Pioneer BR-SIT01, BR-SXT01 User Manual

BR-SIT01

BR-SXT01

Data Comm for Business, Inc.

Rev. Date: April 10, 1998

807 Pioneer Street

Champaign, IL 61820

217-352-3207

This manual applies to both the “I” and “X” router models. The “I” model
(BR-SIT01) is single protocol TCP/IP only. The “X” model (BR-SXT01) is a
multi-protocol router that routes TCP/IP, IPX, DECnet, and Appletalk.

When using this manual with “I” model router, ignore the manual sections
pertaining to protocols other than TCP/IP.

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 7

ABOUT THE BR ROUTER 7
A NOTE ABOUT ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING 7
BR ROUTER INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 7

Getting Started 8
Hardware Installation 8
RouterView Software Installation 8
Command Line Preparation 8
Quickstart Configuration 8
Appendices 9

CHAPTER 2 - GETTING STARTED 11

A FEW NOTES 11

Please Read The Manuals 11
Warranty and Service 11
Getting Help With the BR Router 11

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED 11

Supplied with the BR Router 12
Needed For Installation 12

Ethernet Connection Requirements 12

10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet 12

Telco Line Connection Requirements 13

V.35 Interface 13
RS-232 Interface 13

CHAPTER 3 - HARDWARE INSTALLATION 15

Mounting the Router 15
Connecting the Router to the Ethernet 16

Connecting to Twisted-Pair Ethernet 16

Connecting a Line Device to the BR Router 16

Connecting Devices to the V.35 Interface 16

Connecting Devices to the RS-232C Interface 16
Connecting an Out-of-Band Management Console 17
Powering Up the Router 17

CHAPTER 4 - ROUTERVIEW SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 19

RouterView for Windows 19

System Requirements 19

Installation and Operation 20
RouterView for Macintosh 20

System Requirements 20

Installation and Operation 21

CHAPTER 5 - COMMAND LINE MANAGEMENT 23

Out-of-Band Command Line Management 23
Temporarily Reconfiguring a Host for Command Line Management 24
Setting Up Telnet Operation 24

CHAPTER 6 - QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS 25

ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION 25

IP Protocol 26

Required for IP 26

Suggested for IP 26
* IPX Protocol 26

Required for IPX 26

Suggested for IPX 26
* AppleTalk Protocol 27

Required for AppleTalk 27

Suggested for AppleTalk 27
* DECnet Protocol 27

Required for DECnet 27

Suggested for DECnet 27

WAN INTERFACE PPP CONFIGURATION 27

IP Protocol 28

Required for IP 28

Suggested for IP 28
* IPX Protocol 28

Required for IPX 28

Suggested for IPX 28

* Available on "X" model router only.

* AppleTalk Protocol 29

Required for AppleTalk 29

Suggested for AppleTalk 29
* DECnet Protocol 29

Required for DECnet 29
Link Configuration 30

Required for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 30

Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 30

Required for Dial-On-Demand Operation 30

Suggested for Dial-On-Demand Operation 30
Physical Communications Settings 31

WAN INTERFACE FRAME RELAY CONFIGURATION 31

IP Protocol 31

Required for IP 31

Suggested for IP 32
* IPX Protocol 32

Required for IPX 32

Suggested for IPX 32
* AppleTalk Protocol 32

Required for AppleTalk 32

Suggested for AppleTalk 33
* DECnet Protocol 33

Required for DECnet 33
Link Configuration 33

Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 33
Frame Relay DLCI Mappings 33
Physical Communication Settings 34

* Available on "X" model router only.

