Lanner electronics fw-3600 User manual

FW-3600 Series
Mini Desktop Intel IXP 42x
Network Security Platforms
User’s Manual

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Copyright and Disclaimers
© Copyright 2004 - Lanner Electronics Inc.
All Rights Reserved
The contents in this publication have been thoroughly checked and considered accurate. The
publisher and manufacturer of this product, Lanner Electronics, is not responsible for any
violation of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. Neither does Lanner
Electronics assume any responsibility for any inaccuracies contained in this manual, nor make
any commitment to keep the information in this document up-to-date.
Lanner reserves the right to make improvements to this document and/or this product at any
given time without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without
the formal consent from Lanner.
Trademark Acknowledgments
IXP is a trademark of Intel Corp.
All products and/or brand names stated in this publication are the trademarks of their rightful
and associated companies.
Radio Frequency Emissions Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the digital device limits pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when operate in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his expense.

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Safety Instructions
The following information relates to the safety of installation and maintenance personnel. Read
all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment, especially before
connecting the power adapter.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:
 Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
 Do not apply power into FW-3600 before installation or when disconnecting this
product from its original system setup.
 Use only the specified power adapter (output voltage: 5VDC/3A) and make sure the
power adaptor’s plug matches your electrical wall outlet.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
 Locate a safe and dry location to place this product. Keep it away from wet
surfaces/surroundings.
 Never push an object of any kind into this product through openings or empty slots, as
you may damage parts.
 Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces. Do not allow anything to
rest on the power cabling or allow it to be abused by persons walking on it.
 Distance your working area from moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and
unavailable safety grounds.
 Avoid installation of this product during a lighting storm.
 Damages caused by electrostatic discharge may result in total or intermittent system
failures. To minimize the possibility of ESD damage, an anti-static strap is highly
recommended.
 When cleaning or servicing this unit, avoid using highly toxic or aerosol cleaners. Use a
clean damp cloth when wiping its surfaces.
 Do not place this device in a tight and sealed location. Place the unit where it can access
sufficient airflow to its vent holes (openings along its sides). Never block or cover these
openings.
 Do not disassemble this product on your own.

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Getting Technical Assistance
Should you encounter questions or problems with your FW-3600, Lanner Electronics is ready
to assist you within the guidelines of our product support programs. First, check the electronic
product documentation for assistance. If you still cannot find the solution to your problem,
contact Lanner sales team with the following information handy:
 FW-3600 model name
 Part number
 Local network configuration details
 The abnormal behavior and/or error messages reported by your network system
 Your questions, or a description of the problem you are experiencing
Call, fax, or e-mail Lanner Electronics for technical support.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
About this Manual
This target audience of this manual includes users, administrators and technicians. This
publication is a useful reference when installing, configuring, operating and managing the
FW-3600. This breakdown and short descriptions of this manual’s contents are as follows:
 Chapter 1 – Introduction provides an overview of the FW-3600 mini
desktop firewall platform, including its related features, application
usage and technical specifications list. The chapter also guides users
through the pre and post installation process by listing safety tips plus an
overall detailed description of the control board and system and their vital
components.
 Chapter 2 – Image Download and Test Procedure points out the basic
steps when upgrading your FW-3600 via command line interface.
 Appendix A – summarizes all drivers contained in the FW-3600 Drivers
and Documentation Disk.

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Table of Contents
Copyright and Disclaimers..................................................................................ii
Trademark Acknowledgments............................................................................ii
Radio Frequency Emissions Notice....................................................................ii
Safety Instructions.............................................................................................iii
Getting Technical Assistance............................................................................iv
About this Manual..............................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 Getting Started.....................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Features.............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Technical Specifications............................................................................ 2
1.3 Packing Contents...................................................................................... 3
1.4 EM-434 System Board.............................................................................. 3
1.4.1 Mechanical Dimensions .....................................................................................................3
1.4.2 Board Layout......................................................................................................................4
1.4.3 Jumper Settings.................................................................................................................4
1.4.4 Connector PinAssignments...............................................................................................4
PS4S1:4-Pin Power Connector (Small-4P) ........................................................ 4
GPIOA1:2x4 GPIO Pin Header.......................................................................... 5
EJC1: EJPROB Connector ................................................................................. 5
LANA1~ LANA3: Type 1 (RJ-45)..................................................................... 5
COMA1: RS-232 Serial Port #1 Connector (D-Sub) ......................................... 5
LAN4PA1: 4 x RJ-45 Ports................................................................................ 6
PCIB1~2:124-pin Mini PCI Sockets .................................................................. 7
RSW1: 4-pin Software Reset Switch.................................................................. 8
RSW2: 4-pin Hardware Reset Switch ................................................................ 8
1.5 FW-3600 Mini Desktop Firewall Mechanisms........................................... 9
1.5.1 Mechanical Dimensions .....................................................................................................9
1.5.2 Face Panel.........................................................................................................................9
Face Panel LED Status and Behavior............................................................... 10
1.5.3 Rear View.........................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 EM-434 Image Download.................................................................................11
2.1 Pre-installed Linux Software.................................................................... 11
2.2 Boot-up Conditions.................................................................................. 12
2.3 Downloading Redboot............................................................................. 14
2.3.1 Hardware Requisites........................................................................................................14
2.3.2 Procedures.......................................................................................................................14
2.4 Downloading Linux and Ramdisk............................................................ 15
2.4.1 Procedures.......................................................................................................................15
Appendix A Driver Information.........................................................................................16
Terms and Conditions
Warranty Policy
RMA Service

