Nortel 114200-E - Manuals

114200-E Rev 00 v FCC Part 68 Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. All direct connections to telephone network lines must be made using standard plugs and jacks compliant with FCC Part 68. Please note the following: 1. You are required to request service from the t...

vi 114200-E Rev 00 Nortel Networks NA Inc. Software License Agreement NOTICE: Please carefully read this license agreement before copying or using the accompanying software or installing the hardware unit with pre-enabled software (each of which is referred to as “Software” in this Agreement). BY CO...

114200-E Rev 00 vii for the security of its own data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart from the Software to reconstruct lost or altered files, data, or programs. 4. Limitation of liability. IN NO EVENT WILL NORTEL NETWORKS OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST OF SUBSTI...

114200-E Rev 00 ix Contents Preface Before You Begin .............................................................................................................xix Text Conventions ............................................................................................................. xx Acro...

114200-E Rev 00 xi Ethernet 100BASE-Fx LEDs ............................................................................. 3-4 Token Ring LEDs ............................................................................................... 3-4 Expansion Module LEDs .......................................

xii 114200-E Rev 00 Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with ifconfig ....................................................... A-6 Examples of ifconfig Commands ............................................................................. A-6 Using the bconfig Command .....................................

114200-E Rev 00 xiii Appendix D Requirements for European Operation ARN Ethernet Base Model Safety Status ...................................................................... D-1 ARN 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Base Model Safety Status ............................................. D-2 ARN Token Ring Bas...

114200-E Rev 00 xv Figures Figure 1-1. Accessories in the ARN Shipping Container ........................................... 1-3 Figure 1-2. Options for Attaching Flange Brackets to Rack-Mount the ARN .............. 1-7 Figure 1-3. Installing the ARN in an Electronic Enclosure Rack ....................

xvi 114200-E Rev 00 Figure 3-2. ARN Power Switch ................................................................................. 3-11 Figure 3-3. ARN Reset Button .................................................................................. 3-12 Figure 3-4. Removing an ARN Flash Memory Card ....

114200-E Rev 00 xvii Tables Table 1-1. Installation Space Requirements ............................................................. 1-5 Table 1-2. V.34 Front-Panel Modem Adapter Module Defaults ............................... 1-21 Table 1-3. Console Parameters .........................................

xviii 114200-E Rev 00 Table C-2. Network Interfaces Available on ARNs ................................................... C-4 Table C-3. AUI Pin Assignments .............................................................................. C-6 Table C-4. 10BASE-T and 10/100BASE-Tx Interface Pin Assignme...

114200-E Rev 00 xix Preface The Passport ™ Advanced Remote Node ™ (ARN ™ ) router is part of the Nortel Networks ® line of communications products. The ARN provides two WAN adapter slots to support a broad array of primary and backup connectivity options. In addition, the ARN supports up to two LAN ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers xx 114200-E Rev 00 Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the description inside the brackets. Do not type the brackets when entering the command. Ex...

Preface 114200-E Rev 00 xxi Acronyms This guide uses the following acronyms: italic text Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book titles, and variables in command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two or more words, the words are connected by an underscore. Example: If the command ...

Preface 114200-E Rev 00 xxiii Hard-Copy Technical Manuals You can print selected technical manuals and release notes free, directly from the Internet. Go to the support.baynetworks.com/library/tpubs/ URL. Find the product for which you need documentation. Then locate the specific category and model ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers xxiv 114200-E Rev 00 How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance. If you purchased a N...