APPENDIX A - SHIPPING DEFAULTS 35

Ethernet Interface 35

IP Routing Defaults 35

* IPX Routing Defaults 35

* AppleTalk Routing Defaults 35

* DECnet Defaults 35
WAN Interfaces 35

IP Defaults 35

* IPX Defaults 36

* AppleTalk Defaults 36

* DECnet Defaults 36

V.35 (WAN 0) Link & Physical Defaults 36

RS-232 (WAN 1) Link & Physical Defaults 36

APPENDIX B - CONNECTOR AND CABLE PIN OUTS 37

Pin Outs for V.35 Female Connector (DTE) 37
Pin Outs for DB-25 Male to DB-25 Female RS-232 Data &
AUX/Console Cable 37

APPENDIX C - LED PATTERNS AND TEST SWITCH SETTINGS 39

BR Router LED Patterns 39

Power On, No Traffic 39

Ethernet Traffic Indicators (Ethernet LED Bar) 39

Other Indicators (on All LED Bars) 39

Panic Indicators 39
BR Router Switch Settings 40

* Available on "X" model router only.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

About the BR Router

Congratulations on your purchase of the BR Router multiport wide area router. The
BR Router supports the IP, IPX, AppleTalk, and DECnet network protocols, with
dial-on-demand and leased-line operation using the PPP and/or the Frame Relay
wide area protocols.

A Note About On-Demand Internetworking

The BR Router can be configured to provide cost effective on-demand connections
over a wide area communications link (typically a voice phone line, a switched 56
line, or an ISDN line). Your network traffic and the configuration you place in the
router will determine how often and for how long such a link is connected.

THE SHIPPING CONFIGURATION IN YOUR BR ROUTER DOES NOT
PROVIDE AUTOMATIC ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING. YOU MUST
FIRST PROGRAM YOUR ROUTER TO WORK IN THIS ROLE ON YOUR
NETWORK.

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YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY MONITOR PHONE LINE USAGE TO BE SURE
THAT YOUR ROUTER CONFIGURATION IS ALLOWING THE ROUTER TO
DROP THE COMMUNICATIONS LINK WHEN IT ISN’T NEEDED.

BR Router Installation Overview

This manual will help you install the BR Router to connect a local Ethernet to 1 or
2 remote networks and/or remote PPP client computers. These connections can be
made to other DCB routers, routers from other vendors, or PPP compliant dial-in
software packages running on a variety of computers. The wide-area interfaces on
the BR Router may be used to interconnect your network with other corporate
networks, and to make your network’s resources available to dial-in clients.

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In short, the installation steps are:

1. Install the BR Router hardware and connect it to one or more line

communication devices (including modems, 56K CSU/DSU’s, ISDN Terminal
Adapters, and fractional or full T1 CSU/DSU’s).

2. Select the management method you wish to use with the router. If you want to

use the RouterView management software, you must install the software on a
Windows PC or Macintosh computer which is connected to your network.

3. Configure the BR Router LAN and WAN parameters using the management

method you have chosen.

If you have any difficulties during the installation or use of the BR Router that are
not answered by this guide, please call Data Comm for Business or your BR Router
reseller. DCB’s phone number is listed on the front of this guide. We will be happy
to help you.

The manual is divided into several sections that should provide you with all the
information you will need to use the BR Router on your network.

Getting Started

This part of the manual describes the contents of the BR Router package and
emphasizes the preparation and equipment you will need to install the router.

Hardware Installation

Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to physically install the BR
Router and connect it to your local Ethernet and your wide area network(s).
Instructions are included for twisted-pair Ethernet environments as well as modems,
56K CSU/DSUs, ISDN terminal adapters, and fractional or full T1 CSU/DSU’s.

RouterView Software Installation

If you plan to use RouterView, DCB’s GUI (Graphical User Interface) management
software which is included with your router, then read this section. Instructions are
provided on how to install RouterView for Windows or Macintosh environments.

Command Line Preparation

If you have decided to use command line management, either out-of-band (through
the router’s AUX/Console interface), or in-band through Telnet, read this section.

Quickstart Configuration

The Quickstart section provides a list of parameters that must be entered into a
router for proper operation.

Appendices

Additional information that might be of interest to you such as technical
specifications and a quick reference to specific information can be found at the end
of this guide.

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

A Few Notes

Please Read The Manuals

The manuals included with your BR Router contain some very important
information about the BR Router and local and wide area networking in general.
Please read this manual thoroughly, and refer to the management reference guides
as required. It’s worth the few minutes it will take.

