NETGEAR RT210 User manual

Part No. M-RT210NA-0
August 1996
NETGEAR
NETGEAR , Inc.
A Bay Networks Company
48015 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
USA
Reference Guide for the
Model RT210/RT211
ISDN Routers
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© 1996 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR, FirstGear, Nautica, and Bay Networks are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case
users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the Bay Networks NETGEAR Model RT210 and Model RT211 ISDN routers are shielded against
the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A(CISPR 22).
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model RT210 and Model RT211 ISDN routers gemäß der im
BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 undVfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben
einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die
Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Die Erfüllung der zutreffenden Vorschriften hängt von der Benutzung geschirmter Kabel ab. Der Benutzer ist für den
Erwerb der entsprechenden Kabel verantwortlich.
Warning:
This is a ClassA product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model RT210 and Model RT211 ISDN routers have been suppressed in
accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain
restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and
has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the responsibility of the
user to procure the appropriate cables.
VCCI-2
This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
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Contents
Preface
Purpose ........................................................................................................................... xv
Audience .......................................................................................................................... xv
Conventions .....................................................................................................................xvi
Special Message Formats .........................................................................................xvi
Use of Enter, Type, and Press ...................................................................................xvi
Other Conventions ...................................................................................................xvii
Related Publications .......................................................................................................xvii
Customer Support .........................................................................................................xviii
World Wide Web ......................................................................................................xviii
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Router ............................................................................................................1-1
Features .........................................................................................................................1-1
Key Features ............................................................................................................1-2
ISDN Support ...........................................................................................................1-3
Multilink PPP Support ..............................................................................................1-3
TCP/IP Support ........................................................................................................1-3
Management Support ..............................................................................................1-3
Planning Considerations .................................................................................................1-4
Basic Concepts ........................................................................................................1-4
What Is a Router? ..............................................................................................1-4
Routing Information Protocol .............................................................................1-5
Routing Updates ................................................................................................1-5
Connecting to ISDN .................................................................................................1-6
Using Subaddressing and Multiple Subscriber Numbering ......................................1-7
Using TCP/IP ...........................................................................................................1-7
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Using PPP to Connect to Other Devices ..................................................................1-7
Multilink PPP .....................................................................................................1-7
Password Authentication Protocol .....................................................................1-8
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol .................................................1-8
Defining Security Levels ...........................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Installing and Connecting
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Site Preparation ..............................................................................................................2-2
Checklists .......................................................................................................................2-2
ISDN Services Checklist ..........................................................................................2-3
European Services ............................................................................................2-3
North American Services ...................................................................................2-3
Network Checklist ....................................................................................................2-4
Installing and Connecting the Router .............................................................................2-4
Connecting to ISDN .................................................................................................2-7
Connecting to ISDN in North America ...............................................................2-8
U Interface ...................................................................................................2-8
S/T Interface ................................................................................................2-8
Connecting to a Hub ..............................................................................................2-10
Power Connection ..................................................................................................2-11
Using the FirstGear ISDN Router Configuration Utility ..........................................2-12
Connecting Through a Serial Port or a Telnet Connection .....................................2-12
Connecting Through a Serial Port ...................................................................2-13
Connecting Through a Telnet Connection ........................................................2-13
Chapter 3
Configuring the Router
Configuration Methods ...................................................................................................3-1
Using the Commands in the Interface ............................................................................3-2
Using the Built-in Interface Quick Setup .........................................................................3-4
Using the Built-In Interface Basic Setup .........................................................................3-7
Naming the Router ...................................................................................................3-8
Entering the Network Address .................................................................................3-8
Configuring the ISDN Line .......................................................................................3-9
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Connecting to Another NETGEAR or Bay Networks Nautica Router .....................3-10
Connecting to a Router Using Point-to-Point Protocol ...........................................3-11
Configuring a PPP Path ...................................................................................3-12
Verifying Autocall Operation ...................................................................................3-13
Operating with a Single IP Address ..............................................................................3-14
Caller Line Identification (CLI) ......................................................................................3-14
Obtaining Additional Bandwidth ....................................................................................3-14
Subaddressing and Multiple Subscriber Numbering (MSN) .........................................3-15
Chapter 4
Menus and Commands
Using the Menus .............................................................................................................4-1
Using the CONFIG Command ........................................................................................4-4
Using the Update System Parameters Form ............................................................4-5
Using the Configure Paths Menu .............................................................................4-6
Using the Update Path Form .............................................................................4-7
Using the Configure Ports Menu ............................................................................4-11
Using the Update Ports Form ..........................................................................4-11
Using the Configure IP Routes Menu .....................................................................4-13
Using the Update IP Routes Form ...................................................................4-14
Using the Update PPP Custom Parameters Menu ................................................4-14
Using the STATS Command .........................................................................................4-16
Viewing the Status/Statistics Menu ........................................................................4-16
Viewing Path Status .........................................................................................4-17
Viewing IP Status ............................................................................................4-18
Viewing the ARP List .......................................................................................4-18
Viewing ISDN Port Status ................................................................................4-19
Viewing ISDN Call History ...............................................................................4-19
Using the TELNET Command ......................................................................................4-20
Using the PING Command ...........................................................................................4-20
Using the QUIT Command ...........................................................................................4-21
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Using the Trace Window to Display System Messages ..................................................5-1
Understanding the ISDN Clearing Codes .......................................................................5-2
TroubleshootingYour ISDN Line .....................................................................................5-4
Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network ...............................................5-5
Testing the LAN Path toYour Router ........................................................................5-5
Testing the Path fromYour Router to a Remote Device ...........................................5-6
Testing the Full Path fromYour PC to a Remote Device ..........................................5-8
Testing the Voice Port .....................................................................................................5-8
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
TCP/IP Routing
IP Addressing ................................................................................................................ B-1
Subnet Addressing ........................................................................................................ B-3
Address Resolution ....................................................................................................... B-4
Routing IP Over ISDN ................................................................................................... B-5
Connecting to Other Routers ......................................................................................... B-6
Appendix C
Ordering ISDN Lines
Ordering an ISDN Line ..................................................................................................C-1
Connecting Devices to a Basic Rate ISDN ....................................................................C-1
Connecting to ISDN in North America ...........................................................................C-2
Directory Numbers and SPIDs ................................................................................C-2
Switch Types .....................................................................................................C-3
National ISDN Service Packages ............................................................................C-4
Hunt Groups .....................................................................................................C-5
Long Distance Service ......................................................................................C-5
Connecting to ISDN in Europe ......................................................................................C-6
Line Ordering Summary for North American Users .......................................................C-6
Line Ordering Summary for European Users ................................................................C-7
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Appendix D
Upgrading Software
Obtaining the Latest Version of Software .......................................................................D-1
UpgradingThrough a PC ...............................................................................................D-2
UpgradingThrough a Remote Router ...........................................................................D-3
Upgrading theTerminal Adapter Code ..........................................................................D-4
Appendix E
PPP Authentication Profiles
Determining PPP Profiles .............................................................................................. E-1
Glossary
Index
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