Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3.Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <24>: d

66. To change the RAS Express Password, type the option number for RAS

Express Password and ENTER. The RAS Express Password menu appears:

RAS Express Password:******** Protocol:Local Primary Server:0.0.0.0 Secondary Server:0.0.0.0 Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

Type a new password if you want a unique administrator password for the RASCard; otherwise, press ENTER to accept the current password. The Getting RAS info menu appears.

67. To change the Protocol , type the option number for Protocol and

ENTER. The Protocol menu appears:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Type the number of the security protocol for the RASCard, or press ENTER to accept the default security protocol (Local). The Getting RAS info menu reappears.

68. To change the Primary Server IP address, type the option number for

the Primary Server and ENTER.

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

69. Type the IP addresses of your primary security server, or press ENTER to

accept the defaults that you set up earlier. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you press Enter, the Getting RAS info menu reappears:

70. To change the Secondary Server IP address, type the Secondary Server

IP option number and ENTER.

Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

71. Type the IP addresses of your secondary security server, or press ENTER

to accept the defaults that you set up earlier. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you press Enter, the Getting RAS info menu reappears:

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72. To change the Shared Secret Password, type the Shared Secret Password

option number and ENTER.

Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********):

Type the shared secret password used by your security server and press ENTER, or just press ENTER to accept the current password. If you change the password, retype the string to confirm that you typed it correctly, and press ENTER again.

73. When you have finished configuring the system type d.

74. A summary of the RASCard configuration appears:

1. IP Address:192.168.4.151

2. Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway:192.168.90.1

4. Primary DNS Server:192.168.90.1

5. Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type:TYPE_II

7. Address Method :Address pool

8. Address Pool Start:192.168.90.230

9. Address Pool End:192.168.90.253

10.Start 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password:********

15.Protocol:Local

16.Primary Server:192.168.90.1

17.Secondary Server:0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password:********

Config Ras? (<y>, n): y

75. At the Config Ras option, type y and press ENTER to save your changes.

The following messages appear:

Configuring ... Config Completed

The RAS must be reset to finish the config. Reset the RAS? (<y>, n): y

Type y to reset the RAS card and finish the configuration. The Select a RAS card menu appears:

Select a RAS Card (1A,<5A>,9A,13A, -(previous), d(one)): d

76. To configure another RASCard, type the device number of the RASCard

you want to set up, and repeat steps 50-75. Otherwise, type d (one) and press ENTER to finish.

Note: Look for error messages such as “Timeout Waiting for Responses” or Not Enough IP Addresses.” If errors are encountered, refer to the

FAQ and Troubleshooting section of your documentation set.

77. When you select d(one), The Device Specific Setup menu appears:

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

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4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 3

Note: Before you begin the configuration procedures, please verify that all T1 cables and/or PRI cables are connected to their respective telco lines. For

information on telco line setup, contact you telco.

Note: as you configure the T1 Card(s), make note of your settings on the T1 Site Information sheet.

78. If you do not need to configure any T1 interfaces, and go to step 83.

Otherwise, type 3 and press ENTER to configure the T1 interfaces. The following option appears:

Select a T1/E1 Card (<1B>, 5B, 9B, 13B, -(previous), d(one)):

79. Type the device number of the T1 daughter card you want to configure,

or press ENTER to configure the currently selected T1 daughter card The Use Settings from menu appears:

Use Settings from:

1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card)

2. Use System Defaults (new card)

3. Use Stored Settings (swapping cards)

Enter Selection q(uit), <1>: 1

80. Select the option you want to use and press ENTER. The Getting T1

Card Info…. menu appears:

Getting T1 Card Info:

1. Wink High Time (ms) :220

2. After Wink Time (ms) :500

3. PreWink Time (ms) :220

4. Channel Polling Interval (sec):20

5. Error Threshold :10

6. Disconnect Timeout (sec) :11

7. Framing Format :DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF)

8. Line Coding :Binary 8 Zero substitution (B8Zs)

9. FXS Signaling Options : E&M Immediate Start

10.Transmit Level :-0.0.db

Enter selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: d

Verify all values. If you need to change a value, type the item number and ENTER. Type the new value and press ENTER to redisplay the Getting T1 Card Info screen reappears.

When all changes have been entered into the system, type d to display the following summary screen appears:

Wink High Time (ms) :220

After Wink Time (ms) :500 PreWink Time (ms) :220 Channel Polling Interval (sec):20 Error Threshold :10

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Disconnect Timeout (sec) :11 Framing Format :DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF) Line Coding :Binary 8 Zero substitution (B8Zs)

FXS Signaling Options : E&M Immediate Start

Transmit Level :-0.0.db

Save changes and config the device? (<y>, n):

81. Type y to save your changes, or n to cancel them. The following option

appears:

Select a T1/E1 Card (<1B>, 5B, 9B, 13B, -(previous), d(one)):

82. To configure another T1 card, type the device number of the T1 you want

to set up, and repeat steps 79-81. Otherwise, type d and press ENTER to finish. The Device Specific Setup menu reappears:

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <4>): q

83. Type q and press ENTER to quit. The following message appears:

Save System Defaults? (<y>, n):

84. Type y and press ENTER to save the system defaults. If you have not

changed the Supervisor User ID and password, do so at the prompts. The following messages appear:

Saving Defaults .... Done

Change the Supervisor user ID and password Enter User ID: Supervisor Enter new password: ********** Repeat new password: ********** Security information updated

System will now be re-booted...

85. After the system reboots, the opening messages reappear:

Welcome to the Complete Communications Server Controller (MR9600) Version 2.53 (Oct 25 2000 09:26:20) -- 10/25/2000 11:00 am

Press any key to start system manually... starting .... done

Username: supervisor

Password: **********

86. At the Username prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER. When the

Password prompt appears, type your password and press ENTER. The

following prompt appears:

[0] A:\ #

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To return to the MultiCommManager Environment Setup menu, type se. To return to the T1 Setup options to configure the T1 Card, type T1setup .

MultiCommManager Installation

87. Install the MultiCommManager software on your supervisor PC.

88. Open the MultiCommManager Explorer window and select Physical

View.

89. Click Add to create in the Explorer an IP site for the CommPlete

controller and servers. Enter the IP address of the controller, a unique long name, and a unique three-letter short name. Click OK.

90. Double-click Physical View. You should see the name of the new site

next to a green “IP.” If the “IP” is gray, double-check your IP settings. Also, make sure the Read Community and Write Community settings match how they are set on the MR9600 controller.

91. Double-click the IP site you just created, double-click on the Group icon,

then double click the Rack icon. You should be able to see the modems.

92. Select the RAS card by highlighting the RAS icon and choosing the

appropriate slot (1A, 5A, 9A or 13A).

93. Select the Edit button to check the Read and Write Community strings

for the RASCard.

Installation is complete. If you need to change any settings, you can do so from MultiCommManager or by using Telnet to access the CommPlete controller and servers.

2 Configuration Quick Start

Getting Version Information

To complete the site information sheet, you should verify the installed versions and record the information. Follow the procedures in the Verifying Software/Firmware Version Information section at the end of this chapter.

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E1 Configuration Procedure

Fill out the following Site Information sheet prior to configuration. This form can be useful as a quick reference and troubleshooting tool.

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The following procedure describes how to set your default configurations and then configure your individual devices.

1. Turn off all power to the CommPlete chassis.

2. Using the provided 9-pin null modem cable (PN 45009600), connect a

COM port on a PC to the Config Port connector on the back of the CommPlete chassis. Turn on the PC and run a standard datacomm program, in direct connect mode. To communicate with the controller card, use the following settings: 115,200 bps, 8N1, and no flow control.

3. Turn on the power supply or supplies for the CommPlete chassis. If the

CommPlete Communications Server is already on, press the reset button on the MR9600 controller’s front panel with the end of a paper clip. A screen similar to the following appears:

Welcome to the CommPlete Communications Server Controller (MR9600) Version 2.53 (Sep 25 2000 16:21:50) -- 09/26/2000 2:38pm

System not started because IP address is not set. Login as supervisor.

Username:

4. At the username prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER.

System Defaults Configuration

Note: as you configure the system defaults, make note of your settings on the E1 Site Information sheet.

5. At the password prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER. If you are

configuring the CommPlete Communications Server for the first time, a screen similar to the following appears:

Password: **********

Detecting devices ..starting.........done

Waiting for T1/E1 Version Information

Push any key to about the wait. (Aborting could cause any E1 cards to be identified as T1)

Getting System Defaults 1 new Controller device was detected 4 new RAS device(s) were detected 1 new E1 device(s) were detected 1 new PRI card(s) were detected

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup (Required)

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <2>): 1

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6. Type 1 and press ENTER to configure the system defaults. A menu similar

to the following appears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults (Required)

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>): 1

The settings you create in the System Defaults Setup menu become the default settings for any new device that is inserted into the CommPlete chassis. In data entry lines, current settings are displayed in angle brackets. Press Enter to accept a current setting and continue to the next option or menu; press – (hyphen) to go back to the previous menu; or press q to quit.

