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ii 3Com Corporation ■ 5400 Bayfront Plaza ■ Santa Clara, California ■ 95052-8145 © 3Com Corporation, 1997. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without...
Page 3 - iii; ONTENTS; NETBuilder II Systems 1-1; Making a Backup of the Flash Memory Card 2-2; DPE NETB
iii C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction 1How to Use This Guide 1Conventions 2 1 O VERVIEW NETBuilder II Systems 1-1 EZBuilt Preassembled NETBuilder II System 1-1Component System 1-1NETBuilder II Chassis with a DPE Module 1-1NETBuilder II Chassis with a CEC 20 Module 1-1 Software 1-2Installati...
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iv Booting a Component NETBuilder II System 4-2 Installing Software from a Network Management Station 4-2 Setting Up the UNIX-based Network Management Station 4-2 Prerequisites 4-2Procedure 4-3 Setting Up the PC-based Network Management Station 4-5 Prerequisites 4-5Procedure 4-5 Booting a NETBuilder...
Page 5 - NETB; Prerequisites A-1
v Storing Configuration Parameter Values 6-17Obtaining Network Manager Privilege Level 6-17Changing the Password 6-18Setting the Time and Date 6-18Setting System Administrator Information 6-19Assigning Internet Addresses 6-20 Assigning Internet Addresses to a Bridge 6-20Assigning Internet Addresses ...
Page 7 - Introduction; Upgrading; Additional Information; Using NETBuilder Family Software; Audience Description; How to Use This Guide
A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction This guide describes how to get started with your new NETBuilder II ® bridge/router. It describes how to install NETBuilder software and perform the initial system boot. It also explains how to access and use the command-line interface to establish basic settings. If...
Page 8 - Appendix A; describes how to boot a NETBuilder II system with a CEC 20 from; Appendix B; has instructions on how to obtain; Conventions; Table 1; Notice Icons; Table 2; Text Conventions; Syntax; Commands; Screen displays
2 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE ■ Appendix A describes how to boot a NETBuilder II system with a CEC 20 from the network using TFTP and Appendix B has instructions on how to obtain technical support. Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Ico...
Page 9 - VERVIEW; NETBuilder II Systems; Attach the network and power cables.
1 O VERVIEW This chapter is an overview of how to get started with your new NETBuilder II system. This chapter provides you with two checklists: one describes the basic steps for starting a NETBuilder II system with a Dual Processor Engine (DPE) module and the other describes the basic steps for sta...
Page 10 - Software; NETBuilder II Software Release Notes; Installation Checklists; Chapter 2
1-2 C HAPTER 1: O VERVIEW Software The NETBuilder software is available from 3Com on a preinstalled 20 MB flash memory card or on CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you buy the preinstalled flash memory card. Refer to the NETBuilder II Software Release Notes for information about the different software pa...
Page 11 - Using NETBuilder
Installation Checklists 1-3 NETBuilder II Systems with a DPE Module Use the following checklist to install software, boot, and configure basic settings on a NETBuilder II system with a DPE module. Install System Software and Boot — Refer to Chapter 2. Change the Primary Boot Source — Refer to Chapte...
Page 13 - NETBuilder II Flash Memory Drive Installation Guide; Prerequisites
2 I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A DPE NETB UILDER II S YSTEM This chapter contains the following procedures: ■ Installing and booting NETBuilder software ■ Making a backup copy of the software flash memory card Installing Software and Performing Initial Boot NETBuilder software can be installed...
Page 14 - Booting a Component; Reference for NETBuilder Family Software; NETBuilder II 4-Slot chassis
2-2 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A DPE NETB UILDER II S YSTEM Booting a Component NETBuilder II System To boot a component NETBuilder II system, follow these steps: 1 Insert a flash memory card with preinstalled software in drive A on the DPE module. 2 Turn on the NETBuilder II bri...
Page 15 - Using the Backup Flash Card; Format the blank flash memory card in drive B by entering:; ReBoot; Remove the corrupted flash memory card from the DPE module.
Using the Backup Flash Card 2-3 2 Format the blank flash memory card in drive B by entering: FORMAT b: Type Y for yes when the formatting confirmation message is displayed. 3 Create a directory on the formatted flash memory card by entering: MakeDir b:primary 4 Copy the software from the NETBuilder ...
Page 18 - root; Config File Source
3-2 C HAPTER 3: C HANGING THE B OOT S OURCE ON A DPE NETB UILDER II S YSTEM 2 To enter the Boot Monitor utility, enter: Y 3 Enter a boot path using: BT <drive>: /<path>/<filename> If you do not enter the <drive> value, drive A is used. To boot from drive A, enter: BT a:/prima...
Page 19 - Configuring the Primary Boot Source; Enter 1 to select a boot filename.
