Paradyne COMSPHERE 6700 Series User manual

COMSPHERE
6700 SERIES NETWORK
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Document No. 6700-A2-GB22-20
February 1998

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Contents
About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Document Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product-Related Documents iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1Introduction
What is the Network Configuration Feature? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing for Network Configuration 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Network Configuration Feature 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Menu Options 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Workstation Settings
Workstation Setup 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Names and IP Addresses 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing the Active Server 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Administrative Data 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Configuration Files and Interfaces
Configuration Files Overview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interfaces 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding an Interface 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duplicating an Interface 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting an Interface 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatically Connecting Interfaces 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4SNMP Settings
Configuring SNMP 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SNMP 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying or Deleting Authorized Manager Information 4-4. . . . . . . . . . .
5Custom Network Interface Settings
Overview 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Network Settings 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring LAN Hardware Parameters 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the IP Address of a Workstation 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Number of Subnet Mask Bits 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Port Settings 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Modem Settings 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying Dial Settings 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Designating the Default Gateway 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
Index

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About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This guide describes how to use the COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System (NMS) Network Configuration Guide.
It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of LAN, networks and their
adapters, modems and their operation, are knowledgeable about data
communications, and are familiar with Windows terminology and conventions.
You or your LAN administrator should also have knowledge of TCP/IP.
Document Summary
Section Description
Chapter 1 Introduction. Provides an introduction to the network
configuration features and how to access them.
Chapter 2
Workstation Settings. Describes procedures for adding,
modifying, and deleting IP addresses and selection of an
active server.
Chapter 3
Configuration Files and Interfaces. Provides procedures for
entering interfaces, modifying interfaces, and connecting to
interfaces automatically.
Chapter 4
SNMP Settings. Describes procedures for the use of
community names and SNMP managers.
Chapter 5
Custom Network Interface Settings. Explains steps for
configuring hardware, subnet masks, ports, modems, and
dial settings.
Glossary Defines acronyms and terms used in this document.
Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections in
alphabetical order.

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Models 3610 and 3611, User’s Guide
3610-A2-GB48 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,
Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer,
Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options
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6700-A2-GB23 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Remote Monitor Feature User’s Guide
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Introduction 1
What is the Network Configuration Feature?
The Network Configuration feature allows you to customize your COMSPHERE
6700 Series NMS base software, client, and/or SNMP Proxy Agent features.
This chapter describes the Network Configuration feature, explains how to access
this feature, and provides a diagram of its menu structure.
Preparing for Network Configuration
Before network configuration, you need some system and network information.
Use the following form to collect the necessary information before you start the
installation process. Retain this form as a record of this information. Examples
are shown in brackets [ ].
Additional network installation requirements are based on the software installed:
With COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Release 5.0.0 or higher, it is expected
that the user has installed the TCP/IP stack and has a functioning network.
With COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Release 4.0.0 or higher, NetManage
software is supplied to meet licensing requirements. Do not separately install
the NetManage software. During the
Installing the Multiuser Feature
procedure, the NetManage software is installed automatically. Refer to
COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System Multiuser Feature
User’s Guide
for details.

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Network Configuration Information
General
Where to install the software [c:\pcnms]:
Location of network drivers [c:\pcnms]:
Software Serial Number [1493018]:
Software Key Number [dkjslmo]:
Network Interface Name [Ethernet0]:
Network Interface Type [Ethernet]:
Workstation
Internet Address of Workstation [192.0.2.2]:
Unique Node Name [Largo Bldg. J]:
NMS Server(s) IP Address [192.0.2.1]:
LAN/Hardware Interface
Adapter Vendor Name [Western Digital]:
Board Type [Ether Card Plus]:
Interrupt Level [5]:
I/O Base Address [0x300]:
SLIP Interface
Baud Rate [9600]:
Flow Control [Hardware]:
Modem Type [Hayes compatible]:
Port [COM 1]:
Telephone Number [9,1,813–530–2671]:
Optional
Subnet Mask [255.255.255.0]:
Default Gateway [192.0.2.254]:

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Accessing the Network Configuration Feature
To access the Network Configuration feature, access the Windows Program
Manager and choose the icon shown below from the COMSPHERE 6700
Program Group.
The Network Configuration Main Menu appears.
Main Menu Options
The following menu options are available from the Main Menu.
Use the procedures in the following chapters to customize your configuration
using these menu options.