7. In the System Default Setup menu, type 1 and press ENTER to set up

network defaults. The following screen appears:

Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

Press ENTER to display the Default Gateway option:

8. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0, ,or type the IP

address for the default gateway (the local router, if any), for example

192.168.4.1, and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, the Subnet Mask option appears:|

Default Gateway (-previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>):

Subnet Mask (-previous), q( uit), <0.0.0.0>):

9. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0, or type the address

mask for your network; for example 255.255.255.0 and press ENTER (for a class C network, the mask is 255.255.255.0). When you press ENTER, the Primary DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-previous), q( uit), <0.0.0.0>):

Primary DNS Server (-previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

10. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 (if you do not have a

DNS Server) or type the address of your primary DNS server, for example 192.168.11.251, and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, the Backup DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>):

Subnet Mask (-previous), q( uit), <0.0.0.0>):

Primary DNS Server (-previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

11. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 (if you do not have a

backup DNS server) or type the address of your backup DNS server and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, a screen similar to the following one appears showing your network defaults and the System Defaults

Setup menu:

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Default Gateway (-previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-previous), q( uit), <0.0.0.0>): Primary DNS Server (-previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>: 2

12. Type 2 and ENTER to set up RAS Defaults. The current RAS defaults

appear:

Frame Type:Type_II Address Method:Address Pool Wan Port IPCP:Enabled

Frame Type

1. Type_II

2. SNAP

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

13. Type the option number of the frame type used by your network, or

press ENTER to accept the default. TYPE_II is the standard Ethernet frame type. SNAP is supported only by some older UNIX systems. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

14. Use the Address Method menu to specify how IP addresses will be

allocated to remote users. Select via DHCP Server if you have a DHCP server on your LAN. Select Address pool if the IP addresses you assign to clients are from a contiguous pool of addresses. Select Per port config if you want to assign a specific address to each remote port. Select RADIUS if you want to use your RADIUS server to assign IP addresses. Type the number of the address allocation method you want the RAS to use, or press ENTER to accept the default. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Wan Port IPCP

1. Disabled

2. Enabled

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

15. In the Wan Port IPCP menu, select Enabled if you want all WAN ports

to use TCP/IP or PPP by default. Select Disabled if TCP/IP or PPP is not to be used. When you press ENTER, the System Defaults Setup menu reappears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

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2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 3

16. Type 3 and press ENTER to set up RAS Security Defaults. A screen that

shows the current RAS security defaults appears with the RAS Express Password option:

RAS Express Password:********

Primary Server:0.0.0.0. Secondary Server:0.0.0.0 Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

Protocol:RADIUS

17. The default RAS Express Password is blank (i.e. no password). To

prevent unauthorized changes to your system, you should type a new RAS Express password. When you press ENTER at the end of the string, you are asked to type the string again to confirm that you entered it correctly. When you press ENTER again, the following menu appears:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

18. Use the Protocol menu to specify the default security protocol for your

system. Select Local if you do not have a security server on your network. Select RADIUS if you have a RADIUS server on your network. Select TACACS+ if you have a TACACS+ server on your network. When you press ENTER, the Primary Server menu appears:

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

19. Type the IP address of your primary server and press ENTER. The

Secondary Server menu appears:

Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

20. If you do not have a secondary server, press ENTER to accept the default

address of 0.0.0.0. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you finish the second option, press ENTER to display the Shared Secret Password option:

Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

21. Type the Shared Secret Password, then retype the string to confirm that

you typed it correctly. Press ENTER again. The System Defaults Setup menu reappears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <4>: 4

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Note: Although options 4 T1 Defaults, 5 E1 Defaults and option 6 PRI Defaults are listed as “Required”, you only need to configure the option that

matches your segment type.

22. Type 5 and press ENTER to set up your E1 defaults. A screen showing

your current E1 defaults appears

Channel Polling Interval(sec):20 Error Threshold:10 Disconnect Timeout (sec):11 Framing Format:CRC4 Line Coding:Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI) Signal Options:R2 MF DNIS-digits (1-64 or 0 for auto):0 Country Selection:ITU Line Buildout:120 Ohm

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 1

23. The Channel Polling option appears. The Channel Polling value

represents the time in seconds between channel status reports from the E1. Channel Polling and Error Threshold are used to help the controller find and reset modems staying in the off-hook state after a call is completed. Enter a value for the Channel Polling Interval in seconds, or press ENTER to accept the default value (20 seconds).

24. The Error Threshold option appears. The Error Threshold value

indicates the number of channel status reports that do not agree with the hook state reported by the modem. When the number of incidents specified by the Error Threshold value is received by the controller, the controller will reset a modem. Enter a value for the Error Threshold or press ENTER to select the default value of 10.

25. The Disconnect Timeout option appears. The Disconnect Timeout value

defines the amount of time that the E1 waits before routing a call to a modem after the previous call is done. This allows the RAS time to initialize the modem. Ensure the time allotted is long enough to allow the modem to initial. Enter a value for the Disconnect Timeout or press ENTER to select the default value.

26. The Framing Format option appears:

Framing Format

1. CRC4

2. FAS

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>:

Framing Format is the method by which binary ones and zeros (bits) are organized.

Type the number of the frame format that matches that of your E1 line, or press ENTER to accept the default format. CRC4 is a 16 frame format. FAS is a 2 frame format. Type the option number for your network frame type and press ENTER, or press ENTER to accept the default.

27. The Line Coding E1 defaults screen reappears:

Line Coding

1. Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

2. High Density Bipolar 3 Zero (HDB3)

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Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>:

Line Coding is the signaling technique of transmitting binary ones and zeros (bits). You may choose AMI or HDB3. AMI inverts, or changes the polarity of successive ones (marks) to maintain ones density.

HDB3 is transparent (not confused with data). It relies on transmission of both positive and negative pulses. It is based on AMI, but extends this method by inserting violation codes whenever 4 or more 0s occur consecutively. This and similar (more complex) codes have replaced AMI in modern distributed networks.

Type the option number of the line coding that your E1 line uses, or press ENTER to accept the default coding.

28. The Signal Options menu appears:

Signal Options

1. R2 Digital

2. R2 MF

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Type the number of the signaling option recommended for your E1 line, or press ENTER to accept the default option.

R2 MF signaling is used outside the United States, mostly in Europe and the Far East.

29. The DNIS-digits option appears:

DNIS-digits (1-64 or 0 for auto) (-(previous), q(uit), <0>):

The DNIS (Dialed Number Identification Service) digits option describes the number of DNIS digits to be received from the CO. Type the number of digits, or press ENTER to accept the default value.

30. The Country Selection option appears:

Country Selection

1. ITU

2. India

3. Mexico

4. Hungary

5. China

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Type the option number corresponding to the country in which you are using the device. You may select India, Mexico, Hungary or China. Select ITU for all other locations. Type the number of the option, or press ENTER to accept the default, ITU.

31. The Line Buildout option appears:

Line Buildout

1. 120 Ohm

2. 75 Ohm

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

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The default value is 120 Ohm. Type the number of the option that matches your E1 configuration and press ENTER or press ENTER to accept the default value.

32. The System Default Setup menu appears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <5>: q

33. Type q to complete the setup. Note: As you proceed with the individual device configurations that follow,

you will be brought through some of the same parameters that were configured during the System Defaults Setup. In such steps, verify that the

options are correct and press ENTER to accept the defaults.

MR9600 Controller Setup

2 Configuration Quick Start

Note: as you configure the controller, make note of your settings on the E1

Site Information sheet.

34. The A:\ # prompt appears.

35. Type se to display the MultiCommManager Environment Setup menu:

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <2>):

36. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up the individual devices in the

CommPlete. The options that are most important to set are the IP addresses for the controller and the IP addresses and operating system for each RAS. If these are not properly set, you will be unable to remotely configure the CommPlete.

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup (Required)

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>): 1

37. Type 1 and press ENTER to configure the controller. A screen appears

showing the controller’s current settings appears:

2. Date :10/4/2000

3. Time :11:25am

4. Default Trap IP :0.0.0.0

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

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5. Default Gateway :192.168.4.1

6. Subnet Mask :0.0.0.0

7. Read Community :********

8. Write Community :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 1

The Controller's IP address must not be the same address as the Default trap IP or the Default Gateway IP address.

38. Verify the settings for each option. To change a value, type the number

corresponding to the menu option.

If no changes are needed, or when all necessary changes have been made, type d and ENTER. Proceed to MR9600 Controller Setup step # 48.

39. Type 1 and ENTER to change the IP Address. Type the new address and

ENTER.

40. Type 2 and ENTER to change the current Date. Enter the date in the

format: <month>/<day>/<year>, and press ENTER.

41. Type 3 and ENTER to change the current Time. Use either 12-hour or

24-hour format, and press ENTER.

42. Type 4 and ENTER to change the Default Trap IP. Enter the IP address

that the controller will send traps to without requiring the IP to be logged in to the supervisor. Press ENTER. If this value is set to 0.0.0.0 (default), then traps are only sent to supervisors that log in to the controller. Type the IP address of the supervisor PC that you want to send error and status information to, for example 192.168.4.150.

43. Type 5 and ENTER to change the Default Gateway IP address for your

network. Type the address and press ENTER.

44. Type 6 and ENTER to change the Subnet Mask for your network. Type

the address and press ENTER.

45. Type 7 and ENTER to change the Read Community option for your

network. The default setting is public. Type the new setting and press ENTER. The Read/Write Community options are a security feature of SNMP, which allows control over access of SNMP data by external users.

46. Type 8 and ENTER to change the Write Community option for your

network. The default setting is public. Type the new value and press ENTER.

