Verilink WANsuite 5165 User manual

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WANsuite®5165
Reference Manual
October 2002
34-00301.H

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in any form by any means without the written permission of Verilink.
Manual Reorder # 34-00301.H
October 2002
Trademarks Verilink®and WANsuite®are registered trademarks of the Verilink Corporation. FrameStart™
and ServiceAware™ are trademarks of the Verilink Corporation.
All other brand and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective manufacturers.
Documentation
Disclaimer This document does not create any express or implied warranty about Verilink or about its prod-
ucts or services. Verilink’s sole warranty is contained in its product warranty. The end-user doc-
umentation is shipped with Verilink’s products and constitutes the sole specifications referred to
in the product warranty. Verilink has made reasonable efforts to verify that the information con-
tained herein is accurate, but Verilink assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringe-
ment of patents or other rights of third parties that may result. The customer is solely
responsible for verifying the suitability of Verilink’s products for its use. Specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice.
Warranty Verilink's product warranty is included at the back of this document.
FCC Requirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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 and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user is required to correct the interference at his own expense. This device must
also accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: For use only with a certified Class 2 power supply. See “Power Source” in
“Appendix A, Specifications.”
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the rear or bottom of the unit is a
label that contains the FCC registration number and other information. If requested, provide this
information to the telephone company.
1All direct connections to the network lines must be made using standard plugs and jacks
(compliant with Part 68). The table below presents a list of applicable registration jack
USOCs, facility interface codes (FICs), and service order codes (SOCs). These are required
when ordering service from the telco.
2If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, it should be disconnected from the network lines
until the source of trouble is determined to be your equipment or the telephone line. If your
equipment needs repair, it should not be reconnected until it is repaired.
Port ID REN/SOC FIC USOC
1.544 Mbps SF
1.544 Mbps SF, B8ZS
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF, B8ZS
6.0F 04DU9-BN
04DU9-DN
04DU9-1KN
04DU9-1SN
RJ-48C jack

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3The unit has been designed to prevent harm to the network. If the telephone company finds
that the equipment is exceeding tolerable parameters, it can temporarily disconnect service.
In this case, the telephone company will give you advance notice, if possible.
4No customer is authorized to repair this equipment, regardless of warranty status.
5If the telephone company alters its equipment in a manner that will affect the use of this
device, it must give you warning so that you have the opportunity for uninterrupted service.
You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
6If the equipment malfunctions, all repairs should be performed by our company or an
authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for
service to our company or to one of our authorized agents.
Canadian Emissions
Requirements This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Commu-
nications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites appli-
cables aux appareils numériques (de la class A) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Safety Precautions When handling this equipment, follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock and injury:
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the manual.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing serious damage to
the product.
• Slots in the unit/rack are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. Never place this product near a radiator or heat register.
• This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label
and manual. If you are unsure of the type of power supply you are using, consult your dealer or local
power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord interferes
with the free movement of people.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in fire or electric shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into the unit. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this equipment.
• Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
•If liquid has been spilled into the product.
•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the product has been dropped or if the housing has been damaged.

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Table of Contents
Preface
Scope ..................................................................................................................................................... xi
Manual Organization ............................................................................................................................ xi
Typographic Conventions ............................................................................................................. xii
Related Verilink Documents ................................................................................................................ xii
Customer Service and Technical Support ............................................................................................ xii
Support from Your Network Supplier ........................................................................................... xii
Support from Verilink ................................................................................................................... xii
Telephone .............................................................................................................................. xiii
E-mail .................................................................................................................................... xiii
Internet ................................................................................................................................... xiii
Returning a Unit to Verilink ............................................................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1 About the WANsuite 5165
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Features of the WANsuite 5165 ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Performance ................................................................................................................................. 1-3
SNMP Management ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Intelligent WAN Access Architecture ......................................................................................... 1-3
Optional Advanced Network Management .................................................................................. 1-4
About FrameStart Technology ..................................................................................................... 1-4
WANsuite 5165 Overview and Advantages ....................................................................................... 1-5
Features Summary .............................................................................................................................. 1-5
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Local Supervisory Port .................................................................................................................1-8
Data Interface Module (Rear Panel) ................................................................................................... 1-9
10/100 Ethernet ............................................................................................................................1-9
Ethernet LED Indicators ......................................................................................................1-10
Serial (Data) Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 1-10
Network Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 1-10
Power Connection ............................................................................................................................. 1-11
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................. 1-11
Chapter 2 Installation
WANsuite 5165 Components ............................................................................................................. 2-1
Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................................................. 2-1
Supplied Materials .............................................................................................................................. 2-2