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Workstation Settings 2
Workstation Setup
This chapter provides procedures for configuring a workstation’s server-related
settings.
For each NMS multiuser client, you must designate a server, and each NMS
server must have a name and Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Adding Names and IP Addresses
Use NMS Servers... to build a database of NMS server names and IP addresses.
You can then use this database to select the NMS server for a multiuser client.
Procedure
1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.
2. Choose NMS Servers... The NMS Servers dialog box appears.
3. In the Name field, enter the name of the NMS server (maximum
15 characters).
4. In the IP Address field, enter the NMS server IP address.
5. Choose Add. The new name and IP address appear in the Available NMS
Servers list box.
6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for each IP address you need to add.
7. Choose Close from the Control menu to return to the Main Menu.

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Modifying or Deleting Names and IP Addresses
Use NMS Servers... to maintain the NMS server name and IP address database.
Procedure
1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.
2. Choose NMS Servers.... The NMS Servers dialog box appears, as shown on
page 2-1.
3. Choose the name of the server you wish to modify or delete from the
Available NMS Servers list box. That name and address appears in the
Name and IP Address fields.
4. Change the name and/or IP address and choose Modify or Delete, as
appropriate.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each server name and IP address you need to
modify or delete.
6. Choose Close from the Control menu to return to the Main Menu.

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Choosing the Active Server
Use Active Server... to choose the active server for the NMS client. After you
choose an active server with this command, the NMS client uses the IP address
you set up using NMS Servers... to communicate with that server.
Procedure
1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.
2. Choose Active Server... The Active Server dialog box appears.
3. Select a server from the Available NMS Servers listbox.
4. Choose OK. The Main Menu appears.
NOTE:
If you change the NMS server while the NMS is active, you must restart
NMS.

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Entering Administrative Data
Use Administration to enter information about who to contact should the
workstation require human interaction.
Procedure
1. Select Workstation from the Main Menu.
2. Choose Administration. The Station Administration dialog box appears.
The Station Name appears at the top of the dialog box. This is the name
entered for this workstation during the installation process.
3. Use the Location, Contact 1, and Contact 2 fields to enter administrative
information about this workstation. Each field contains a maximum of
40 characters.
4. Choose Modify.

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Configuration Files and Interfaces 3
Configuration Files Overview
This chapter provides procedures for configuration file and interface
manipulation.
NOTE:
The chapter is optional and applies to NetManage software with
6700 NMS Release 4.0.x only.
Use the File menu on the Custom window menu bar to save and exit a
configuration file. To access the Custom window, choose Settings... from the
Network menu.
To save a configuration file, choose Save from the File menu on the Custom
window menu bar.
To exit a configuration file, choose Exit on the File menu on the Custom
window menu bar. This closes the configuration file and exits the Custom
window.

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Interfaces
Use the Interface menu on the Custom window to add, duplicate, or delete an
interface. You must configure at least one interface.
Adding an Interface
Use Add on the Custom window’s Interface menu to add an interface to a
configuration file.
Procedure
1. Choose Settings from the Network menu. The Custom window appears.
2. Choose Interface from the Custom window menu bar.
3. Choose Add from the Interface menu. The Add Interface window appears.
4. Select the type of interface using the selection list button to the right of the
Type field.
5. Enter the name of the interface in the Name field. The default is Ethernet0.
6. Choose OK.
Duplicating an Interface
Use Duplicate on the Custom window’s Interface menu to create copies of an
interface that differ only slightly. For example, use Duplicate for the same IP,
subnet, and port where each interface has its own telephone number.
Procedure
1. Choose Settings from the Network menu. The Custom window appears, as
shown on page 3-1.
2. Select the interface from the bottom of the Custom window.
3. Choose Interface from the Custom window menu bar.

