Cabletron Systems Cabletron CyberSWITCH CSX5500 User manual

CENTRAL SITE
REMOTE ACCESS SWITCH
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Cabletron Systems has tested its software with current virus checking
technologies. However, because no anti-virus system is 100% reliable, we strongly
caution you to write protect and then verify that the Licensed Software, prior to
installing it, is virus-free with an anti-virus system in which you have confidence.
Cabletron Systems makes no representations or warranties to the effect that the
Licensed Software is virus-free.
Copyright © July 1997, by Cabletron Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation
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TRADEMARKS
Cabletron Systems, CyberSWITCH, MMAC-Plus, SmartSWITCH, SPECTRUM,
and SecureFast Virtual Remote Access Manager are trademarks of Cabletron
Systems, Inc.
All other product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
COPYRIGHTS
All of the code for this product is copyrighted by Cabletron Systems, Inc.
© Copyright 1991-1997 Cabletron Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the
United States of America.
Portionsofthecodeforthisproductarecopyrighted bythefollowingcorporations:
Epilogue Technology Corporation
Copyright 1991-1993 by Epilogue Technology Corporation. All rights reserved.
Livingston Enterprises, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Livingston Enterprises, Inc.
Security Dynamics Technologies Inc.
Copyright 1995 by Security Dynamics Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
Stac Electronics
Stac Electronics 1993, including one or more U.S. Patents No. 4701745, 5016009,
5126739 and 5146221 and other pending patents.
Telenetworks
Copyright 1991, 92, 93 by Telenetworks. All rights reserved.
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.

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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.
DOC NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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.
VCCI NOTICE
This is a Class 1 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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IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.
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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 becontained infirmware, chips or other media.BY UTILIZING THE
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LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO
NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN
THE UNUSED PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL
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CONTENTS
Using Quick Start 7
Basics 8
Installing Hardware 8
Installing Software 8
Accessing the Release Notes 8
Accessing the CyberSWITCH 9
Connecting an Administration Console 9
Connecting a Local Administration Console 9
Connecting a Remote Administration Console 9
Login on the CyberSWITCH 10
Making Configuration Changes 10
Upgrading System Software 11
Local Software Upgrade Instructions 11
Remote Upgrade 12
Handling Upgrade Warnings and Errors 13
Change Defaults to Secure System 13
Initial Installation Steps 14
Beginning the Configuration Process 14
Physical Resource Configuration 15
Connectivity 16
Overview 16
Connecting a Central Site Product to a Workgroup Product via PPP 16
Bridge to Bridge Configuration 16
Configuration for Site "Remote" 17
IP Router to IP Router Configuration 18
Configuration for Site "Central" 18
Configuration for Site "Remote" 19
IPX Router to IPX Router Configuration 20
Configuration for Site "Central" 20
Configuration for Site "Remote" 21
AppleTalk Router to AppleTalk Router Configuration 22
Configuration for Site "Central" 22
Configuration for Site "Remote" 23
Connecting a Central Site Product to a CSX100 via PPP 24
IP Router to IP Router with Network Address Translation Configuration 24
Configuration for Site “Central” 25
Configuration for Site “Remote” 25
IPX Router to IPX Router Configuration 26
Configuration for Site “Central” 26
Configuration for Site “Remote” 27
IPX Router to Bridge Configuration 28
Configuration for Site “Central” 28
Configuration for Site “Remote” 29
AppleTalk Router to Bridge Configuration 29
Configuration for Site “Central” 29
Configuration for Site “Remote” 30

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Connecting a Central Site Product to a Terminal Adapter/Modem 31
IP Router with Digital Modem to a Terminal Adapter/Modem 31
Configuration for Site “Central” 31
Configuration for Site "Remote" on Windows NT 4.0 31
Configuration of Site “Remote” on Windows 95 34
IPX Router with Digital Modem to a Terminal Adapter/Modem 36
Configuration for Site “Central” 36
Configuration for Site “Remote” on Windows NT 4.0 36
Configuration of Site “Remote” on Windows 95 39
Index 41

U SING Q UICK S TART
Quick Start is recommended only for those users who are experienced with hardware and software
installation procedures. Quick Start is divided into two parts.
•Basics
This chapter gives detailed instructions on the initial installation steps that are required for all
CyberSWITCH configurations.
• Connectivity
This chapter gives instructions for connecting two of our products together via PPP. Separate
instructions are provided for bridging, IP, IPX, and AppleTalk configurations.

