Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1 User manual

WPIM-RT1
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WPIM-RT1
User’s Guide
9032811

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NOTICE
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contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron
Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.
The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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 1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
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Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9032811 February 1999
Cabletron Systems , SecureFast , QuickSET , and LANVIEW are registered trademarks, and
CyberSWITCH is a trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
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FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in
accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation
procedures.

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the
equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements documents (s). The
department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power
utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This
precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make
such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an
indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the ringer equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
VCCI NOTICE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,
radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective
actions.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.
This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”)
that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the
“Program”) contained in this package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other
media. BY UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND
THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED
PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.
CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this
package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws
and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and
venue of the New Hampshire courts.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
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its documentation and media).
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PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL,
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YOU.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
The enclosed product (a) was developed solely at private expense; (b) contains “restricted computer
software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with Section 52227-19 (a) through (d) of the
Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (c) in all respects
is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers.
For Department of Defense units, the product is licensed with “Restricted Rights” as defined in the
DoD Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Section 52.227-7013 (c) (1) (ii) and its
successors, and use, duplication, disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in
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252.227-7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way
PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867
European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari
European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Limited
Nexus House, Newbury Business Park
London Road, Newbury
Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England
Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC
EC Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 55022
EN 50082-1
EN 60950
Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a
Commercial or Light
Industrial
Environment.
We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged
with this notice conforms to the above directives.
Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe
Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari
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Full Name Full Name
Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
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Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................ix
Using This Manual..........................................................................ix
Structure of This Guide...................................................................ix
Related Manuals..............................................................................x
Document Conventions..................................................................xi
Getting Help...................................................................................xii
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW
1.1 WPIM-RT1 Features....................................................................1-2
1.2 WAN Protocols............................................................................1-2
1.3 ISDN............................................................................................1-2
1.4 MIB Support.................................................................................1-2
CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND INSTALLATION
2.1 Installing the WPIM-RT1..............................................................2-1
2.1.1 Unpacking the WPIM-RT1..............................................2-2
2.1.2 Pre-Installation................................................................2-2
2.1.3 Installing the WPIM-RT1.................................................2-2
2.1.4 Post-Installation ..............................................................2-3
2.2 Host Platform LEDs.....................................................................2-4
2.3 Required Management Operations .............................................2-4
2.4 Connecting the WAN cable to the WPIM-RT1.............................2-4
CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT
3.1 The WAN Physical Configuration Screen....................................3-2
3.1.1 WAN Physical Configuration Screen Fields....................3-2
3.1.2 WPIM Line Configuration Fields .....................................3-4
3.1.3 WPIM Timeslot Configuration Table...............................3-5
3.2 The WAN Interface Configuration Screen...................................3-7
3.2.1 WAN Interface Configuration Screen Fields...................3-7
3.2.1.1 Frame Relay as the Protocol Manager...........3-8
3.2.1.2 PPP as the Protocol Manager........................3-9
3.2.1.3 Command Fields and
Interface Table Fields...................................3-10

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3.3 Full T1 Configuration Using PPP ...............................................3-11
3.3.1 T1 Physical Configuration .............................................3-12
3.3.2 T1 Interface Configuration.............................................3-13
3.4 Fractional T1 Configuration Using PPP .....................................3-14
3.4.1 T1 Physical Configuration .............................................3-15
3.4.2 T1 Interface Configuration.............................................3-17
3.5 Frame Relay Configuration........................................................3-17
3.5.1 Frame Relay Physical Configuration.............................3-18
3.5.2 Frame Relay Interface Configuration ............................3-20
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 Physical Properties ..................................................................... A-1
A.2 Environmental Requirements...................................................... A-1
A.3 Regulatory Compliance............................................................... A-1
A.4 T1 Interface Cabling.................................................................... A-2
A.4.1 Cable Assemblies and Pinouts....................................... A-2
APPENDIX B FCC PART 68 - USER’S INFORMATION