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ii 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Copyright © 1999 Nortel Networks All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. January 2001. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and re...
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iv 308614-14.20 Rev 00 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 SUB...
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308614-14.20 Rev 00 v Contents Preface Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xv Text Conventions .............................................................................................................xvi A...
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308614-14.20 Rev 00 vii Creating the BootP Client Interface Table ..................................................................... 3-14 Chapter 4 Configuring Netboot Client Services Using Netboot Configuration Commands ....................................................................... 4-2 ...
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viii 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Router Not Sending BootP Responses ............................................................ B-4 BootP Server Not Sending BootP Responses .................................................. B-4 Router Fails to Perform Directed Netboot .........................................
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308614-14.20 Rev 00 ix Figures Figure 1-1. Calculating an IP Address (Direct Access PVC or Standard PPP) .................................................... 1-7 Figure 1-2. Requesting an IP Address from the BootP Server (Group Access PVC) ...............................................................
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308614-14.20 Rev 00 xi Tables Table 1-1. Router Star tup Files ................................................................................ 1-3 Table 1-2. Summary of Startup Options for AN/ANH and ARN Routers .................. 1-4 Table 2-1. BootPD Tags for a Router Host Name .....................
Page 13 - xiii; This guide describes connecting a Nortel Networks; Before You Begin; Installing and Operating AN and ANH Systems
308614-14.20 Rev 00 xiii Preface This guide describes connecting a Nortel Networks ™ Access Node (AN ® ), Access Node Hub (ANH ™ ), or Passport ® Advanced Remote Node ™ (ARN ™ ) router to a managed network. Before You Begin Before using this guide, you (or the person responsible at the router site) ...
Page 14 - Text Conventions; This guide uses the following text conventions:; parameter; and as many parameter-value pairs as
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers xiv 308614-14.20 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 enterin...
Page 15 - Acronyms; italic text
Preface 308614-14.20 Rev 00 xv 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 comma...
Page 17 - Hard-Copy Technical Manuals
Preface 308614-14.20 Rev 00 xvii 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 mod...
Page 18 - How to Get Help; URL and click; Technical Solutions Center
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers xviii 308614-14.20 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 ...
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308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-1 Chapter 1 Understanding Tools and Options The AN/ANH and ARN families of routers connect multiprotocol workgroups to corporate backbone networks. This chapter provides an overview of the software and procedures for configuring and managing router remote access for AN, ANH, an...
Page 20 - Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers; Router configuration and management tools included with BayRS:; Router Startup Procedure; Startup Files; Before it can operate, a router must boot a software image
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-2 308614-14.20 Rev 00 • Router configuration and management tools included with BayRS: -- Technician Interface, a command-line interface that operates in router memory. Technician Interface commands and scripts provide real-time SNMP-based ...
Page 21 - Understanding Tools and Options; config; Startup Options; local booting; Router Startup Files; Startup File Name
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-3 Nortel Networks ships the software image for AN/ANH and ARN routers on a PCMCIA flash memory card, along with a default configuration file named config . The ARN software image is named arn.exe . The AN/ANH software image is named an.exe . Tabl...
Page 22 - Summary of Startup Options for; Description
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Table 1-2. Summary of Startup Options for AN/ANH and ARN Routers Boot Option Image File Source Configuration File Source Description Requirements EZ-Install Local(PCMCIA flash memory card) Network(serial interface only...
Page 23 - The Boot Process; Netboot Process; Determines its IP address; Obtaining an IP Address Manually (Netboot or Directed Netboot); When you turn on the router, it runs a set of diagnostic tests.
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-5 The Boot Process The following sections describe the boot process for the Local Boot and Netboot startup options: • Netboot Process (EZ-Install, Netboot, or Directed Netboot) • Local Boot Process Netboot Process When booting over the network us...
Page 24 - Local Boot Process
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-6 308614-14.20 Rev 00 The router sends the BootP request through all serial ports at approximately the same time, using the following protocols: • Nortel Networks Standard Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) using high-level data link control (HD...
Page 25 - router sends BootP
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-7 Figure 1-1. Calculating an IP Address (Direct Access PVC or Standard PPP) -- A frame relay PVC in group access mode refers to its BootP client interface table to find an associated IP address for the AN/ANH or ARN router. For example, in Figure...
