Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9W007 Quick start guide

Brand: Cabletron Systems

Model: SmartSwitch 9W007

Type: Quick start guide

This manual is also suitable for

SmartSwitch 9W006

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Cabletron Systems has tested its software with current virus checking

technologies. However, because no anti-virus system is 100% reliable, we strongly

caution you to write protect and then verify that the Licensed Software, prior to

installing it, is virus-free with an anti-virus system in which you have confidence.

Cabletron Systems makes no representations or warranties to the effect that the

Licensed Software is virus-free.

Only qualified personnel should perform installation

procedures.

CAUTION

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TRADEMARKS

Cabletron Systems, CyberSWITCH, MMAC-Plus, SmartSWITCH, SPECTRUM,

and SecureFast Virtual Remote Access Manager are trademarks of Cabletron

Systems, Inc.

All other product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

COPYRIGHTS

All of the code for this product is copyrighted by Cabletron Systems, Inc.

United States of America.

Portions of the code for this product are copyrighted by the following corporations:

Epilogue Technology Corporation

Livingston Enterprises, Inc.

Security Dynamics Technologies Inc.

Stac Electronics

Stac Electronics 1993, including one or more U.S. Patents No. 4701745, 5016009,

5126739 and 5146221 and other pending patents.

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FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A 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 uses,

generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in

accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his

own expense.

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WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

DOC NOTICE

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 Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des

Communications du Canada.

VCCI NOTICE

This is a Class 1 product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council

for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment

is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such

trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.

This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems,

Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the

Cabletron software program (the “Program”) contained in this package. The

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THE UNUSED PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL

REFUND.

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CONTENTS

Using Quick Start 6

Installing the Module 7

Overview 7

User Documentation 7

Hardware Installation 9

Installing the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module 9

Connecting the Module’s Cabling 9

Resetting the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module 11

Accessing the Module 11

Accessing a New Module 12

Remote Access using Telnet 13

Upgrading the Software 13

Installing and Launching SFVRA-CFG 14

Module Connectivity 18

Overview 18

Assigning IP Addresses 19

Configuration Using SFVRA-CFG 20

Starting SFVRA-CFG 21

Configuring a Site Template 21

Adding the Sites 21

Configuring Connection Group Information 24

Configuring IP Information 27

Generating Configuration Updates 30

Downloading Configuration Updates 31

Necessary Configuration for the Remote Devices 31

Index 33

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Quick Start is recommended only for those users who are experienced with hardware and software

installation procedures. Quick Start is divided into the following sections:

• Installing the Module

Provides you with information to help you install the your SmartSwitch Remote Access

Module so that it is running and ready for configuration. Information includes a description of

user documentation and instructions for hardware installation, accessing the module,

upgrading the module’s software, and installing and launching SFVRA-CFG (the

configuration utility).

• Module Connectivity

Using an example network configured through SFVRA-CFG, this section provides instructions

for module and other device connectivity using IP.

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OVERVIEW

Installing the Module provides you with information to help you install the SmartSwitch Remote

Access Module so that it is running and ready for configuration. We include information regarding:

• User Documentation

A description of user documentation included with the module.

• Hardware Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the module and completing its cabling.

• Accessing the Module

Instructions for first-time module access and for subsequent remote access.

• Upgrading Software

Instructions for upgrading system software (not required for new installations).

• Installing and Launching SFVRA-CFG

Instructions for installing and starting-up the SFVRA-CFG configuration utility.

USER DOCUMENTATION

We include user documentation for the module itself, for the SFVRA Manager applications that are

included with the module, and for the Central Site CyberSWITCH. A summary of user

documentation follows.

9W006 & 9W007 DOCUMENTATION

This guide, the 9W006 & 9W007 Remote Access Module Quick Start, provides abbreviated installation

and configuration instructions. It is intended to help you quickly get your module up and running.

Instructions for setting up specific types of remote devices are also included. The Quick Start and

the User’s Guide are included on the 9W006 &9W007 Remote Access Module CD-ROM.

The 9W006 & 9W007 Remote Access Module User’s Guide provides more detailed information for

installing your system. It also provides information to help keep your module running efficiently.

The 9W006 & 9W007 Release Notes provide release information and highlights.