Configuring the Primary Boot Source 3-3 5 Enter 1 to select a boot filename. Information similar to the following is displayed: Current Boot Filename: a:/101/boot.29k Enter Boot Filename (CR = no change): 6 Enter a new boot filename (such as b:/101/boot.29k) and press the Return key. The configurati...
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4 I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A CEC 20 NETB UILDER II S YSTEM This chapter contains the following procedures: ■ Installing and booting NETBuilder software ■ Making a backup copy of the software flash memory card Installing Software and Performing Initial Boot NETBuilder software can be instal...
Page 22 - Setting Up the
4-2 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A CEC 20 NETB UILDER II S YSTEM Booting a Component NETBuilder II System To boot a component NETBuilder II system, follow these steps: 1 Install a flash memory drive in your NETBuilder II system. For instructions, refer to the NETBuilder II Flash Me...
Page 23 - Installing Software from a Network Management Station; You know the root password.; Installing NETBuilder II Software from CD-ROM on a UNIX NMS; Procedure; Format the blank flash memory card in drive A by entering:; At the network management station:
Installing Software from a Network Management Station 4-3 Before installing the software from CD-ROM, make sure that: ■ Your network management station is running Solaris 2.4 or 2.5x, SunOS 4.1.4, HP-UX 9.0.5, 10.10 or 10.20, or IBM AIX 3.2.5, 4.1.4 or 4.2. To verify the operating system environment...
Page 24 - To see if these daemons are running, enter:; bcmdiagnose version 10.1. Copyright 3Com Corporation 1997; If the; bcminstall
4-4 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A CEC 20 NETB UILDER II S YSTEM 2 Make sure the TFTP server on the network management station is running and has been correctly configured by confirming that the TFTP or inetd daemons are running. To see if these daemons are running, enter: ps ax |m...
Page 25 - Setting Up the PC-based; Installing NETBuilder II Software from CD-ROM on a PC NMS
Installing Software from a Network Management Station 4-5 Setting Up the PC-based Network Management Station This section describes how to install NETBuilder II software from a CD-ROM on a PC network management station (see Figure 4-2). Prerequisites Before you install software and boot your new NET...
Page 27 - Booting a NETBuilder II Image over the Network; SF
Booting a NETBuilder II Image over the Network 4-7 Procedure To boot the NETBuilder II image over the network, follow these steps: 1 Turn on the NETBuilder II system or press the two outer buttons on the LCD panel on the front of the chassis to reset the system. 2 Enter Y when the system asks if you...
Page 28 - NB; System Initialized and Running; Configuring IP; Reference for NETBuilder Family
4-8 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A CEC 20 NETB UILDER II S YSTEM 14 Enter Q repeatedly to return to the System Configuration menu. 15 Ensure that Boot Sources is set to Primary and Secondary. If Boot Sources is not set correctly, follow these steps: a From the System Configuration ...
Page 29 - Copying the Software to a Flash Memory Card; Copying Software to the
Copying the Software to a Flash Memory Card 4-9 6 Enter a routing protocol. For example, enable RIP using: SETDefault !<port> -RIPIP CONTrol = (Listen, Talk) 7 Confirm your configuration by verifying that the NETBuilder II bridge/router can reach the network management station using: PING <...
Page 33 - Enter 4 to select Primary Boot Source.
Configuring the Primary Boot Source 5-3 Enter 4 to select Primary Boot Source. Information similar to the following is displayed: 8 Enter 1 to select Boot Device. Information similar to the following is displayed: Primary Boot Device: Local: Drive A: 1. Local 2. Network Choose Primary Boot Device or...
Page 38 - Accessing the User; Command-Line Interface; Reference for; Using the Menu-Driven
6-2 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS The bridge/router system prompt is displayed: NETBuilder # You are now ready to begin entering software commands. Learning About the User Interface This section describes how to access the bridge/router user interface and provides an overview of the menu...
Page 39 - Learning About the User Interface; MEnu; Using the; If you need help identifying the parts of a command, see Figure 6-1.
Learning About the User Interface 6-3 ■ Choose a parameter and see the commands used with it. ■ Check the active and default values of a particular parameter. ■ Display the syntax of a particular parameter. ■ Enter the new value of a parameter. To use the menu-driven interface, you must have Network...
Page 40 - For more information on ports and paths, refer to Chapter 1 in
6-4 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS For more information on ports and paths, refer to Chapter 1 in Using NETBuilder Family Software . For more information on commands, refer to Chapter 1 in Reference for NETBuilder Family Software . b If the command includes a parameter, type the service n...
Page 41 - Abbreviated Syntax; Symbols; Command Syntax Symbols
Learning About the User Interface 6-5 NETBuilder family bridge/router guides and online help use upper- and lowercase letters to distinguish the full form of commands and command syntax from the abbreviated form. You can enter a command in abbreviated form by typing only the uppercase portion. It do...