114200-E Rev 00 1-1 Chapter 1 Installing the ARN This chapter describes how to install the Passport ARN router, as follows: Preparing to Install the ARN Verify the following before beginning the installation, as explained in the sections that follow: • Your shipment is complete and undamaged. • You ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-2 114200-E Rev 00 • Your installation site meets physical, electrical, and environmental requirements. • You have the communications devices and the cabling that you need to attach to the ARN. Verifying Shipment Contents You should inspect all items fo...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-3 Figure 1-1. Accessories in the ARN Shipping Container ARN0048B Console/Modem Cable(DB-9 Receptacleto DB-25 Plug Cable) DB-25 ReceptacleNull Modem Adapter Power Cable Two Flange Brackets Eight #6 Phillips Screws Four #10 Cagenut Screws and Washers Four Cage Nuts...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-4 114200-E Rev 00 Additional Equipment To install the ARN, you may need some additional items that are not part of the ARN accessory package. Before installing the ARN hardware, ensure that you obtain all the cables, tools, and other equipment that you...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-5 Verifying Site Requirements The installation site must provide a certain amount of free space around the ARN to dissipate heat, as detailed in Table 1-1 . In addition, the installation site must meet the electrical and environmental specifications listed in App...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-6 114200-E Rev 00 Rack-Mounting the ARN For this procedure, you need: • Two flange brackets and eight #6 Phillips screws (shipped with the ARN) • A Phillips screwdriver • An electronic enclosure rack. If the rack does not have threaded rail holes, you ...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-7 Figure 1-2. Options for Attaching Flange Brackets to Rack-Mount the ARN 3. If the holes in the rack’s vertical supports are not threaded for cagenut screws, insert a cage nut in four locations (Figure 1-3) . DD B1 B2 RLSD 1 2 ISDN BRI withNT1 Screws(4 places) A...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-8 114200-E Rev 00 Figure 1-3. Installing the ARN in an Electronic Enclosure Rack 4. Insert a cagenut screw through each bracket hole and into the corresponding holes in the rack. 5. Tighten each cagenut screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Rail withoutTh...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-9 Understanding the ARN Module Locations The ARN is designed to scale to your needs. In addition to either an Ethernet or token ring base module, the ARN can contain an optional LAN expansion module and up to two WAN adapter modules ( Figure 1-4 ). Figure 1-4. AR...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-10 114200-E Rev 00 Connecting Communications Cables Gather the communications equipment and cabling that you will attach to the ARN. If you do not have the proper cables, contact your network administrator or see the Cable Guide . Then, complete the st...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-11 Connecting to the AUI The AUI interface provides broadband, baseband, fiber, and shielded twisted pair (STP) support, depending on the transceiver and cables you use. To attach an Ethernet AUI transceiver ( drop ) cable to the AUI connector on an Ethernet modu...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-12 114200-E Rev 00 Connecting to the UTP Interface To connect an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the base module or expansion module Ethernet interface, insert the UTP jack into the RJ-45 receptacle connector, as shown in Figure 1-6 and Figure 1...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-13 Connecting to the Fiber Interface To connect a fiber cable to the base module or expansion module Ethernet interface, insert the fiber cable jack into the interface as shown in Figure 1-8 . Figure 1-8. Connecting an Ethernet 100BASE-Fx Cable Connecting to a To...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-14 114200-E Rev 00 Connecting to the STP Interface To connect a token ring shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to the base module or expansion module token ring interface: 1. Attach the 9-pin D-SUB plug to the token ring STP interface ( Figure 1-9 ). Fig...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-15 Figure 1-10. Connecting a Token Ring UTP Cable Connecting to a Serial Interface You connect 44-pin serial cables to the connectors on ARN adapter and expansion modules. Each serial interface supports multiple WAN protocols at a transmission rate of 1200 b/s to...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-16 114200-E Rev 00 Figure 1-11. Connecting Serial Cables to an Expansion Module Connector numbering on expansion module serial interfaces begin with COM3. Figure 1-12. Connecting a Serial Cable to the Serial Adapter Module COM3 COM4 COM5 COM U D DD B1 ...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-17 Serial adapter modules, labeled COM, can be in position 1 or 2. These interfaces are COM1 and COM2. 3. Secure the cable to the interface using the capture screws on the cable. 4. Connect the remote end of each cable to the appropriate communications equipment....