47. When you have changed all options to the appropriate value, type d to

complete the configuration.

48. A configuration summary appears:

Date:10/4/2000 Time:10:24am Default Trap IP:0.0.0.0 Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Read Community:******** Write Community:********

IP Address:192.168.4.150

Config CONTROLLER? (<y>, n):

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49. Type y and press ENTER to save your changes. Type n to cancel your

changes. If you answer y, it will not affect any current connections. The following screen appears:

IP Address 192.168.4.182 stored Trap IP Address 192.168.4.150 stored Gateway IP Address 192.168.4.1 stored Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 stored Read Community public stored Write Community public stored Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>): 2

Note: as you configure the RASCard, make note of your settings on the E1 Site Information sheet.

50. Verify that all RASCards are turned on. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up

your RASCards. The following line appears:

Select a Ras Card (1A, 5A, 9A, 13A, -(previous), <d>(one)): 5A

51. Valid device numbers are listed in the option line. Type the device

number of the RASCard you want to set up and press ENTER. The Use Settings from menu appears:

1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card)

2. Use System Defaults (new card)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>:

52. Type 1 or press ENTER if you want to use or modify the settings stored

in the currently selected RASCard. Type 2 if you want to use or modify the default RAS settings. A screen similar to the following appears, with the options displayed varying based on the Address Method selected:

Getting Ras Info ......

1. IP Address :0.0.0.0

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.1

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :TYPE_II

7. Address Method :Address pool

8. Address Pool Start :192.168.4.200

9. Address Pool End :192.168.247

10.Start 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password:**********

15.Protocol :Local

16.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

17.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

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18.Share Secret Password:*********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 2

53. Verify the settings for each option. To change a value for a particular

option, type the number corresponding to menu item and press ENTER.

If no changes are needed, or when all necessary changes have been made, type d and ENTER. Proceed to RASCard Setup step # 76.

54. To change the IP Address, type 1 and ENTER. The IP Address option

appears:

IP Address :192.168.4.151

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

55. Type the IP Address of the RASCard, for example 192.168.4.151, and

press ENTER. The Getting RAS Info menu reappears

56. To change the Subnet Mask address, type 2 and press ENTER.

Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

57. Type the network Subnet Mask and press ENTER. The Getting RAS

Info menu appears.

58. To change the Default Gateway , type 3 and press ENTER. The Default

Gateway menu option appears.

Default Gateway :192.168.4.150 Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

59. Type the IP address of the network Default Gateway and press ENTER.

The Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

60. To change the Primary DNS Server address, type 4 and press ENTER.

The Primary DNS Server option appears:

Primary DNS Server :192.168.4.150

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61. Type the IP address of the Primary DNS Server and press ENTER. The

Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

62. To change the Backup DNS Server address, type 5 and press ENTER.

The Backup DNS Server option appears.

Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

63. Type the address of the Backup DNS Server and press ENTER. The

Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

64. To change the Ethernet Frame Type, type 6 and press ENTER. The

Frame Type option appears.

Frame Type

1. TYPE_II

2. SNAP

Enter Selection (-(previous) <1>):

65. Type 1 to select Type_II or 2 to select SNAP and press ENTER. The

Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

2 Configuration Quick Start

66. To change the Address Method, type 7 and press ENTER. The Address

Method option appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), <3>: 2

67. Type the number of the address allocation method and press ENTER.

Via DHCP Server Type 1 to select via DHCP server . The via DHCP server option appears:

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :Type_II

7. Address Method :via DHCP server

8. RAS Express Password :********

9. Protocol :Local

10.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

11.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

12.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 7

To change a value, type the option number. When the option appears, enter the correct value and press ENTER. The Getting RAS Info menu reappears.

Address Pool

From the Address Method menu, type 2 to select Address pool. The Address Pool option appears:

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :Type_II

7. Address Method :Address Pool

8. Address Pool Start :0.0.0.0

9. Address Pool End :0.0.0.0

10.Start 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password :********

15. Protocol :Local

16.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

17.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 7

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as well as two optional Start and End exclusion address ranges. By using both exclusion ranges, you can, in effect, create three disconnected pools. Addresses from these pools are allocated to users when they call. The pool should have one address for each port controlled by the RASCard.

a. Type 8 to set the Address Pool Start address. Type the first IP address in the pool and press ENTER.

b. Type 9 to set the Address Pool End address. Type the last IP address in the pool and press ENTER.

c. Use options 10, 11, 12 and 13 to set up the start and end exclusion ranges within the pool of addresses. Type the start and end addresses of each exclusion range in the pool. If you do not need to exclude any addresses, leave the exclusion address values set to 0.0.0.0. Press ENTER to return to the Address Method option.

Per Port Configuration From the Address Method option menu, type 3 to select Per Port Configuration.

Selecting Per Port configuration means that each of the individual E1 ports must have a valid IP address allocated to it. The ports must be set up sequentially, beginning with port 1, as shown in the following example:

a. When you have finished changing the values in the IP Address menu, press d(one). A screen similar to the following one appears:

Port Number:1

Port Type:Client_to_LAN Remote Address::0.0.0.0

1. Port Number :1

2. Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3. Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 1

1. Port Number :1

2. Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3. Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 1

b. For each port, select option 2 and identify whether the port will be used for Client-to-LAN communications or LAN-to-LAN communications.

d. Type 3 to enter a new IP address for the port or press ENTER to accept the current IP address. A summary similar to the following the configuration of each port:

1.Port Number :2

2.Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3.Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <24>: d

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e. Repeat steps a through c to set up each port. f. When each port has been set up , select d(one).

Config Port? (<y>, n):

1.Port Number :2

2.Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3.Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <24>: d

68. Change the RAS Express Password, by typing the option number for

RAS Express Password and ENTER. The RAS Express Password menu appears:

RAS Express Password:******** Protocol:Local Primary Server:0.0.0.0 Secondary Server:0.0.0.0 Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

Type a new password if you want a unique administrator password for the RASCard; otherwise, press ENTER to accept the current password. The Getting RAS info menu appears.

69. Change the Protocol option by typing the option number for Protocol

and ENTER. The Protocol menu appears:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Type the number of the security protocol for the RASCard, or press ENTER to accept the default security protocol (Local). The Getting RAS Express info menu reappears.

70. Change the Primary Server IP address by typing the option number for

Primary Server and ENTER.

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

71. Type the IP addresses of your primary security server, or press ENTER to

accept the defaults that you set up earlier. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you press Enter, the Getting RAS Express info menu reappears:

72. Change the Secondary Server IP address by typing the Secondary Server

IP address option and ENTER.

Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

73. Type the IP addresses of your secondary security server, or press ENTER

to accept the defaults that you set up earlier. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you press Enter, the Getting RAS Express info menu reappears:

74. Change the Shared Secret Password by typing the Shared Secret option

number and ENTER.

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Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********):

75. Type the shared secret password used by your security server and press

ENTER, or just press ENTER to accept the current password. Retype the string to confirm that you typed it correctly, and press ENTER again.

76. When you finish configuring the port addresses, a summary of the

RASCard configuration appears:

1. IP Address:192.168.90.4

2. Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway:192.168.90.1

4. Primary DNS Server:192.168.90.1

5. Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type:TYPE_II

7. Address Method :Address pool

8. Address Pool Start:192.168.90.230

9. Address Pool End:192.168.90.253

10.Start 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd E xclusion:0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password:********

15.Protocol:Local

16.Primary Server:192.168.90.1

17.Secondary Server:0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password:********

Config Ras? (<y>, n): y

77. At the Config Ras option, type y and press ENTER to save your changes.

The following messages appear:

Configuring ... Config Completed

The RAS must be reset to finish the config. Reset the RAS? (<y>, n): y

Select a RAS Card (1A,<5A>,9A,13A, -(previous), d(one)): d

78. To configure another RASCard, type the device number of the RASCard

you want to set up, and repeat steps51-77. Otherwise, type d (one) and press ENTER to finish.

Note: Look for error messages such as “Timeout Waiting for Responses” or Not Enough IP Addresses.” If errors are encountered, refer to the

FAQ and Troubleshooting section of your documentation set.

79. The Device Specific Setup menu appears:

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 4

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Note: Before you begin the configuration procedures, please verify that all E1

cables and/or PRI cables are connected to their respective telco lines. For information on telco line setup, contact you telco.

Note: as you configure the E1 Card(s), make note of your settings on the E1 Site Information sheet.

80. If you do not need to configure any E1 interfaces, type q, press ENTER,

and go to step 71. Otherwise, type 4 and press ENTER to configure the T1 interfaces. The following option appears:

Select a T1/E1 Card (<1B>, 1C, 5B, -(previous), d(one)): 13B

81. Type the device number of the E1 daughter card you want to configure,

or press ENTER to configure the currently selected E1 daughter card. The Use Active Settings from menu appears:

Use Active Settings from:

1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card)

2. Use System Defaults (new card)

3. Use Stored Settings (swapping cards)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>: 1

82. The Getting E1 Card info …. screen appears:

Getting E1 Card info...

1. Channel Polling Interval (sec):20

2. Error Threshold :10

3. Disconnect Timeout (sec) :11

4. Framing Format :CRC4

5. Line Coding :Alternate Mark Inversion

6. Signal Options :R2 MF

7. DNIS-digits(1-64 or )for auto :0

8. Country Selection :ITU

9. Line Buildout :120 Ohm

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 1

Verify all values. If you need to change a value, type the option number and ENTER. Type the new value and press ENTER.

