MICROTRONIX access 1000 series User manual

Microtronix Datacom
Access 1000 and 4000
X.25/TCP Gateway
Seria /TCP Converter
Access User Guide
Software Revision 0.9.5
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Table of Contents
1 ABOUT THE ACCESS X.25/TCP GATEWAY...........................................................................7
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Hardware Features and Interfaces................................................................................................7
1.2.1 Model 1000-S04....................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Model 4002-S04....................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Model 4002-N04....................................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Model 4002-N04- M.............................................................................................................8
1.2.5 Model 4002-N44- M.............................................................................................................8
1.3 Software/Application Features......................................................................................................8
1.3.1 X.25....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.2 X.25-TCP/IP Gateway...........................................................................................................8
1.3.3 X.25 Packet Switching...........................................................................................................8
1.3.4 Terminal Server.....................................................................................................................9
1.3.5 Synchronous Server..............................................................................................................9
1.3.6 System Configuration and Management................................................................................9
1.3.7 edundancy.......................................................................................................................... 9
2 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................10
2.1 Packing List.................................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Model 1000-S04..................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Model 4002-S04..................................................................................................................10
2.1.3 Model 4002-N04..................................................................................................................11
2.1.4 Model 4002-N04- M...........................................................................................................11
2.1.5 Model 4002-N44- M...........................................................................................................11
2.1.6 Optional items......................................................................................................................11
2.2 Location...................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Mounting..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Electrostatic Considerations........................................................................................................12
2.5 Environmental Specifications......................................................................................................12
2.6 Power equirements...................................................................................................................13
2.6.1 120/220 VAC Electrical Connection.....................................................................................13
2.6.2 -48VDC Electrical Connection.............................................................................................13
3 INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE.........................................................................................15
3.1 Configuring IP from the Ethernet port..........................................................................................15
3.2 Configuring Default IP from the Console port..............................................................................15
3.3 Web Configuration Interface........................................................................................................17
3.4 Configuring the X.25/TCP Gateway............................................................................................19
3.5 Configuring a Terminal Server.....................................................................................................19
3.6 Configuring a Synchronous Server..............................................................................................19
4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................20
4.1 Date and Time.............................................................................................................................20
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4.1.1 Date and Time Setup...........................................................................................................20
4.1.2 NTP Server.......................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Ethernet...................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.1 Network Setup.....................................................................................................................21
4.2.2 System Parameters.............................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Interface Parameters...........................................................................................................22
4.3 SNMP......................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.1 SNMP Parameters...............................................................................................................23
4.4 Authentication.............................................................................................................................24
4.4.1 ADIUS Authentication........................................................................................................24
4.4.1.1 ADIUS Parameters....................................................................................................24
4.4.2 Web Administration..............................................................................................................24
4.4.2.1 Web Admin Parameters...............................................................................................24
4.5 Maintenance...............................................................................................................................25
4.5.1 General................................................................................................................................25
4.5.2 Firmware............................................................................................................................. 25
4.5.2.1 Update Firmware Parameters......................................................................................26
4.5.3 Configuration.......................................................................................................................26
4.6 System Logging..........................................................................................................................27
4.6.1 emote logger IP address...................................................................................................27
4.6.2 otation age........................................................................................................................27
4.6.3 emote File server..............................................................................................................27
4.7 edundancy................................................................................................................................ 28
4.7.1 emote peer IP address......................................................................................................28
4.7.2 Secondary IP address device name....................................................................................28
4.7.3 A P timeout.........................................................................................................................28
4.7.4 Enable local X.25 interface watchdog..................................................................................29