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-18 114200-E Rev 00 Connecting to the 56/64K DSU/CSU Interface You connect 56/64K DSU/CSU service to the connector on an installed 56/64K DSU/CSU adapter module. To connect to the 56/64K DSU/CSU interface: 1. Insert the 56/64K DSU/CSU cable connector in...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-19 Figure 1-15. Connecting the FT1/T1 DSU/CSU Cable 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a T1 communications device. Connecting to the E1/FE1 DSU/CSU Interface You connect E1/FE1 service to the connector on an installed E1/FE1 adapter module. To connect to th...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-20 114200-E Rev 00 Connecting to the Integrated V.34 Modem You connect dial services to the connector on an installed V.34 Modem adapter module. To connect a telephone cable to the integrated V.34 modem: 1. Connect the RJ-11 telephone cable to the V.34...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-21 Connecting to the X.25 PAD Interface To support X.25 PAD applications, the ARN router requires the following hardware: • ARN X.25 PAD adapter module • Breakout box Table 1-2. V.34 Front-Panel Modem Adapter Module Defaults Modem Signal/Parameter Default Value C...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-22 114200-E Rev 00 To connect X.25 PAD services: 1. Position the X.25 breakout box above the ARN in one of the following ways: • Attach the rubber feet that came in the shipping container to the four raised areas on the bottom of the breakout box chass...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-23 Connecting a Management Console You can use the back-panel console ports to connect one or both of the following management devices: • PC or terminal • External modem or telephone connection to optional integrated V.34 modem Using a local console, you can moni...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-24 114200-E Rev 00 Figure 1-19. Connecting the Console/Modem Cable 4. Attach the null modem crossover adapter to the other end of the console cable (Figure 1-20) . Figure 1-20. Attaching the Null Modem Crossover Adapter 5. Connect the other end of the ...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-25 Figure 1-21. Connecting a PC Console to an ARN Connecting a Terminal Console To connect a terminal console to the ARN, you need both of these pieces in the ARN console/modem cable kit (Order No. 110310): • Serial console/modem cable with 9-pin receptacle to 25...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-26 114200-E Rev 00 When you have the appropriate equipment, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on and configure the terminal, using the parameters in Table 1-3 and the terminal user guide. 2. Turn off the terminal. 3. Insert the 9-pin receptacle end...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-27 Connecting a Console Modem A modem provides a system administrator with remote access to the ARN. It is a good idea to connect a modem in case the ARN experiences system problems. To use a modem connection for a management console, you can connect an external ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-28 114200-E Rev 00 Connecting an External Console Modem To connect an external modem to the ARN back panel, you need an AT or Hayes compatible modem and the modem cable (Order No. 110307) that came in the ARN console/modem cable kit. Complete the follo...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-29 Figure 1-24. Connecting to an Integrated Console Modem Connecting the Power Cable To connect the power cable to the ARN, complete these steps: 1. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the left side of the ARN back panel (Figure 1-25) . Danger: Be s...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-30 114200-E Rev 00 Figure 1-25. Connecting the Power Cable to the ARN 2. Connect the remote end of the power cable to a grounded outlet. Note: For information about connecting a redundant power supply to the ARN, refer to the documentation that came wi...

Installing the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 1-31 Installing the Flash Memory Card Nortel Networks ships the router software on a PCMCIA flash memory card (Figure 1-26) . The flash memory card provides storage for the Nonvolatile File System (NVFS) in the ARN. Figure 1-26. Flash Memory Card Before starting th...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 1-32 114200-E Rev 00 Where to Go Next Use the following table to determine where you want to go next. For information about Go to Star ting the ARN Chapter 2 Operating the ARN Chapter 3 Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot Appendix A Usin...

114200-E Rev 00 2-1 Chapter 2 Starting the ARN This chapter describes how to start the Passport ARN router, as follows: Understanding the Startup Process To operate, the ARN requires two files: a software image and a configuration file. Each time you start the ARN, it completes a process to load the...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 2-2 114200-E Rev 00 When you start the ARN for the first time, it completes an initial startup procedure to boot and connect to the network using either a default configuration file or one already customized and available on the network. You use one of f...

Starting the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 2-3 You may not be able to use all methods described in this chapter to boot over some interfaces on your router. For example, you cannot netboot over an FT1/T1 interface. In some cases, you may use one interface to boot your router and then switch to a different int...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 2-4 114200-E Rev 00 Starting the ARN for the First Time The ARN factory defaults are set to find the image file and configuration file from the following locations: • Image file -- on the local PCMCIA flash memory card • Configuration file -- over the ne...