When all changes have been completed, type d(one). The following screen appears:

Save changes and config the device? (<y>, n): y

83. Type y to save your changes, or n to cancel them. The following option

appears:

Select a T1/E1 Card (13B, -(previous), d(one)): d

84. To configure another E1 card, type the device number of the T1 you want

to set up, and repeat steps 81-83. Otherwise, type d and press ENTER to finish. The Device Specific Setup menu reappears:

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

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2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <4>): q

85. Type q and press ENTER to quit. The following message appears:

Save System Defaults? (<y>, n):

86. Type y and press ENTER to save the system defaults. The following

prompt appears:

A:\ #

To reenter the MultCommManager Environment Setup, type se. To reconfigure your E1 card, type E1Setup .

MultiCommManager Installation

87. Install the MultiCommManager software on your supervisor PC.

88. Open the MultiCommManager Explorer window and select Physical

View.

89. Click Add to create in the Explorer an IP site for the CommPlete

controller and servers. Enter the IP address of the controller, a unique long name, and a unique three-letter short name. Click OK.

90. Double-click Physical View. You should see the name of the new site

next to a green “IP.” If the “IP” is gray, double-check your IP settings. Also, make sure the Read Community and Write Community settings match how they are set on the MR9600 controller.

91. Double-click the IP site you just created, double-click on the Group icon,

then double click the Rack icon. You should be able to see the modems.

92. Select the RAS device by highlighting the RAS icon and choosing the

appropriate slot (1A, 5A, 9A or 13A).

93. Select the Edit button to check the Read and Write Community strings

for the RASCard.

Installation is complete. If you need to change any settings, you can do so from MultiCommManager or by using Telnet to access the CommPlete controller and servers.

Getting Version Information

To complete the site information sheet, you should verify the installed versions and record the information. Follow the procedures in the Verifying Software/Firmware Version Information section at the end of this chapter.

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PRI (23B+D) Configuration Procedure

Fill out the Site Information sheet below prior to configuration. This form can be useful as a quick reference and troubleshooting tool.

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Note: If you are reconfiguring a PRI card, or if you just installed one for the

first time in an existing CommPlete rack, instead of making a direct connection, you can skip steps 1–4 and access the controller by Telnet.

The following procedure describes how to set your default configurations and then configure your individual devices.

1. Turn off all power to the CommPlete chassis.

2. Using the provided 9-pin null modem cable (PN 45009600), connect a

COM port on a PC to the Config Port connector on the back of the CommPlete chassis. Turn on the PC and run a standard datacomm program, in direct connect mode. To communicate with the controller card, use the following settings: 115,200 bps, 8N1, and no flow control.

3. Turn on the power supply or supplies for the CommPlete chassis. If the

CommPlete Communications Server is already on, press the reset button on the MR9600 controller’s front panel with the end of a paper clip. A screen similar to the following appears:

Welcome to the CommPlete Communications Server Controller (MR9600) Version 2.53 (Sep 25 2000 16:21:50) -- 9/26/2000 2:38pm

System not started because IP address is not set. Login as supervisor.

Username:

4. At the username prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER.

System Defaults Configuration

Note: as you configure the system defaults, make note of your settings on the Site Information sheet.

5. At the password prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER. If you are

configuring the CommPlete Communications Server for the first time, a screen similar to the following appears:

Password: **********

Detecting devices ..starting.........done

Waiting for T1/E1 Version Information Push any key to about the wait (Aborting could cause any E1 cards to be identified as T1)

Getting System Defaults 1 new Controller device was detected 3 new Ras device(s) were detected 2 new T1 device(s) were detected 1 new E1 device(s) were detected 1 new PRI device(s) were detected

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup (Required)

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

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Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>): 1

6. Type 1 and press ENTER to configure the system defaults. The following

menu appears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults (Required)

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>): 1

The settings you create in the System Defaults Setup menu become the default settings for any new device that is inserted into the CommPlete chassis. In data entry lines, current settings are displayed in angle brackets. Press ENTER to accept a current setting and continue to the next option or menu; press - (hyphen) to go back to the previous menu; or press q to quit.

7. In the System Defaults Setup menu, type 1 and press ENTER to set up

network defaults. The following screen appears:

Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0

Press ENTER to display the Default Gateway option:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

8. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0, or type the IP

address for the default gateway (the local router if any), for example

192.168.4.1, and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, the Subnet Mask option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

9. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0, or type the address

mask for your network; for example 255.255.255.0, and press ENTER (for a class C network, the mask is 255.255.255.0). When you press ENTER, the Primary DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

10. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 (if you do not have a

DNS server) or type the address of your primary DNS server, for example 192.168.11.251, and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, the Backup DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.11.251>):

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Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

11. Press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 (if you do not have a

backup DNS server) or type the address for your backup DNS server and press ENTER. When you press ENTER, a screen similar to the following one appears that shows your new network defaults and presents you with the System Defaults Setup menu:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.11.251>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>): 2

12. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up RAS defaults. The current RAS defaults

appear:

Frame Type:TYPE_II

Wan Port IPCP:Enabled

Address Method:Address Pool

Frame Type

1. TYPE_II

2. SNAP

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

13. Type the number of the frame type used by your network, or press

ENTER to accept the default. TYPE_II is the standard Ethernet frame type. SNAP is supported only by some older UNIX systems. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

14. Use the Address Method menu to specify how IP addresses will be

allocated to the remote users. Select via DHCP server if you have a DHCP server on your LAN. Select Address pool if the IP addresses you assign to the clients are from a contiguous pool of addresses. Select Per port config if you want to assign a specific address to each remote port. Select RADIUS if you want to use your RADIUS server to assign IP addresses. Type the number of the address allocation method you want the RAS to use, or press ENTER to accept the default. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

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Wan Port IPCP

1. Disabled

2. Enabled

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

15. In the Wan Port IPCP menu, select Enabled if you want all WAN ports

to use TCP/IP or PPP by default. Select Disabled if TCP/IP or PPP is not to be used. When you press ENTER, the System Defaults Setup menu reappears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 3

16. Type 3 and press ENTER to set up RAS Security Defaults. A screen that

shows the current RAS security defaults appears with the RAS Express Password option:

RAS Express Password:******** Protocol:RADIUS Primary Server:0.0.0.0 Secondary Server:0.0.0.0

Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

17. The default RAS Express Password is blank (i.e., no password). To

prevent unauthorized changes to your system, you should type a new RAS Express password. When you press ENTER at the end of the string, you are asked to type the string again to confirm that you entered it correctly. When you press ENTER again, the following menu appears:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

18. Use the Protocol menu to specify the default security protocol for your

system. Select Local if you do not have a security server on your network. Select RADIUS if you have a RADIUS server on your network. Select TACACS+ if you have a TACACS+ server on your network. When you press ENTER, the Primary Server menu appears:

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

19. Type the IP addresses of your primary server and press Enter. The

Secondary Security server menu appears:

Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

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20. If you do not have a secondary security server, press ENTER to accept the

default address of 0.0.0.0. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you finish the second option, press Enter to display the Shared Secret Password option:

Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

21. Type the shared secret password used by your security server and press

ENTER. Retype the string to confirm that you typed it correctly, and press ENTER again. The System Defaults Setup menu reappears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <4>): 6

Note: Although the options 4, T1 Defaults, 5, E1 Defaults and 6, PRI Defaults, are listed as required, you will only need to configure the

option that matches your segment type.

22. Type 6 and press ENTER to set up the PRI defaults. A screen that shows

your current PRI defaults appears with the Switch Type menu:

Line Coding:Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS) Framing Format:Extended Super Frame Error Correction (CRC4/6):Enabled Call Distribution:First One to One Set Carrier:PCM24/T1 Active Channels:23

Switch Type

1. AT&T 4ESS

2. AT&T 5ESS

3. NT1 DMS100/250

4. National ISDN 2

5. Net 5 (Euro ISDN)

6. Japan NTT

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Switch Type:AT&T 5ESS

23. Type the number of the switch type that matches your switch or press

ENTER to accept the default setting. The following menu appears:

Line Coding

1. Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

2. Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS)

3. High Density Bipolar 3 Zero (HDB3)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

24. Line Coding is the signaling technique of transmitting binary ones and

zeros (bits).

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Type the number of the line coding option that your PRI line uses, or press ENTER to accept the default coding. The following menu appears:

Framing Format

1. 12 Frame Multiframe (F12-D3/4)

2. 4 Frame Multiframe

3. Extended Super Frame

4. 72 Frame Multiframe - Remote Switch Mode (F72)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

25. Framing Format is the method by which binary ones and zeros (bits) are

organized. Type the number of the frame format that matches that of your PRI line,

or press ENTER to accept the default format. The following menu appears:

Error Correction (CRC4/6)

1. Disabled

2. Enabled

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

26. In the Error Correction menu, type 2 and press ENTER to enable error

correction, or type 1 and press ENTER to disable error correction. The following menu appears:

Call Distribution

1. First Available

2. Uniform Distribution

3. One to One

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>):

27. The Call Distribution options determine the method by which incoming

analog calls are distributed to modems on a PRI segment. One to One will result in calls going to the modems according to the DS-0 that the call comes in on. First available will result in calls going to the first modem, starting with 3A, that is not in use. Uniform Distribution will result in calls going to the first available modem, starting with the last modem that was picked.

