Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM 1800 User manual

SmartSwitch 1800
User Guide
For Release 4.0
09-44-06-018-01 The Complete Networking SolutionTM

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IP (Internet Protocol) code is copyright 1982, 1986 by Regents of the University of California. All rights
reserved. This Cabletron product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley,
and its contributors. IP software is provided by the regentsand contributors“as is” and any express or
impliedwarranties,including,butnotlimitedto,theimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability andfitness for
a particular purpose, are disclaimed. In no event shall the regents or contributors be liable for any direct,
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otherwise)arising in anyway outof theuse ofthis software, even if advised ofthe possibilityof such
damage.
GatewayDaemon (GateD) software, Release 3.5.5, is maintained anddeveloped by Cornell University
and its collaborators. The version of GateD used with this Cabletron product has been modified.
Netlinkis a trademarkof CabletronSystems, Inc. Allother product designations are the propertyof their
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Statements of Compliance
FCC Statement for Part 68
The FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) hasestablishedrules that permit this device to be
directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are use for these connections. This
equipment should not be used on party lines or coin-operated lines.
If this deviceismalfunctioning, it may also causeharm to thephone network;this device should bedis-
connecteduntil thesource of the problemcan be determinedandrepair hasbeen made. Ifthis isnot done,
the telephone company maytemporarily disconnect service.
The telephone company may make changesin itstechnical operations and procedures; if such changes
affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone companyisrequired to give adequate notice
of the changes.
If the telephone company requests information on whatequipment is connectedto their lines, inform
themofthe following:
●The telephone number to whichthe equipment is connected.
●The ringer equivalence number: 0.6B (indicated on the label).
●The USOC jackrequired: RJ45.
●The FCC registrationnumber (indicatedonthe label).
The ringer equivalence number (REN) isused to determine how manydevices canbe connected toyour
telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices onany one line shouldnot exceed 5.0.
If too manydevicesare attached, they may notring properly.
In the event of equipmentmalfunction, allrepairs shouldbe performed by CabletronSystemsInc. or an
authorizedagent. It is the responsibility of user requiring service to reportthe need for service to
Cabletron Systems Inc. or anauthorized agent. Service canbe facilitated by contacting:
Cabletron Systems,Inc. Phone: [phone],Monday–Friday; 8AM–8 PMEastern Time
35 Industrial Way E-mail: [e-mail]
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FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:
1. This device maynot cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits 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 isoperatedin a commercial environment. This equipment uses, gen-
erates, andcan radiate radio frequency energyand if not installed in accordance with the operatiors
manual, maycause harmfulinterference to radiocommunications. Operation of thisequipment in a res-
idential area is likely tocause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter-
ference at his own expense.
WARNING: Changes or modifications madeto this device which are not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to the equipment.
IC (Canada) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification mean that the equipment
meets certain telecommunicationsnetwork protective, operational and safety requirements. The
departmentdoes not guarantee the equipmentwill operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installingthisequipment, usersshould ensure that itispermissible to be connected to the facilities
of the localtelecommunications company. The equipment must alsobe installed usingan acceptable
method of connection. Insome cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single-line indi-
vidualservice may be extended bymeans of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord).
The customer shouldbe aware that compliance withthe above conditions may notprevent degradation
of serviceinsome situations.
Repairsto certified equipment shouldbe made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facilitydesig-
natedby the supplier.Any repairs oralterations made by theuser to this equipment,or equipmentmal-
functions, maygive the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Usersshould ensure, fortheir ownprotection, that the electrical groundconnectionsof the power facility,
telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This pre-
cautionmay be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: USERS SHOULDNOT ATTEMPTTO MAKE SUCH CONNECTIONS THEMSELVES,
BUT SHOULD CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE ELECTRIC INSPECTION AUTHORITY, OR
ELECTRICIAN, AS APPROPRIATE.
This digitalapparatus doesnotexceedthe ClassA limitsforradio noise emissionsfrom digitalapparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Industry Canada.
Le prèsent appareil numèrique èmet pasde bruits radioèlectriques dèpassant les limites applicables aux
appareilsnumèriquesdel la class Aprescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioèlectrique èdictè
le ministère des Communications du Canada.
About This Manual Rev Date Reason for Update
01 March 1998 General availability
Thismanualsupplementsscreen promptsandmenusas anaidinconfiguringthedatabaseandperforming
system operations on a SmartSwitch 1800. Before using the manual, you shouldbe familiar with Smart-
Switch 1800 hardware, as well asthe protocols (frame relay, IP, SNA, etc.) youwill be using.
Terminology and Conventions
This typefacerepresents general text. Thistypefacerepresentskeyboard input and videooutput.(This
text is dark cyan in on-screen versionsof themanual, and black in paper versions.)
Inon-screen versions of the manual, items in blue are linksto other places in the manual.
This symbolpointstoan informational noterelatingtothetext,table,orfigurethat immedi-
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This symbol and text identifies a cautionary note, the content of which is more
critical to heed than an informationalnote.
The following references to keyboard keysappear in the manual and/or on the screen:
[N] is a reference to a keyon your keyboard (where “N”isthe key).
Enter means thatyou shouldtype inthe information,then press the[Enter] key.
Type is similar to Enter, except that the word “[Enter]”follows the information to betyped
(e.g., “type n [Enter]”).
Press means press(hit, strike) the key once. Pressing the [Enter] key afterwards isnot necessary.
[Ctrl] followedbyone ortwootherkeydesignations,mustbe strucksimultaneouslywiththe other
keys shown.
If a statement ends with a reference toa key—for example, “....then press [Enter]. ”—the period isnot
partofthe data to beentered.If aperiod shouldbe entered, it willbeshown as [.]. The same appliesto
all other punctuation. When instructed to, for example, “press [A],[B]from the MainMenu,” this means
press [A], then [B], not [A] comma [B].
Screen Displays
Screen Displaysare provided to showthe general appearance of actualscreens. They are only
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Table of Contents
Section I Getting Started
Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Overview ................................................................................. 1-3
Models ............................................................................................... 1-3
User Interfaces................................................................................... 1-3
Operator Interfaces ............................................................................ 1-3
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Quick Start................................................................................................ 2-1
Port Assignment Worksheet..................................................................... 2-2
Loggin into theMain Menu...................................................................... 2-3
Reviewing Boot Messages................................................................. 2-4
Moving Through the Menus.............................................................. 2-5
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................ 2-8
Changing theLogin Password.................................................................. 2-8
Stopping Operation................................................................................... 2-9
Logging Out....................................................................................... 2-9
Rebooting........................................................................................... 2-9
Shutting Down................................................................................... 2-9
What Next?............................................................................................... 2-9
Section II Configuration
Chapter 3 Introduction to Database Configuration
Database Setup Recommendations .......................................................... 3-1
Configuration Examples........................................................................... 3-2
Serial Protocols over FrameRelay via Logical Ports........................ 3-2
FrameRelay PVC Passthrough.......................................................... 3-3
LLC2 PUs overFrame Relay to AS/400........................................... 3-3
3x74s/SDLC over Frame Relay to SNAHost................................... 3-7
Producing a Configuration Report ........................................................... 3-9
Where to Find Configuration Information ............................................. 3-10
Chapter 4 Configuring Node Defaults
Database and System Memory Values..................................................... 4-2
NodeDefaults Parameters........................................................................ 4-3
Chapter 5 Loading Protocols
Chapter 6 Configuring Physical Ports
Locations of Physical Ports...................................................................... 6-1
Configuring a Serial or Voice Port........................................................... 6-2
Database and System Memory Values .............................................. 6-3
Configuring the PortParameters........................................................ 6-3
Configuring a LAN Port........................................................................... 6-4
LAN Card Parameters........................................................................ 6-4