4.7.5 Poll interval..........................................................................................................................29
4.8 Edit System Files........................................................................................................................29
5 X.25 WAN INTERFACES CONFIGURATION.........................................................................30
5.1 L1 - Device.................................................................................................................................. 30
5.1.1 Physical Layer (HDLC) Setup..............................................................................................30
5.1.2 HDLC Parameters............................................................................................................... 30
5.2 L2 - LAPB.................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.1 LAPB Setup.........................................................................................................................32
5.2.2 LAPB Parameters................................................................................................................32
5.3 L3 - X.25..................................................................................................................................... 34
5.3.1 X.25 Packet Layer Setup.....................................................................................................34
5.3.2 X.25 Parameters..................................................................................................................35
5.4 X.25 Status................................................................................................................................. 37
5.4.1 HDLC Interface Status.........................................................................................................37
5.4.2 LAPB Status........................................................................................................................38
5.4.3 X.25 Status.......................................................................................................................... 38
5.5 LCI Status................................................................................................................................... 39
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6 X.25/TCP GATEWAY CONFIGURATION...............................................................................41
6.1 TCP to X.25 outes....................................................................................................................41
6.1.1 oute Table.........................................................................................................................42
6.1.2 Creating a New oute.........................................................................................................42
6.1.3 Editing an Existing oute.....................................................................................................42
6.1.4 emove an Existing oute..................................................................................................42
6.1.5 Show Facilities.....................................................................................................................43
6.1.6 TCP to X.25 oute Parameters...........................................................................................43
6.1.6.1 Identify inbound TCP/IP connection.............................................................................43
6.1.6.2 Generate outbound X.25 connection............................................................................43
6.2 X.25 to TCP outes....................................................................................................................46
6.2.1 oute Table.........................................................................................................................47
6.2.2 Creating a New oute.........................................................................................................47
6.2.3 Editing an Existing oute.....................................................................................................47
6.2.4 emove an Existing oute..................................................................................................48
6.2.5 X.25 to TCP oute Parameters...........................................................................................48
6.2.5.1 Identify inbound X.25 connection.................................................................................48
6.2.5.2 Generate outbound TCP/IP connection........................................................................49
6.3 Connection Status....................................................................................................................... 50
6.4 Control and Log.......................................................................................................................... 51
7 TERMINAL/TCP SERVER CONFIGURATION.......................................................................52
7.1 Serial - TCP................................................................................................................................52
7.1.1 Terminal Server Setup.........................................................................................................52
7.1.2 Terminal Server Parameters................................................................................................53
7.1.2.1 Device Settings............................................................................................................53
7.1.2.2 Conversion Settings.....................................................................................................53
7.1.2.3 Network Settings..........................................................................................................54
7.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................... 54
7.3 Control and Log.......................................................................................................................... 56
8 SYNCHRONOUS/TCP SERVER CONFIGURATION.............................................................57
8.1 Synchronous - TCP.....................................................................................................................57
8.1.1 Sync Server Setup...............................................................................................................57
8.1.2 Synchronous Settings..........................................................................................................57
8.1.3 Network Settings.................................................................................................................58
8.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................... 59
8.3 Control and Log.......................................................................................................................... 61
9 STATISTICS & LOGS..............................................................................................................62
9.1 Device Statistics..........................................................................................................................62
9.2 System Logs...............................................................................................................................64
9.2.1 Log View Parameters.......................................................................................................... 64
10 CABLES AND CONNECTORS.............................................................................................66
10.1 NETWO K - 10/100 Ethernet Port............................................................................................66
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10.1.1 Ethernet Cables................................................................................................................. 66
10.2 WAN Port – Synchronous Operation.........................................................................................67
10.2.1 Connecting to a DTE Device.............................................................................................68
10.2.1.1 Straight Through Cables............................................................................................69
10.2.2 Connecting to a DCE Device.............................................................................................70
