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ii 3Com Corporation5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 1999, 3Com Corporation. 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) with...
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iii C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction 5How to Use This Guide 5Conventions 6Year 2000 Compliance 6 1 O VERVIEW NETBuilder II Systems 7 EZBuilt Preassembled NETBuilder II System 7Component System 7NETBuilder II Chassis DPE Module 7 Software 7Installation Checklist 8 2 I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AN...
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iv Full-Form Syntax 22Abbreviated Syntax 22Symbols 23Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples 24Variations in Command Syntax 25Entering Service Names in Command Lines 25Determining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports 25Using Aliases 26Command History Substitution 26Privilege Level 27 Command-Line Par...
Page 5 - Introduction; Upgrading Enterprise OS; Additional Information; Using Enterprise OS Software; Audience Description; Chapter 1
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 Enterprise OS software and perform the initial system boot. It also explains how to access and use the command-line interface to establish basic settings....
Page 6 - Conventions; Table 1; Notice Icons; Table 2; Text Conventions; Syntax; Commands; Screen displays
6 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Year 2000 Compliance For information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Typ...
Page 7 - VERVIEW; NETBuilder II Systems; EZBuilt Preassembled; Attach the network and power cables.; Component System; Install the system components.; NETBuilder II Chassis; Software; See the
1 O VERVIEW This chapter is an overview of how to get started with your new NETBuilder II ® system. This chapter provides you with an installation checklist that describes the basic steps for starting a NETBuilder II system with a Dual Processor Engine (DPE) module. NETBuilder II Systems The NETBuil...
Page 8 - Installation Checklist; Install System Software and Boot; Using Enterprise OS
8 C HAPTER 1: O VERVIEW Installation Checklist This section contains a checklist for installing software and booting a NETBuilder II system with a DPE module. Install System Software and Boot — See Chapter 2. Change the Primary Boot Source — See Chapter 3. Configure Basic Settings — See Chapter 4. C...
Page 9 - NETBuilder II Flash Memory Drive Installation Guide; Prerequisites
2 I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A NETB UILDER II S YSTEM This chapter contains the following procedures: ■ Installing and booting Enterprise OS software ■ Making a backup copy of the software flash memory card Installing Software and Performing Initial Boot Enterprise OS software can be install...
Page 10 - Booting a Component; Reference for Enterprise OS Software; NETBuilder II 4-Slot chassis
10 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A 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 bridge/r...
Page 11 - 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 11 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 Enterprise ...
Page 12 - Press Reset buttons to reboot
12 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING S OFTWARE AND B OOTING A NETB UILDER II S YSTEM 3 Reboot the NETBuilder II bridge/router by pressing the two outer buttons on the LCD control panel. The system boots from the Enterprise OS software flash memory card in drive A. 4 Make a copy of the flash memory card in dri...
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14 C HAPTER 3: C HANGING THE B OOT S OURCE For more information about the Boot Monitor utility, see the Firmware appendix in Reference for Enterprise OS Software . 2 To enter the Boot Monitor utility, enter r: 3 Enter a boot path using: BT <drive>:/<path>/<filename> If you do not e...
Page 15 - Configuring the Primary Boot Source; SysconF 2; The Primary Boot Source menu is displayed:
Configuring the Primary Boot Source 15 4 At the Enterprise OS prompt, enter: SysconF 2 The Primary Boot Source menu is displayed: 5 Enter 1 to select a boot filename. Information similar to the following is displayed: Current Boot Filename: a:/primary/boot.29k Enter Boot Filename (CR = no change): 6...
Page 17 - System Initialized and Running
4 C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS This chapter describes preliminary tasks for configuring basic bridge/router settings. Before you begin configuring ports and paths (described in Chapter 1 of Using Enterprise OS Software ), complete the following tasks: ■ Log on to the system. ■ Familiarize yourself ...
Page 18 - Setting Up IP Routing; Reference for Enterprise OS
18 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS 3 Log on as root: root 4 Press the Return key. Pressing the Return key when prompted for the password enters a null string, which is the default local password. Later in this chapter, you will be instructed on how to change the password. The bridge/router...
Page 19 - Learning About the User Interfaces
Learning About the User Interfaces 19 Accessing the User Interface To access the user interface or to modify the configuration of the bridge/router or tunnel switch, use one of the following methods: ■ Access the bridge/router commands locally through the console port. ■ Establish an HTTP session wi...
Page 20 - Web Link Interface Description; Web Link Banner Frame; Using the Menu-Driven; MEnu
20 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS 5 Log in as root. Type: root or admin 6 Click the OK button to enter a null string as the password, which is the default local password. The default Web Link page opens in the browser window. Web Link Interface Description The Web Link application window ...
Page 21 - on; Using the; If you need help identifying the parts of a command, see Figure 1.
Learning About the User Interfaces 21 The Main menu (Level 1) is displayed. Depending on your software package, the number of services in your Main menu may vary. 2 Select the service you want to use. For example, selecting 1 from the Main menu (Level 1) display generates a menu for the SYS Service....
Page 22 - Figure 1; Abbreviated Syntax
22 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS The value part of the command specifies how you want the parameter to be set. Values include numerics, strings, or addresses, depending on the parameter. For additional information, see “Syntax for Assigning Values” on page 28 . 2 After entering the compl...
Page 23 - Figure 2; Symbols; Table 3; Command Syntax Symbols
Learning About the User Interfaces 23 Figure 2 Abbreviated Syntax Additional syntax examples are provided in “Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples” on page 24 . Symbols You may see a variety of symbols shown as part of the command syntax. These symbols usually explain how to enter the command, and y...