Page 26 - Requesting an IP Address from the BootP Server (Group Access PVC); Key
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-8 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Figure 1-2. Requesting an IP Address from the BootP Server (Group Access PVC) 5. The upstream router sends the IP address and subnet mask to the AN/ANH or ARN router in a BootP response message. 6. The AN/ANH or ARN ro...
Page 27 - Obtaining the Kernel and Configuration Files; Obtaining the Path Names of the Kernel and Configuration Files; The router stops sending BootP requests.
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-9 Obtaining the Kernel and Configuration Files With a known IP address, an AN/ANH and ARN router can obtain its operating-system kernel and configuration files over the network. The procedure is the same for EZ-Install, Netboot, and Directed Netb...
Page 28 - The router sends a TFTP request for the configuration file.; Obtaining the Configuration File; The router sends a TFTP request for the kernel file.
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-10 308614-14.20 Rev 00 4. The router sends a TFTP request for the configuration file. 5. The BootP server uses TFTP to transfer the configuration file (Figure 1-4) . Figure 1-4. Obtaining the Configuration File 6. The router sends a TFTP re...
Page 29 - Obtaining the Kernel File; The router boots the kernel.
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-11 Figure 1-5. Obtaining the Kernel File 8. The router boots the kernel. 9. The router uses TFTP to obtain application and string files as it needs them. 10. The router begins bridging and routing network traffic as specified in the configuration...
Page 30 - or; Establishing an IP Network Interface
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-12 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Local Boot Process When the AN/ANH and ARN routers boot locally, they read the kernel, application, and string files embedded in the an.exe or arn.exe software image file on the local PCMCIA flash memory card. When yo...
Page 31 - Preparing for the Initial Startup; Select the initial startup option (see the next section,“; Selecting the Initial Startup Option
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-13 Preparing for the Initial Startup The first time you turn on an AN/ANH or ARN router, it begins a startup procedure to obtain the files it needs to operate routinely over the network. For the procedure to be successful, you must first complete...
Page 32 - Selecting the Routine Startup Option; Local Boot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-14 308614-14.20 Rev 00 This section reviews the options for initial startup and lists the requirements for each startup option. “ Selecting the Routine Startup Option ” on page 1-16 provides similar information for routine operation. “ Step...
Page 33 - Netboot; Providing a Tailored Configuration File
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-15 • A local console or modem connection with the AN/ANH or ARN router When you use Local Boot as the initial boot option, the Site Manager connection is not yet in place. AN/ANH and ARN routers boot using the generic configuration file; then, yo...
Page 34 - Recommendations; Nortel Networks recommends that you do the following:; Using Netboot for routine startups allows you to:
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-16 308614-14.20 Rev 00 The Quick-Start procedure initially tailors the default configuration file; use Site Manager to complete the configuration. See Appendix C for more information. Selecting the Routine Startup Option This section provid...
Page 35 - Using Technician Interface Software; Directed Netboot
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-17 • Minimize the need to maintain the router’s local file system When the an AN/ANH or ARN router obtains files from a BootP server, it stores them in memory, not in its file system, reducing the need for frequent file-system compactions. (See U...
Page 36 - Steps for Completing Startup Options
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-18 308614-14.20 Rev 00 • A TFTP server that contains the kernel file ( krnl_arn.exe for the ARN or krnl_an.exe for the AN/ANH) or a network configuration file customized for the AN/ANH or ARN router Compared with Netboot, Directed Netboot o...
Page 37 - Complete the following steps for the EZ-Install option:
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-19 You can use Netboot for some procedures and Local Boot for others, provided you have set up the network to support Netboot. EZ-Install Complete the following steps for the EZ-Install option: 1. Use the Configuration Manager in local mode to cr...
Page 38 - Complete the following steps for the Netboot option:; bconfig; and; ifconfig; commands to configure a synchronous, Ethernet, or token ring (ARN
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-20 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Netboot Complete the following steps for the Netboot option: 1. Use the Configuration Manager in local mode to create a complete configuration file for the AN/ANH or ARN router. (See Chapter 3 and Configuring and Mana...