10.2.2.1 Crossover Cables.......................................................................................................70
10.2.2.2 Tail Circuit Cables......................................................................................................72
10.2.3 Split clock configuration.....................................................................................................72
10.3 WAN Port – Asynchronous / Serial Operation...........................................................................74
10.3.1 Connecting to a DTE Device.............................................................................................74
10.3.1.1 Straight Through Cables............................................................................................74
10.3.2 Connecting to a DCE Device.............................................................................................75
10.3.2.1 Null Modem Cables....................................................................................................75
10.4 USB Host Port........................................................................................................................... 76
11 CONVERSION AND ENCAPSULATIONS............................................................................77
11.1 AW.......................................................................................................................................... 77
11.2 AW-MBIT................................................................................................................................77
11.3 MBIT......................................................................................................................................... 78
11.4 FC1006................................................................................................................................... 79
11.5 Q-MBIT.....................................................................................................................................79
11.6 OFTP........................................................................................................................................ 79
11.7 LINE.......................................................................................................................................... 80
11.8 IAC-ESC................................................................................................................................... 80
11.9 BP.......................................................................................................................................... 80
11.10 Q BP...................................................................................................................................... 80
11.11 AEPN...................................................................................................................................... 80
12 SAFETY AND LEGAL...........................................................................................................82
12.1 egulatory Compliances...........................................................................................................82
12.2 adio Frequency Interferences Statements..............................................................................82
12.2.1 Industry Canada(IC).......................................................................................................... 82
12.2.2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity...........................82
12.2.2.1 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC ules....................................................................82
12.2.2.2 Important Notice about Cables...................................................................................83
13 WARRANTY AND SUPPORT...............................................................................................85
13.1 Warranty....................................................................................................................................85
13.1.1 Microtronix One Year Limited Hardware Warranty.............................................................85
13.1.2 Microtronix 90-Day Limited Firmware Warranty.................................................................85
13.1.3 Limited Liability..................................................................................................................85
13.2 Customer Service &Technical Support......................................................................................85
14 PRODUCT ORDERING INFORMATION..............................................................................87
14.1 Access Gateway Models...........................................................................................................87
14.1.1 Serial/TCP Converter (Basic model)..................................................................................87
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14.1.2 X.25/TCP Gateway............................................................................................................88
14.1.3 CD Collection Manager...................................................................................................88
14.1.4 MWI Gateway (SIP and SMDI Message Waiting Indicator Solutions)................................88
14.2 Accessories...............................................................................................................................89
15 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................90
15.1 Hardware and Interfaces...........................................................................................................90
15.1.1 Enclosure..........................................................................................................................90
15.1.2 System.............................................................................................................................. 90
15.1.3 Ethernet Interface..............................................................................................................90
15.1.4 USB Interface....................................................................................................................90
15.1.5 WAN Interface...................................................................................................................90
15.1.6 Serial Interface (on USB adapter)......................................................................................90
15.2 Software and Protocols.............................................................................................................91
15.2.1 X.25 Features....................................................................................................................91
15.2.2 X.25 / TCP Encapsulation and Conversion methods.........................................................91
15.2.3 X.25 to TCP Connection Mapping and Address Translation..............................................91
15.2.4 TCP to X.25 Connection Mapping and Address Translation..............................................92
15.2.5 Asynchronous X.28/Serial Features...................................................................................92
15.2.6 Synchronous HDLC Features............................................................................................92
15.2.7 System Services................................................................................................................93
15.2.8 CD Collection Manager Option........................................................................................93
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1 About the Access X.25/TCP Gateway
1.1 Overview
The Access X.25/TCP Gateway provides conversion of X.25 to TCP/IP and TCP/IP to X.25. X.25
logical channels are mapped to TCP/IP sockets using a comprehensive routing table that allows for full
control of call setup and recognition. Several message encapsulation methods are supported for
preservation of messages to suit a variety of applications.
Connections can be made from one X.25 port to another (X.25 switching).
Serial asynchronous and synchronous connections to TCP are also supported.
An easy to use, intuitive, web-based server is built in, requiring only a standard Internet browser for
configuration and monitoring. Context-sensitive help is available.
