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Configuring Routers Router Software Version 10.0Site Manager Software Version 4.0Part No. 112966 Rev. AJanuary 1996

xFigure 4-3. Select Protocols Window ...4-4Figure 4-4. Delete Circuit Window

Index-1Aaccess privileges, 1-9adding network interfaces, 2-2AN, 1-1, 2-1ASN, 1-1, 2-1, A-1ATM WAN protocol, 2-5Bbacking up router files, 3-3Bay Network

Index-2Force Use Logout Enable, 5-8Lines Per Screen, 5-5Login Retries, 5-7Login Timeout, 5-6Manager Auto Script, 5-7More Enabled, 5-5Parity, 5-4Passwo

Index-3Mmemory cardcompacting, A-12Module List window, A-8moving circuits, 4-6Multinet, 4-8Nnet modulereplacement, A-1selecting in Module List window,

Index-4remote mode, 3-3Select Router Model window, 1-10SET error, 1-22SMDS, 2-5SMNP, 1-22Standard WAN protocol, 2-5synchronous line parametersand PPP,

xi Tables Table 1-1. Options in Connection List Management Window ...1-19Table 1-2. Connections List Options ...

xiii About This Guide If you are responsible for configuring and managing Bay Networks routers, you need to read this guide. This guide provides an ov

Configuring Routersxiv Before You Begin Before using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For a new router:• Install the router (r

About This Guidexv CompuServe Bay Networks maintains an active forum on CompuServe. All you need to join us online is a computer, a modem, and a Comp

Configuring Routersxvi World Wide Web The World Wide Web (WWW) is a global information system for file distribution and online document viewing via th

About This Guidexvii italic text Indicates variable values in command syntax descriptions, new terms, file and directory names, and book titles.quotat

Configuring Routersxviii BOFL Breath of Life messageBOOTP Bootstrap ProtocolDDP Datagram Delivery ProtocolDLS Data Link SwitchingEGP Exterior Gateway

1-1 Chapter 1Using the Configuration Manager This chapter provides an overview of the Configuration Manager. It also describes the router configuration

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Configuring Routers1-2 Customizing Network Interfaces After you add an interface to a router, you can use the Configuration Manager to customize it. T

Using the Configuration Manager1-3 Specifying Administrative Information You can use the Configuration Manager to specify a system name, a system cont

Configuring Routers1-4 Operating Modes You can perform all configuration functions in one of three modes:• Local• Remote• DynamicFor each function you

Using the Configuration Manager1-5 Local Mode Use local mode to create or edit a configuration file locally on the Site Manager workstation for later

Configuring Routers1-6 Remote Mode Use remote mode if you can access the router over the network, but want to implement the configuration at a later d

Using the Configuration Manager1-7 Dynamic Mode You use dynamic mode if you can access the router over the network and want to configure the system in

Configuring Routers1-8 Starting a Configuration in Local Mode To begin configuring in local mode, select Tools ➔ Configuration Manager ➔ Local File from

Using the Configuration Manager1-9 Opening an Existing Configuration File To open an existing file, select it and click on Open File. You can specify t

Configuring Routers1-10 After you open a new file, the Select Router Model window displays the Bay Networks router models (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Se

Using the Configuration Manager1-11 Select the appropriate router model, and then click on Confirm. The Configuration Manager window displays the logic

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Configuring Routers1-12 To specify hardware from the Configuration Manager window (Figure 1-5), follow these steps: 1. Under Description, click on the

Using the Configuration Manager1-13Starting a Configuration in Remote ModeTo perform remote configuration, complete the following steps:1. Specify the r

Configuring Routers1-143.To retrieve a file from the router for local editing, complete these steps:a. Select the volume (or slot) containing the config

Using the Configuration Manager1-15Starting a Configuration in Dynamic ModeTo perform dynamic configuration, complete the following steps:1. Specify the

Configuring Routers1-16— Click on the Connection button in the Bay Networks Site Manager window.— Select Options➔Router Connection in the Bay Networks

Using the Configuration Manager1-17 Parameter: Node Name/IP Address Default: None Options: Valid host name or valid IP address Function: Specifies the

Configuring Routers1-18 Parameter: Retries (per request) Default: 2 attempts Range: 1 to 32 attempts Function: Specifies the number of times Site Manag

Using the Configuration Manager1-19Site Manager lists the IP connections in order of the most recent connection. Every time you make a new connection

Configuring Routers1-20Choose Options➔Connections List from the Site Manager window to display the Connections List Options window (Figure 1-12). Set

Using the Configuration Manager1-21When you have completed your edits in the Connections List Option window, click on OK to implement them.Table 1-2.