SFVRA MANAGER DOCUMENTATION

The SFVRA Configuration Manager User’s Guide provides detailed information for installing,

configuring, and using the module’s configuration utility, SFVRA Configuration Manager

(SFVRA-CFG). The SFVRA Configuration and SFVRA Connection Manager User’s Guides are

included on the SFVRA Manager CD-ROM.

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The SFVRA Connection Manager User’s Guide provides detailed information for installing,

configuring, and using the SFVRA Connection Manager (SFVRA-CONN). SFVRA-CONN

communicates in real time with the module to provide centralized, policy-based connection

management for remote and central site users.

The SFVRA-CFG and SFVRA-CONN Release Notes provide release information and highlights. The

Release Notes are provided in a file that can be accessed under the applications’ Help menus.

CENTRAL SITE CYBERSWITCH DOCUMENTATION

The primary configuration utility included for configuring your module is SFVRA-CFG. The

SmartSwitch Remote Access Module documentation was written with SFVRA-CFG in mind. This

configuration utility will be sufficient for most configurations, however, if you will be setting up a

complex configuration, you may need to use CFGEDIT, a more comprehensive configuration

utility. Note that once you use CFGEDIT, you will be unable to go back to using SFVRA-CFG

(except under one special circumstance — if you configure IP filters using CFGEDIT and you make

no other changes except for the IP filter configuration, you can then go back to SFVRA-CFG).

The following is a list of some of the major features that cannot be configured through SFVRA-CFG:

• AppleTalk Remote LAN port

• Bridge filters

•DHCP

• File attributes configuration

•Frame Relay

• IP filters

• IPX static routes and services

• Off-node authentication databases

• TFTP configuration

•X.25

If you will be using any of the above features, you will need to use CFGEDIT to configure your

module. In result, you will need to refer to supplemental user documentation provided on the

9W006 &9W007 Remote Access Module CD-ROM for configuration, verification, and diagnosis

instructions (and any other activities that use SFVRA-CFG). This documentation is the

CyberSWITCH Central Site User Documentation. Note that although the supplemental

documentation is for a different Cabletron product, the CFGEDIT instructions included can be

applied to the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module. This documentation includes:

The CyberSWITCH Central Quick Start provides abbreviated installation and configuration

instructions for experienced users. Specific instructions for setting up various types of remote

devices are also included.

The CyberSWITCH Central Site User’s Guide provides information to install and configure your

system. It also provides information you may need to refer to keep your system running efficiently

after it is up and running. For example, it provides a listing of system messages. Many other

subjects are covered, including routine maintenance, hardware information, system verification,

and problem diagnosis.

The Example Networks Guide includes several example networks, beginning with a simple network,

and progressing to more complex networks. These example network chapters provide

configuration instructions that you may find helpful in configuring your own similar network.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

This section provides instructions for:

• installing the 9W006/9W007 module in to a SmartSwitch 9000

• completing the module’s cabling

In case you need to restart the module during installation, instructions are also included for

resetting the module.

INSTALLING THE SMARTSWITCH REMOTE ACCESS MODULE

1. The module fills two SmartSwitch 9000 slots. Remove the SmartSwitch panels that cover the

two slots into which the module will be installed. For proper airflow and cooling, cover any

empty slots.

2. Before installing the module into the chassis, ensure that the bottom and top plastic tabs are

unlocked.

3. Slide the module into the available slots making sure that the module is between the guides.

Take care that the module engages the backplane connectors properly.

4. Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs at the same time, applying even pressure.

CONNECTING THE MODULE’S CABLING

Installing the module into the SmartSwitch 9000 automatically completes its power supply and

SMB connections.What you will need to complete, though, is the Ethernet and PRI cabling. In

addition, U.S. and European installations need a Mod-Tap adapter for each PRI port.

We include an illustration of the 9W006-400. You may find this illustration helpful for locating the

module’s Ethernet and PRI ports. Instructions for each cabling requirement follow the illustration.

The SmartSwitch Remote Access Module and the host SmartSwitch 9000 are

sensitive to static discharges. Use a grounding strap and observe all static

precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damage

to the SmartSwitch 9000 or the module.

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ETHERNET CABLES

1. Insert the RJ-45 adapter at one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the module’s Ethernet

port 1.

2. Insert the RJ-45 adapter at the other end of the Ethernet cable into one of the SmartSwitch 9000’s

Ethernet ports.

3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for Ethernet port 2 if you will be using a second Ethernet connection.