1.2 Hardware Features and Interfaces
1.2.1 Mode 1000-S04
●5VDC connector
●10/100 Base-T Ethernet - J45
●WAN (console) port - DB25F S530[A] configurable for S232/V.24, X.21, V.35, S449/V.36
●USB Host Port interface - for additional serial interfaces or storage device
1.2.2 Mode 4002-S04
●12VDC connector
●10/100 Base-T Ethernet – J45
●2 - WAN ports - DB25F S530[A] configurable for S232/V.24, X.21, V.35, S449/V.36
●USB Host Port interface (internal or external) - for additional serial interfaces or storage device
1.2.3 Mode 4002-N04
●-48VDC connector for Central Office (CO) installation
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●10/100 Base-T Ethernet – J45
●2 - WAN ports - DB25F S530[A] configurable for S232/V.24, X.21, V.35, S449/V.36
●Internally-mounted USB Host port interface for internal flash drive or 4 port serial expansion
1.2.4 Mode 4002-N04-RM
●19” 1U rack mount enclosure
●-48VDC connector for Central Office (CO) installation
●10/100 Base-T Ethernet – J45
●2 - WAN ports - DB25F S530[A] configurable for S232/V.24, X.21, V.35, S449/V.36
●Internally-mounted USB Host port interface for internal flash drive or 4 port serial expansion
1.2.5 Mode 4002-N44-RM
●19” 1U rack mount enclosure
●-48VDC connector for Central Office (CO) installation
●10/100 Base-T Ethernet – J45
●2 - WAN ports - DB25F S530[A] configurable for S232/V.24, X.21, V.35, S449/V.36
●4 – Serial ports – DB9M S232 (internally mounted USB serial adapter)
1.3 Software/App ication Features
1.3.1 X.25
●1024 logical channels
●SVC and PVC
●Negotiable packet sizes 16 to 4096 bytes
●Modulo-8 and 128
●DTE or DCE individually selectable at physical, data link, and packet layers
1.3.2 X.25-TCP/IP Gateway
●X.25 to TCP mapping
●TCP to X.25 mapping
●X.25 encapsulation using X.25 Over TCP (XOT)
●Configurable X.25-TCP conversion/encapsulation methods or AW
1.3.3 X.25 Packet Switching
●Switching calls between local ports (using local XOT connections)
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●Switching calls between remote units using XOT
1.3.4 Termina Server
●Serial / asynchronous interface to TCP/IP
●TCP/IP client or server support
●Configurable speed, parity, stop bits, and flow control method
●1, 2, 4, or 8 additional ports on USB-attached serial adapter (optional)
1.3.5 Synchronous Server
●Synchronous interface to TCP/IP
●TCP/IP client or server support
●Configurable Encoding (N Z/N ZI)
●Configurable C C checking and generation (16 bit, 32 bit)
1.3.6 System Configuration and Management
●Web-based interface accessible through any Internet browser
●Context-sensitive help on all web pages
●Command line interface available on WAN or Serial ports; ssh or telnet interfaces
●Syslog with optional remote syslog and/or storage on remote file server
1.3.7 Redundancy
●edundancy on a pair of units using IP takeover
●Primary with redundant backup unit
●Co-redundancy between a pair of active units
●edundancy may use primary or secondary/virtual IP addresses
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2 Insta ation
The first step that should be taken is to ensure that you have received all the equipment ordered and
that it has not been damaged in transit. If there are any external signs of damage, note them in writing
and contact the transport company to make a claim.
2.1 Packing List
Unless pre-arranged, the following are the lists of the standard items that were packed and shipped
with each model:
2.1.1 Mode 1000-S04
Qty Part Number Part Description
1 1000-S04 Access 1000 Gateway unit with 5VDC input connector
1 5881-5024-xx Power adapter- input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, output: 5VDC, 1300mA rated
Power plug: -NA (North American), -EU (Eupopean)
1 [284-MC1MF DB9F-DB25M Console cable
1 811-W6003-06 J45 Ethernet crossover cable (red), 6 ft
1 811-W6002-06 J45 Ethernet patch cable (blue), 6 ft
2.1.2 Mode 4002-S04
Qty Part Number Part Description
1 4002-S04 Access 4000 Gateway unit with 12VDC input connector
1 589-PS-1213AP Power adapter- input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, output: 12VDC, 1300mA rated
1 AC power cord – country-specific custom order
1 [284-MC1MF DB9F-DB25M Console cable