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Chapter 7 Configuring Frame Relay
Introduction.............................................................................................. 7-1
DLCI Sharing..................................................................................... 7-1
FrameRelay Backup.......................................................................... 7-2
Required Configuration..................................................................... 7-5
Configuring Bandwidth Allocation Groups............................................. 7-6
Bandwidth Allocation Group Parameters.......................................... 7-7
Configuration Example...................................................................... 7-8
Configuring Frame Relay Ports................................................................ 7-9
Reviewing DLCI Configuration (Figure 7-4, Item C)..................... 7-10
Configuring DLCI Parameters (Figure 7-4, Item D)....................... 7-12
Viewing Learned DLCIs (Figure 7-4, Item E)................................ 7-13
FrameRelay Port Parameters.......................................................... 7-14
Configuring Frame Relay PVCs Across the Node................................. 7-20
FrameRelay PVC Parameters......................................................... 7-21
Configuring Frame Relay Backup Groups............................................. 7-22
Backup Group Parameters............................................................... 7-22
Chapter 8 Configuring X.25
Introduction.............................................................................................. 8-1
Required Configuration..................................................................... 8-2
Configuring a PhysicalX.25 Port............................................................ 8-2
Configuring Closed User Groups...................................................... 8-3
Configuring a Network Trunk........................................................... 8-4
Configuring a Dial Port..................................................................... 8-5
Physical X.25 Port Parameters .......................................................... 8-6
Configuring a Logical X.25 Port............................................................ 8-13
Logical Port Parameters................................................................... 8-14
Configuring Subscriber IDs................................................................... 8-21
Subscriber Addressing..................................................................... 8-22
Hunt Group Example....................................................................... 8-23
Subscriber Parameters...................................................................... 8-25
Configuring X.25 Address Translation Templates................................ 8-27
Translation TemplateParameters.................................................... 8-29
Replacing Called/Calling Address or User Data ............................. 8-30
Replacing Protocol ID ..................................................................... 8-31
Replacing Facilities......................................................................... 8-31
Translation Examples...................................................................... 8-31
Testing a Translation Template....................................................... 8-32
Configuring X.25-to-X.25 PVCs........................................................... 8-33
X.25 PVC Parameters...................................................................... 8-34
Chapter 9 Configuring SNA
Introduction.............................................................................................. 9-1
Required Configuration..................................................................... 9-3
Configuring an SNA Port......................................................................... 9-4
SNA Port Parameters......................................................................... 9-6
Configuring Subscriber Addresses......................................................... 9-14
Subscriber Parameters...................................................................... 9-15
Configuring a Hunt Group for SNASubscribers............................. 9-16
Configuring an LLC2 Virtual LAN ID.................................................. 9-17

