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viii A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions This table lists conventions that are used throughout this guide. Related Documentation The RAS 1500 documentation set includes the following documents. All 3Com documentation is available on the 3Com web site: http://www.3Com.com ■ RAS 1500 Release Notes These n...

Contacting 3Com ix ■ I/O Module Installation Guide Describes how to install an I/O module in a Router Module or Port Expansion Module. Contacting 3Com Use this chart as a reference when you need to contact 3Com. For a complete listing of support and contact numbers, refer to Appendix D, “Technical S...

1 I NTRODUCING THE S UPER S TACK II R EMOTE A CCESS S YSTEM 1500 This chapter contains information about the SuperStack II ® Remote Access System 1500 (RAS 1500) and how it can be used in your network. This chapter contains the following information: ■ About the RAS 1500 ■ Overview ■ Applications ■ ...

1-2 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCING THE S UPER S TACK II R EMOTE A CCESS S YSTEM 1500 About the RAS 1500 The RAS 1500 is a stackable unit that provides terminal server and remote access services, via analog and ISDN BRI connections in a multi-protocol networking environment. Consisting of a base router mod...

Overview 1-3 Applications The RAS 1500 is a multi-protocol, dial-up router and terminal server commonly described as a remote access server. The RAS 1500 performs five basic applications: ■ IP Terminal Service ■ Network Dial-in Access ■ Dial-out Access (NCSI or telnet) ■ LAN-to-LAN Routing ■ Bridgin...

1-4 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCING THE S UPER S TACK II R EMOTE A CCESS S YSTEM 1500 The RAS 1500 offers extensive access security, dialback, and easy configuration for terminal service connections. Network Dial-in Access RAS 1500 provides dial-in network access for remote users. Remote IP, IPX and Applet...

1-6 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCING THE S UPER S TACK II R EMOTE A CCESS S YSTEM 1500 Front Panel Description The following figure describes the RAS 1500 front panel. Figure 1-3 RAS 1500 Front Panel WAN port FireWire (IEEE P1394 Connectors) Console Analog module (Four ports) ISDN-BRI module (S/T or U) Rout...

2 I NSTALLING THE RAS 1500 H ARDWARE This chapter contains the following information: ■ Before you Begin ■ Installing the RAS 1500 System ■ Grounding the RM and the PEM ■ Powering the RAS 1500 On or Off Before you Begin Before you begin installation: ■ Confirm you have the required equipment ■ Check...

2-2 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE RAS 1500 H ARDWARE You Should Have Received You should have received the following items with your RM or PEM: ■ SuperStack ® II RAS 1500 RM ■ AC power cord ■ Ethernet cable ■ Cable-guide mounting brackets ■ Flat-head mounting bracket screws ■ Rubber feet ■ User docume...

Installing the RAS 1500 System 2-3 Installing the RAS 1500 System The RAS 1500 system consists of a router module (RM) and up to two port expansion modules (PEMs). You can install RAS 1500 either as part of a stack of equipment or in a standard 19-inch rack. WARNING: To avoid personal injury or dama...

2-4 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE RAS 1500 H ARDWARE RAS 1500 modules can be mounted in any order, but for ease of management, we recommend you install RAS 1500 unit on the bottom of the stack or rack. Rack Installation Guidelines Follow these guidelines when you install RAS 1500 in a rack. ■ Operatin...

I/O Module 2-5 I/O Module The RM and PEM must have at least one IO module installed in Slot 1. Refer to the I/O installation guide that is shipped with the I/O modules for installation instructions. WARNING: The I/O modules are not hot-pluggable. You must have the power cord disconnected when instal...

2-6 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE RAS 1500 H ARDWARE Connecting the FireWire After the RM and PEM AC power cords are connected, connect the FireW ire(s). Connect each PEM to the RM making sure the connection is securely connected. Note that the ferrite end must be connected to the RM as shown. When ad...

3 U SING TRAM TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 This chapter contains the following information: ■ Overview ■ Before You Begin ■ Installing TRAM ■ Running TRAM ■ Basic TRAM Configuration ■ Using the Setup Wizard ■ Managing the RAS 1500 ■ Viewing Online Help ■ Additional Configuration Overview TRAM is a W i...

3-2 C HAPTER 3: U SING TRAM TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 Before You Begin Before you begin, obtain the following information from your network administrator and record the information in the space provided below. See Appendix A, Configuration Assistance , for a more detailed configuration worksheet. I...

Running TRAM 3-3 Running TRAM From the Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 desktop, click Start , then Programs , then Transcend Remote Access Manager , then Transcend Remote Access Manager . TRAM starts. Basic TRAM Configuration Use the following steps to initially configure TRAM: Before you can manage a ...

3-4 C HAPTER 3: U SING TRAM TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 2 In the Discovered MAC Address list, select the RAS 1500 to which you want to assign an IP address. This list contains devices that are connected to the same LAN segment as the TRAM workstation but do not have an IP address. The RAS 1500’s MAC ...

Using the Setup Wizard 3-5 Using the Setup Wizard The Setup W izard has been designed to help you configure your RAS 1500 (and RAS 1500 Port Expansion Module, if applicable) to accept users dialing into your network. Getting Help in the Setup Wizard If you encounter a term that is unclear to you, cl...