1 811-W6003-06 J45 Ethernet crossover cable (red), 6 ft
1 811-W6002-06 J45 Ethernet patch cable (blue), 6 ft
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2.1.3 Mode 4002-N04
Qty Part Number Part Description
1 4002-N04 Access 4000 Gateway unit with -48VDC input connector
1 W4002 -48VDC Power cord
1 [284-MC1MF DB9F-DB25M Console cable, 6 ft
1 811-W6003-06 J45 Ethernet crossover cable (red), 6 ft
1 811-W6002-06 J45 Ethernet patch cable (blue), 6 ft
2.1.4 Mode 4002-N04-RM
Qty Part Number Part Description
1 4002-N04- M Access 4000 Gateway 19” 1U rack mount enclosure with -48VDC connector
1 W4002 -48VDC Power cord
1 [284-MC1MF DB9F-DB25M Console cable, 6 ft
1 811-W6003-06 J45 Ethernet crossover cable (red), 6 ft
1 811-W6002-06 J45 Ethernet patch cable (blue), 6 ft
2.1.5 Mode 4002-N44-RM
Qty Part Number Part Description
1 4002-N44- M Access 4000 Gateway 19” 1U rack mount enclosure with 4 Serial ports and
-48VDC connector
1 W4002 -48VDC Power cord
1 [284-MC1MF DB9F-DB25M Console cable, 6 ft
1 811-W6003-06 J45 Ethernet crossover cable (red), 6 ft
1 811-W6002-06 J45 Ethernet patch cable (blue), 6 ft
2.1.6 Optiona items
In addition to the above standard items, one of more of the following may be ordered:
●Additional WAN or serial cables
●19” 1U rack mount shelf for holding 1 or 2 model 4002-S04 or 4002-N04 units
●External USB serial adapter: 1, 2, 4, or 8 ports
●Internally mounted 4-port USB serial adapter for model M4002-N04- M
●External USB 32GB flash drive
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●Internally mounted 32GB flash drive (standard with CD Collection Manager)
●-48VDC AC adapter
2.2 Location
Select a location for the Access Gateway that meets the following requirements:
●Complies with the Environment and Electrical equirements outlined in this section.
●Is within cabling distance of the network equipment and power connections.
●Does not have restricted airflow. There must be at least 2 inches clearance on all sides so that
proper air ventilation is not obstructed. If space is at a premium, you may place light equipment,
such as the network modem, on top of the unit.
●Permits access to the back of the unit to allow user to make cable connections.
2.3 Mounting
The Access Gateway may be placed on any flat surface or shelf provided that the unit is within 3 feet of
an AC power source. At least 2” of space on each side of the unit is required to ensure proper air flow.
The physical dimensions (D x W x H) and nominal weight of the Access Gateways are:
●Model 1000-S04 – 3.6” x 4.25” x 1.25” (9.2 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm), 0.5 lb (0.22 kg)
●Model 4002-S04 - 5.5” x 7.25” x 1.6” (14 x 18.5 x 4 cm), 1.4 lb (0.64 kg).
●Model 4002-N04- M – 5.4” x 14” x 1.72”, 4 lb
●Model 4002-N44- M - 5.4” x 14” x 1.72”, 4 lb
2.4 E ectrostatic Considerations
All microcomputers are sensitive to electrostatic discharges (ESD). A direct ESD discharge to the
chassis or cables can disrupt unit operation, induce a latent failure condition, or even permanently
damage circuit components. For these reasons, you must use good ESD control procedures that
electrically ground you when making direct physical contact with the unit or cables. The use of
grounding wrist straps and cords is strongly recommended for controlling discharges and preventing
ESD damage.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to port drivers and receivers, you must use proper electrostatic control
precautions when attaching or handling cables.
2.5 Environmenta Specifications
The environmental specifications recommended for maximum reliability of the Access Gateway are:
Ambient Temperature 5 to 50 degrees C (For short term operation to 55 degrees C)
Temperature rate of change 3 degrees / hour
Humidity 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Humidity rate of change 2% / hour
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2.6 Power Requirements
The Access Gateway operates from a 5 VDC, 12VDC or -48VDC power source. The 5V and 12V units
are supplied with an AC-DC power converter rated for: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz and 5 or 12VDC output at
1.3 Amps.
The maximum power dissipation is listed below.