OD-TAP ADAPTER

The system's PRI RJ-45 adapter uses the international standard of pins 3, 4, 5, and 6 for transmit and

receive. Most T1 lines in the United States and Europe use the traditional 1, 2, 4, and 5 pins. We

provide an RJ-45 to RJ-45 Mod-Tap adapter that will convert between the two wiring systems.

MMAC

BUSMMAC

Smart

SWITCH

9W006-400

WAN

Ejector Tabs

External Floppy

Drive Connector

RS232 Console

Connector

Ethernet Ports

VGA Video Ports

Ethernet 1 & 2

Activity LEDs

Keyboard Connector

SMB LED

Power LED

Parallel Port

PRI/TI

Ejector Tab

The 9W006-400

PRI Ports

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For non-U.S. and European installations, standard cabling is sufficient (refer to following section).

ODULE TO PRI SERVICE CABLING

PRI cabling is not included. You will need to determine the length of cable you need for your

connection. PRI cabling is straight-through twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 adapters at each end.

1. Insert the RJ-45 adapter at one end of the PRI cable into either the Mod-Tap adapter (U.S. and

Europe) or directly into the module’s PRI port 1 (for all other installations).

2. Insert the RJ-45 adapter at the other end of the PRI cable into your PRI service drop.

3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for PRI ports 2, 3, and 4 if applicable.

RESETTING THE SMARTSWITCH REMOTE ACCESS MODULE

The reset switch is a recessed switch located on the front panel, under the top-left plastic ejector tab.

The reset switch serves two functions:

1. Pressing the reset switch twice within three seconds causes the processor to reset.

2. Pressing and holding the switch on for three or more consecutive seconds causes the module

to shutdown. Pressing and holding the switch again for three seconds restarts the module.

SNMP management may be used to disable this switch to enhance module security.

ACCESSING THE MODULE

This section provides instructions for:

• accessing a SmartSwitch Remote Access Module for the first time

• remotely accessing the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module after the first time

RJ-45

Pinout

Adapter

RJ-45

Pinout

inserts into

PRI port

TX+

RX+

RX-

TX-

RX+

RX-

TX+

TX-

Mod-Tap

Adapter

insert one end of PRI cable here,

other end into PRI service drop

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ACCESSING A NEW MODULE

The two methods of accessing a new module are:

• access through a PC using a terminal application

• access by Telneting to the module using the initial default IP address

Once you have used one of the two methods to access to the module, you should:

• establish an administration session with the module

• assign the module’s new IP address

For more detailed instructions, refer to the sections below.

NITIAL ASSESS USING A PC AND A TERMINAL APPLICATION

Connect one end of the supplied null modem cable to the RS232 console port on the module, and

the other end of the cable to the communication port on the PC. On the PC you must then execute

a communication package to emulate a terminal (VT100).

Use the following default values for your communication package:

Baud rate 9600

Parity None

Data bits 8

Stop bits 1

Duplex Full

After you have connection to the module, you will be ready to establish an administration session.

NITIAL ACCESS USING TELNET

You can use a remote device to Telnet into module using the module’s initial default IP address

(192.186.254.254). The remote device can be a device with Telnet client software such as a PC or a

UNIX workstation, or it can be a second module or a Cabletron CyberSWITCH. Note that the

modules and CyberSWITCH systems have built-in Telnet client software.

If a CyberSWITCH or second module is acting as the Telnet client, simply enter the following

console command to Telnet into the module:

telnet <

192.186.254.254

If a remote device other than a Cabletron product is acting as the Telnet client, use the device’s

Telnet application to connect to the initial default IP address.

After you make a Telnet connection you will be ready to establish an administration session (refer

to the following section for instructions).

STABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATION SESSION

Once you have connected to the module using either a terminal application or Telnet, you will be

prompted for a login ID and the initial password. Enter admin for both.

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You will now see the system prompt. We recommend that you select a new password. To do this,

enter the following command at the system prompt then follow the onscreen directions:

pswd

Follow the instructions below to assign the module’s new IP address.

SSIGNING THE MODULE’S IP ADDRESS

To assign the module’s new IP address, enter the following command at the system prompt:

ipconfig

As prompted, enter:

• the system’s IP address

• the required subnet mask

• for the system’s default route, enter the IP address of the system’s default gateway (enter 0 if

there is no default route)

Follow the instructions to restart the module so that the configuration changes will take effect.