Page 42 - Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples; can be abbreviated to:; vertical bar; Symbol
6-6 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples The following examples show the full form first, followed by the abbreviated command syntax. The full-form command syntax: ADD !<port> -NRIP AdvToNeighbor <network>%<mac address> [...] can be abbrevi...
Page 43 - can be shortened by abbreviating it to:; Variations in Command Syntax; There are three exceptions:; Determining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports
Learning About the User Interface 6-7 can be shortened by abbreviating it to: SETD -IP CONT = ([RO | NRO], [RSR | NRSR], [SL | NSL], [F | NF], [SEC | NSEC],[FSB | NFSB], [FASB | NFASB]) The following command uses this abbreviated syntax to enable IP routing, packet filtering, and security: SETD -IP ...
Page 44 - Using Aliases; ntmap; Command History Substitution; SHow History
6-8 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS instance, if you have an Ethernet 2-Port 10BASE-FL module, the A and B ports are distinct. If you specify port 1 with the CurrentPorts parameter, the software assumes you mean port 1A. For information on port and path numbering conventions for multiport ...
Page 45 - Privilege Level; Parameter Attributes; 67 show -path configuration; seed welcomestring = “You are talking to the 3Com NETBuilder”; The following command is then displayed and executed:; setd welcomestring = “You are talking to the 3Com NETBuilder”
Learning About the User Interface 6-9 Privilege Level The privilege level determines which commands and parameters a user can access. The network manager must set the Network Manager password and the User password to be the same in order to provide equal levels of security. If only the Network Manag...
Page 46 - Syntax for Assigning Values; Parameter Value Types; value; Conventions for Entering Strings
6-10 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Syntax for Assigning Values Most parameters must be assigned a value of a particular type. Table 6-2 shows the possible types. The SET, SETDefault, and SYSgen commands require both parameter names and parameter values. The parameter name is followed by ...
Page 47 - Using NETBuilder Family; Port and Path Naming Restrictions; Port and path names are subject to the following restrictions:; Variation; For non-ISDN interfaces; remoteDialNo
Learning About the User Interface 6-11 A few characters have special meaning to the bridge/router and must be preceded by a backslash (\) in string text to prevent them from being misinterpreted. These symbols are the apostrophe ('), backslash (\), caret (^), and quotation mark (“). For example, to ...
Page 48 - Address Formats; Media Addresses; MAC
6-12 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS The syntax variation for non-ISDN interfaces applies to local area network (LAN) and data terminal equipment (DTE) interfaces. NETBuilder software menus and help strings do not display the syntax variation for ISDN interfaces. The variation in syntax is...
Page 49 - ATM
Learning About the User Interface 6-13 Frame Relay Requires an address called a Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI). DLCIs are assigned by the appropriate authority at subscription time. A DLCI follows an at sign (@) and can range from 1 through 1022 decimal. The DLCI identifies a virtual circuit...
Page 50 - Network Layer Addresses; Using; A bridge/router port to perform IP routing
6-14 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Network Layer Addresses ISDN An ISDN address is a phone number provided by your telecommunications carrier. It can include a dial prefix, country code, area code, and phone number. It can consist of a maximum of 30 characters. If you create a subaddress...
Page 51 - Internet Address Format
Learning About the User Interface 6-15 * n represents a digit of the network number; h represents a digit of the host number.† Class D addresses are used for multicast applications as assigned by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Table 6-4 Internet Address Format Class Range of First A...
Page 52 - Getting Help; Log on as root and press the Return key.; Online Help Syntax Summary; Displays a list of services.
6-16 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Getting Help The user interface provides help menus as memory aids. To display the help menu, enter a question mark (?). The question mark can be used with different options as described in Table 6-5. Setting up IP Routing You must set up the port that ...
Page 53 - Storing Configuration Parameter Values; SHow PRIvilege
Storing Configuration Parameter Values 6-17 For more information on IP configuration, refer to Reference for NETBuilder Family Software. 4 Enable IP routing by entering: SETDefault -IP CONTrol = RO 5 Enable a routing protocol. For example, to enable RIP use: SETDefault !<port> -RIPIP CONTrol =...
Page 54 - SET PRIvilege = NetMgr
6-18 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS The following prompt is displayed at the User privilege level: NETBuilder > 2 If you are currently at User privilege level, enter the following command to change the privilege level from User to Network Manager: SET PRIvilege = NetMgr The following p...
Page 55 - Setting System Administrator Information; Reference for NETBuilder
Setting System Administrator Information 6-19 The NETBuilder II bridge/router contains a real-time clock, so you do not need to set the date after each reboot to keep it correct. For more information on these parameters, refer to Reference for NETBuilder Family Software . Proceed to the next section...