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INSTALLING HARDWARE
There is a possibility that your distributor has already completed hardware installation. If
hardware installation has not been completed, follow the instructions listed below.
WARNING:
Anytime you remove the module cover, make sure the power cord is not plugged in.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.
1. Remove module cover.
2. Install adapters.
3. Attach LCD Cable to WAN adapter.
4. Install needed inter-board cables (for TDM and/or MVIP connections).
5. Replace module cover.
INSTALLING SOFTWARE
1. Insert system software diskette #1 into diskette drive and power on the machine.
2. Type the following command at the DOS prompt:
install <return>
3. If you wish to review the Release Notes answer “y” to the prompt. Use <page down> and
<page up> to view sections of the Release Notes. At anytime you may press the <Esc> key to
continue with the installation.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.
ACCESSING THE RELEASE NOTES
The Release Notes provide release highlights and important information related to this release that
should be reviewed before you begin the system’s installation and configuration.
An abbreviated set of these notes are in a file called REL_NOTE.TXT. To display them on the
system, enter the following command at the system prompt:
[product name]> LIST REL_NOTE.TXT
Or, you may access the complete set of notes via your Web browser:
http://www.cabletron.com/support/relnotes

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B ASICS
Accessing the CyberSWITCH
ACCESSING THE CYBERSWITCH
CONNECTING AN ADMINISTRATION CONSOLE
This section describes how to connect an administration console. Youwill use the console to control
the system.
The system supports two administration console options: local and remote. Both options will be
explained in this section. Follow the steps for the administration console option you will be using.
Note: Once the system is up and running, you may wish to connect to the console using Telnet.
Refer to the Remote Management chapter of the User’s Guide for additional information
concerning Telnet.
CONNECTING ALOCAL ADMINISTRATION CONSOLE
With a local administration console, the user creates a direct connection to the CyberSWITCH by
attaching a monitor and keyboard to the system. It is configured to support a PS/2-style keyboard
and a VGA 15-pin monitor. These are NOT supplied. This simple connection process is explained
below:
1. Attach keyboard plug to the keyboard connector located on the back of the system.
2. Attach monitor cable to the local monitor port located on the back of the system.
For the exact location of the keyboard connector and the local monitor port, refer to the platform
diagrams included in the Hardware Overview chapter of the User’s Guide.
CONNECTING AREMOTE ADMINISTRATION CONSOLE
A remote administration console gives the user the ability to operate the CyberSWITCH remotely.
To use the remote administration console option, you will need an IBM Compatible PC that runs
Carbon Copy, and the appropriate cabling. These cables are NOT supplied. Refer to the Remote
Management chapter of the User’s Guide for additional information concerning Carbon Copy.
You will also need the Manager diskette toconnect the remote administration console option. This
software is available (as an option) when you order a CyberSWITCH. If you did not order the
Manager software, you must use the local administration console option. Call your distributor to
order this software.
To connect the Remote Administration Console, follow these steps:
1. Using the appropriate cabling, attach the administration console PC to the system.
The remote administration port is a 9-pin, male RS232 serial adapter. For the location of the
port, refer to the Hardware Overview chapter of the User’s Guide.
You can use a standard RS232 cable with a null-modem device for direct attachment between
the administration console PC and the CyberSWITCH. If you are using remote attachment,
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2. Install the Manager software onto the administration console PC. This step is OPTIONAL,
since it requires the administration console PC to have a hard disk with 1 MB of free space. You
can execute the Manager software from the diskette; however, running this software from the
hard disk is more efficient.
Insert the Manager software diskette into the diskette drive on the administration console PC
and enter the following command, replacing “diskette drive letter” with the appropriate
administration console PC drive (for example “A”). Type:
install<return>
When the DOS prompt reappears, the software installation on the administration console is
complete.
The Carbon Copy software on the Manager diskette is delivered with the following default
settings:
Comm Port Address COM1
Baud Rate 9600
Modem Type Direct Connect
If you want to attach remotely to the system using modems, you must change these settings by
using the CCINSTAL program. Refer to the Remote Management chapter of the User’s Guide for
details on running this program.
LOGIN ON THE CYBERSWITCH
Once you have a connection to the CyberSWITCH, you will be presented with a prompt to enter
your log in id. Use admin as the login id. You will then be prompted for a new password, so choose
a password that you will remember. If your software was previously accessed by your distributor,
your password will be admin (in lower case).
After you have logged in, you many enter any command at the system prompt.
MAKING CONFIGURATION CHANGES
We provide the following configuration tools to set up and/or alter your configuration:
• CFGEDIT, the full configuration utility
• Manage Mode, the dynamic management utility
The CyberSWITCH is configured using the configuration editor, CFGEDIT. To begin the
configuration process:
Start up the configuration editor, CFGEDIT. Your machine should beat the systemprompt. To start
up the configuration editor simply type:
[system name]>
cfgedit
The main configuration menu should now be displayed. Refer to Connectivity for the configuration
steps required for the device you wish to connect.