RAD Data comm BR-ASX01, BR-ASI01 User Manual

BR-ASI01

BR-ASX01

Data Comm for Business, Inc.

Champaign, IL 61820

Rev. Date: October 17, 1996

807 Pioneer Street

217-352-3207

This manual applies to both the “I” and “X” router models. The “I” model
(BR-ASI01) is single protocol TCP/IP only. The “X” model (BR-ASX01) 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

Getting Started 7
Hardware Installation 7
RouterView Software Installation 8
Command Line Preparation 8
Quickstart Configuration 8
Appendices and Index 8

CHAPTER 2 - GETTING STARTED 9

A FEW NOTES 9

Please Read The Manuals 9
Warranty and Service 9
Getting Help With the BR Router 9

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED 9

Supplied with the BR Router 9
Needed For Installation 10

Ethernet Connection Requirements 10

Thick Ethernet 10
Thin Ethernet 10
10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet 10

Telco Line Connection Requirements 11

RS-232 Port 11

CHAPTER 3 - HARDWARE INSTALLATION 13

Mounting the Router 13
Connecting the Router to the Ethernet 14

Connecting to Thick Ethernet 14
Connecting to Thin Ethernet 14
Connecting to Twisted-Pair Ethernet 14

Connecting a Line Device to the BR Router 14

Connecting Devices to the RS-232C Port 15
Connecting an Out-of-Band Management Console 15
Powering Up the Router 15

CHAPTER 4 - ROUTERVIEW SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 17

RouterView for Windows 17

System Requirements 17

Installing and Running RouterView for Windows 17
RouterView for Macintosh 18

System Requirements 18

Installing and Running RouterView for Macintosh 18

CHAPTER 5 - SETTING UP COMMAND LINE MANAGEMENT 21

Out-of-Band Command-Line Management 21
Setting Up Telnet Operation 21

CHAPTER 6 - QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS 23

ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION 23

IP Protocol 24

Required for IP 24

Suggested for IP 24
* IPX Protocol 24

Required for IPX 24

Suggested for IPX 24
* AppleTalk Protocol 25

Required for AppleTalk 25

Suggested for AppleTalk 25
* DECnet Protocol 25

Required for DECnet 25

Suggested for DECnet 25

WAN PORT PPP CONFIGURATION 25

Operating Software 26

Required for PPP 26
IP Protocol 26

Required for IP 26

Suggested for IP 26
* IPX Protocol 27

Required for IPX 27

Suggested for IPX 27

* Available on “X” model router only.

* AppleTalk Protocol 27

Required for AppleTalk 27

Suggested for AppleTalk 27
* DECnet Protocol 27

Required for DECnet 27
Link Configuration 28

Required for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 28

Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 28

Required for Dial-On-Demand Operation 28

Suggested for Dial-On-Demand Operation 28
Physical Comm Settings 29

WAN PORT FRAME RELAY CONFIGURATION 29

Operating Software 29

Required for Frame Relay 29
IP Protocol 30

Required for IP 30

Suggested for IP 30
* IPX Protocol 30

Required for IPX 30

Suggested for IPX 31
* AppleTalk Protocol 31

Required for AppleTalk 31

Suggested for AppleTalk 31
* DECnet Protocol 31

Required for DECnet 31
Link Configuration 31

Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation 32
Frame Relay DLCI Mappings 32
Physical Comm Settings 32

* Available on “X” model router only.

APPENDIX A - SHIPPING DEFAULTS 33

Ethernet Port 33

IP Defaults 33

* IPX Defaults 33

* AppleTalk Defaults 33

* DECnet Defaults 33
WAN Port 33

IP Defaults 33

* IPX Defaults 33

* AppleTalk Defaults 34

* DECnet Defaults 34

Link & Physical Defaults 34

APPENDIX B - CONNECTOR AND CABLE PIN OUTS 35

Pin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Data Cable (DCE/Male) 35
Pin Outs for DIN-8 to RS-232 Console Cable (DTE/Female) 36

APPENDIX C - LIGHT PATTERNS AND TEST SWITCH SETTINGS 37

BR Router Light Patterns 37

Traffic Indicators 37

Other Indicators 37

Level 1 Panic Indicators 37
BR Router Switch Settings 37

* Available on “X” model router only.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

About the BR Router

Congratulations on your purchase of the BR Router Ethernet to wide area router.
The BR Router supports the IP, IPX, AppleTalk, and DECnet protocols, with dial­on-demand or dedicated line operation over voice, leased/switched, or ISDN lines,
using the PPP and/or the Frame Relay wide area protocols.