Press ENTER to leave Call Distribution set at first available, or type in the number of the new setting and press ENTER. The following menu appears:

Set Carrier

1. PCM24/T1

2. PCM30/CEPT

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

28. In the Set Carrier menu, type the number of the appropriate carrier

setting and press ENTER. The following screen appears:

Active Channels (-(previous), q(uit), d(one) <23>):

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29. Press ENTER and the MultiCommManager Environment Setup menu

reappears:

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <2>): 2

30. In the MultiCommManager Environment Setup menu, select option 2

and press ENTER to set up the individual devices in the CommPlete. The options that are most important to set now are the IP addresses for the controller and the IP addresses for each RAS. If these are not properly set, you will be unable to remotely configure the CommPlete.

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup (Required)

2. Ras Setup (Required)

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Note: As you proceed with the individual device configurations that follow, you will be brought through some of the same parameters that were configured during the System Defaults Setup. In such steps, verify

that the options are correct and press ENTER to accept the defaults.

MR9600 Controller Setup

Note: as you configure the controller, make note of your settings on the PRI Site Information sheet.

31. Type 1 and press ENTER to configure the controller. A screen appears

that shows the controller’s current settings:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): 192.168.4.150

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Date : 9/25/2000

3. Time :8:11am

4. Default Trap IP :0.0.0.0

5. Default Gateway :192.168.4.1

6. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

7. Read Community :********

8. Write Community :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>):

32. Verify the settings for each option. To change a value, type the option

number of the value you would like to change and press ENTER. Type the new value and ENTER.

When you have entered all the necessary changes, type d and ENTER. Proceed to the MR9600 Controller Setup step #42.

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33. Type 1 and ENTER to change the IP Address. Type the new address and

press ENTER.

34. Type 2 and ENTER to change the current Date. Enter the date in the

format: <month>/<day>/<year>, and press ENTER.

35. Type 3 and ENTER to change the current Time. Use either 12-hour or

24-hour format, and press ENTER.

36. Type 4 and ENTER to change the Default Trap IP. Enter the IP address

that the controller will send traps to without requiring the IP to be logged in to the supervisor. Press ENTER. If this value is set to 0.0.0.0 (default), then traps are only sent to supervisors that log in to the controller. Type the IP address of the supervisor PC that you want to send error and status information to, for example 192.168.4.150.

37. Type 5 and ENTER to change the Default Gateway IP address for your

network. Type the address and press ENTER.

38. Type 6 and ENTER to change the Subnet Mask for your network. Type

the address and press ENTER.

39. Type 7 and ENTER to change the Read Community option for your

network. The default setting is public. Type the new setting and press ENTER.

The Read/Write Community options area security feature of SNMP, which allows control over access of SNMP data by external users.

40. Type 8 and ENTER to change the Write Community option for your

network. The default setting is public. Type the new value and press ENTER.

41. When you have made all of the necessary changes, type d and ENTER to

complete the setup.

42. A configuration summary appears:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0):192.168.4.150 IP Address:192.168.4.150 Date: 10/4/2000 Time:8:11am Default Trap IP:0.0.0.0 Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Read Community: ******** Write Communtiy: ********

Config CONTROLLER? (<y>, n): y

43. Type y and press ENTER to save your changes. Type n to cancel your

changes. If you answer y, it will not affect any current connections. The following screen appears:

IP Address 192.168.4.182 stored Trap IP Address 192.168.4.150 stored Gateway IP Address 192.168.4.1 stored Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 stored Read Community public stored Write Community public stored Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. RAS Setup (Required)

3. T1 Setup (Required)

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4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

RASCard(s) Setup

Note: as you configure the RASCard, make note of your settings on the PRI Site Information sheet.

44. Verify that all RASCards are turned on. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up

the RASCards. The following line appears:

Select a Ras Card (1A, 5A, 9A, 13A, -(previous), <d>(one)): 5A

45. Type the device number of the RASCard you want to set up and press

ENTER. Valid device numbers are listed in the option line. The Use Settings From menu appears:

1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card)

2. Use System Defaults (new card)

3. User Stored Settings (swapping cards)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>:

46. Type 1 or pres s ENTER if you want to use or modify the settings stored in

the currently selected RASCard. Type 2 if you want to use or modify the default RAS settings configured earlier. Type 3 if you want to use stored settings. The controller displays a screen similar to the following:

Getting Ras Info ......

1. IP Address :192.168.4.151

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.1

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :TYPE_II

7. Address Method :Address pool

8. Address Pool Start :192.168.4.200

9. Address Pool End :192.168.4.247

10.Start 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password :********

15.Protocol :Local

16.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

17.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 2

47. Verify the settings for each option. To change a value, type the item

number of the value you would like to change.

When you have completed all the necessary changes, type d and ENTER. Proceed to RASCard Setup step # 70.

48. To change the IP Address, type 1 and ENTER. The IP Address option

appears:

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IP Address :192.168.4.151

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

49. Type the IP Address of the RASCard, for example 192.168.4.151, and

press ENTER.

50. To change the Subnet Mask address, type 2 and press ENTER.

Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

51. Type the network Subnet Mask and press ENTER.

52. To change the Default Gateway , type 3 and press ENTER. The Default

Gateway menu option appears.

Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

53. Type the IP address of the network Default Gateway and press ENTER.

54. To change the Primary DNS Server address, type 4 and press ENTER.

The Primary DNS Server option appears:

Primary DNS Server :192.168.4.150

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

55. Type the IP address of the Primary DNS Server and press ENTER.

56. To change the Backup DNS Server address, type 5 and press ENTER.

The Backup DNS Server option appears.

Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

57. Type the address of the Backup DNS Server and press ENTER.

58. To change the Ethernet Frame Type, type 6 and press ENTER. The

Frame Type option appears.

Frame Type

1. TYPE_II

2. SNAP

Enter Selection (-(previous) <1>):

59. Type 1 to select Type_II or 2 to select SNAP and press ENTER.

60. To change the Address Method, type 7 and press ENTER. The Address

Method option appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), <3>: 2

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61. Type the number of the address allocation method and press ENTER.

Via DHCP Server Type 1 to select via DHCP server . The via DHCP server option appears:

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :Type_II

7. Address Method :via DHCP server

8. RAS Express Password :********

9. Protocol :Local

10.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

11.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

12.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 7

To change a value, type the option number. When the option menu appears, type the correct value and press ENTER.

Address Pool

From the Address Method menu, type 2 to select Address pool. The Address Pool option appears:

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway :192.168.4.150

4. Primary DNS Server :0.0.0.0

5. Backup DNS Server :0.0.0.0

6. Frame Type :Type_II

7. Address Method :Address Pool

8. Address Pool Start :0.0.0.0

9. Address Pool End :0.0.0.0

10.Start 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion :0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion :0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password :********

15. Protocol :Local

16.Primary Server :0.0.0.0

17.Secondary Server :0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 7

The following screen shows the start and end addresses of the RASCard's address pool, and the start and end addresses of two optional exclusion ranges within the pool of addresses. By using both exclusion ranges, you can, in effect create three disconnected pools. Addresses from these pools are allocated to users, when they call. The pool should have one address for each port controlled by the RASCard, typically 23 for a PRI RASCard.

a. Type 8 to set the Address Pool Start address. Type the first IP address in the pool and press ENTER.

b. Type 9 to set the Address Pool End address. Type the last IP address in the pool and press ENTER.

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c. Use options 10, 11, 12 and 13 to set up the start and end exclusion ranges within the pool of addresses. Type the start and end addresses of each exclusion range in the pool. If you do not need to exclude any addresses, leave the exclusion address values set to 0.0.0.0. Press ENTER to return to the Address Method option.

Per Port Configuration

From the Address Method option menu, type 3 to select Per Port Configuration.

If you select Per Port configuration, you must individually allocate valid IP addresses to all 23 ports. The ports must be set up sequentially, beginning with port 1, as shown in the following example:

When you have finished changing the values in the IP Address menu, press d(one). A screen similar to the following one appears:

Port Number:1

Port Type:Client_to_LAN Remote Address::0.0.0.0

1. Port Number :1

2. Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3. Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 1

1. Port Number :1

2. Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3. Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>: 1

d. For each port, select option 2 and identify whether the port will be

used for Client-to-LAN communications or LAN-to-LAN communications.

e. Type 3 to enter a new IP address for the port or press ENTER to

accept the current IP address. A summary similar to the following the configuration of each port:

1.Port Number :23

2.Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3.Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <24>: d

d. Repeat steps a through c to set up each port. e. When each port has been set up, type d.

Config Port? (<y>, n):1.Port Number :23

2.Port Type :Client_to_LAN

3.Remote Address :0.0.0.0

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <24>: d

62. To change the RAS Express Password, type the option number for the

RAS Express Password and ENTER. The RAS Express Password menu appears:

RAS Express Password:******** Protocol:Local Primary Server:0.0.0.0

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Secondary Server:0.0.0.0 Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

Type a new password if you want a unique administrator password for the RASCard; otherwise, press ENTER to accept the current password. The Getting RAS info menu appears.

63. To change the Protocol , type the option number for Protocol and

ENTER. The Protocol menu appears:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

Type the number of the security protocol for the RASCard, or press ENTER to accept the default security protocol (Local). The Getting RAS info menu reappears.

64. To change the Primary Server IP address, type the option number for

Primary Server and ENTER.