3-6 C HAPTER 3: U SING TRAM TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 Starting the Setup Wizard The Setup W izard starts automatically for an unconfigured device and can be run at any time for a configured device. To start a Setup Wizard for a device: 1 In the Device Tree, double-click the device you want to confi...

Managing the RAS 1500 3-7 Managing the RAS 1500 Once you have done the initial configuration of the RAS 1500 through the Setup Wizard, you can manage it further in the Configuration window of TRAM. Managing a RAS 1500 and RAS 1500 Expansion unit: The following procedure is an example. 1 Move the cur...

3-10 C HAPTER 3: U SING TRAM TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 Viewing Specific Help Topics View TRAM’s on-line help for the following configuration options: ■ Dial-in configuration ■ Dial-out configuration ■ IP Terminal Server configuration ■ LAN-to-LAN routing configuration ■ Security and accounting conf...

4 U SING THE CLI TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 This chapter contains the following information: ■ Overview ■ Before You Begin ■ Basic CLI Configuration ■ Configuring ISDN ■ Configuring the PEM with the CLI ■ Additional Information For additional information on configuring the RAS 1500 with the CLI, con...

4-2 C HAPTER 4: U SING THE CLI TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 Before You Begin Before you can configure RAS 1500 with the CLI, you need to access the CLI. You can access the CLI in the following ways: ■ Locally, through the Console Port ■ Remotely, through your LAN connection Accessing the CLI Locally U...

4-4 C HAPTER 4: U SING THE CLI TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 5 At the password prompt, type: <the user’s password> , for example benji. Then press Enter. The CLI prompt appears. Basic CLI Configuration You can configure the RAS 1500 CLI in two ways: ■ Using the CLI Quick Setup (recommended) ■ Usi...

Basic CLI Configuration 4-5 3 Add the following network administration information: a Configure the IP address. >>> Enter the network name of your IP network [ip]: >>> Enter the IP address for the RAS 1500 []: b Specify an IP mask. The default mask appears in brackets in the CLI pr...

4-6 C HAPTER 4: U SING THE CLI TO C ONFIGURE THE RAS 1500 Configuring ISDN Once you have peformed the basic RAS 1500 configuration, configure RAS 1500 for ISDN. See “Using the I-Team” in Appendix A, Configuration Assistance , for more information about ordering ISDN service. See “Accessing the CLI L...

Configuring the PEM with the CLI 4-7 3 Set the ISDN switch type: set imod int rm0/slot:1/mod:1 at at*w=[switch type] 4 Set the ISDN connection type: set imod int rm0/slot:1/mod:1 at at*v2=5 set imod int rm0/slot:1/mod:2 at at*v2=5 You need to force a connection type for both channels (rm0/slot:1/mod...

A C ONFIGURATION A SSISTANCE This appendix contains the following configuration information: ■ Configuration Worksheet Configuration Worksheet Obtain the following optional information and record the information in the space provided below: ISDN Users IPX users NOS Users Obtain this from your ISDN p...

B T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This chapter contains information about technical specifications for the RAS 1500. Certification United States FCC Part 15 Compliance 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 ...

B-2 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Analog V.34 Model: FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules concerning: ■ FCC Registration Number: labeled on the board ■ Facility Interface Code: 02LS2 ■ Service Order Code: 9.OF ■ USOC Jack: RJ11C ■ REN: 0.4B ...

Other Specifications B-3 Other Specifications Physical Dimensions The RAS 1500 has the following physical dimensions: Interfaces Console Interface ■ Electrical specification: RS-232-C (EIA/TIA-232-E standard) ■ Connector: DB-9 male ■ Configuration: DTE ■ Transmission method: Unbalanced RS-232 ■ Tran...

B-4 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ■ Propagation Delay: 5.7 nanseconds/meter ■ Cabling: RJ-45 plug to RJ-45 plug straight-through for multiport repeater applications (transmit to receiver crossover cable for two-node network). FireWire ■ Electrical specification: N/A ■ Connector: IEEE P1394 ...

C 3C OM L IMITED W ARRANTY SuperStack II Remote Access System 1500 H ARDWARE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following length of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller: One (1...

D 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, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation ...

D-2 A PPENDIX D: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into your FTP client: ■ Hostname: ftp.3com.com (or 192.156.136.12 ) ■ Username: anonymous ■ Password: <your Internet e-mail address> A user name and password are not needed with Web browser so...

Support from Your Network Supplier D-3 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service The 3ComFacts automated fax service provides technical articles, diagrams, and troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 3ComFacts using your Touch-Tone telephone: 1 408 727 7021 Support fr...

D-4 A PPENDIX D: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Below is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers: Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific Rim AustraliaHong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaNew ZealandPakistanPhilippines 1 800 678 515800 933 48661 2 9937 5085001 800 61 00900...

I NDEX 1 I NDEX Numbers 3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) D-2 3Com URL D-1 3ComFacts D-3 A Administrative Utilities 1-5 air flow 2-4 assigning IP addresses to devices using TRAM 3-3 B basic configuration of TRAM 3-3 bulletin board service D-2 C certification B-1 circuit overload 2-4 command lin...