REMOTE ACCESS USING TELNET

You will use Telnet to remotely access the module for routine system management once initial

installation and configuration has been performed. The same instructions given in Initial Access

Using Telnet can be followed here with one exception, instead of Telneting into the module’s initial

default IP address, you will Telnet to the new IP address you have configured for the module.

You will need to establish an administration session so that you can issue console commands. Once

connected, you will be prompted for a login ID and your password. Enter admin for both unless you

have already changed the initial password. If you have already configured a new password, enter

the new password instead.

UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE

The module comes preinstalled with system software. Therefore, if this is a new installations you

may disregard this section.

The SmartSwitch Remote Access Module CD contains the module’s upgrade software. To upgrade

the module’s software, you will use a remote device with a CD-ROM drive to Telnet into the

module, then TFTP the new software files to the module.

To perform an upgrade, you must first set up Telnet access, then TFTP the system software

upgrade. The following sections provide instructions for each task.

SETTING UP A TELNET CONNECTION

Through a remote device, you can access the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module using Telnet. To

do this, the PC must have Telnet client software. You will Telnet to the module’s IP address. Note

the initial IP address for a new module is 192.186.254.254, but you should have configured a new

IP address for the module during the initial access.

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Note: Do NOT place more than one SmartSwitch Remote Access Module on a LAN with the

default IP address. If more than one module has the same IP address, unpredictable results

will occur.

After you make a Telnet connection, enter your login ID and password. Then you will be presented

with a system prompt and you can enter commands at that time.

UPGRADING SOFTWARE

Perform the steps below to upgrade the module’s system software:

1. Insert the 9W006/9W007 Remote Access Module CD-ROM into the PC.

2. Using the PC, Telnet to the module.

3. Once you have an administration session (you have logged in to the module) enter the special

Manage Mode by typing the following command at the system prompt:

>manage

Note: Once Manage Mode is entered, the prompt changes from [system name]> to

[system name]:MANAGE>.

4. Change the TFTP configuration by typing

tftp change

. The following messages will be

displayed:

Current TFTP Configuration:

The TFTP Feature is enabled.

The TFTP Client is enabled.

The TFTP Server is disabled.

You will be prompted to change the status for each configuration element. Enable the TFTP

Server and assign file access rights to Admin.

5. Use a TFTP client application to PUT the UPGRADE.OSW file from the 9W006/9W007 Remote

Access Module CD-ROM to the \SYSTEM directory on the module that you want to upgrade.

6. Return to the Telnet console and issue the

exit

Manage Mode command.

Note: You will receive a warning that the current configuration data has not been

permanently stored in the configuration files. Do NOT save the TFTP configuration

changes.

7. Issue the

restart

console command to complete the Upgrade process.

INSTALLING AND LAUNCHING SFVRA-CFG

SFVRA-CFG allows you to centrally configure and manage a network that includes SmartSwitch

Remote Access Modules and CyberSWITCH systems. It is made up of two main components: the

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SFVRA-CFG database (which uses either MS SQL Server or MS Access) and the SFVRA-CFG

application (which runs on a Windows 95 or Windows NT device).

The SFVRA-CFG application is the interface to the database. Using this application, you can

generate each system’s configuration files separately, with the system’s view of the network, then

transfer the configuration files electronically to the system.

This section provides you with instructions for installing and starting up SFVRA-CFG.

Note: The primary configuration utility included for configuring your module is the SFVRA

Configuration Manager (SFVRA-CFG). This GUI configuration utility will be sufficient for

most configurations, however, if you will be setting up a complex configuration, you may

need to use CFGEDIT, a more comprehensive configuration utility. Once you use

CFGEDIT to make configuration changes you will no longer be able to use SFVRA-CFG.

For information regarding CFGEDIT documentation, refer to the User Documentation

section included in this guide.

INSTALLING SFVRA-CFG

SFVRA-CFG installation instructions vary depending upon which database you use.

If you use MS SQL Server the installation steps are:

1. Install the MS SQL Server according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Install the ODBC Drive Pack 3.0.

a. Insert the SFVRA Manager CD into the device’s CD drive.

b. Click Install ODBC Drive Pack 3.0.

c. When prompted, choose the Complete Install option. If the installation fails, refer to the

instructions included in the SFVRA-CFG User’s Guide.

d. If the Data Sources window is displayed during the installation of the ODBC Drive Pack,

select to add a data source; otherwise, once the installation of the ODBC Drive Pack

completes, select 32 bit ODBC from the Control Panel and select to add a data source.

e. Select the SQL Server driver. Click OK.

f. Enter SFVRACFG for the data source name.

g. For Server, select the device on which the SQL Server was installed.

h. Click Options. Enter SFVRACFG for the Database Name. Deselect Generate Stored Procedure

for Prepared Statement.

i. Click OK and then click Close.