Page 56 - Whether you need subnet addressing.; Assigning Internet; Example; Assigning an IP Address to the Entire Bridge; Using NETBuilder Family Software.
6-20 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Assigning Internet Addresses This section describes how to assign one or more Internet addresses to the system using the NETaddr parameter in the IP Service. Before you assign an Internet address, you must determine: ■ Whether you want your network to c...
Page 57 - Assigning Internet Addresses; For more information, refer to the; Assigning an IP Address to a Bridge/Router Port; Obtaining an; Registration Services
Assigning Internet Addresses 6-21 Assigning Internet Addresses to a Router If the bridge/router is used to route IP traffic, you must configure the ports on which IP packets are routed by assigning Internet addresses to them. You can assign Internet addresses to individual ports using: SETDefault !&...
Page 59 - Modifying SNMP; DELete -SNMP COMmunity “ANYCOM”; NETBuilder Security; Building Firewalls for
NETBuilder Security 6-23 Modifying SNMP Parameters To enable SNMP read/write access, you need to modify two parameters in the SNMP Service: COMmunity and MANager. The COMmunity parameter is an SNMP Service parameter that modifies the list of communities. For information on how to use the COMmunity p...
Page 60 - Security Commands and
6-24 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Security Commands and Parameters To make sure that some designated files are accessible only to the system administrator, use the following commands and parameters: ■ NetAccess This parameter is a SYS Service parameter that determines how a bridge/route...
Page 61 - Installing NETBuilder; To verify the operating system environment you are running, enter:
A B OOTING THE NETB UILDER II CEC 20 S YSTEM FROM THE N ETWORK Booting from a TFTP/FTP Server If you do not have a flash memory drive or want to manage the software for one or more bridge/routers on a centralized server, you can boot from a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server. Configuration...
Page 62 - Installing; To install the NETBuilder software, follow these steps:; bcmdiagnose version 10.1. Copyright 3Com Corporation 1996; If
A-2 A PPENDIX A: B OOTING THE NETB UILDER II CEC 20 S YSTEM FROM THE N ETWORK Installing NETBuilder Software on the UNIX NMS To install the NETBuilder software, follow these steps: 1 Ensure that the TFTP server on the network management station is running and has been correctly configured. 2 Mount t...
Page 63 - Booting from a TFTP/FTP Server; Setting Up a Unique
Booting from a TFTP/FTP Server A-3 Setting Up a Unique Configuration File Directory on a TFTP/FTP Server The NETBuilder II system accesses both configuration files and multiprocessor (MP) images from a unique directory on the network management station using TFTP. MP images (MP6e.29k or MPatm) are a...
Page 64 - More Boot Options; Additional TFTP Primary Boot Source Parameters; Interface Number; HSS port running PPP
A-4 A PPENDIX A: B OOTING THE NETB UILDER II CEC 20 S YSTEM FROM THE N ETWORK 7 Enter 2 and set the Primary Config File Source to Boot Device. You will be prompted for the Default directory for your configuration files. 8 Enter Q to return to the Primary Boot Source menu. 9 Select the Boot Protocol ...
Page 65 - Refer to Chapter 6 to configure basic settings.; Token ring port
Booting from a TFTP/FTP Server A-5 What Next? You may set up the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to allow network management of the bridge/router. For information on this service, refer to “Setting Up the Simple Network Management Protocol” on page 6-22. Refer to Chapter 6 to configure bas...
Page 67 - World Wide Web site; automated fax service; World Wide Web Site; Net Age; Com Bulletin Board; Country
B T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the very latest, we recommend that you access 3Com Corporation’s World...
Page 68 - or; go threecom
B-2 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to 3ComBBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps. To access 3ComBBS using ISDN, use one of the following numbers: 408 654 2706 or 408 654 2703 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 3Com Corporation’s interact...
Page 69 - Support from Your Network Supplier; A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels; Support from 3Com
Support from Your Network Supplier B-3 Support from Your Network Supplier If additional assistance is required, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware ma...
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B-4 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Products sent to 3Com without RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. T...
Page 71 - NDEX; Numerics
I NDEX Numerics 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) B-1 3Com sales offices B-3 3Com URL B-1 3ComFacts B-2 3ComForum B-2 A abbreviated command syntax 6-5, 6-6 address formats media AppleTalk 6-14 Frame Relay 6-13 ISDN 6-14 MAC 6-12 SMDS 6-13 X.25 6-13 network layer DECnet 6-14 Internet 6-14 IP 6-14...
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3Com Corporation L IMITED W ARRANTY H ARDWARE 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized Reseller: If a product does not operate as war...
