Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9W006 User manual

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VIRUS DISCLAIMER
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
procedures.
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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.
Portionsofthecodefor thisproductarecopyrightedbythefollowingcorporations:
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
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WARNING: Changes or modificationsmade 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.
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
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CONTENTS
Using Quick Start 6
Installing the Module 7
Overview 7
User Documentation 7
Hardware Installation 9
Installing the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module 9
Connecting the Module’s Cabling 9
Resetting the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module 11
Accessing the Module 11
Accessing a New Module 12
Remote Access using Telnet 13
Upgrading the Software 13
Installing and Launching SFVRA-CFG 14
Module Connectivity 18
Overview 18
Assigning IP Addresses 19
Configuration Using SFVRA-CFG 20
Starting SFVRA-CFG 21
Configuring a Site Template 21
Adding the Sites 21
Configuring Connection Group Information 24
Configuring IP Information 27
Generating Configuration Updates 30
Downloading Configuration Updates 31
Necessary Configuration for the Remote Devices 31
Index 33

U SING Q UICK S TART
Quick Start is recommended only for those userswho are experienced with hardware and software
installation procedures. Quick Start is divided into the following sections:
• Installing the Module
Provides you with information to help you install the your SmartSwitch Remote Access
Module so that it is running and ready for configuration. Information includes a description of
user documentation and instructions for hardware installation, accessing the module,
upgrading the module’s software, and installing and launching SFVRA-CFG (the
configuration utility).
• Module Connectivity
Using an example network configured through SFVRA-CFG, this section provides instructions
for module and other device connectivity using IP.

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OVERVIEW
Installing the Module provides you with information to help you install the SmartSwitch Remote
AccessModule so that it is running and ready for configuration. We include information regarding:
• User Documentation
A description of user documentation included with the module.
• Hardware Installation
Step-by-step instructions for installing the module and completing its cabling.
• Accessing the Module
Instructions for first-time module access and for subsequent remote access.
• Upgrading Software
Instructions for upgrading system software (not required for new installations).
• Installing and Launching SFVRA-CFG
Instructions for installing and starting-up the SFVRA-CFG configuration utility.
USER DOCUMENTATION
We include user documentation for the module itself, for the SFVRA Manager applications that are
included with the module, and for the Central Site CyberSWITCH. A summary of user
documentation follows.
9W006 & 9W007 DOCUMENTATION
This guide, the 9W006 & 9W007 Remote Access Module Quick Start, provides abbreviated installation
and configuration instructions. It is intended to help you quickly get your module up and running.
Instructions for setting up specific types of remote devices are also included. The Quick Start and
the User’s Guide are included on the 9W006 &9W007 Remote Access Module CD-ROM.
The 9W006 & 9W007 Remote Access Module User’s Guide provides more detailed information for
installing your system. It also provides information to help keep your module running efficiently.
The 9W006 & 9W007 Release Notes provide release information and highlights.
SFVRA MANAGER DOCUMENTATION
The SFVRA Configuration Manager User’s Guide provides detailed information for installing,
configuring, and using the module’s configuration utility, SFVRA Configuration Manager
(SFVRA-CFG). The SFVRA Configuration and SFVRA Connection Manager User’s Guides are
included on the SFVRA Manager CD-ROM.