Starting the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 2-5 Using EZ-Install EZ-Install is the default installation option provided by Nortel Networks. This option requires that your network administrator has set up the network so that you can start the EZ-Install procedure. In addition, this option requires that you: • I...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 2-6 114200-E Rev 00 Using Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot When you netboot or local boot the ARN, you must use a command line interface that accesses the router software. To use a command line interface, you can: • Wait for the ARN to local boot...

Starting the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 2-7 2. While the router is running the EZ-Install procedure, issue a break sequence from the management console. The ARN monitor login prompt appears. Logging in to the Command Line Software Regardless of the command line software used (ARN monitor or Technician Inte...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 2-8 114200-E Rev 00 Continuing with Netboot To use the netboot option, you must have at least one serial, Ethernet, or token ring interface connected to the network. Before you start the netboot procedure, ask your network administrator to: • Verify that...

Starting the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 2-9 The getcfg command shows the source location, either local or network, of the boot image file and the network configuration file. It also shows the interface configuration settings that you specified using the ifconfig command. If getcfg displays the correct info...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 2-10 114200-E Rev 00 Continuing with Directed Netboot You must have at least one serial, 56/64K DSU/CSU, Ethernet, or token ring interface connected to the network to use the directed netboot option. Before you start the directed netboot procedure, ask y...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 2-12 114200-E Rev 00 Figure 2-1. Verifying Directed Netboot Configuration If getcfg displays the correct information, continue to Step 4. Otherwise, correct and reenter the ifconfig and bconfig commands. If you need assistance, contact your network admin...

Starting the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 2-13 6. Ensure that the ARN is successfully connected to your network. To verify that the ARN is now connected to the network, contact your network administrator. To troubleshoot any problems, your network administrator can refer to Configuring Passport Remote Access...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 2-14 114200-E Rev 00 2. Type the following command and press the Return key to boot the ARN: boot 3. Ensure that the ARN boots correctly. When the ARN boots, its LEDs flash in a particular order. To ensure that the installation was successful, see “Ensur...

114200-E Rev 00 3-1 Chapter 3 Operating the ARN This chapter describes how to operate the Passport ARN router, as follows: Understanding the ARN LEDs Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the ARN provide information about how the ARN is operating. The following sections describe the ARN LEDs: • Base Modul...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 3-2 114200-E Rev 00 Base Module LEDs The base module includes diagnostic LEDs and LAN interface LEDs, visible on the front panel of the ARN. Diagnostic LEDs The base module diagnostic LEDs ( Figure 3-1 ) indicate the status of the ARN itself. All of thes...

Operating the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 3-3 Ethernet 10BASE-T LEDs Table 3-2 describes the base module Ethernet 10BASE-T LEDs. RPS Lights and remains on when the redundant power supply (optional) is operating. Fan Lights and remains on if one or more ARN cooling fans stop operating. Base Lights and remain...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 3-4 114200-E Rev 00 Ethernet 10/100BASE-Tx LEDs Table 3-3 describes the base module Ethernet 10/100BASE-Tx LEDs. Ethernet 100BASE-Fx LEDs Table 3-4 describes the base module Ethernet 100Base-Fx LEDs. Token Ring LEDs Table 3-5 describes the base module to...

Operating the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 3-5 Expansion Module LEDs When the ARN has an installed expansion module, its interface LEDs are visible on the front panel. For the location of the optional ARN expansion module, see Figure 1-4 on page 1-9. Ethernet LEDs Table 3-6 describes the expansion module LED...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 3-6 114200-E Rev 00 Serial LEDs Table 3-8 describes the expansion module serial interface LEDs. Adapter Module LEDs When the ARN/DC has an optional adapter module installed, its interface LEDs are visible on the front panel. For the location of the two A...

Operating the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 3-7 ISDN BRI LEDs (S/T or U Interfaces) Table 3-10 describes the ISDN adapter module LEDs. 56/64K DSU/CSU LEDs Table 3-11 describes the 56/64K DSU/CSU adapter module LEDs. Table 3-10. ISDN BRI LEDs LED Meaning S/T Interface Unlabeled LED Lights when the ARN is using...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 3-8 114200-E Rev 00 FT1/T1 and FE1/E1 DSU/CSU LEDs Table 3-12 describes the FT1/T1 and FE1/E1 DSU/CSU adapter module LEDs. X.25 PAD LEDs Table 3-13 describes the X.25 PAD adapter module LEDs. V.34 Modem LEDs Table 3-14 describes the front-panel V.34 mode...