Page 39 - Complete the following steps for the Directed Netboot option:
Understanding Tools and Options 308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-21 Directed Netboot Complete the following steps for the Directed Netboot option: 1. Use the Configuration Manager in local mode to create a complete configuration file for the AN/ANH or ARN router. (See Chapter 3 and Configuring and Managing Rou...
Page 40 - Complete the following steps for the Local Boot option:
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 1-22 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Local Boot Complete the following steps for the Local Boot option: 1. Complete the Quick-Start configuration worksheets. (See Appendix C.) 2. The person at the AN/ANH or ARN router site establishes a Technician Interf...
Page 42 - Setting Up a BootP Server; Setting Up BootP Sockets; socket; Log in to the UNIX workstation as; root; Use a text editor to insert the following two lines in the; Configuring BootPD; daemon; Copying BootPD on Sun Workstations
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 2-2 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Setting Up a BootP Server To support EZ-Install or Netboot, AN/ANH and ARN routers need a network connection to a BootP server. You configure a UNIX workstation as a BootP server by: • Setting up BootP sockets • Config...
Page 43 - Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server; bootpd; Setting Up BootPD to Run; Setting Up BootPD to Respond to AN/ANH and ARN Routers; bootptab
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server 308614-14.20 Rev 00 2-3 The AIX and HP-UX operating systems include BootPD. SunOS and Solaris do not include BootPD, so Site Manager automatically installs BootPD on Sun workstations running these operating systems. Copy the bootpd file to the /etc directory as follows:...
Page 44 - Editing the bootptab File; hostname
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 2-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Entries in bootptab also include optional parameter tags. Nortel Networks supplies a sample bootptab file that Site Manager installs automatically in the / usr/wf/config directory. Use a copy of this sample file if you...
Page 45 - Tag
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server 308614-14.20 Rev 00 2-5 • hostname is a name you assign to a BootP client (each AN/ANH or ARN router is a client). Each hostname definition must: -- Contain a maximum of 79 characters -- Contain alphanumeric characters, and an alphabetic first character -- Not contain a...
Page 46 - BootPD Tags for a Kernel File Name
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 2-6 308614-14.20 Rev 00 tc Optional Table continuation -- a pointer to another location in the same file for additional information. This tag points to information that is common to all routers that use BootPD. If the information contradicts ...
Page 47 - The sample; Verifying Consistent BootP Service; Sample bootptab File
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server 308614-14.20 Rev 00 2-7 The sample bootptab file shown in Figure 2-1 enables two ANs (named AN.Boston and AN.Chicago) to boot over the network. Use the basic format shown in Figure 2-1 to set up your own bootptab file. Verifying Consistent BootP Service You may want to ...
Page 49 - Setting Up a TFTP Server; Setting Up TFTPD; Providing TFTP Access to All Directories
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server 308614-14.20 Rev 00 2-9 Setting Up a TFTP Server AN/ANH and ARN routers need a network connection to a TFTP server to complete EZ-Install, Netboot, or Directed Netboot. You configure a UNIX workstation as a TFTP server by: • Setting up the TFTP daemon (TFTPD) to provide...
Page 50 - Insert the appropriate line in the; cd tftpboot; Restricting TFTP Access to Specified Directories; cd tftpboot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 2-10 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Restricting TFTP Access to Specified Directories To restrict TFTP access to a specific directory: 1. Log in to your UNIX workstation as root . 2. Insert the appropriate line in the /etc/inetd.conf file. The examples i...
Page 51 - Adding a TFTP User for an HP 9000 Workstation; Setting Up Static Routes to Next-Hop Routers; route add; not
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server 308614-14.20 Rev 00 2-11 Adding a TFTP User for an HP 9000 Workstation Follow the instructions in this section only if you are running Site Manager on an HP 9000 workstation. To add a TFTP user for the HP 9000, insert the following line in your /etc/passwd file. Nortel ...
Page 52 - gateway; Verifying the Routes; Rebooting Your Workstation; Enter the following command; Issuing a Hang-Up Signal; Log in as; Enter the following command to hang up on the; inetd
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 2-12 308614-14.20 Rev 00 gateway is the IP address of the network destination to which packets will be addressed. hops is the number of hops to the network destination. Verifying the Routes After adding a static route for each path to an AN/A...