Also, please fill out the warranty registration card and return it to us today. This
will help us keep you informed of updates to the BR Router and future products
available from DCB.

Warranty and Service

The BR Router is covered by the DCB’s Integrated Support Package, which
includes a three-year comprehensive warranty, a twenty-four hour advanced
replacement program, unlimited phone support, and software upgrades for the life
of the product.

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Getting Help With the BR Router

If you have a question about the BR Router and can’t find the answer in one of the
manuals included with the product, feel free to call our technical support
department at [phone]. You may also send support questions via e-mail to

[e-mail]

What You Will Need To Get Started

Before connecting the BR Router, please check the list below to make sure that you
have received all of the items that are supplied with the BR Router package.

You should also make sure you have any additional items that are necessary to
connect the router to your network.

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Supplied with the BR Router

Please check your shipping package for the following items:

• BR Router unit

• Wall-mount power supply

• One DB-25 to DB-25 data and auxiliary interface cable

• Windows RouterView diskette

• Macintosh RouterView diskette

• Windows download software diskette

• Macintosh download software diskette

• RouterView reference guide

• Command line reference guide

• Warranty registration card

Needed For Installation

Before connecting the BR Router to your network, you need to make sure that you
have the necessary equipment for connecting to the local Ethernet and the wide area
transmission device(s) (modem, 56K CSU/DSU, ISDN terminal adapter, T1
CSU/DSU).

Ethernet Connection Requirements

The BR Router’s Ethernet interface directly supports 10BaseT twisted-pair
Ethernet. Other Ethernet cabling types (such as thin Ethernet, thick Ethernet, fiber
optic cabling or pre-10BaseT twisted-pair) can be supported using a 10BaseT mini­hub or other conversion device.

10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet

To connect the router’s Ethernet interface to twisted-pair Ethernet cabling you will
need an unshielded twisted-pair station cable that is connected to a 10BaseT­compatible twisted-pair hub.

v Note: Ethernet cables and cable connectors are not supplied with the BR Router
product. Please contact your reseller or your DCB representative for information
on obtaining the correct Ethernet cabling supplies.

Telco Line Connection Requirements

The BR Router is not a line communications device. In order to connect to a wide
area transmission line, you must use a modem, 56K CSU/DSU, ISDN Terminal

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Adapter, or T1 CSU/DSU. Which of these devices you use depends on the type of
telco line you are connecting one of the router’s wide area interfaces to.

v Note: Before attempting to connect the BR Router to a leased telco line, use the
loopback features of your CSU/DSU’s to check the line. This can save you a
considerable amount of time, since the more equipment you have on the line, the
more difficult it becomes to determine where a problem is occurring.

The BR Router provides one high-speed V.35 synchronous interface, and one RS­232 sync/async interface, each of which can be independently configured for PPP or
Frame Relay operation. The V.35 interface is capable of communicating to another
router or a PPP client machine over a 56K CSU/DSU, an ISDN Terminal Adapter,
or a T1 CSU/DSU. The RS-232 interface is capable of communicating to another
router or a PPP client machine over a modem, 56K CSU/DSU, or ISDN Terminal
Adapter.

V.35 Interface

The BR Router does not include a V.35 cable. These cables are available from your
reseller, or a number of other suppliers. The BR Router has a female V.35
connector, as do virtually all line communications devices. Thus, the V.35 cable
required to connect to a line communications device will usually have male
connectors at both ends. The pinouts for this cable are shown in Appendix B.

RS-232 Interface

The BR Router includes one DB-25 to DB-25 RS-232 sync/async cable. This cable
supports RS-232 asynchronous modems, synchronous leased and switched 56K
CSU/DSU’s, and ISDN Terminal Adapters. It can also be used to connect the
router’s auxiliary interface to a PC running terminal emulation software, or to a
dumb terminal.

v Note: Please use only the supplied DB-25 cable when connecting your line
communication device to the BR Router’s RS-232 interface. The cables provided
with other equipment will generally not have the same internal connections.