Lucent Technologies Network Access Module - Manual

xi About This Guide The MERLIN MAGIX Integrated Network Access (INA) Installation and Configuration Guide provides installation and configuration instructions for the MERLIN MAGIX Integrated System (IS) Integrated Network Access (INA) module. The routing functions of the module are based on Lucent T...

Document Conventions xiv INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Document Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: Document Advisories Note – means take note. Notes contain information of importance or special interest. Caution – means be careful. You might do something—...

About This Guide xv Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Lucent Technologies provides a limited warranty on the INA module. Refer to “Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability” in Appendix A, “Customer Support Information,” of System Programming manual (555-710-111). Technical Support In the USA Onl...

1-1 INA Module 1 This chapter introduces the MERLIN Integrated Network Access (INA) module and provides an overview of its installation and configuration. The following topics are discussed: • “INA Module Description” on page 1-1 • “INA Administration” on page 1-1 • “INA Front Panel” on page 1-2 • “...

INA Front Panel 1-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide 1. Arrange with your telecommunications service provider (telco) for a T1/PRI line. 2. Have the telco provision the line so that some channels are assigned to switched voice calls and the rest are assigned to one or more point-to-po...

Installation and Configuration Steps 1-4 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Ethernet Port. This RJ-45 connector provides a 10BaseT Ethernet connection. See “Connect an Ethernet Cable” on page 3-4. Ethernet Link LED. This green LED indicates link integrity to a 10BaseT hub. See “Ethernet...

2-1 Getting Ready for Configuration 2 To properly configure your INA module, you must gather all the technical information needed. You must also assign T1/PRI channels using the MERLIN MAGIX administration console before using the INA module. Before starting the installation of your module, be sure ...

Network Settings 2-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide for PRI configurations and channel signaling types for T1 configurations. You plan for and implement these additional settings as you do for a 100D module. See the System Programming manual (555-710-111). Assign T1/PRI Channels The...

3-1 Installing the INA Module 3 This chapter describes the steps needed to physically install and power up the INA MERLIN MAGIX system. The following topics are discussed. • “Install the INA Module in a Carrier” on page 3-1 • “Connect Cables” on page 3-1 • “Observe LED Behavior” on page 3-4 Install ...

Connect Cables 3-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 3-1 C1 Serial Passthrough Port Set DIP Switches The DIP switches (Figure 3-2) must be set to the correct positions for the INA module to operate properly. 1. Set DIP switch 1 to the right. Figure 3-2 DIP Switches When DIP swit...

Installing the INA Module 3-3 Connect Cables When DIP switch 2 is set to the left (Figure 3-2), and the INA module is turned on, the INA module boots (loads the ComOS software) from the internal nonvolatile RAM. This is the default setting for the module. When DIP switch 2 is set to the right, and t...

Observe LED Behavior 3-4 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 3-4 T1/PRI Connection Connect an Ethernet Cable Use a category 5 twisted pair cable, as specified by the EIA/TIA-568-B wiring standard, with an RJ-48C connector to connect the INA Ethernet connector (Figure 3-5) to the n...

4-1 Using the INAWizard 4 The INAWizard program provides basic configuration settings for the INA module. The wizard uses a graphical user interface (GUI) to guide you step by step through the configuration process. The program runs on platforms that use Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ...

5-1 Using the Command Line Interface 5 The ComOS commands can be used to configure the INA module directly through the ComOS command line interface. You access the command line interface through the console port C0 using a terminal or PC running a terminal emulator. Once the module has been connecte...

Log In 5-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Using a Telnet Session Once the INA module has been connected to a network and an Ethernet address has been assigned, Telnet is the best way to establish a console session. 1. Run a Telnet application from a network connected workstation. 2....

Using the Command Line Interface 5-3 Set the Ether0 Network Address Command> set password [Password] Command> save all Caution – Change the administrative password each time you give it to somone outside the organization for servicing. Set the Ether0 Network Address You can set an IP and IPX a...

Set the System Name 5-4 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Set the System Name The system name identifies the INA module for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) queries, IPX protocol routing, and Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) authentication. Use these commands...

Using the Command Line Interface 5-5 Configure the WAN Port Set the Name Service The INA module supports either the NIS or the DNS. See the PortMaster Configuration Guide for more information on name services. Use these commands to set the name service: Command> set namesvc dns|nis Command> sa...

Configure the WAN Port 5-6 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Note – Be sure to reset the WAN port or reboot the router after making changes to the WAN port configuration. To reboot, enter the reboot command or press the reboot button on the INA module. Set the Channel Rate Almost all d...

Using the Command Line Interface 5-7 Configure the WAN Port Command> set W1 address Ipaddress Command> save all Set the Destination IP Address The destination IP address is the IP address or hostname of the machine on the other end of the connection. The destination IP address can also be set ...

6-1 Using PMVision 6 PMVision is a Java-based program with a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be used to monitor and configure the INA module. Information about using PMVision on other platforms can be found in the PMVision User’s Guide, which describes the capabilities of PMVision in more de...

Run PMVision 6-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Using a Crossover Cable An independent laptop or desktop workstation equipped with a network interface card can be used to run PMVison. Connect an Ethernet crossover cable between the Ethernet connection on the workstation and the Ethe...