Page 53 - The; What to Do Next
Setting Up a UNIX Boot Server 308614-14.20 Rev 00 2-13 3. Enter the following command, using the first number in the line after the word root (in this case, 148 ): kill -1 148 The inetd process rereads the /etc/inetd.conf file. What to Do Next Before you can netboot the AN/ANH or ARN router, complet...
Page 56 - Preparing Configuration and Image Files; Creating Configuration Files; Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 3-2 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Preparing Configuration and Image Files AN/ANH and ARN routers ship with a flash memory card that contains a default (generic) configuration file and the an.exe or arn.exe router software image. For the AN/ANH and ARN ...
Page 57 - Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager; lists the mnemonics used in AN and ANH module names.; Configuration Manager Module Names for AN and ANH; Module Name Mnemonic; ARN Base Module Configurations; Base Module
Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager 308614-14.20 Rev 00 3-3 Table 3-1 lists the mnemonics used in AN and ANH module names. For ARN routers, you choose base, expansion, and adapter modules separately. Table 3-2 lists the base module (system board) options for ARN routers. An ARN can have o...
Page 58 - lists the optional; ARN Expansion Module Configurations; Expansion Module; ARN Adapter Module Configurations; Adapter Module
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 3-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Table 3-3 lists the optional expansion modules available for an ARN. An expansion module is a parallel daughterboard installed on the base module. The ARN base module supports only one expansion module. Table 3-4 lists...
Page 59 - . If a router experiences a power failure, it; Preparing an Image; For instructions on how to use the Image Builder, see
Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager 308614-14.20 Rev 00 3-5 2. Record the name of each configuration file and corresponding router for later reference when configuring network boot options. When you name configuration files, keep the following restrictions in mind: • Nortel Networks recom...
Page 60 - Keep the following in mind:; Enabling Netboot or Directed Netboot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 3-6 308614-14.20 Rev 00 After you open the image file, the Image Builder automatically extracts the kernel image file, application files, and string files. Keep the following in mind: • Be sure to choose the correct image ( an.exe for an AN/A...
Page 61 - Instead of enabling the Boot Image From Network parameter, you can
Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager 308614-14.20 Rev 00 3-7 You can also use Technician Interface commands to configure network booting, as described in Chapter 4. 5. Set the following parameters: • Boot Image From Network • Boot Config From Network • Boot Server Address • Boot Image Path...
Page 62 - Adding a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 3-8 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Adding a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface When you enable Netboot or Directed Netboot, you must add (and configure) at least one AN/ANH or ARN router circuit as a Netboot interface. If you are using EZ-Install, yo...
Page 63 - Configuring a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface
Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager 308614-14.20 Rev 00 3-9 Configuring a Netboot or Directed Netboot Interface You can use Site Manager to configure a Netboot or Directed Netboot interface. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Configuration Manager window, choose ...
Page 64 - Setting Up Routing Paths for Netboot; Enabling each router interface in the paths to the routers; Enabling Router Interfaces
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 3-10 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Setting Up Routing Paths for Netboot You set up the routing paths between the BootP server and the AN/ANH or ARN router by: • Enabling each router interface in the paths to the routers • Creating a BootP relay agent f...
Page 65 - Enabling BootP Relay in a Sample Network
Configuring Netboot Services with Site Manager 308614-14.20 Rev 00 3-11 Figure 3-1. Enabling BootP Relay in a Sample Network Enable BOOTP on these interfaces Corporate backbone Booting routers BOOTP server NPA0007A
Page 66 - You can use Site Manager to enable BootP relay on an interface.; Creating BootP Relay Agent Forwarding Tables
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 3-12 308614-14.20 Rev 00 You can use Site Manager to enable BootP relay on an interface. Creating BootP Relay Agent Forwarding Tables You must create a BootP relay agent forwarding table for every router that passes BootP traffic between the ...
Page 68 - Creating the BootP Client Interface Table; For more information about the DLCI and Frame Relay, see
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 3-14 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Creating the BootP Client Interface Table The upstream router is the booting router’s next-hop router. By default, the booting router’s synchronous interfaces automatically try to obtain IP addresses from the upstream...
Page 71 - Using Netboot Configuration Commands
308614-14.20 Rev 00 4-1 Chapter 4 Configuring Netboot Client Services This chapter describes how to enable AN/ANH or ARN routers for netboot startup options using commands at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt. First, read “ Using Netboot Configuration Commands ” on page 4-2 for informati...