Operating the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 3-9 Ensuring a Successful Installation After connecting the ARN to the network, you can ensure a successful installation by checking the diagnostic LEDs on the front panel of the base module (refer to Figure 3-1 on page 3-2 ). When you power on the ARN, the followin...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 3-10 114200-E Rev 00 • After the boot process completes, the Run LED lights and the Boot LED turns off, indicating that the ARN is operational. If the LEDs on the ARN light in this sequence, your installation is successful. Contact your network administr...

Operating the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 3-11 Powering On and Off The ARN power switch is located on the back panel (Figure 3-2) . Figure 3-2. ARN Power Switch To power on an ARN, press the power switch to the ON position (1). Verify that air is flowing by placing your hand next to the fan vents. If you ca...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 3-12 114200-E Rev 00 Resetting the ARN The Reset button is set inside the ARN back panel and resides next to the flash card slot, as shown in Figure 3-3 . Figure 3-3. ARN Reset Button To press the Reset button, insert a small pointed object (for example,...

Operating the ARN 114200-E Rev 00 3-13 Removing a Flash Memory Card To remove a memory card from an ARN: 1. Press the eject button next to the card receptacle on the back panel. The card pops out slightly. 2. Pull the memory card out of the card receptacle. See Figure 3-4 . Figure 3-4. Removing an A...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 3-14 114200-E Rev 00 Protecting Memory Card Files Nortel Networks ships each memory card with its read/write protect switch in the unprotected position (Figure 3-5) . After successfully loading the configuration file and saving your configuration, you ma...

114200-E Rev 00 4-1 Chapter 4 Installing a WAN Adapter Module This chapter describes how to install a wide area network (WAN) adapter module in the ARN. Preparing for Installation Before installing the module, examine the contents of your adapter module upgrade kit. If any parts appear damaged, call...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 4-2 114200-E Rev 00 Downloading New Boot and Diagnostic Code When installating an adapter module as an upgrade to your existing hardware configuration, you must verify that the ARN contains the minimum required version of programmable read-only memory (P...

Installing a WAN Adapter Module 114200-E Rev 00 4-3 4. Determine which of the two front-panel adapter module slots to use (Figure 4-1) . Figure 4-1. Location of Adapter Module Slots 1 and 2 5. Remove the installed adapter module or the slot filler panel. • To install the adapter module in an empty s...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 4-4 114200-E Rev 00 Figure 4-2. Removing the Filler Panel from Slot 1 2. Grasp the metal tab on the filler panel and pull forward to remove the panel. 3. Set the filler panel aside. To operate the ARN without an adapter module in this slot, you must rein...

Installing a WAN Adapter Module 114200-E Rev 00 4-5 Removing an Adapter Module To remove a WAN adapter module: 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the adapter module you want to remove (Figure 4-3) . Figure 4-3. Removing the Adapter Module Screw 2. Pull the adapter module ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 4-6 114200-E Rev 00 Installing an Adapter Module To install a WAN adapter module: 1. Hold the adapter module with the components facing up (Figure 4-4) . Figure 4-4. Adapter Module Ready for Installation 2. Slide the adapter module into the slot, making ...

Installing a WAN Adapter Module 114200-E Rev 00 4-7 3. Push the adapter module in until its connector pins align with the base module connector socket in the ARN chassis. 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the screw (Figure 4-6) . Figure 4-6. Securing the Adapter Module to the Front...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers 4-8 114200-E Rev 00 What to Do Next Before you can use the WAN adapter module after installation, you must start the router on the network and modify its configuration file to include the new interface. See your module-specific Supplement for a list of s...

114200-E Rev 00 A-1 Appendix A Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot This appendix describes how to configure the Passport ARN router for Netboot and Directed Netboot, as follows: The ifconfig and bconfig commands configure the ARN for netboot and directed netboot. • Use the i fconfig...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers A-2 114200-E Rev 00 Using the ifconfig Command A router interface cannot communicate in an IP network without an IP address. Because an ARN netboots over one of its serial, 56/64K DSU/CSU, Ethernet, or token ring links, the netboot interface must have a ...

Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot 114200-E Rev 00 A-3 Table A-1 describes the ifconfig command settings for configuring a COM interface. Table A-1. COM Interface ifconfig Command Settings Setting Description Default Setting -d Resets the router IP interface settings to the default...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers A-4 114200-E Rev 00 Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting To configure any ARN Ethernet interface for network booting, use the following command format: ifconfig [ -d ] <interface> [ <IP_address> <subnet_mask> [ <next...

Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot 114200-E Rev 00 A-5 Configuring a Token Ring Interface for Network Booting To configure an ARN token ring interface for network booting, use the following command format: ifconfig [ -d ] [ -r < speed > ] <interface> [ <IP_address>...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers A-6 114200-E Rev 00 Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with ifconfig To enable or disable an ARN interface for the network boot process, use the following command formats: ifconfig -disable <interface> ifconfig -enable <interface> Table A-4 de...

Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot 114200-E Rev 00 A-7 Using the bconfig Command You use the bconfig command to configure the boot option. • To use netboot , you use the boot configuration command bconfig to specify that the ARN software image file or configuration file resides on ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers A-8 114200-E Rev 00 Examples of bconfig Commands 1. Configure the default netboot procedure. Use a local image file and look for the configuration file over the network using BootP. bconfig -d image (or bconfig image local ) bconfig -d config (or bconfig...

114200-E Rev 00 B-1 Appendix B Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) This appendix describes how to complete a local boot by running the Quick-Start script, as follows: This appendix explains how to local boot the ARN and create an initial Internet Protocol (IP) interface using the Quick-Star...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers B-2 114200-E Rev 00 Before You Run Quick-Start To aid you in answering Quick-Start prompts, some sample worksheets are provided. Fill them out with assistance from your network administrator. The worksheets contain options that appear at each prompt when...

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200-E Rev 00 B-3 Table B-1 provides the connector names and numbers you should use during the Quick-Start procedure. Filling Out the Worksheets The inst_arn.bat script provides many options for configuring the ARN on a network. Since typical remote acc...

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200-E Rev 00 B-5 Global Information Worksheet This section contains the prompts and possible options relating to all ARN serial configurations. Write your selection in the “Your Response” column. Global Information Worksheet Step Requested Information ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers B-8 114200-E Rev 00 Router Protocol Worksheets This section contains requested information and possible options relating to the routing protocol choices on the Global Worksheet. 6 Do you want to enable TI TELNET (y/n) [n]: y(es)n(o) Enabling TELNET is op...

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200-E Rev 00 B-9 Specify the version of RIP. The default is to run RIP1. Rip2 runs RIP2 without the automatic aggregation of subnets that RIP1 provides. RIG2_AGGR provices the automatic aggregation of subnets for RIP2. Enter Routing Protocol Number [1]...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers B-10 114200-E Rev 00 Enter OSPF MTU size selection [1]: 1. Default2. Ethernet size (Nortel Networks Series 5 compatible) 3. User Defined MTU Enter OSPF interface type selection [1]: 1. Broadcast2. NBMA 3. Point-to-Point4. Point-to-Multipoint (Proprietary...

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200-E Rev 00 B-11 Enter decimal value in seconds for Poll Interval [120]: (For NBMA only) Enter the largest number of seconds allowed between Hello packets that the router sends to an inactive NBMA neighbor. The router suggests a 120-second interval. E...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers B-12 114200-E Rev 00 Wide Area Protocol Worksheets This section contains requested information and possible options relating to wide area protocol choices on the Global Worksheet. Follow the default route for unknown subnets? (y/n) [n]: y(es)n(o) The def...

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200-E Rev 00 B-13 Enter Remote Addressselection [3]: 1. DCE2. DTE3. EXPLICIT Note: Reverse local and remote address values when configuring the device at the other end of the circuit. (Exception: When connecting to a Series 5 router that uses DCE/DTE a...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers B-14 114200-E Rev 00 PPP Standard Worksheet Requested Information Options Your Response Enter Remote IP address in dotted decimal notation: Enter the IP address of the peer connection. Do you wish to turn on the PPP echo function? (y/n) [n]: y(es)n(o) En...