Operating
Vo tage 5VDC 12 VDC -48 VDC
Current Draw 800 mA
(maximum)
350 mA
(maximum)
Power 10 Watts 17 Watts
BTU 35 BTU / hour 58 BTU / hour
2.6.1 120/220 VAC E ectrica Connection
The Access 4000 operates at 12VDC from a safety and agency approved (CSA/UL etc.) external AC
power adapter. The connector is center positive and 2.5mm x 5.5mm (internal / external) diameter.
The use of an external surge protection device is recommended for improved system reliability.
WA NING:
Use only the supplied AC power adapter and power cord. Use of any other adapter or power
cord not recommended by the manufacturer may violate safety regulations, may cause
malfunction or damage to the system and void the product warranty.
Figure 1: Mode 4002-Snn rear p ate and AC power supp y
2.6.2 -48VDC E ectrica Connection
The Access 4000 with the -48VDC option is designed to operate from an approved -48VDC Separated
or Safety Extra-low Voltage (SELV) commercial battery backed power source used in TELCO Central
Office (CO) applications. A 3-pin power connector – suitable labeled – is provided on the rear of the
unit for connecting the -48VDC power source. The unit is protected against reverse polarity connection
of the -48VDC power source.
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A 3-pin Eurostyle 39860 male right-angle jack (Molex # 39860-0703) with a flame retardant wire
harness is provided for making the -48VDC power connection. Two #18 AWG wires in the harness
provide the DC power and one green wire provides the chassis ground connection. (PN: W4002)
The Frame Ground screw connection on the rear panel must be used in order to comply with
installation requirements. This #8-32 machine screw has two external tooth lock washers to secure the
unit rear plate Frame Ground connection to the Central Office GND system.
The terminal lug of the green wire ground wire must be placed between the star-washers to assure an
adequate connection. A #14 AWG or larger copper wire must be used; its length should be minimized
to assure effectiveness for controlling ESD and EMI.
Figure 2: Mode 4002-Nnn[-RM] power connector and -48VDC Wire harness
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3 Initia Start-up Procedure
The first step in the initial setup is to configure the IP address and network parameters. This may be
accomplished through the serial console port, or using a web browser from a PC on a reachable
Ethernet network.
Obtain the following information from your network administrator:
●IP address to be assigned to the Access Gateway
●subnet mask
●address of the default gateway
●Domain Name Server (DNS)
3.1 Configuring IP from the Ethernet port
The IP address can be configured using a standard Internet browser from a PC. The default IP address
of the Access Gateway is 10.1.1.240. The procedure is:
1) Configure a PC's Ethernet/LAN to have an IP Address on the same subnet, for example:
10.1.1.200, subnet mask 255.255.255.0
2) Connect the red Ethernet crossover cable between the PC and the unit, or connect to a common
hub using the blue Ethernet patch cable.
3) Connect power cord to the Access Gateway unit
4) Open an Internet browser on the PC to navigate to http://10.1.1.240.
5) Login with username “admin” and password “admin”.
6) Select the Ethernet option from the menu in the left pane of the main screen.
7) Configure the desired IP address and network parameters as outlined in the Ethernet section.
8) emove the red crossover cable, if used, and connect to the network using a standard Ethernet
patch cable.
9) estore the PC's previous IP settings.
3.2 Configuring Defau t IP from the Conso e port
WAN port 0 also serves as a console port during boot-up after power is applied. There is a 10 second
window that interrupts the boot process to allow configuration using the console port.
To configure default IP network values in the bootup environment:
1) Connect the Console Cable between a PC COM port and the console port of the Access
Gateway. A USB serial adapter will be required on the PC if it does not have a serial COM port.
2) Start a terminal emulator like putty or HyperTerminal on the PC and select the correct COM port.
3) Set the COM port for: 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
4) Connect power cord to apply power to the Access Gateway unit. Startup messages will appear
followed by the message: “Autoboot in 10 seconds (Enter password to stop)…”
5) Before the 10 second timer expires, type the password “foad”. (The “A4K:>” prompt will be
displayed). etype from the beginning if an error is made.