Page 72 - Setting the Boot Configuration
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 4-2 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Using Netboot Configuration Commands This chapter provides instructions for using the ifconfig , bconfig , and getcfg commands to configure Netboot and Directed Netboot. If you are not configuring the router yourself, ...
Page 73 - Configuring Netboot Client Services; Using the bconfig Command Format; Option
Configuring Netboot Client Services 308614-14.20 Rev 00 4-3 Setting the Boot Configuration This section describes how to use the bconfig command to configure a netboot option at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor command-line prompt. • For Netboot, you use bconfig to specify the network location...
Page 74 - Examples of Using the bconfig Command; bconfig image local; configuration file from the network.; bconfig Command Options
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 4-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Examples of Using the bconfig Command 1. Configure the default Netboot procedure. Boot from the software image file in local flash memory and use BootP to get the configuration file from the network. bconfig -d image (...
Page 75 - Setting the Netboot Interface Configuration; Configuring a Serial Interface for Network Booting
Configuring Netboot Client Services 308614-14.20 Rev 00 4-5 Setting the Netboot Interface Configuration This section describes how to use the ifconfig command to configure an AN/ANH or ARN router interface to support netboot options. An AN/ANH or ARN router netboots over one of its serial, Ethernet,...
Page 76 - ifconfig Command Options for a Serial Interface
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 4-6 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Table 4-2. ifconfig Command Options for a Serial Interface Option Description -d Resets the router’s IP interface options to the default values. This option tries four WAN configurations in the following order, until i...
Page 77 - Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting; describes the; command options for configuring the Ethernet; ifconfig Command Options for an Ethernet Interface; xcvr
Configuring Netboot Client Services 308614-14.20 Rev 00 4-7 Configuring an Ethernet Interface for Network Booting To configure an Ethernet interface for network booting, enter the following command at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt: ifconfig [ -d ] <interface> [ <IP_address&g...
Page 78 - Configuring an ARN Token Ring Interface for Network Booting; command options for configuring the ARN’s; ifconfig Command Options for an ARN Token Ring Interface
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 4-8 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Configuring an ARN Token Ring Interface for Network Booting To configure an ARN token ring interface for network booting, enter the following command at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt: ifconfig [ -d ] [ ...
Page 79 - Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with the ifconfig Command; com; Examples of Using the ifconfig Command
Configuring Netboot Client Services 308614-14.20 Rev 00 4-9 Enabling and Disabling Interfaces with the ifconfig Command To enable or disable an AN/ANH or ARN router interface for network booting, enter the appropriate command at the Technician Interface or AN Monitor prompt: ifconfig -disable <in...
Page 80 - Verifying Your Configuration; You can use the; command to verify the following:; getcfg
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 4-10 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Verifying Your Configuration You can use the getcfg command to verify the following: • Whether the router is set to boot using a local or remote boot image • Whether the router is set to configure using a local or rem...
Page 81 - Configuring
Configuring Netboot Client Services 308614-14.20 Rev 00 4-11 What to Do Next You can now boot the AN/ANH or ARN router over the network, assuming that you have done the following: • Configured a UNIX workstation to support network booting, as described in Chapter 2 • Prepared configuration and boot ...
Page 84 - Enabling and Disabling ANH Repeater Ports
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 5-2 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Enabling and Disabling ANH Repeater Ports You can use Site Manager to enable or disable the ANH repeater ports. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Site Manager main window, choose Tools . The ...
Page 85 - Managing ANH Repeater Ports; -Port ANH Port Status Window; Port 9 is the Ethernet AUI from the ANH baseboard to the repeater. To
Managing ANH Repeater Ports 308614-14.20 Rev 00 5-3 Figure 5-1. 8-Port ANH Port Status Window Note: Port 9 is the Ethernet AUI from the ANH baseboard to the repeater. To disable the Ethernet circuit, click on Disabled for port 9.
Page 86 - 2-Port ANH Port Status Window; Port 13 is the Ethernet connection from the ANH baseboard to the
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers 5-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Figure 5-2. 12-Port ANH Port Status Window Note: Port 13 is the Ethernet connection from the ANH baseboard to the repeater. To disable the Ethernet circuit, click on Disabled for port 13.