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200-E Rev 00 B-15 Enable use of the Remote Peer router’s LQR Timer? (y/n) [y]: (For LQR Protocol only) y(es)n(o) Note: If the LQR timer is enabled, the remote peer router maintains its own LQR timer for this interface. When the LQR timer is disabled, t...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers B-16 114200-E Rev 00 Running the Quick-Start Script The Quick-Start script is called inst_arn.bat and you run it as part of the Local Boot process. Begin local boot as follows: 1. At the Technician Interface login: prompt, enter Manager to log in. 2. Ent...

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200-E Rev 00 B-17 5. Type the following command and press the Return key: run inst_arn.bat 6. Follow the script online, using your worksheets when responding to its prompts. The list of commands in Table B-2 describe how to interact with the Quick-Star...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers B-18 114200-E Rev 00 7. Name and save the configuration file. The script begins to test the configuration on the new IP interface (Figure B-2) . Figure B-2. Starting the IP Interface Test 8. To continue the IP configuration test, enter the IP address for...

114200-E Rev 00 C-1 Appendix C ARN Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications and a product overview of the ARN and its interface options, as follows: Physical Specifications The dimensions and weight of the ARN are as follows: • Height: 2.8 in. (7.1 cm) • Width: 17.25 ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-2 114200-E Rev 00 If you are installing your ARN in an electronic equipment rack, make sure that the rack meets the following specifications: • Heavy-duty steel construction • Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard hole-spacing • Width of 19 ...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-3 Hardware Communications Options The ARN is designed to scale to your needs. In addition to either an Ethernet or token ring base module, you can add an optional expansion and up to two optional adapter modules to the ARN. The ARN is available in the f...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-4 114200-E Rev 00 • One ISDN BRI U interface • One V.34 modem interface • One 56/64K DSU/CSU interface • One FE1/E1 DSU/CSU interface • One FT1/T1 DSU/CSU interface • One X.25 PAD interface Table C-2 describes each interface. Table C-2. Network Interfa...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-5 Serial Provides WAN connectivity. ARN models can have up to five serial ports (three on an expansion module and up to two adapter modules). Each por t can operate independently with RS-232, RS-422, RS-449, RS-530, V.28, V.35, and X.21 cables. Serial c...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-6 114200-E Rev 00 Ethernet Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) The ARN Ethernet 10BASE-T base module, Ethernet expansion module, and Ethernet/tri-serial expansion modules contain a 10BASE-T standard 802.3 AUI DB-15 receptacle with a slide lock. Table C-3 s...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-7 Ethernet 10BASE-T and 10/100BASE-Tx Interfaces The Ethernet 10BASE-T and 10/100BASE-Tx interfaces provide UTP support. Table C-4 identifies the pin locations and function assignments for these interfaces. Table C-4. 10BASE-T and 10/100BASE-Tx Interfac...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-8 114200-E Rev 00 Token Ring STP Interface The token ring STP interface provides shielded twisted-pair support. The ARN token ring base module, token ring expansion module, and token ring/tri-serial expansion modules contain this standard 802.5 DB-9 re...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-9 Token Ring UTP Interface The token ring UTP interface provides unshielded twisted-pair support. The ARN token ring expansion module and token ring/tri-serial expansion modules contain this receptacle. Table C-6 shows the RJ-45 pin assignments for the ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-10 114200-E Rev 00 • RS-422 connections (Order No. 7318) • RS-232 connections (Order No. 7826) • RS-530 connections (Order No. AE0018012) Table C-7 shows the signal and pin assignments for these connectors. Table C-7. Serial Interface Pin Assignments P...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-11 ISDN BRI U Interface The ARN supports the BRI standard for ISDN using an optional ISDN/BRI adapter module. The integrated ISDN BRI functionality allows you to connect directly to the ISDN network, through a U interface, as opposed to connecting over ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-12 114200-E Rev 00 ISDN BRI S/T Interface The ARN supports the BRI standard for ISDN using an optional ISDN/BRI adapter module. The integrated ISDN BRI functionality allows you to connect to the ISDN network over a terminal adapter through an S/T inter...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-13 56/64K DSU/CSU Interface The ARN supports direct synchronous access to either a 56K dataphone digital service (DDS) or 64K Clear Channel dedicated services using an optional 56/64K DSU/CSU adapter module. The 56/64K DSU/CSU interface uses an 8-pin RJ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-14 114200-E Rev 00 Table C-11 lists the ARN FT1/T1 DSU/CSU connector pinouts. Table C-11. RJ-48C Connector Pinouts Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal 1 Receive Data RING 2 Receive Data TIP 3 No Connect 4 Send Data RING 5 Send Data TIP 6 No Connect 7 No Conn...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-15 X.25 PAD Connections The ARN provides X.25 PAD functions that enable the router to access X.25 services through the 8 ports of an attached breakout box. The PAD establishes and maintains links with the packet switch network, assembles and disassemble...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-16 114200-E Rev 00 RJ-11 Interface (for V.34 Modem) The ARN supports a V.34 modem connection using an optional V.34 modem adapter module. The V.34 functionality allows you to connect directly to a phone line, as opposed to connecting over an external m...