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Configuring the Unit’s IP Address ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Installation Wizard ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Web Server Interface
Accessing the Web Server Interface ...................................................................................................3-1
Layout of Interface Screens ......................................................................................................... 3-2
Unit Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................. 3-5
Network Screens ..........................................................................................................................3-5
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table .............................................................................3-7
Serial Screens ............................................................................................................................. 3-11
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table ................................................................................. 3-14
10/100 Ethernet Screen (IP Service Details) .............................................................................. 3-14
Supervisory Screen ..................................................................................................................... 3-17
DTR Alarm Control and Status Table ................................................................................. 3-18
Services Screen ................................................................................................................................. 3-18
Data Line Monitor Configuration Table ....................................................................................3-19
Adding a Service ........................................................................................................................3-20
Service Details Screen ................................................................................................................ 3-21
Interface Details Button .......................................................................................................3-22
Type Details Button ............................................................................................................. 3-22
Delete Service Button ..........................................................................................................3-22
DS0 Monitor Details Screen ......................................................................................................3-22
DS0 Status and Alarm Table ............................................................................................... 3-23
Frame Relay Service Details Screen .......................................................................................... 3-25
Status and Alarms Table ......................................................................................................3-29
Frame Relay Port Statistics Screen ......................................................................................3-30
SCADA Details Screen .............................................................................................................. 3-32
PPP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................ 3-34
Parameters To Negotiate ..................................................................................................... 3-36
PPP Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 3-36
PAP Table ............................................................................................................................ 3-38
CHAP Table ........................................................................................................................3-39
IP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................... 3-39
Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 3-40
Endpoint Table Screen ...............................................................................................................3-40
Endpoint Details Screen ......................................................................................................3-40
Endpoint Service Details Screen ......................................................................................... 3-43
DLCI Details Screen ............................................................................................................3-43
Service Aware Screen ................................................................................................................ 3-48
Rule Details Screen ............................................................................................................. 3-49
Traffic Meter Statistics Screen ............................................................................................ 3-50
SNMP Details Screen ................................................................................................................. 3-51
Diagnostics Screen ..................................................................................................................... 3-52
Test Details Screens ............................................................................................................. 3-53
Trap Log Screen ......................................................................................................................... 3-56
Top Talkers Screen .................................................................................................................... 3-57

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IP Gateway Details Screen ......................................................................................................... 3-58
RIP Parameters .................................................................................................................... 3-59
OSPF Parameters .................................................................................................................3-59
Circuit Table Screen ............................................................................................................ 3-60
Static Route Table Screen .................................................................................................... 3-62
ARP Table Screen ...............................................................................................................3-65
Trusted Neighbor Table Screen ........................................................................................... 3-67
Area Table Screen ...............................................................................................................3-68
Virtual Link Table Screen ................................................................................................... 3-70
TCP Server ................................................................................................................................. 3-71
TCP Server Details Screen .................................................................................................. 3-71
Network Address Translation (NAT) ......................................................................................... 3-73
NAT Details Screen .............................................................................................................3-74
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ........................................................................ 3-79
DHCP Server Details Screen ...............................................................................................3-80
Bridge ......................................................................................................................................... 3-85
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) ..................................................................................... 3-88
Encryption ..................................................................................................................................3-89
Utilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-90
Upload/Save ............................................................................................................................... 3-90
Password ....................................................................................................................................3-91
Log Out ...................................................................................................................................... 3-92
In-band Management .................................................................................................................3-92
Use of Connected Local Router ........................................................................................... 3-92
Use of Local WANsuite 5165 as a Gateway .......................................................................3-93
Chapter 4 VT100 Interface
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Accessing the VT100 Interface ....................................................................................................4-1
Screen Components ...................................................................................................................... 4-1
Cursor Controls ............................................................................................................................4-2
Field Types ...................................................................................................................................4-2
Menu Structure ............................................................................................................................. 4-3
System Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Maintenance Reset ....................................................................................................................... 4-5
Save and Restart ........................................................................................................................... 4-6
Interfaces Screen ................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Network Configuration Screens ................................................................................................... 4-7
Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table .............................................................................4-9
Performance Screens ........................................................................................................... 4-11
Serial Screens ............................................................................................................................. 4-12
10/100 Ethernet (IP Details) Screen ...........................................................................................4-16
Supervisory Configuration Screen .............................................................................................4-18
Service Table Screen ........................................................................................................................4-19
Data Line Monitor Configuration Table ....................................................................................4-20
Service Details Screen .........................................................................................................4-23
DS0 Monitor Details Screen ......................................................................................................4-24