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

65. Type the IP addresses of your primary security server, or press ENTER to

accept the defaults that you set up earlier. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you press Enter, the Getting RAS info menu reappears:

66. To change the Secondary Server IP address, type the Secondary Server

option number and ENTER.

Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

67. Type the IP addresses of your secondary security server, or press ENTER

to accept the defaults that you set up earlier. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you press Enter, the Getting RAS Express info menu reappears:

68. To change the Shared Secret Password, type the Shared Secret Password

option number and ENTER.

69. To change the Secondary Server address, type the Secondary Server

address and ENTER.

Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********):

Type the shared secret password used by your security server and press ENTER, or just press ENTER to accept the current password. Retype the string to confirm that you typed it correctly, and press ENTER again.

70. When you finish configuring the port addresses, a summary of the

RASCard configuration appears:

1. IP Address:192.168.90.4

2. Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway:192.168.90.1

4. Primary DNS Server:192.168.90.1

5. Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0

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6. Frame Type:TYPE_II

7. Address Method :Address pool

8. Address Pool Start:192.168.90.230

9. Address Pool End:192.168.90.253

10.Start 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0

11.End 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0

12.Start 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0

13.End 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0

14.RAS Express Password:********

15.Protocol:Local

16.Primary Server:192.168.90.1

17.Secondary Server:0.0.0.0

18.Shared Secret Password:********

Config Ras? (<y>, n): y

71. At the Config Ras option, type y and press ENTER to save your changes.

The following messages appear:

Configuring ... Config Completed

The RAS Card must be reset to finish the config. Reset the RAS? (<y>, n):

Type y and ENTER to reset the card. The Select a Ras card menu apears:

Select a RAS Card (1A,<5A>,9A,13A, -(previous), d(one)):

72. To configure another RASCard, type the device number of the RASCard

you want to set up, and repeat steps 45-71. Otherwise, type d (one) and press ENTER to finish.

PRI Card(s) Setup

Note: Before you begin the configuration procedures, please verify that all T1 cables and/or PRI cables are connected to their respective telco lines. For

information on telco line setup, contact you telco. Note: as you configure the PRI Card(s), make note of your settings on the

Site Planning sheet.

73. The Device Specific Setup menu reappears:

Note: Look for error messages such as “Timeout Waiting for Responses” or Not Enough IP Addresses.” If errors are encountered, refer to the

FAQ and Troubleshooting section of your documentation set.

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <5>): 5

Note: Although both option 3, T1 Setup, 4, E1 Setup and option 5, PRI Setup, are listed as required, you will only need to configure the option

that matches your segment type.

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74. If you do not need to configure any PRI interfaces, type q, press ENTER,

and go to step 98. Otherwise, type 5 and press ENTER to configure the PRI interfaces. The following option appears:

Select a PRI Card (10A, -(previous), <d>(one)): 10A

75. Type the device number of the PRI card you want to configure, or press

ENTER to configure the currently selected PRI card.

76. The Use Setting from: menu appears:

Use Active Settings from:

1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card)

2. Use System Defaults (new card)

3. User Stored Settings (swapping cards)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>: 1

77. A configuration summary for the PRI card appears:

Getting PRI Info ...

1. Switch Type :AT&T 5ESS

2. Line Coding :Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

3. Framing Format :Extended Super Frame

4. Error Correction (CRC4/6) :Enabled

5. Call Distribution :One to One

6. Set Carrier :PCM24/T1

7. Active Channels :23

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one) <1>): 1

78. Verify that the switch type selected matches that of the PRI line. If all

options are configured correctly, type d and proceed to step # 92. Type 1 and ENTER to change the current switch type. The Switch Type menu appears:

Switch Type

1. AT&T 4ESS

2. AT&T 5ESS

3. NT1 DMS100/250

4. National ISDN

5. Net 5 (Euro ISDN)

6. Japan NTT

Enter Selection (-(previous), <2>):

79. Select the option number of the switch type that matches your PRI line.

Press Enter to return to the Getting PRI Info… screen.

80. Type 2 to change the Line Coding option. The Line Coding option

menu appears:

Line Coding

1. Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

2. Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS)

3. High Density Bipolar 3 Zero (HDB3)

Enter Selection (-(previous), <2>):

81. Line Coding is the signaling technique of transmitting binary ones and

zeros (bits). Type the number of the line coding that the PRI line uses and press

ENTER, or press ENTER to accept the default coding. The Getting PRI Info … option menu appears again.

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82. To change the Framing Format, type 3 and press ENTER. The Framing

Format menu appears:

Framing Format

1. 12 Frame Multiframe (F12-D3/4)

2. 4 Frame Multiframe

3. Extended Super Frame

4. 72 Frame Multiframe - Remote Switch Mode (F72)

Enter Selection (-(previous), <3>):

83. Framing Format is the method by which binary ones and zeros (bits) are

organized. Type the number of the framing format that matches the PRI line and

ENTER, or press ENTER to accept the default option. The Getting PRI Info… menu reappears.

84. To change the Error Correction option, type 4 and ENTER. The Error

Correction menu appears:

Error Correction (CRC4/6)

1. Disabled

2. Enabled

Enter Selection (-(previous), <2>):

85. Press ENTER to accept the current setting, or type the number of the new

option and press ENTER. The Getting PRI info …menu appears.

86. To change the Call Distribution option, type 5 and ENTER. The Call

Distribution menu appears:

Call Distribution

1. First Available

2. Uniform Distribution

3. One to One

Enter Selection (-(previous), <3>):

87. The Call Distribution options determine the method by which incoming

analog calls are distributed to modems on a PRI segment. One to One will result in calls going to the modems according to the DS-0 that the call comes in on. First available will result in calls going to the first modem, starting with 3A, that is not in use. Uniform Distribution will result in calls going to the first available modem, starting with the last modem that was picked.

88. Verify that the distribution method that you wish to use is selected and

press ENTER. The Getting PRI option menu appears.

89. To change the Set Carrier option, type 6 and ENTER. The Set Carrier

option appears:

Set Carrier

1. PCM24/T1

2. PCM30/CEPT

Enter Selection (-(previous), <1>):

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90. Press ENTER to accept the current setting, or type the number of the new

option and press ENTER. The Getting PRI info …menu appears.

91. To change the Active Channels option, type 7 and press ENTER. The

Active Channels menu appears:

Active Channels (-(previous), <23>):

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): d

92. Type d and press ENTER to display a summary of settings:

Switch Type:AT&T 5ESS Line Coding:Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8Zs) Framing Format:Extended Super Frame Error Correction (CRC4/6):Enabled Call Distribution:One to One Set Carrier:PCM24/T1 Active Channels:23

Save changes and config the device? (<y>, n): y

93. Type y and press ENTER to save the changes and configure the PRI card.

The following messages appear:

Configuring . . . .

Config Completed

The RAS must be reset to finish the PRI config. Reset the RAS? (<y>, n): y

Select a PRI card (10A, -(previous), <d>(one)): d

94. Type y to reset the RAS. The Select a PRI card prompt appears. To

configure another PRI card, type the device number of the PRI you want to set up, and repeat steps45-73. Otherwise, type d and press ENTER to finish.

95. The Device Specific Setup screen appears:

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup

5. PRI Setup

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): q

96. Type q to complete the configuration. The A:\# appears.

[1] A:\ #

Return to the MultiComm Manager Environment Setup options by typing se.

MultiCommManager Installation

97. Install the MultiCommManager software on your supervisor PC. Open

the MultiCommManager Explorer window and select Physical View.

98. Open the MultiCommManager Explorer window and select Physical

View.

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99. Click Add to create in the Explorer an IP site for the CommPlete

controller and servers. Enter the IP address of the controller, a unique long name, and a unique three-letter short name. Click OK.

100. Double-click Physical View. You should see the name of the new site

next to a green “IP.” If the “IP” is gray, double-check your IP settings. Also, make sure the Read Community and Write Community settings match how they are set on the MR9600 controller.

101. Double-click the IP site you just created, double-click on the Group icon,

then double click the Rack icon. You should be able to see the modems.

102. Select the RAS card by highlighting the RAS icon and choosing the

appropriate slot (1A, 5A, 9A or 13A).

103. Select the Edit button to check the Read and Write Community strings

for the RASCard.

Installation is complete. If you need to change any settings, you can do so from MultiCommManager or by using Telnet to access the CommPlete controller and servers.

Getting Version Information

2 Configuration Quick Start

To complete the site information sheet, you should verify the installed versions and record the information. Follow the procedures in the Verifying Software/Firmware Version Information section at the end of this chapter.

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EPRI (30B+D) Configuration Procedure

Fill out the Site Information sheet below prior to configuration. This form can be useful as a quick reference and troubleshooting tool.

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Note: If you are reconfiguring a PRI card, or if you just installed one for the

first time in an existing CommPlete rack, instead of making a direct connection, you can skip steps 1–4 and access the controller by Telnet.

The following procedure describes how to set your default configurations and then configure your individual devices.

1. Turn off all power to the CommPlete chassis.

2. Using the provided 9-pin null modem cable (PN 45009600), connect a

COM port on a PC to the Config Port connector on the back of the CommPlete chassis. Turn on the PC and run a standard datacomm program, in direct connect mode. To communicate with the controller card, use the following settings: 115,200 bps, 8N1, and no flow control.