ARN Technical Specifications 114200-E Rev 00 C-17 The connector pin assignment described in Table C-14 shows signal and pin assignments for the Console port. Service Modem Connections The ARN back panel contains one modem service interface, labeled Modem; its DB-9 plug connector provides an RS-232-D...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers C-18 114200-E Rev 00 The connector pin assignment described in Table C-15 shows signal and pin assignments for the modem port. Table C-15. Service Modem Port DB-9 Pin Assignments Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Direction 1 DCD (Data carrier detect) Fr...

114200-E Rev 00 D-1 Appendix D Requirements for European Operation This appendix provides information required for operating the ARN in Europe, cabling requirements for synchronous (serial) connection, and information about using the serial adapter module (Order No. CV0004001) and ISDN BRI adapter m...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers D-2 114200-E Rev 00 ARN 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Base Model Safety Status Table D-2 lists the safety status of interconnection points to the connection of other equipment. ARN Token Ring Base Model Safety Status Table D-3 lists the safety status of intercon...

Requirements for European Operation 114200-E Rev 00 D-3 ARN Expansion Modules Safety Status ARN expansion modules are upgrade options that provide an additional synchronous interface. These options can be installed in any ARN model. Table D-4 lists the safety status of the interconnection point (COM...

Requirements for European Operation 114200-E Rev 00 D-11 Serial Adapter Module Requirements The serial adapter module (Order No. CV0004001) is approved only for installation in a host, and with host attachments, which are either type approved for such apparatus or, if supplied after 1st March 1989, ...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers D-12 114200-E Rev 00 ISDN BRI Adapter Module Requirements The ISDN BRI adapter module (Order No. CV0004002) is approved only for installation in a host, and with host attachments, which are either type approved for such apparatus or, if supplied after 1s...

Requirements for European Operation 114200-E Rev 00 D-13 Power Requirements for ISDN BRI and Serial Adapter Modules The ISDN BRI and serial adapter modules obtain power from the host chassis and have the power requirements shown in Table D-14 . The power drawn from the host chassis combined with tha...

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers D-14 114200-E Rev 00 Figure D-7. Clearance and Creepage Distances for ISDN BRI and Serial Adapter Modules Table D-15. Clearance and Creepage Distances for ISDN BRI and Serial Adapter Modules Clearance (X) Creepage (Y) Voltage used or generated by other p...

114200-E Rev 00 Index-1 Numbers 10/100BASE-Tx pin assignments, C-7 100BASE-Fx, 1-9 interface, connecting to, 1-13 10BASE-T interface, connecting to, 1-12 7934, 50-pin to RS-232 cable, D-5 A acronyms, xxi adapter modules connecting to DSU/CSU interfaces, 1-18, 1-19, 1-21ISDN interfaces, 1-17serial in...

Index-4 114200-E Rev 00 AUI, 1-9base module, 1-9expansion module, 1-9 interfaces configuring, A-4connecting to, 1-10, 1-12, 1-13ifconfig settings, A-4 pin assignments 10/100BASE-Tx, C-7AUI, C-6 European operating specifications, D-1 to D-15 Expansion LED, 3-3 expansion module Ethernet interface 10BA...