Page 87 - Testing and Resetting ANH Repeater Ports; You can use Site Manager to test and reset ANH repeater ports.
Managing ANH Repeater Ports 308614-14.20 Rev 00 5-5 Testing and Resetting ANH Repeater Ports You can use Site Manager to test and reset ANH repeater ports. Site Manager Procedure You do this System responds 1. In the Site Manager main window, choose Tools . The Tools menu opens. 2. Choose Configurat...
Page 90 - Parameter: Boot Image From Network; Parameter: Boot Config From Network
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers A-2 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Netboot and Directed Netboot Parameters Parameter: Boot Image From Network Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Global Default: Disable Options: Enable | Disable Function:...
Page 91 - Site Manager Parameters; Parameter: Boot Server Address
Site Manager Parameters 308614-14.20 Rev 00 A-3 Parameter: Boot Server Address Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Global Default: None Options: A valid IP address of a TFTP server Function: When the Boot Image From Network parameter and/or the Boot Co...
Page 92 - Netboot Interface Parameters; synchronous interface.; Parameter: Connector IP Address; Interfaces
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers A-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Netboot Interface Parameters Parameter: Slot Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Interfaces > Add Default: None Options: 1 Function: Specifies the physical slot in whi...
Page 93 - Parameter: Connector Subnet Mask
Site Manager Parameters 308614-14.20 Rev 00 A-5 Parameter: Connector Subnet Mask Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Interfaces Default: None Options: Any valid IP subnet mask Function: Specifies the network and subnetwork portion of the 32-bit IP addr...
Page 94 - Parameter: Connector State; Disable
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers A-6 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Parameter: Connector State Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > Global Protocols > Net Boot > Interfaces Default: Enable Options: Enable | Disable Function: Enables or disables Netboot on this interfac...
Page 95 - BootP Relay Agent Interface Parameters; Parameter: Input IP Address; Parameter: Output IP Address; Options: Any valid IP address
Site Manager Parameters 308614-14.20 Rev 00 A-7 BootP Relay Agent Interface Parameters Parameter: Input IP Address Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > BOOTP > Relay Agent Interface Table > Forward I/F > Add Default: None Options: Any valid IP address Function: Specifies ...
Page 96 - BootP Client Interface Address Parameters; Parameter: IP Address; Parameter: DLCI Number; Frame Relay service provider.
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers A-8 308614-14.20 Rev 00 BootP Client Interface Address Parameters Parameter: IP Address Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > BOOTP > Relay Agent Interface Table > Client I/F > Add Default: None Options: Any valid I...
Page 97 - Repeater Port Group Parameters; Group Parameters
Site Manager Parameters 308614-14.20 Rev 00 A-9 Repeater Port Group Parameters Parameter: Reset Path: Configuration Manager (Dynamic mode only) > Platform > Setup Repeater > Group Parameters Default: NO_RESET Options: NO_RESET | RESET Function: Resets the repeater. The Configuration Manager...
Page 99 - Router Fails to Get IP Address (; For other troubleshooting information, see
308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-1 Appendix B Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems Use the information in this appendix to resolve problems directly related to startup and connectivity with remote routers. Solving Startup Problems This section helps you to isolate and solve the most common router startup prob...
Page 100 - Router Fails to Get IP Address; Upstream Router Not Receiving BootP Requests; Displaying Parameter Settings; Upstream Router Not Sending BootP Responses
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-2 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Router Fails to Get IP Address If a message at the AN/ANH or ARN router console indicates that the router failed to get an IP address from the upstream router, or that the upstream router is unable to receive BootP req...
Page 101 - Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems; Router Fails to Netboot
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-3 Router Fails to Netboot If the AN/ANH or ARN router fails to receive the configuration file or boot image using a netboot option, first do the following: • Ensure that all cables between the router and the BootP server are firmly connecte...
Page 102 - Router Not Sending BootP Responses; For instructions, see; BootP Server Not Sending BootP Responses; For instructions, see “Setting Up a TFTP Server” on page 2-9.
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Router Not Sending BootP Responses If a router between the AN/ANH or ARN router and the BootP server is receiving BootP requests but is failing to send BootP responses, do the following: 1. Use Site Manager to ensure t...