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The SFVRA Connection Manager User’s Guide provides detailed information for installing,
configuring, and using the SFVRA Connection Manager (SFVRA-CONN). SFVRA-CONN
communicates in real time with the module to provide centralized, policy-based connection
management for remote and central site users.
The SFVRA-CFG and SFVRA-CONN Release Notes provide release information and highlights. The
Release Notes are provided in a file that can be accessed under the applications’ Help menus.
CENTRAL SITE CYBERSWITCH DOCUMENTATION
The primary configuration utility included for configuring your module is SFVRA-CFG. The
SmartSwitch Remote Access Module documentation was written with SFVRA-CFG in mind. This
configuration utility will be sufficient for most configurations, however, if you will be setting up a
complex configuration, you may need to use CFGEDIT, a more comprehensive configuration
utility. Note that once you use CFGEDIT, you will be unable to go back to using SFVRA-CFG
(except under one special circumstance — if you configure IP filters using CFGEDIT and you make
no other changes except for the IP filter configuration, you can then go back to SFVRA-CFG).
The following is a list of some of the major features that cannot be configured through SFVRA-CFG:
• AppleTalk Remote LAN port
• Bridge filters
•DHCP
• File attributes configuration
•FrameRelay
• IP filters
• IPX static routes and services
• Off-node authentication databases
• TFTP configuration
•X.25
If you will be using any of the above features, you will need to use CFGEDIT to configure your
module. In result, you will need to refer to supplemental user documentation provided on the
9W006 &9W007 Remote Access Module CD-ROM for configuration, verification, and diagnosis
instructions (and any other activities that use SFVRA-CFG). This documentation is the
CyberSWITCH Central Site User Documentation. Note that although the supplemental
documentation is for a different Cabletron product, the CFGEDIT instructions included can be
applied to the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module. This documentation includes:
The CyberSWITCH Central Quick Start provides abbreviated installation and configuration
instructions for experienced users. Specific instructions for setting up various types of remote
devices are also included.
The CyberSWITCH Central Site User’s Guide provides information to install and configure your
system. It also provides information you may need to refer to keep your system running efficiently
after it is up and running. For example, it provides a listing of system messages. Many other
subjects are covered, including routine maintenance, hardware information, system verification,
and problem diagnosis.
The Example Networks Guide includes several example networks, beginning with a simple network,
and progressing to more complex networks. These example network chapters provide
configuration instructions that you may find helpful in configuring your own similar network.

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Hardware Installation
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
This section provides instructions for:
• installing the 9W006/9W007 module in to a SmartSwitch 9000
• completing the module’s cabling
In case you need to restart the module during installation, instructions are also included for
resetting the module.
INSTALLING THE SMARTSWITCH REMOTE ACCESS MODULE
1. The module fills two SmartSwitch 9000 slots. Remove the SmartSwitch panels that cover the
two slots into which the module will be installed. For proper airflow and cooling, cover any
empty slots.
2. Before installing the module into the chassis, ensure that the bottom and top plastic tabs are
unlocked.
3. Slide the module into the available slots making sure that the module is between the guides.
Take care that the module engages the backplane connectors properly.
4. Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs at the same time, applying even pressure.
CONNECTING THE MODULE’SCABLING
Installing the module into the SmartSwitch 9000 automatically completes its power supply and
SMB connections.What you will need to complete, though, is the Ethernet and PRI cabling. In
addition, U.S. and European installations need a Mod-Tap adapter for each PRI port.
We include an illustration of the 9W006-400. You may find this illustration helpful for locating the
module’s Ethernet and PRI ports. Instructions for each cabling requirement follow the illustration.
The SmartSwitchRemote Access Moduleand the host SmartSwitch 9000 are
sensitive to static discharges. Use a grounding strap and observe all static
precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damage
to the SmartSwitch 9000 or the module.
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ETHERNET CABLES
1. Insert the RJ-45 adapter at one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the module’s Ethernet
port 1.
2. Insertthe RJ-45 adapter at the otherend oftheEthernet cableinto one ofthe SmartSwitch 9000’s
Ethernet ports.
3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for Ethernet port 2 if you will be using a second Ethernet connection.
MOD-TAP ADAPTER
Thesystem'sPRI RJ-45adapter uses the international standardof pins 3,4, 5,and 6 fortransmitand
receive. Most T1 lines in the United States and Europe use the traditional 1, 2, 4, and 5 pins. We
provide an RJ-45 to RJ-45 Mod-Tap adapter that will convert between the two wiring systems.
MMAC
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Smart
SWITCH
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2
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9W006-400
WAN
Ejector Tabs
External Floppy
Drive Connector
RS232 Console
Connector
Ethernet Ports
VGA Video Ports
Ethernet 1 & 2
Activity LEDs
Keyboard Connector
SMB LED
Power LED
Parallel Port
PRI/TI
Ejector Tab
The 9W006-400
PRI Ports