Using PMVision 6-3 Communicate with the INA Module Figure 6-1 PMVision Main Screen Communicate with the INA Module Select Device from the menu bar, and click Connect to establish communications between PMVision and your INA module. The connection dialog box appears (Figure 6-2). Enter the IP address...

Selecting PMVision Functions 6-4 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 6-2 Connection Dialog When the connection has been made, information about the INA module appears in the connection panel. The INA module information line is highlighted, indicating that the INA module is active ...

Using PMVision 6-5 Selecting PMVision Functions Figure 6-4 Configuration Panel Example Working with Configuration Displays Displays (Figure 6-5) have two or more control buttons at the bottom. Click the Add button to add a new entry and display a configuration panel. Enter the data and click Save. Y...

Using PMVision 6-7 Selecting PMVision Functions Set Up Additional WAN Ports If the data channels assigned to the INA module support multiple WAN ports, you must set up additional WAN ports as follows: 1. Select the INA → Configure → Lines function from the control tree. 2. Select the line0 entry in ...

Selecting PMVision Functions 6-8 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 6-6 PMVision Backup Dialog Restore the INA Module Settings To restore the INA module settings captured in a backup file, select INA → Maintain → Restore. Enter or browse to the backup filename on the Restore pane...

A-1 Troubleshooting A This appendix provides the following troubleshooting procedures for the INA module: • “Observing LED Behavior” on page A-1 • “Observing Boot Messages” on page A-2 • “Using the DS-1 Test Jacks” on page A-5 Additional troubleshooting and maintenance information can also be found ...

Observing Boot Messages A-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Observing Boot Messages If you are having difficulty booting the INA module and are unable to isolate the problem by observing LED behavior, boot the INA module in console mode and check the boot messages. Follow these instr...

A-5 Using the DS-1 Test Jacks Using the DS-1 Test Jacks The six test jacks provide the means to connect external test equipment to the T1/PRI line. Table A-3 describes the functions of the individual jacks. Figure A-1 illustrates the test jack locations. Figure A-2 shows the test jack configuration....

B-1 Cable Specifications B This appendix provides cable and pinout specifications. Cables Specified • Console Cable. This null modem cable is used to connect a terminal or PC to the console port of the INA module. • T1/PRI Cable. This cable is used to connect a T1/PRI line to the INA module. • Ether...

T1/PRI Cable B-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide T1/PRI Cable Table B-2 shows the pinouts for a category 5 unshielded, ungrounded, twisted pair cable, as specified by the EIA/TIA-568-B wiring standard, with an RJ-48C connection Ethernet Interface Table B-3 provides specifications for...

B-3 Crossover Cable Crossover Cable This RJ-45 crossover cable is used to connect two (and only two) machines using 10baseT Ethernet without the use of a hub. The cable must be fabricated from category 5 unshielded twisted pair. Table B-4 shows the wiring for this cable. Table B-4 Crossover Cable Wi...

C-1 MERLIN MAGIX Administration C This appendix describes the MERLIN MAGIX system programming options for the INA module. The INA module is identified as a 100R module in MERLIN MAGIX programming and console displays. The following topics are covered: • “INA Module System Programming Summary” on pag...

INA Module Administration Options C-2 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide The rest of the administration options are essentially the same as for the 100D module. For more information on configuring the 100D module, see System Programming manual (555-710-111). Activate or Deactivate the O...

C-3 INA Module Maintenance Options Note – For T1 configurations, you can assign a channel to the router only if the channel is Unequipped from a switch perspective. For PRI configurations, you can assign a channel to the router only if the channel is not used in a B channel group or a line pool on t...

INA Module Maintenance Options C-4 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Note – The additional error event counts are cleared whenever the INA module is reset. Be sure to view the error events before resetting the module or busying out the module. From your system programming console, use ...

C-5 INA Module Maintenance Options Each error statistic represents the sum of error events from all valid intervals including the current interval. The message “9999” represents an overflow situation. You can refresh the 24-hour total screen by pressing → Back and then pressing → 24 hr total again. ...

INA Module Maintenance Options C-6 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Demand Tests The INA module board incorporates three new demand tests: • Line loopback • Payload loopback • Bit error rate test (BERT) Line Loopback Test The line loopback test loops the T1 signal back towards the net...

C-7 INA Module System Interactions Table C-4 describes the available BERT test patterns. After starting a BERT test, press → Monitor to view the progress of the test. One of the following results will be displayed. • No Synch—Indicates that the BERT test pattern is not being successfully received ba...

INA Module System Interactions C-8 INA Module Installation and Configuration Guide Board Renumbering The INA module works in the same manner as the 100D module for board renumbering. Use board renumbering to replace a 100D module with a 100R module, and vice versa. After the board renumbering, T1/PR...

Index-1 Index Numerics 100D module C-1 operation 2-2 renumbering boards C-8 24-hour event totals C-4 A activate or deactivate CSU 2-1 , C-2 administration options C-1 administrative password 5-2 B B8ZS encoding 2-1 , C-1 backup INA module settings 6-7 MERLIN MAGIX settings C-7 BERT C-6 bipolar 8-zer...