Page 103 - Router Fails to Perform Directed Netboot; Ensure that all the application and string files (files with; loadmap
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-5 Router Fails to Perform Directed Netboot If the AN/ANH or ARN router fails to perform Directed Netboot, verify the following: • The interface that connects the router to the TFTP file server is configured with an IP address. • All require...
Page 105 - set
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-7 Use the set command to correct settings, if necessary. For example, if the router has a token ring port and the wfDrivers.wfTMS380Load.0 setting is not 2147483648 , enter the following command to correct it: set wfDrivers.wfTMS380Load.0 2...
Page 106 - Identifying Remote Connectivity Problems; Displaying Messages from the Router Console; get
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-8 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Identifying Remote Connectivity Problems The sections that follow provide guidelines for isolating a router addressing problem or a netboot problem. Proceed to the appropriate section: • Displaying Messages from the Ro...
Page 107 - Guidelines for Using Packet Capture; Test the upstream router’s interface to the AN/ANH or ARN; Guidelines for Using a LAN Protocol Analyzer
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-9 Guidelines for Using Packet Capture Use the Packet Capture utility to view incoming or outgoing BootP or TFTP packets and isolate errors to a specific router interface. This utility is available through the Technician Interface on routers...
Page 108 - Resolving Connectivity Problems
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-10 308614-14.20 Rev 00 • If the BootP server is not receiving requests, ensure that the upstream router is receiving and forwarding them. If the upstream router is receiving, verify that each router interface between the upstream router and...
Page 110 - Debugging the BootP Server; Enter the following command at the UNIX command line:; Compare the; file with the
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-12 308614-14.20 Rev 00 The possible settings for synchronous connectors are as follows: • EZ-Install (the default setting) • The IP address, next-hop IP address, subnet mask, and WAN protocol (Nortel Networks Standard PPP or Frame Relay) Th...
Page 111 - file with the sample; file in Chapter 2; debugger messages to determine the cause of the error.; provides an example of the sequence of messages when a BootP; BootP Messages; Message
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-13 3. Compare the bootptab file with the sample bootptab file in Chapter 2 (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-8) and correct any inconsistency. 4. If you cannot find an inconsistency, boot the router and view the bootpd debugger messages to determin...
Page 112 - Verifying the BootP Server Setup; Verify the BootP server setup as follows:
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-14 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Verifying the BootP Server Setup This section describes what to do if the BootP server is receiving BootP requests but is failing to respond, or is failing to forward the kernel, configuration, application, or string ...
Page 113 - Ensure that the; file contains a definition for the router that is; Read the; file carefully for misspellings or other errors.; Displaying the BootP Server IP Routes
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-15 Note that /$HOME/.builder_dir/rel<rel>/an is the default location of the kernel file and all application and string files for the AN/ANH. The default location of the kernel file and all application and string files for the ARN is /...
Page 114 - Displaying the Number of Packets Forwarded and Dropped; about Quick Get, see; Quick Get Instructions; To display the number of packets forwarded, select the following:; To display the number of packets dropped, select the following:; Technician Interface Instructions; is the address of the
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-16 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Displaying the Number of Packets Forwarded and Dropped This section describes how to display the number of BootP packets forwarded and dropped by a router. Perform this procedure for each router between the AN/ANH or ...
Page 115 - Maintaining the Router Software; Upgrading the Software Image; format
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-17 Maintaining the Router Software The AN/ANH or ARN router file system resides on the flash memory card, which is not user serviceable. You use Technician Interface commands to maintain the local file system on the AN/ANH or ARN router fla...
Page 116 - Restoring a Local File System; If the AN/ANH or ARN router reboots while writing to or compacting
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-18 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Restoring a Local File System If the AN/ANH or ARN router’s local file system becomes corrupted, you must restore it by upgrading the software image. If the router resets, reboots, or loses power while restoring or co...
Page 117 - Hints and Notes; This section contains the following important information:; Setup Hints; This section contains hints for setting up an AN/ANH or ARN router.
Troubleshooting Network Boot Problems 308614-14.20 Rev 00 B-19 Hints and Notes This section contains the following important information: • Setup Hints • Implementation Notes Setup Hints This section contains hints for setting up an AN/ANH or ARN router. • Nortel Networks recommends that you first i...