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DS0 Status and Alarm Table ............................................................................................... 4-24
Frame Relay Service Details Screen .......................................................................................... 4-27
Frame Relay Statistics Screen ............................................................................................. 4-31
PPP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................ 4-33
Parameters to Negotiate ....................................................................................................... 4-35
PPP Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 4-35
PAP Table ............................................................................................................................ 4-36
CHAP Table ........................................................................................................................4-37
SCADA Service Details Screen .................................................................................................4-38
IP Service Details Screen ........................................................................................................... 4-40
Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 4-40
Endpoint Table Screen ...............................................................................................................4-40
Endpoint Details Screen ......................................................................................................4-41
Endpoint Service Details Screen ......................................................................................... 4-43
DLCI Details Screen ............................................................................................................4-44
DLCI Table Screen ..............................................................................................................4-48
Service Aware Screen ................................................................................................................ 4-49
Rule Configuration Screen .................................................................................................. 4-50
Traffic Meter Statistics Screen ............................................................................................ 4-51
SNMP Details Screen ................................................................................................................. 4-52
Diagnostics Screen ..................................................................................................................... 4-53
Test Details Screens ............................................................................................................. 4-53
Trap Log Screen ......................................................................................................................... 4-57
Top Talkers Screen .................................................................................................................... 4-57
IP Gateway Screen ..................................................................................................................... 4-58
RIP Parameters .................................................................................................................... 4-59
OSPF Parameters .................................................................................................................4-59
Circuit Table Screen ............................................................................................................ 4-60
Static Route Table Screen .................................................................................................... 4-62
Static ARP Table Screen ..................................................................................................... 4-65
Trusted Neighbors Screen ................................................................................................... 4-66
Area Table Screen ...............................................................................................................4-67
Virtual Link Table Screen ................................................................................................... 4-69
TCP Server ................................................................................................................................. 4-71
TCP Server Screen ...............................................................................................................4-71
Network Address Translation (NAT) ......................................................................................... 4-73
NAT Details Screen .............................................................................................................4-74
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ........................................................................ 4-80
DHCP Server Details Screen ...............................................................................................4-81
Bridge ......................................................................................................................................... 4-84
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) ..................................................................................... 4-88
Encryption ..................................................................................................................................4-89
Appendix A Specifications
Network 1 Interface ........................................................................................................................... A-1
Network 2 Interface ........................................................................................................................... A-1
Serial Interface(s) (Data 1 and Data 2) .............................................................................................. A-2

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Management Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... A-2
10/100 Ethernet ........................................................................................................................... A-2
Supervisory Port .......................................................................................................................... A-2
Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................ A-2
Alarms ................................................................................................................................................ A-4
Power ................................................................................................................................................. A-4
Mechanical ......................................................................................................................................... A-4
Environmental .................................................................................................................................... A-4
Frame Relay Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals ............................................................. A-4
PPP Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute Intervals ........................................................................... A-5
Industry Listings ................................................................................................................................ A-5
Standards ............................................................................................................................................ A-5
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................A-6
Optional Equipment ...........................................................................................................................A-6
Connector Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... A-7
Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DTE Mode
(Packet Use Only) ...................................................................................................................... A-7
Serial Interface Pin Assignments for DCE Mode ....................................................................... A-8
Ethernet Connection Pin Assignments ........................................................................................ A-8
Network 1 Interface Pin Assignments ......................................................................................... A-9
Network 2 Interface Pin Assignments ......................................................................................... A-9
Supervisory Port Pin Assignments .............................................................................................. A-9
Appendix B SNMP Agent
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................B-1
SNMP Configuration Parameters .......................................................................................................B-1
SNMP MIBs .......................................................................................................................................B-1
SNMP Trap Configuration .................................................................................................................B-2
Generic Traps ..................................................................................................................B-3
Standard Traps................................................................................................................ B-4
Soon-To-Be-Standard Traps ...........................................................................................B-5
Enterprise-Specific Traps ...............................................................................................B-8
Generic MIB Loading Instructions ...................................................................................................B-10

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