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4. Choose Duplicate from the Interface menu. The Interface Name dialog box
appears.
5. Enter a unique name for the interface in the Name field.
6. Choose OK.
Deleting an Interface
Use Delete on the Custom window’s Interface menu to delete an interface.
Procedure
1. Choose Settings from the Network menu. The Custom window appears.
2. Select the interface from the bottom of the Custom window.
3. Choose Interface from the Custom window menu bar.
4. Choose Delete from the Interface menu. The Delete Interface dialog box
appears.
5. Choose Yes. This closes the dialog box.

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Automatically Connecting Interfaces
Use Interface on the Network Configuration main menu to set up serial interfaces
to automatically connect at system startup. Also use this command to remove
interfaces from the automatic connection list.
NOTE:
You must configure the devices and the COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS
interfaces before you can use this procedure to automatically connect those
interfaces. Also, the COMSPHERE 6700 NMS must be running.
To set up automatically connecting interfaces, choose Interface from the Network
pull-down menu. The Auto Connect Interfaces dialog box appears.
This dialog box shows all available interfaces not set up for automatic connection
in the left list box, and all interfaces previously set up for automatic connection in
the right list box.
To
add an interface to the auto connect list, highlight the desired interface in
the Available Interfaces list box, then select Add.
To
remove an interface from the auto connect list, highlight the desired
interface in the Connected Interfaces list box, then select Remove.

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SNMP Settings 4
Configuring SNMP
This chapter provides procedures for SNMP-specific settings.
Use Community Names... on the SNMP menu to configure SNMP community
names for use by the COMSPHERE 6700 Series SNMP Proxy Agent.
Use Authorized Managers... in conjunction with Community Names... to
determine which SNMP messages to process.
SNMP
The SNMP Proxy Agent uses the community names to:
Determine which SNMP messages to process
Determine how to identify itself when issuing SNMP Trap messages to an
SNMP Manager
Provide a limited security function, when used in conjunction with the
Authorized Managers table
The NMS Read and Write Community names control access to the 6700 Series
NMS MIB. The Base Read and Write Community names control access to the
6700 Series Device MIB.

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Procedure
To create Community Names:
1. Choose Community Names... from the SNMP menu. The Community Names
dialog box appears.
2. Make the required entries. Table 4-1 describes the fields in the Community
Names dialog box.
Table 4-1. Community Names Dialog Box Fields
Field Character
Length Default Description
NMS Read
Community 0–32 public Name for issuing Read (GET) commands for NMS. A null entry causes the agent to accept
any community name.
NMS Write
Community 0–32 public Name for issuing Write (SET) commands for NMS. A null entry causes the agent to accept
any community name.
Base Read 0–16 (Blank) Name for issuing Read (GET) commands for
NMS devices. The device name (within 6700
Series NMS) is appended to this name to form
the specific device read community name.
Base Write 0–16 (Blank) Name for issuing Write (SET) commands for
NMS devices. The device name (within 6700
Series NMS) is appended to this name to form
the specific device write community name.
3. Choose OK. The Main Menu appears.

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Configuring Authorized SNMP Managers
Procedure
1. Choose Authorized Managers... from the SNMP menu. The Authorized
Managers dialog box appears.
2. Make the required entries. Table 4-2 describes the fields on the Authorized
Managers dialog box.
Table 4-2. Authorized Managers Dialog Box Fields
Field Character
Length Description
Name 1–15 SNMP manager’s name
IP Address – SNMP manager’s Internet Protocol address
MIB Access – SNMP manager’s access to MIBs
Enable TRAPS – Enable trap forwarding to the SNMP manager
Location 0–40 SNMP manager’s location
Contact 1 0–40 Contact person’s name
Contact 2 0–40 Contact person’s name
3. Choose Add. The name of the new authorized manager appears in the
Authorized Managers list box.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each authorized manager you need to add.
5. Choose Close to return to the Main Menu.