Page 118 - Implementation Notes; boot
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers B-20 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Implementation Notes This section contains notes for operating an AN/ANH or ARN router at a remote site. • If you use TFTP to upgrade or restore the router’s file system, be sure to specify the software image file ( a...
Page 119 - The worksheets in this appendix apply only to AN, ANH, and ARN
308614-14.20 Rev 00 C-1 Appendix C Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure The Quick-Start procedure connects a new AN/ANH or ARN router to a managed network using the Local Boot option and a default configuration file. If you have read Chapter 1 and want to use Quick-Start to connect an AN/ANH o...
Page 121 - Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure; one; Running the Quick-Start
Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure 308614-14.20 Rev 00 C-3 Nortel Networks recommends that you fill out the worksheets as follows: 1. Fill out the Global Information worksheet completely. This worksheet lists options common to all synchronous interface configurations. 2. After you record you...
Page 122 - Global Information Worksheet; Prompt
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers C-4 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Global Information Worksheet This section contains the prompts and options for all AN/ANH or ARN router synchronous configurations. Global Information Worksheet Prompt Options Your Response Enter the module number [1]:...
Page 124 - Router Protocol Worksheets; RIP Worksheet
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers C-6 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Router Protocol Worksheets This section contains the following worksheets, with the prompts and options for routing protocol choices on the Global Information worksheet: • RIP Worksheet ( page C-6 ) • OSPF Worksheet ( ...
Page 127 - Wide Area Protocol Worksheets; Nortel Networks Proprietary PPP Worksheet; Static Route to Site Manager Worksheet
Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure 308614-14.20 Rev 00 C-9 Wide Area Protocol Worksheets This section contains the following worksheets, with the prompts and options for wide area protocol choices on the Global Information worksheet: • Nortel Networks Proprietary PPP Worksheet ( page C-10 ) ...
Page 129 - PPP Worksheet
Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure 308614-14.20 Rev 00 C-11 Frame Relay Worksheet Prompt Options Your Response Enter Management type [3]: 1. DLCMI None2. Rev 1 LMI3. ANSI T1 617D4. CCITT Annex A5. LMI Switch6. Annex D Switch7. Annex A Switch Enter addressing type [4]: 1. ADDR Q.9212. ADDR Q....
Page 130 - Prompt Options
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers C-12 308614-14.20 Rev 00 Enable CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)? (y/n) [n]: y(es)n(o) Note: If you answer y(es), the script requests a CHAP secret for this interface. Does the Remote Peer have PAP authentication enabled? (y...
Page 131 - Running the Quick-Start Script; script as part of the Local Boot; Make sure that you have the completed worksheets with you.; local flash memory card, issue the; Look for the following line in the; Requested Information
Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure 308614-14.20 Rev 00 C-13 Running the Quick-Start Script To quick-start an AN/ANH or ARN router, you run the install.bat (AN/ANH) or inst_arn.bat (ARN) Technician Interface script, and respond to the prompts. The router automatically selects options for some...
Page 133 - Save the configuration file.; Task
Using the Quick-Start Local Boot Procedure 308614-14.20 Rev 00 C-15 8. Using your completed Quick-Start worksheets, enter the appropriate network information in response to the prompts. The AN/ANH or ARN router uses this information to configure interfaces to the network. The script prompts you for ...
Page 134 - The script begins to test the IP configuration; Quick-Start IP Configuration Test; To cancel the test, type; At the Technician Interface prompt, enter; logout; to exit the Technician
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers C-16 308614-14.20 Rev 00 The script begins to test the IP configuration (Figure C-1) . Figure C-1. Quick-Start IP Configuration Test 10. To continue with the IP configuration test, enter the IP address for the Site Manager workstation. To can...
Page 135 - Symbols
308614-14.20 Rev 00 Index-1 Symbols /etc/inetd.conf file, 2-9, 2-10 /etc/services file, 2-2 /tftpboot directory, 2-10 /usr/wf/config directory, 2-4 A acronyms, xv address. See IP address AIX operating system BootPD, 2-3TFTPD, 2-9 AN monitor boot process and, 4-2, B-20defined, 1-2, 4-2logging in to, ...