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Configuring Routers1-22SNMP SET Error On occasion you may receive a SET error when you try to sign on to a router in dynamic mode. SET errors lock you

Using the Configuration Manager1-23• WARNING: Site Manager has discovered a forward compatibility situation with the router software. It is recommende

2-1Chapter 2Adding Network InterfacesThis chapter describes how to use the Configuration Manager to add network interfaces based on router defaults.Def

Configuring Routers2-2To configure the circuit, you specify the router’s physical network connection by clicking on a graphic of the appropriate connec

Adding Network Interfaces2-3Configuring the CircuitTo configure a circuit, begin at the Configuration Manager window, and complete the following steps:1.

Configuring Routers2-4For example, the circuit name S51 in Figure 2-1 identifies a synchronous circuit in Slot 5 on Communications Port 1.2. Click on O

Adding Network Interfaces2-5— If the connector requires a WAN circuit, the WAN Protocols window appears (Figure 2-2). Figure 2-2. WAN Protocols Window

Configuring Routers2-6See Configuring Line Services for more information.— If you are configuring an AN or ASN router, an ASYNC option appears in the WA

Adding Network Interfaces2-7Enabling Bridging/Routing ServicesOnce a circuit is configured, the Configuration Manager displays the Select Protocols wind

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Configuring Routers2-8If you select Spanning Tree, the Configuration Manager enables the Bridge protocol because Spanning Tree is a Bridging service. (

Adding Network Interfaces2-9DHCPConfiguring SNMP, BOOTP, DHCP, and RARP ServicesDLSwConfiguring DLSw ServicesFrame RelayConfiguring Frame Relay ServicesI

Configuring Routers2-10Once you have defined all protocols enabled on the circuit, you return to the Configuration Manager window. The connector box app

3-1Chapter 3Implementing Configuration ChangesThis chapter tells you how to use the Configuration Manager and the Router Files Manager to implement confi

Configuring Routers3-2Saving a Configuration File in Local ModeThis section describes how to save a configuration created or modified in local mode to a

Implementing Configuration Changes3-32. Click on OK.Select File➔Exit if you want to exit the Configuration Manager window. You return to the Site Manag

Configuring Routers3-4Figure 3-3. Router Files Manager Windowb. Select Commands➔Compact.A confirmation window appears (Figure 3-4).Figure 3-4. Compact

Implementing Configuration Changes3-5c. Click on OK in the confirmation window.2. Select File➔Save As from the Configuration Manager window.The Save Con

Configuring Routers3-6You replace an old configuration file with the new one as follows:1. Verify the integrity of the new file first by booting with that

Implementing Configuration Changes3-7The Save Configuration File window appears (Figure 3-7).Figure 3-7. Save Configuration File Window2.Enter a new file

viStarting a Configuration in Dynamic Mode ...1-15Specifying the Router in Dynamic an

Configuring Routers3-8Transferring a Configuration File to the Router The Router Files Manager lets you transfer files between the Site Manager workstat

Implementing Configuration Changes3-9The Router Connection Options window appears (Figure 3-8).Figure 3-8. Router Connection Options Window2.In the No

Configuring Routers3-10Examining Filenames on the Router Destination VolumeThe Router Files Manager window displays the names of the files currently on

Implementing Configuration Changes3-11For a DOS file system, refer to the number of bytes displayed for available free space. For an NVFS file system, r

Configuring Routers3-122.In the Path box, enter the pathname of the directory on the Site Manager workstation that contains the file you want to transf

Implementing Configuration Changes3-133. Ensure that there is enough space on the volume for the file.DOS Instructions: Ensure that the space occupied

Configuring Routers3-14If the router has multiple volumes, you can select one volume from which to read the router software image and another from whi

4-1Chapter 4Editing CircuitsThis chapter describes how to edit circuits. The Configuration Manager lets you• Add protocols to a circuit• Delete protoco

Configuring Routers4-2Adding Protocols to a CircuitTo add protocols to a circuit, begin at the Configuration Manager window:1. Select Circuits➔Edit Cir

Editing Circuits4-3The Circuit Definition window appears (Figure 4-2).Figure 4-2. Circuit Definition Window4.Select Protocols➔Add/Delete.