3. Install the SFVRA-CFG software.

SFVRA-CFG software must be installed on the system containing the SFVRA-CFG database

and on the system that runs the SFVRA-CFG application. Install SFVRA-CFG software using

the following steps:

a. Ensure that the ODBC setup has been performed on the systems.

b. Close any active applications.

c. Insert the SFVRA Manager Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive.

d. Click on Install SFVRA Configuration Manager.

e. From the displayed screen, select which SFVRA-CFG components you want to install.

f. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

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4. Install the SFVRA-CFG database.

SFVRA-CFG uses Microsoft (MS) SQL Server (6.5 or later) for its database. The database is

created by the SC Database Setup utility. You may choose to run this utility when installing the

software. If you choose not to run the utility when installing the software, you may run it later.

To do this, from the Start Menu\Programs\SFVRA - Configuration Manager, select SC

Database Setup. Install the database on a Windows NT device.

a. Login to the MS SQL Server. Enter the Login ID sa and a password, if necessary, and click

OK. The SQL Setup program executes.

b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. However, we recommend

specifying the device size of at least 30 MB when prompted.

c. When the SQL Setup program has finished, MS SQL messages are listed in the dialog box.

Ensure no error messages appear. Click Close.

If you use MS Access the installation steps are:

1. Install the SFVRA-CFG software.

SFVRA-CFG software must be installed on the system containing the SFVRA-CFG database

and on the system that runs the SFVRA-CFG application. Install SFVRA-CFG software using

the following steps:

a. Close any active applications.

b. Insert the SFVRA Manager Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive.

c. Click on Install SFVRA Configuration Manager.

d. From the displayed screen, select which SFVRA-CFG components you want to install. Do

not install the SFVRA-CFG Database Setup Utility as this is for the MS SQL Server only.

e. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

2. Install the ODBC Drive Pack 3.0.

Install ODBC Drive Pack 3.0 on the device that will run the SFVRA-CFG and MS Access

applications. Note that you must already have a Microsoft application (such as MS Word, MS

Office, etc.) on your device. ODBC will allow you to connect to the SFVRA-CFG Database. To

install the ODBC drive pack:

a. From the initial installation screen click Install ODBC Drive Pack 3.0.

b. When prompted, choose the Complete Install option. If the installation fails, refer to the

instructions included in the SFVRA-CFG User’s Guide.

c. If the Data Sources window is displayed during the installation of the ODBC Drive Pack,

select to add a data source; otherwise, once the installation of the ODBC Drive Pack

completes, select 32 bit ODBC from the Control Panel and select to add a data source.

d. Select the MS Access driver. Click OK.

e. Enter SFVRACFG as the data source name.

f. Select scfgper.mdb as the database. The path to this database is:

C:\program files\sfvracfg\program\scfgper.mdb.

g. Click OK and then click Close.

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LAUNCHING SFVRA-CFG

To start the SFVRA-CFG after its installation:

1. Open the SFVRA-CFG application.

2. From the menu bar, click on File then click on Connect, or click on the toolbar’s connect icon.

3. A login ID dialog box will be displayed. Note that the first time you use the SFVRA-CFG

application, the login ID is set to SFVRACFG. If desired, you may edit this field to change the

4. If required, enter your password.

5. Click OK.

The Connection section of this guide provides instructions for how to use SFVRA-CFG to configure

the information needed to get your module up and running.

After you complete the configuration, you will need to use SFVRA-CFG first to generate updated

configuration files and then to download the files to the module. Note that when the updated files

are downloaded, they overwrite the module’s existing configuration files.

ODULE

ONNECTIVITY

OVERVIEW

The SmartSwitch Remote Access Module can communicate with various CyberSWITCH products

in addition to other modules via a PPP connection. We will use an example configuration to

describe how to set up an IP network with a SmartSwitch Remote Access Module and other remote

devices including a CSX1204, a CSX100, and a modem user device. For this example, we are

assuming that SmartSwitch Remote Access Module “Central” is the central site system, and that the

remote devices will want to call into it; site Central may or may not want to call into the remote sites.