3. Turn on the power supply or supplies for the CommPlete chassis. If the

CommPlete Communications Server is already on, press the reset button on the MR9600 controller’s front panel with the end of a paper clip. A screen similar to the following appears:

Welcome to the CommPlete Communications Server Controller (MR9600) Version 2.53 (Sep 25 2000 16:21:50) -- 09/26/2000 2:38pm

System not started because IP address is not set. Login as supervisor.

Username:

4. .At the username prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER.

System Defaults Setup

Note: as you configure the system defaults, make note of your settings on the Site Information sheet.

5. At the password prompt, type supervisor and press ENTER. If you are

configuring the CommPlete Communications Server for the first time, a screen similar to the following appears:

Password: **********

Detecting devices ..starting.........done

Waiting for T1/E1 Version Information

Push any key to abort the wait. (Aborting could cause any E1 cards to be identified as T1)

Getting System Defaults 1 new Controller device was detected 4 new RAS device(s) were detected 1 new E1 device(s) were detected 1 new PRI card(s) were detected

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup (Required)

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

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Enter Selection (q(uit), <2>): 1

6. Type 1 and press ENTER to configure the system defaults. The following

menu appears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults (Required)

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>): 1

The settings you create in the System Defaults Setup menu become the default settings for any new device that is inserted into the CommPlete chassis. In data entry lines, current settings are displayed in angle brackets. Press ENTER to accept a current setting and continue to the next option or menu; press - (hyphen) to go back to the previous menu; or press q to quit.

7. Type 1 and press ENTER to set up network defaults. The following screen

appears:

Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

8. Type the IP address for the default gateway (the local router, if any), for

example 192.168.4.1, or press ENTER to accept the default address of

0.0.0.0. When you press ENTER, the Subnet Mask option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

9. Type the address mask for your network, for example 255.255.255.0, or

press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 (for a class C network, the mask is 255.255.255.0). When you press ENTER, the Primary DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

10. Type the address for your primary DNS server, for example

192.168.11.251, or press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0 if you do not have one. When you press ENTER, the Backup DNS Server option appears:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.11.251>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

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11. Type the address for your backup DNS server, or press ENTER to accept

the default address of 0.0.0.0 if you do not have one. When you press ENTER, a screen similar to the following one appears that shows your new network defaults and presents you with the System Defaults Setup menu:

Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.11.251>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults (Required)

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>): 2

12. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Frame Type

1. TYPE_II

2. SNAP

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

13. Type the number of the frame type used by your network, or press

ENTER to accept the default. TYPE_II is the standard Ethernet frame type. SNAP is supported only by some older UNIX systems. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>):

14. Use the Address Method menu to specify how IP addresses will be

allocated to the remote users. Select via DHCP server if you have a DHCP server on your LAN. Select Address pool if the IP addresses you assign to the clients are continuous. Select Per port config if you want to assign a specific address to each remote port. Select RADIUS if you want to use your RADIUS server to assign IP addresses. Type the number of the address allocation method you want the RAS to use, or press ENTER to accept the default. When you press ENTER, the following menu appears:

Wan Port IPCP

1. Disabled

2. Enabled

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

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15. Select Enabled (type 2 and press ENTER) if you want all WAN ports to

use TCP/IP or PPP by default. Select Disabled (type 1 and press ENTER) if TCP/IP or PPP is not to be used. When you press ENTER, the System Defaults Setup menu reappears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults (Required)

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 3

16. Type 3 and press ENTER to set up RAS security defaults. A screen that

shows your current RAS security defaults appears with the RAS Express Password option:

RAS Express Password:******** Protocol:Local Primary Server:0.0.0.0 Secondary Server:0.0.0.0 Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

17. The default RAS Express Password is blank (i.e., no password). To

prevent unauthorized changes to your system, you should type a new administrator password. When you press ENTER at the end of the string, you are asked to type the string again to confirm that you entered it correctly. When you press ENTER again, the following menu appears:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

18. Use the Protocol menu to specify the default security protocol for your

system. Select Local if you do not have a security server on your network. Select RADIUS if you have a RADIUS server on your network. Select TACACS+ if you have a TACACS+ server on your network. When you press ENTER, the following options appear:

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

19. Type the IP addresses of your primary and secondary security servers. If

you do not have a secondary security server, press ENTER to accept the default address of 0.0.0.0. If you are using local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you finish the second option, the Shared Secret Password option appears:

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

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Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

20. Type the shared secret password used by your security server and press

ENTER. Retype the string to confirm that you typed it correctly, and press ENTER again. The System Defaults Setup menu reappears:

System Defaults Setup

1. Network Defaults

2. Ras Defaults

3. Ras Security Defaults

4. T1 Defaults (Required)

5. E1 Defaults (Required)

6. PRI Defaults (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>): 5

Note: Although options 4, T1 Defaults, 5, E1 Defaults and 6,PRI Defaults, are listed as required, you will only need to configure the

option that matches your segment type.

21. Type 6 and press ENTER to set up the PRI defaults. A screen similar to the

following appears, showing your current PRI defaults:

Switch Type:Net 5 (Euro ISDN) Error Correction (CRC4/6):Enabled Call Distribution:One to One Set Carrier:PCM30/CEPT Active Channels:30

Switch Type

1. AT&T 4ESS

2. AT&T 5ESS

3. NT1 DMS100/250

4. National ISDN 2

5. Net 5 (Euro ISDN)

6. Japan NTT

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <5>): 5

22. Type 5 and press ENTER to select Net 5 (Euro ISDN). The following menu

appears:

Line Coding

1. Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

2. Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8Zs)

3. High Density Bipolar 2 Zero (HDB3)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>): 3

If you selected the European PRI switch type, the Line Coding value will default to HDB3. All other Line Coding values will be ignored. Press ENTER. The Framing Format menu appears:

Framing Format

1. 12 Frame Multiframe (F12-D3/4)

2. 4 Frame Multiframe

3. Extended Super Frame

4. 72 Frame Multiframe - Remote Switch Mode (F72)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>:

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If you selected the European PRI switch type, the Framing Format will default to 72 Frame Multiframe. All other Framing Format options will be ignored. Press ENTER to display the Error Correction menu.

Error Correction

1. Disabled

2. Enabled

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>:

Verify the error correction setting and press ENTER to accept the current setting, or type the corresponding option number to choose a new setting. Press ENTER to display the Call Distribution menu:

Call Distribution

1. First Available

2. Uniform Distribution

3. One to One

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>):

23. The Call Distribution options determine the method by which incoming

analog calls are distributed to modems on a PRI segment. One to One will result in calls going to the modems according to the DS-0 that the call comes in on. First available will result in calls going to the first modem, starting with 3A, that is not in use. Uniform Distribution will result in calls going to the first available modem, starting with the last modem that was picked.

Type the number of the distribution method that you wish to use and press ENTER. The following Set Carrier menu appears:

Set Carrier

1. PCM24/T1

2. PCM30/CEPT

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

24. Verify that the appropriate carrier option is selected and press ENTER,

or type the option number of the new setting and press ENTER. The Active Channels screen appears:

Active Channels (-(previous), q(uit), <23>):

Type 30 and press ENTER.

Note: As you proceed with the individual device configurations that

follow, you will be brought through some of the same parameters that were configured during the System Defaults Setup. In such steps, verify that the options are correct and press ENTER to accept the defaults.

MR9600 Controller Setup

Note: as you configure the controller, make note of your settings on the Site Information sheet.

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25. As the system restarts, type your User ID and password at the prompts,

pressing ENTER after each item. The system detects the installed devices and the MultiCommManager Environment Setup menu reappears:

MultiCommManager Environment Setup

1. System Defaults Setup

2. Device Specific Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <1>): 2

26. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up the individual devices in the

CommPlete. The options that are most important to set are the IP addresses for the controller and the IP addresses for each RAS. If these are not properly set, you will be unable to remotely configure the CommPlete.

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup (Required)

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 1

27. Type 1 and ENTER to configure the controller. A screen appears that

shows the controller’s current settings and the IP Address option:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

1. IP Address :192.168.4.150

2. Date :10/4/2000

3. Time :10:24am

4. Default Trap IP :0.0.0.0

5. Default Gateway :0.0.0.0

6. Subnet Mask :0.0.0.0

7. Read Community:********

8. Write Community :********

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), d(one), <1>): 1

The controller's IP Address must not be the same address as the Default Trap IP or the Default Gateway IP address.

28. Verify the settings for each option. To change a value, type the number

corresponding to the menu option. If no changes are needed, or all necessary changes have been made, type d and ENTER. Proceed to MR9600 Controller Setup step # 47.

29. Type 1 and ENTER to change the Controller's IP Address. Type the new

address and ENTER.

30. From the setup menu, type 2 and ENTER to change the current Date.

Enter the date in the format: <month>/<day>/<year>, and press ENTER to return to the setup menu.

31. Type 3 and ENTER to change the current Time. Use either 12-hour or

24-hour format, and press ENTER. The setup menu reappears.

32. Type 4 and ENTER to change the Default Trap IP. Enter the IP address

that the controller will send traps to without requiring the IP to be

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logged in to the supervisor. Press ENTER. If this value is set to 0.0.0.0 (default), then traps are only sent to supervisors that log in to the controller. Type the IP address of the supervisor PC that you want to send error and status information to, for example 192.168.4.150. When you press ENTER, the setup menu appears.