vii Chapter 5 Configuring a Connection to the Technician InterfaceChapter 6 Specifying Administrative InformationAppendix A Modifying Configurations wi

Configuring Routers4-4The Select Protocols window appears (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. Select Protocols Window5.Select the protocols that you want add to

Editing Circuits4-53. Click on Edit.The Circuit Definition window appears (Figure 4-2).4. Select Protocols➔Add/Delete.The Select Protocols window appea

Configuring Routers4-64.Click on Delete.The circuit is deleted from the router, and no longer appears in the Circuit List window. 5. Repeat Steps 1 th

Editing Circuits4-73. Click on Edit.The Circuit Definition window appears (Figure 4-5). The name of the circuit you want to move appears in the Circuit

Configuring Routers4-8The Configuration Manager window reflects all circuit moves. 7. Follow Steps 1 through 6 for each circuit that you want to move.8.

Editing Circuits4-9The IP Interfaces window appears (Figure 4-6).Figure 4-6. IP Interfaces Window4.Click on Add.

Configuring Routers4-10The IP Configuration window appears (Figure 4-7).Figure 4-7. IP Configuration Window5.Enter the IP address you want to assign to

5-1Chapter 5Configuring a Connection to the TechnicianInterfaceTo configure the router’s console port to connect the router to the Technician Interface,

Configuring Routers5-2The Console Lists window appears (Figure 5-2).Figure 5-2. Console Lists WindowThe Console Lists window displays the router’s ser

Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface5-3The following are descriptions of the parameters in the Console Lists window (Figure 5-2). For

Configuring Routers5-4 Parameter: Port Data Bits Default: 8 Options: 7 | 8 Function: Specifies the number of bits in each ASCII character received or t

Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface5-5 Parameter: Modem Enable Default: Disable Options: Enable | Disable Function: Specifies whether

Configuring Routers5-6 Parameter: Prompt Default: $ Options: Any string of up to 19 keyboard characters except for control key sequences. Function: Sp

Configuring a Connection to the Technician Interface5-7 Parameter: Command Timeout Default: 15 Range: 1 to 99 (99 indicates infinity) Function: Specifie

Configuring Routers5-8 Parameter: User Auto Script Default: None Options: None Function: Defines the user’s login script file, which is automatically ex

6-1Chapter 6Specifying Administrative InformationThis chapter describes how to specify a system name, contact, and location for the router using the C

Configuring Routers6-2 Parameter: System Name Default: None Options: Any name Function: Identifies this router. Instructions: Enter the appropriate nam

A-1Appendix AModifying Configurations with New Link ModulesWhen you install a replacement link module or net module that is different from the type you

Configuring RoutersA-23.From the main Site Manager window, select Tools➔Router Files Manager. The Router Files Manager window appears (Figure A-1).Fig

Modifying Configurations with New Link ModulesA-3Figure A-2. Copy File Window Source Filename7.Click on OK.A window prompts you for the destination fil

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Configuring RoutersA-4The router copies the source file to the filename and volume you specified. Transferring the Configuration File to a Local Directory

Modifying Configurations with New Link ModulesA-5Editing the Configuration FileUse the Configuration Manager tool to edit the configuration file you retri

Configuring RoutersA-6 Figure A-7. Configuration Manager Window 3.Select Circuits➔Delete Circuit from the Configuration Manager window. The Circuit List

Modifying Configurations with New Link ModulesA-7Figure A-8. Circuit List Window4.Select a circuit on the slot (and module for ASNs) in which you swap

Configuring RoutersA-8The Module List window appears. Figure A-10 shows the Module List window for an ASN.Figure A-10. Module List Window9.Select the

Modifying Configurations with New Link ModulesA-911. Select File➔Save to save your changes. A confirmation window appears (Figure A-12). Figure A-12. F

Configuring RoutersA-10Figure A-13. TFTP Put File Selection Window4. In the Path box, enter the pathname of the directory on the Site Manager workstat

Modifying Configurations with New Link ModulesA-11Rebooting the Router with the Edited Configuration FileUse the Administration menu to reboot the rout

Configuring RoutersA-12Deleting the Old Configuration File from the RouterUse the Router Files Manager to delete the old configuration file from the rout

Modifying Configurations with New Link ModulesA-139. Click on Yes in the confirmation window.Your edited configuration file has effectively been renamed