This manual will help you install the BR Router to connect your local Ethernet to a
wide area network. The wide area network may be connected to other DCB routers,
or to routers from other vendors. You can also use the BR Router to connect your
network to an Internet Service Provider.

In short, the installation steps are:

1. Install the BR Router hardware and connect it to a line communication device

(including a modem, CSU/DSU, or ISDN Terminal Adapter).

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.

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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 DCB 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.
Instructions are included for thick, thin, and twisted-pair Ethernet environments as
well as modems, CSU/DSUs, and ISDN terminal adapters.

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RouterView Software Installation

If you plan to use RouterView, DCB’ 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 AUX port), 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 and Index

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 Integrated Support Package, which includes
a one year comprehensive warranty, a twenty-four hour advanced replacement
program, unlimited phone support, and software upgrades for the life of the product.

Getting Help With the BR Router

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

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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.

Supplied with the BR Router

Please check your shipping package for the following items:

• BR Router unit

• Power supply

• One DIN-8 to DB-25 data cable

• One DIN-8 to DB-25 auxiliary port cable

• Windows RouterView diskette

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• Macintosh RouterView diskette

• Windows download software diskette

• Macintosh download software diskette

• RouterView reference guide

• Command line reference guide

• Warranty registration card

v Note: Some routers may be shipped with two RS-232 “Y” cables. These cables
can be used for both data and auxiliary port operation.

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, CSU/DSU, ISDN terminal adapter).

Ethernet Connection Requirements

The BR Router’s Ethernet port directly supports thick, thin and 10BaseT twisted­pair Ethernet. Switching among the three ports is automatic – simply plug the
proper Ethernet connector into its port. Other Ethernet cabling types (such as fiber
optic cabling or pre-10BaseT twisted-pair) can be supported using adapters which
connect to a thick Ethernet port.

Thick Ethernet

To connect the router’s Ethernet port to a standard (thick) Ethernet cable you will
need a transceiver cable connection at the correct location on your Ethernet cable.
The transceiver cable will attach directly to the DB-15 connector on the router.

Thin Ethernet

To connect the router’s Ethernet port to a thin Ethernet cable you will need a T­connector installed at the correct location on your Ethernet cable. A T-connector is
required for proper termination of the cable.

10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet

To connect the router’s Ethernet port to twisted-pair Ethernet cabling you will need
an unshielded twisted-pair wire that is connected to a 10BaseT-compatible twisted­pair 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.

v Note: These hardware installation instructions assume that your Ethernet cabling
is already in place. Thin coaxial Ethernet network cabling should be terminated at
each end with 50 Ohm terminator plugs. A T-connector or transceiver must be
available in the location where you will be installing the router.

Telco Line Connection Requirements

The BR Router is not a line communications device. In order to connect to a wide
area transmission line, you must use a modem, CSU/DSU, or ISDN Terminal
Adapter. Which of these devices you use depends on the type of wide area line to
which you are connecting.

v Note: Before attempting to connect the 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.

RS-232 Port

No matter which type of wide are line you plan to connect to, the line
communications device you use must provide an RS-232 connection in order to be
used with the BR Router.

The BR Router includes one DIN-8 to DB-25 RS-232 sync/async data cable. This
cable supports RS-232 asynchronous modems, synchronous leased and switched­CSU/DSU’s, and North American ISDN Terminal Adapters.

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Some Japanese and European terminal adapters may require an adapter plug. For
more information, contact DCB.

v Note: Please use only this cable when connecting your line communication
device to the BR Router. The cables provided with other equipment do not provide
all of the connections required between connector pins for correct hardware
handshaking and synchronous clocking.