To configure this network, we will use SFVRA Configuration Manager (SFVRA-CFG). SFVRA-CFG

allows you to centrally configure and manage a network that includes SmartSwitch Remote Access

Modules and CyberSWITCH systems.

We illustrate the example with the following graphic.

ISDN

CSX1204

IP Address:

231.231.220.1

MMAC-Plus with

SmartSWITCH

Remote Access Module

IP Address:

231.231.231.1

MMAC PLUS

Cabletron

Systems

POTS

Modem User

IP Address from pool

CABLETRON SYSTEMS

CSX100

IP Address from pool

WORKGROUP REMOTE ACCESS SWITCH

LAN

10BASE-TRXTXSERVICE

CH-2

D-CH

CH-1

SYNC

POWER

LINE

CH-2

D-CH

CH-1

SYNC

LINE

CH-2

D-CH

CH-1

SYNC

LINE

CH-2

D-CH

AGI

CH-1

SYNC

LINE

Site "Central"

Site "Rem_1204"

Site "Rem_100"

Site "Rem_Modem"

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We define the network devices as follows:

• SmartSwitch Remote Access Module

Site Central: the network’s central site. A Cabletron product that has similar software

architecture as the CSX1204. We will use SFVRA-CFG to create the module’s configuration

files, then download the files to the module.

• Modem User

Site Rem_Modem: a PC using a modem to access site Central. We will use SFVRA-CFG to

configure basic connectivity information that will be used by site Central.

•CSX100

Site Rem_100: a Cabletron product that does not have similar software architecture as the

module and the CSX1204. We will use SFVRA-CFG to configure basic connectivity

information, but to configure the device itself, you will need to use its own configuration

utility.

• CSX1204

Site Rem_1204: a Cabletron product that has similar software architecture as the module. We

will use SFVRA-CFG to create the CSX1204’s configuration files, then download the files to the

system.

Assuming that the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module is already installed, the steps we will

follow to complete this example configuration are as follows:

1. This is a new installation for both the module and the CSX1204. Therefore, we will access the

module and the CSX1204 and assign a new IP address for each.

2. Using SFVRA-CFG we will:

a. Start-up SFVRA-CFG.

b. Configure a site template.

c. Add the sites.

d. Add a connection group including the four sites.

e. Add IP information for the sites.

f. Generate updated configuration files.

g. Download the updated configuration files.

3. Configure any needed information on site Rem_ Modem and site Rem_100 so that they can

communicate with site Central.

The sections below provide detailed instructions for the above steps.

ASSIGNING IP ADDRESSES

We want to gain access to the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module and the CSX1204 to assign their

IP addresses. The steps are the same for both devices.

1. Connect a PC with a terminal application to the module or CSX1204 using the supplied null

modem cable. Connect one end of the cable to the device’s RS232 console port and the other

end to the PC’s communication port.

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2. On the PC, execute the communication package to emulate a terminal (VT100).

3. You will be prompted for a login ID and a password. Enter admin for both.

4. To secure each system, change the default password. To change the password, enter the

following console command then follow the onscreen prompts:

pswd

5. To assign the new IP address, enter the following console command:

ipconfig

You will be prompted for the system’s IP address, subnet mask, and system’s default route. The

value for the default route is the IP address of the system’s default gateway. An entry of 0

indicates no default route.

For the module:

IP Address: 231.231.231.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Route: 0

For the CSX1204:

IP Address: 231.231.220.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192

Default Route: 0

Follow the instructions to restart the systems so that the new password and IP address will take

effect.

CONFIGURATION USING SFVRA-CFG

Through SFVRA-CFG, you can generate each SmartSwitch Remote Access Module’s configuration

files separately, with the module’s view of the network, then transfer the configuration files to the

module. Note that in addition to the module, SFVRA-CFG can also be used for the following

Cabletron product lines that share a similar software architecture:

In accordance with the above information, we will be using SFVRA-CFG to configure site Central

and site Rem_1204. Although site Rem_100 is a Cabletron product (a CSX100), it does not share a

similar software architecture.

SFVRA-CFG installation instructions are included in this guide’s Installing and Launching SFVRA-

CFG section. The sections below provide instructions for using SFVRA-CFG.

• 9W006 • CSX150 • CSX1200 • CSX6000

• 9W007 • CSX1000 • CSX5500 • CSX7000

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