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C h a p t e r 1
Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Figure 1 – FW-3600 Outlook
The FW-3600 is a mini desktop Intel IXP based firewall platform equipped with an Intel IXP
422/425 processor. A cost-effective and fanless solution of its kind, it comes with a
pre-installed Booting Code and Linux Kernel. Its onboard mini PCI slots are tested compatible
with any type of WiFi 802.11g card and IPSec VPNAccelerating card. Software porting on the
FW-3600 is fully compatible with Firewall/VPN Software Applications.
Based on Intel’s Xcale architecture, FW-3600 bundles a 64MB SDRAM and a 16MB NOR
Flash onboard. On top of these are additional features like three FastEthernet ports and one
four-port switch, two mini PCI slots for additional flexibility.
The FW-3600 is a promising platform on various applications including Residential Security
Gateway, Residential Security Wireless Access Point, SOHO/ROBO Firewall/VPN Network
Security Appliance, Wireless 4A (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, Administration)
Gateway, Hot Spot Accentuation and Billing System, and many more.
1.1.1 Features
Listed below are the key features of FW-3600.
 Intel IXP 42x series RISC core base platform
 Fanless system design
 Slim-desktop form factor
 Two mini-PCI sockets for expansion purposes
 Easy Image Download Procedure for Software Programming

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1.2 Technical Specifications
 Chassis:
− Construction: Bench top Chassis
− Chassis Material: SPCC 1.0T
− Chassis Color: PMS 877C
 Control Board:
− EM-434
− Dimensions: 147mm x 209mm
 Processor:
− Intel IXP425, 533MHz (FW-3600A)
− IXP422, 266MHz (FW-3600B)
 Flash RAM: Onboard 16MB NOR Flash ROM
 System Memory: Onboard 64MB SDRAM
 Boot Loader: Redboot
 Ethernet Connectors:
− One RTL8305SB switch (MII) with ONE four-port switch and ONE Fast Ethernet RJ45
− Two RTL8100B 10/100 Ethernet controller with two Fast Ethernet RJ45
 PCI Interface: Two mini-PCI sockets onboard
 Real Time Clock: Li battery
 I/O Connectors:
− One DB-9 console connector
− Mini software reset button
 Pin Header:
− One JTAG pin header
− Hardware reset button onboard
− 4-pin power connector onboard
 LED Indicators: Power, Status (programmable by GPIO), Ethernet Ports 1-7
 Power Supply:
− +5V 3A auto-switchingAC power adapter
− One power jack, 5V/3A
− Input Voltage Range: 100~240 V
− Frequency Range: 50Hz~ 60Hz
 Storage Temperature: -20oC~70oC
 Operation Temperature: 0oC ~40oC
 Relative Humidity: 5%~95%, non-condensing
 System Dimensions: 235 x 161.9 x 37.6 mm
 Device Weight: 1 kg
 Certifications: CE/FCC

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1.3 Packing Contents
Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items.
 FW-3600 Firewall Platform
 Console cable
 1.8 meters long cross-over Ethernet cable
 1.8 meters long straight-through Ethernet cable
 Face panel name plate label
 Power adapter
 Drivers and User’s Manual Disk
If you find anything missing or damaged, promptly contact your dealer for assistance.
1.4 EM-434 System Board
EM-434 is the system board bundled with the FW-3600 firewall platform. The succeeding
sections list all EM-434 related jumper settings and connector pin assignments.
1.4.1 Mechanical Dimensions
Figure 2 – EM-434 Control Board Dimensions (units in mm)

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1.4.2 Board Layout
Figure 3 – EM-434 Jumpers and Connectors
1.4.3 Jumper Settings
The onboard jumper settings of EM-434 are custom-tailored to fit the FW-3600 functionality.
Changing the jumper settings may result in system malfunction or unforeseen damages.
1.4.4 Connector Pin Assignments
PS4S1: 4-Pin Power Connector (Small-4P)
Pin No. Description
1 5V
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 12V

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GPIOA1: 2x4 GPIO Pin Header
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1GPIO14 2GND
3GPIO7 4GND
5GPIO6 6GND
7GPIO5 8GND
EJC1: EJPROB Connector
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 GND 2 EJTAG_TCK
3 GND 4 EJTAG_TMS
5 GND 6 EJTAG_TDI
7 GND 8 EJTAG_TDO
LANA1~ LANA3: Type 1 (RJ-45)
Description
Pin No. Fast E-Net Giga Net
1 TX+ MD0+
2 TX- MD0-
3 RX+ MD1+
4 T45 MD2+
5 T45 MD2-
6 RX- MD1-
7 T78 MD3+
8 T78 MD3-
COMA1: RS-232 Serial Port #1 Connector (D-Sub)
Pin No. Description
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCDA#)
2 Receive Data (RXDA)
3 Transmit Data (TXDA)
4 Data Terminal Ready (DTRA #)
5 Ground (GND)
6 Data Set Ready (DSRA#)
7 Request To Send (RTSA #)
8 Clear To Send (CTSA#)
9 Ring Indicator (RIA #)