Page 24 - Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples; can be abbreviated to:; hyphen; Symbol
24 C HAPTER 4: 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 abbrevia...
Page 25 - Variations in Command Syntax; There are three exceptions:; Determining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports
Learning About the User Interfaces 25 Variations in Command Syntax Each command has its own syntax. When a command is used for configuring parameters, its syntax or values may change according to the parameter and service. For example, the SETDefault command sets the NetMapTime parameter in the SYS ...
Page 26 - Using Aliases; ntmap; Command History Substitution; SHow History
26 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Software . For more information about the CurrentPorts parameter, see Reference for Enterprise OS Software . The syntax convention for ports, virtual ports, and group ports is: !<port> For a port, <port> is a variable ID number, for example, !...
Page 27 - 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 Interfaces 27 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 28 - Syntax for Assigning Values; Table 4; Parameter Value Types; value; Table 5; Conventions for Entering Strings
28 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS Syntax for Assigning Values Most parameters must be assigned a value of a particular type. Table 4 shows the possible types. The SET, SETDefault, and SYSgen commands require both parameter names and parameter values. The parameter name is followed by an e...
Page 29 - Using Enterprise OS Software.; 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 Interfaces 29 example, to include an apostrophe in string text, enter a backslash followed by an apostrophe (\'). To include a backslash (\) in string text, enter two backslashes (\\). The first backslash prevents the bridge/router from treating the second as a special charac...
Page 30 - Address Formats; Media Addresses; MAC
30 C HAPTER 4: 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. Enterprise OS software menus and help strings do not display the syntax variation for ISDN interfaces. The variation in syntax i...
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Learning About the User Interfaces 31 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 32 - Network Layer Addresses
32 C HAPTER 4: 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 33 - Table 6; Internet Address Format
Learning About the User Interfaces 33 Table 6 Internet Address Format Class Range of First Address Field Address Format A 0–127 nnn.hhh.hhh.hhh * * n represents a digit of the network number; h represents a digit of the host number. B 128–191 nnn.nnn.hhh.hhh * C 192–223 nnn.nnn.nnn.hhh * D 224–239 y...
Page 34 - Getting Help; default values; Table 7; Online Help Syntax Summary; Displays a list of services.
34 C HAPTER 4: 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 7. Storing Configuration Parameter Values Configuration par...
Page 35 - Obtaining Network Manager Privilege Level; SHow PRIvilege
Obtaining Network Manager Privilege Level 35 modifying it and see the new value, the new value has taken effect immediately. If a command changes only the default value, the new value takes effect only after reboot. In this guide, if the description does not specify when the new value of a parameter...
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36 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS To change the password, follow these steps: 1 At the Enterprise OS prompt (Enterprise OS #), enter: SysPassWord When a menu is displayed, Select 1, Set Network Manager Privilege Password. 2 Enter the new Network Manager password. Retype it when prompted t...
Page 37 - Assigning Internet Addresses; Proceed to the next section to assign an Internet address.; Assigning Internet
Assigning Internet Addresses 37 The system location can contain no more than 255 characters. The default value is “ “ (null string). 3 Specify a string that identifies the contact person managing the bridge/router or tunnel switch, using: SETDefault -SYS SysCONtact = “<string>” For example, to...
Page 38 - Assigning an IP Address to the Entire Bridge; Using; For more information, see the; Example
38 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS The following example illustrates how to assign an Internet address to a bridge. Example Figure 3 shows a configuration in which you need to assign an Internet address to a bridge. Hosts A and B are two hosts belonging to the same IP network, network 10. ...
Page 39 - Figure 4; Assigning an IP Address to a bridge/router Port; Obtaining an; Registration Services
Assigning Internet Addresses 39 Figure 4 Assigning an IP Address to a bridge/router Port For additional information on Internet addresses and subnet masks, see Using Enterprise OS Software . After assigning an Internet address or addresses to the bridge/router or tunnel switch, go to Chapter 1 in Us...
Page 40 - Modifying SNMP; DELete -SNMP COMmunity “ANYCOM”
40 C HAPTER 4: C ONFIGURING B ASIC S ETTINGS If you do not plan to be connected to the Internet, you can assign network addresses on your own. However, if you plan on accessing the Internet in the future, you may want to apply for an Internet network address so you will not have to change network ad...
Page 41 - ADD -SNMP COMmunity “public” TRiv RO AL1; NETBuilder Security; Building Firewalls for
NETBuilder Security 41 For example: ADD -SNMP COMmunity “public” TRiv RO AL1 4 Create a new manager with read/write access to the bridge/router or tunnel switch. For security reasons, limit the number of network management stations. For example: ADD -SNMP MANager “private” 129.213.224.1 255.255.0 5 ...
Page 43 - World Wide Web site; Com Knowledgebase Web Services; Com FTP site; Automated Fax Service; World Wide Web Site; , this service gives all 3Com customers and; Com FTP Site; anonymous
A 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 most recent information, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com ...
Page 44 - Call 3Com Facts using your Touch-Tone telephone:
44 A PPENDIX A: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT You do not need a user name and password with Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for 3Com products. This service is available through analog modem ...
Page 45 - Support from 3Com; Product model name, part number, and serial number; From the following countries, you may use the toll-free numbers:
Support from 3Com 45 Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out more about your support options, please the 3Com technical telephone support phone numbe...
Page 46 - To obtain an authorization number, call or fax:; Country; Latin America
46 A PPENDIX A: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an a...
Page 47 - NDEX; Numerics
47 I NDEX Numerics 3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 44 3Com URL 43 3ComFacts 44 A abbreviated command syntax 22 , 24 address formats media AppleTalk 32 Frame Relay 31 ISDN 32 MAC 30 SMDS 31 X.25 31 network layer DECnet 32 Internet 32 IP 32 IPX 33 OSI 33 VIP 33 XNS 34 addresses Internet, assign...
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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...