33. To change the Default Gateway IP address for your network, type 5 and

ENTER. Type the address and press ENTER to return to the setup menu.

34. Type 6 and ENTER to change the Subnet Mask for your network. Type

the address and press ENTER. The setup menu appears.

35. To change the Read Community option for your network, type 7 and

ENTER. The default setting is public. Type the new setting and press ENTER. The setup menu appears.

The Read/Write Community options are a security feature of SNMP, which allow control over access of SNMP data by external users.

36. Type 8 and ENTER to change the Write Community option for your

network. The default setting is public. Type the new value and press ENTER.

37. When all options have been configured, type d.

38. A configuration summary appears:

Date:10/4/2000 Time:10:24am Default Trap IP:0.0.0.0 Default Gateway:0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask:0.0.0.0 Read Community:******** Write Community:********

IP Address:192.168.4.150

39. Type y and press ENTER to save your changes. Type n to cancel your

RASCard(s) Setup

Config CONTROLLER? (<y>, n):

changes. If you answer y, it will not affect any current connections. The following screen appears:

IP Address 192.168.4.182 stored Trap IP Address 192.168.4.150 stored Gateway IP Address 192.168.4.1 stored Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 stored Read Community public stored Write Community public stored Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <3>): 2

Note: as you configure the RASCard(s), make note of your settings on the EPRI Site Information sheet.

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40. Type 2 and press ENTER to set up your RASCards. The following line

appears:

Select a Ras Card (1A, 5A, 9A, 13A, -(previous), <d>(one)): 5A

Type the device number of the RASCard you want to set up, or press ENTER to set up the currently selected RASCard. Valid device numbers are listed in the option line.

41. The Use settings from menu appears:

Use Settings from:

1. Use Active Settings (pre-configured card)

2. Use System Defaults (new card)

3. Use Stored Settings (swapping cards)

Enter Selection (q(uit), <>: 1

42. Type 1 or press ENTER if you want to use or modify the settings stored in

the currently selected RASCard. Type 2 if you want to set up a new card using the system defaults. Type 3 to use stored settings. The controller fetches and displays the following information:

Getting Ras Info ......

Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0 Default Gateway:192.168.4.1 Primary DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Frame Type:TYPE_II Address Method:Address pool

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

IP Address:0.0.0.0

43. Type the IP address of the RASCard, for example 192.168.4.185, and

press ENTER. The Subnet Mask option appears:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.185>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>):

44. Verify the subnet mask and press ENTER to accept the current mask, or

type a new mask and press ENTER. The Default Gateway option appears:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.185>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>):

45. Verify the gateway address and press ENTER to accept the current

address, or type a new address and press ENTER. The Primary DNS Server option appears:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.185>): Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

46. Type a new address for the primary DNS server or press ENTER to accept

the default address of 0.0.0.0. The Backup DNS Server option appears:

IP Address (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.185>):

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Subnet Mask (-(previous), q(uit), <255.255.255.0>): Default Gateway (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.1>): Primary DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Backup DNS Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

47. Type a new address for the backup DNS server or press ENTER to accept

the default address of 0.0.0.0. The Frame Type menu appears:

Frame Type

1. TYPE_II

2. SNAP

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

48. Verify that the current setting matches your Ethernet frame type and

press ENTER, or type the number of a new frame type and press ENTER. The Address Method menu appears:

Address Method

1. via DHCP server

2. Address pool

3. Per port config

4. RADIUS

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <2>):

49. Verify the address allocation method and press ENTER to accept the

current selection, or type the number of a new address allocation method and press ENTER. A security summary for the RASCard then appears:

RAS Express Password:******** Protocol:Local Primary Server:0.0.0.0 Secondary Server:0.0.0.0 Shared Secret Password:********

RAS Express Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

50. Type a new password if you want a unique administrator password for

the RASCard; otherwise, press ENTER to accept the current password. The Protocol menu appears next:

Protocol

1. Local

2. RADIUS

3. TACACS+

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

51. Use the Protocol menu to select the security protocol for the RASCard, or

press ENTER to accept the default security protocol. The following options then appear:

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

52. Type the IP addresses of your primary and secondary security servers, or

press ENTER to accept the defaults that you set up earlier. If you are using

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local security (i.e., RASExpress security rather than RADIUS or TACACs+), leave these addresses set at the 0.0.0.0 default. When you finish the second option, the Shared Secret Password option appears:

Primary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Secondary Server (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Shared Secret Password (-(previous), q(uit), <********>):

53. Type the shared secret password used by your security server and press

ENTER, or just press ENTER to accept the current password. Retype the string to confirm that you typed it correctly, and press ENTER again. The screen that appears next depends on whether you selected Address pool or Per port config as your method of address allocation in step 50.

Address Pool Configuration

The following screen shows the start and end addresses of the RASCard’s address pool, and the start and end addresses of two optional exclusion ranges within the pool. By using both exclusion ranges, you can, in effect, create three disconnected pools. Addresses from these pools are allocated to users when they call. The pool should have one address for each port controlled by the RASCard, typically 32 for a EPRI RASCard.

Note: Although EPRI utilizes only 30 ports, the RASCard recognizes all 32 modems present on the two MT5634HD16 cards. You must allow for

32 IP addresses or you will receive the message “not enough ips.”

Address Pool Start:192.168.4.200

Address Pool End:192.168.4.247 Start 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0 End 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0 Start 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0 End 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0

Address Pool Start (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.200>):

a. In the Address Pool Start option, type the first IP address in the

pool, or press ENTER to accept the current address. The next option appears:

Address Pool Start (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.200>): Address Pool End (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.247>):

b. In the Address Pool End option, type the last IP address in the pool,

or press ENTER to accept the current last address. The exclusion options then appear:

Address Pool Start (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.200>): Address Pool End (-(previous), q(uit), <192.168.4.247>): Start 1st Exclusion (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): End 1st Exclusion (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): Start 2nd Exclusion (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>): End 2nd Exclusion (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

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c. Type the start and end address of each exclusion range in the pool,

or press ENTER to accept the current address. If you do not need to exclude any addresses, leave the exclusion addresses set to 0.0.0.0.

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Per Port Configuration

If you selected Per port config in step 50, you must individually allocate valid IP addresses to all 30 EPRI ports. The ports must be set up sequentially, beginning with port 1, as shown in the following example.

Port Number:1

Port Number (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

a. Press ENTER to set up port 1. A screen similar to the following one

appears:

Getting Port Info .......

Time out waiting for response Port Number:1 Port Type:Client_to_LAN Remote Address::0.0.0.0

Port Type:Client_to_LAN

Port Type

1. Client_to_LAN

2. LAN_to_LAN

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <1>):

b. Select whether the port will be used for Client-to-LAN

communications or LAN-to-LAN communications. If you select Client_to_LAN, a screen similar to the following one appears:

Remote Address::0.0.0.0 Remote Address: (-(previous), q(uit), <0.0.0.0>):

c. Type a new IP address for the port or press ENTER to accept the

current IP address. A summary similar to the following one appears:

Port Number:1 Port Type:Client_to_LAN Remote Address::0.0.0.0

Config Port? (<y>, n):

d. Type y if you changed the port configuration; otherwise, type n. e. Repeat steps a through d to set up each port.

When you finish configuring the port addresses, a summary of the RASCard configuration appears:

IP Address:192.168.90.4 Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0 Default Gateway:192.168.90.1 Primary DNS Server:192.168.90.1 Backup DNS Server:0.0.0.0 Frame Type:TYPE_II Address Method:Address pool Address Pool Start:192.168.90.230 Address Pool End:192.168.90.253 Start 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0 End 1st Exclusion:0.0.0.0

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Start 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0 End 2nd Exclusion:0.0.0.0

Administrator Password:******** Protocol:RADIUS Primary Server:192.168.90.1 Secondary Server:0.0.0.0 Shared Secret Password:********

Config Ras? (<y>, n):

54. Type y and press ENTER to save your changes. The following messages

appear:

Configuring ... Config Completed

The RAS must be reset to finish the config. Reset the RAS? (<y>, n): y

Type y to reset the RASCards. The Device Specific Setup menu reappears:

Select a RAS Card (2A, (-(previous), <d>(one).

Note: Look for error messages such as “Timeout Waiting for Responses” or Not Enough IP Addresses.” If errors are encountered, refer to the

FAQ and Troubleshooting section of your documentation set.

55. To configure another RASCard, type the device number of the RASCard

PRI Card(s) Setup

Note: Before you begin the configuration procedures, please verify that all T1 cables and/or PRI cables are connected to their respective telco lines. For

information on telco line setup, contact you telco. Note: as you configure the PRI Card(s), make note of your settings on the

Site Information sheet.

56. If you do not need to configure any PRI interfaces, type q, press ENTER,

you want to set up, and repeat steps 41–56. Otherwise, type d and press ENTER to finish. The following message appears:

Device Specific Setup

1. Controller Setup

2. Ras Setup

3. T1 Setup (Required)

4. E1 Setup (Required)

5. PRI Setup (Required)

Enter Selection (-(previous), q(uit), <4>):

and go to step 68. Otherwise, type 5 and press ENTER to configure the PRI interfaces. The following option appears:

Select a PRI Card (2A, -(previous), <d>(one)): 2A

Type the device number of the PRI card you want to configure, or press ENTER to configure the currently selected

Settings from menu appears:

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