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6) Enter the following commands replacing the example values with those provided by your network
administrator:
set ipaddr 10.1.1.240
set netmask 255.255.255.0
set gatewayip 10.1.1.1
7) (optional) Enter a new host name:
set hostname NEWNAME
8) Enter the following commands to save the changes and restart the system.
save
boot
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3.3 Web Configuration Interface
To access the web-based configuration interface, use an Internet browser to navigate to the IP address
of the gateway (default 10.1.1.240). When the authentication pop-up appears, use the default
username “admin” and password “admin” to log on.
Click OK, and the welcome screen displays with the main menu down the left side.
Note: If using Windows Internet Explorer, Compatibility View may need to be enabled. This can be
done by clicking on the “broken page” icon in the address field of the address bar, or by adding the IP
address using the Compatibility View Settings under the IE Tools menu.
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Using the main menu in the left hand pane of the displayed page, click the desired configuration or
display options. Edit as needed and remember to click any Apply or Update button to save changes.
Context-sensitive help is available with the He p button located in the top right of most pages. The
online help contains the most up-to-date information, and should be used in preference to this manual.
Under the System section of the main page menu, Date and Time settings can be used to configure
date, time, time zone, and NTP server. The IP network settings are available with the Ethernet menu
item. efer to the following sections for more detail: Date and Time, and Ethernet.
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3.4 Configuring the X.25/TCP Gateway
To set up a port for X.25 use, click on the L1-Device, L2-LAPB, and L3-X.25 items in the X.25 WAN
section of the main menu to display the configuration form for each layer of the protocol. Configure the
parameters to match the attached device. efer to the X.25 WAN section for configuration details: L3-
X.25, L2-LAPB, and L1–Device.
Click on the Status item of the X.25 WAN section to display the operational status of the X.25
interfaces, and LCI Status to display the operational status of any active logical channels. efer to the
X.25 Status section for details on the display of X.25 interfaces, and LCI Status for details on the
display of logical channels.
To configure the X.25 to TCP mapping / routing, click on the X.25 to TCP Routes item in the X.25
Gateway section of the main menu to display the configuration form. Add or modify routing entries to
map incoming X.25 connections to outbound TCP connections.
To configure the TCP to X.25 mapping / routing, click on the TCP to X.25 Routes item in the X.25
Gateway section of the main menu to display the configuration form. Add or edit routing entries to map
incoming TCP connections to outbound X.25 connections.
Click on the Connection Status item of the X.25 Gateway section to display the operational status of
any active X.25–TCP connections.
efer to the X.25 Gateway sections for configuration details: TCP to X.25 outes, and X.25 to TCP
outes, the Connection Status item for details on the status display of X.25-TCP connections, and the
Control and Log item for detail on that display.
3.5 Configuring a Termina Server
To set up a port for asynchronous / serial use, click on the Seria - TCP item in the Termina Server
section of the main menu to display the configuration form. Configure the interface parameters to
match the attached device, and assign the TCP/IP network parameters to be connected to this
interface. Click on the Status item in the same section of the main menu to check the interface
operation.
efer to the Terminal Server sections: Serial - TCP item for configuration details, the Status item for
details on the status display, and the Control and Log item for details of that display.
3.6 Configuring a Synchronous Server
To set up a port for synchronous / HDLC use, click on the Synchronous - TCP item in the Sync Server
section of the main menu to display the configuration form. Configure the interface parameters to
match the attached device, and assign the TCP/IP network parameters to be connected to this
interface. Click on the Status item in the same section of the main menu to check the interface
operation.
efer to the Sync Server sections: Synchronous - TCP item for configuration details, the Status item
for details on the status display, and the Control and Log item for details of that display.
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4 System Configuration
This section allows general configuration and administration of the system. Click on each item in the
System section of the main menu to display and modify system parameters.
4.1 Date and Time
The Date and Time page displays the current time and date for the time zone configured. Time, date,
and time zone may be changed. For synchronized time, an NTP server may be configured.
4.1.1 Date and Time Setup
To modify the date, time of day, and time zone, select the relevant Change box and use the drop down
menus to select the correct values.
4.1.2 NTP Server
To use an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server to synchronize the correct time, select the Use NTP
box, and enter the desired NTP server address. A DNS server will need to be configured in the
Ethernet Configuration section if a domain name is used.
To apply changes, click the App y button. Changes will take effect immediately.
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