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Configuring LLC2 Hosts........................................................................ 9-18
LLC2 Host Parameters..................................................................... 9-21
Configuring LLC2 Interfaces................................................................. 9-26
LLC2 Interface Parameters.............................................................. 9-28
Chapter 10 Configuring BSC Interactive
Introduction ............................................................................................ 10-1
Required Configuration ................................................................... 10-1
Configuring BSC InteractivePortRecords............................................ 10-2
BSC Interactive Port Parameters..................................................... 10-4
Configuring Subscriber Addresses......................................................... 10-8
Subscriber Parameters...................................................................... 10-8
Configuring BSC InteractiveDevices.................................................. 10-10
BSC Interactive Device Parameters............................................... 10-12
Chapter 11 Configuring BSC Batch
Introduction ............................................................................................ 11-1
Required Configuration ................................................................... 11-1
Configuring BSC Batch Ports ................................................................ 11-2
BSC Batch Port Parameters............................................................. 11-3
Configuring Subscriber Addresses......................................................... 11-8
Subscriber Parameters...................................................................... 11-9
Chapter 12 Configuring Async Ports
Introduction ............................................................................................ 12-1
Required Configuration ................................................................... 12-1
Configuring Async PAD Profiles........................................................... 12-2
PADProfile Parameters................................................................... 12-3
Configuring Async PAD Login Parameters........................................... 12-7
Login Parameters............................................................................. 12-7
Configuring Async Port Records ........................................................... 12-8
AsyncPADPort Parameters............................................................ 12-9
Configuring Subscriber Addresses....................................................... 12-15
Subscriber Parameters.................................................................... 12-16
Configuring Abbreviated Addresses .................................................... 12-17
Configuring Async PVCs..................................................................... 12-18
AsyncPVC Parameters.................................................................. 12-19
Chapter 13 Configuring Voice
Introduction ............................................................................................ 13-1
Required Configuration ................................................................... 13-2
Voice Configuration Menu .............................................................. 13-2
Configuring Voice System-Level Parameters........................................ 13-3
Reviewing and Configuring theSpeed-DialMap Table........................ 13-6
Speed-Dial Map Parameters ............................................................ 13-7
Configuring Voice Ports......................................................................... 13-8
Voice Port Parameters ..................................................................... 13-9
Reviewing and Configuring Voice Interfaces...................................... 13-16
Voice InterfaceParameters............................................................ 13-17

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Chapter 14 Configuring IP Routing
Introduction............................................................................................ 14-1
IP Addressing................................................................................... 14-1
Using the Node as an IP Gateway................................................... 14-2
Required Configuration................................................................... 14-3
Configuring IP Node Defaults................................................................ 14-3
IP NodeDefaults Parameters........................................................... 14-4
Configuring IP Interfaces....................................................................... 14-4
IP Interface Parameters.................................................................... 14-7
Configuring Static IP Routes................................................................ 14-14
IP Routing Parameters................................................................... 14-15
Chapter 15 Configuring IPX
Introduction............................................................................................ 15-1
Required Configuration................................................................... 15-1
Configuring IPXNode Defaults............................................................. 15-2
IPX Node Defaults Parameters........................................................ 15-2
Configuring IPX Filters.......................................................................... 15-3
Configuring IPX Filter Definitions.................................................. 15-3
Configuring IPX Filter Applications............................................... 15-8
IPX Filter Applications Parameters................................................. 15-9
Configuring IPXInterfaces.................................................................... 15-9
IPX Interface Parameters............................................................... 15-10
Parameter Descriptions.................................................................. 15-13
Configuring Static IPX Routes............................................................. 15-16
IPX RIP StaticRouteParameters.................................................. 15-17
IPX SAP StaticRouteParameters................................................. 15-18
Chapter 16 Configuring Bridging
Introduction............................................................................................ 16-1
Required Configuration................................................................... 16-2
Configuring DefaultNode-WideBridging Parameters.......................... 16-3
Bridge Node Default Parameters..................................................... 16-4
Configuring Bridge Filters..................................................................... 16-6
Configuring Filter Definitions......................................................... 16-6
How Filter Masks Work.................................................................. 16-7
Configuring Bridge Filter Applications......................................... 16-10
Bridge Filter Application Parameters............................................ 16-11
Configuring BridgePorts..................................................................... 16-12
Bridge Port Parameters.................................................................. 16-13
Chapter 17 Configuring SNMP
Configuring SNMPSystem Defaults..................................................... 17-1
System Defaults Parameters............................................................ 17-2
Configuring a Community Table........................................................... 17-2
Community TableParameters......................................................... 17-3
Configuring Trap Routing...................................................................... 17-4
Trap Routing Parameters................................................................. 17-4