NetBlazer LS Installation and Setup Utility Guide Part Number 90362-01 Revision A0
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Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ................................................................................ 1-1 NetBlazer Applications................................................................................. 1-1 Configuration Flowchart............................................................................... 1-4 2. NetBlazer LS Installation................................................................ 2-1 Dual DTE Installation.........................................................
Moving Around and Entering Data ............................................................ 3-12 Moving Around...................................................................................... 3-12 Entering and Editing Data...................................................................... 3-12 Text Fields ....................................................................................... 3-13 List Fields.........................................................................................
9. Dial-In Users .................................................................................... 9-1 Configuring a Dial-in User ........................................................................... 9-2 Configuring Character Mode Users ......................................................... 9-4 Configuring Remote IP Users.................................................................. 9-6 Configuring Remote IPX Users ...............................................................
Appendix C. IP Addressing ............................................................. C-1 Assigning IP Addresses ................................................................................C-2 Setting the Subnet Mask ..........................................................................C-3 Appendix D. IPX Addressing........................................................... D-1 IPX Network Number..................................................................................
Registering a Domain .................................................................................. H-5 Getting a Physical Connection..................................................................... H-5 Choosing a Service Provider ....................................................................... H-6 Tying It All Together................................................................................... H-7 Appendix I. Key Summary ...............................................................
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Getting Started 1 Use this manual together with the Worksheets in Appendix B, “NetBlazer LS Configuration Worksheets” to install and configure your NetBlazer for the type of system and applications you have. You should fill out the Worksheets before you begin the configuration process.
• Dial-up LAN-to-LAN routing is used to route information between the local network and a dial-up remote network. NetBlazer NetBlazer LS Your Local Network Modem The Remote Network Telephone Network Modem Figure 1-2. Dial-up LAN-to-LAN Routing This application routes packets between NetBlazers on a dial-up connection over a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or an ISDN connection.
• Dial-up Client-to-LAN routing is used to route information to and from your local area network and a dial-in user. Remote User Your Local Network Modem Telephone Network Modem Figure 1-4. Client-to-LAN Routing This application allows remote users to access servers on your local LAN through a dial-in connection to your NetBlazer.
Configuration Flowchart The following flowchart shows the major steps you might take to configure your NetBlazer using the Setup Utility. 1. Fill out any necessary or required worksheets in Appendix B, “NetBlazer LS Configuration Worksheets.” 2. Turn on the NetBlazer and log on as setup. 3. Set your NetBlazer’s name and password. 4.
NetBlazer LS Installation 2 The NetBlazer LS is currently shipped in two models, the LS ISDN (LS I-1BS) and the LS 2-PT (LS 2S/A), known as Dual DTE. Illustrations of these model’s back panels are shown in the following sections. Both models have one LocalTalk port, and one Ethernet port which can use either a BNC or UTP connection. Both models are shipped with one Ethernet and one LocalTalk adapter pre-installed.
ISDN Installation 1. Connect a null modem cable from your computer to the NetBlazer.* 2. Connect any LAN cables to the LocalTalk or Ethernet ports. 3. Plug in the power cable. SYNC/ASYNC ISDN BRI Ethernet MAC Addr DTE Line 00 LocalTalk BNC UTP Power SN the NetBlazer to your NT1. 5. Connect the NT1 to the 4. Connect NT1 Telephone company wall outlet for your ISDN line. 6. Turn on the power switch.
NetBlazer Front Views Figure 2-3 shows the front panels for both the ISDN and Dual DTE models of the NetBlazer LS. Both models feature a rocker-type power switch on the left side of the front panel.
The other status indicators light to show activity on the respective channels; unused channels do not light. The Ethernet status indicators include TRAN (Transmit), RECV (Receive), COL (Collision), and UTP/BNC (UTP and BNC ports). The LocalTalk indicators are TRAN and RECV. For the Dual DTE model, both DTE ports have status lights for CD (Carrier Detect), SD (Send Data), and RD (Receive Data).
If the CD light is on, the Netblazer has detected a telephone connection. If the CD light goes off, the connection has been lost. If the SD light is on, your NetBlazer is currently sending data. If the RD light is on, your NetBlazer is currently receiving data. ISDN LEDs The ISDN LEDs on the NetBlazer LS display the current status of ISDN connections.
The following sections show cabling information for all of the possible NetBlazer LS connections. Look at the following illustrations and find the ones that relate to your connections to see which cables are needed for those connections.
Computer (9 pin) to NetBlazer LS Connection 14674-01 Null Modem 14339-01 RS-232 Cable PC (9 pin) DTE DB-9 M DB-9 F DB-25 DB-25 M F DB-25 DB-25 Null M M NetBlazer LS DTE 14158-01 RS-232 Cable Modem to NetBlazer LS Connection 14158-01 RS-232 Cable Modem DB-25 DB-25 F M DB-25 DB-25 F M DCE NetBlazer LS DTE DSU or TA RS-232 Connection to NetBlazer LS (ISDN or Dual DTE) 14358-01 RS-232 Cable DSU or TA DCE 90362-01 DB-25 DB-25 F M DB-25 DB-25 F M NetBlazer LS DTE NetBlazer LS Installation 2-
DSU or TA RS-449 Connection to NetBlazer LS (Dual DTE only) 14385-01 RS-449 Cable DSU or TA DB-37 DB-37 F M DB-25 DB-25 F M NetBlazer LS DTE DCE DSU or TA V.35 Connection to NetBlazer LS (Dual DTE only) 14384-01 V.35 Cable DSU or TA V35 S V35 P DB-25 DB-25 F M NetBlazer LS DTE DCE DSU or TA X.21 Connection to NetBlazer LS (Dual DTE only) 14386-01 X.
NT1 Connection to NetBlazer LS (ISDN only) WT-MM1430-006 RJ45 - RJ45 Cable NT1 RJ48 S RJ45 P RJ45 P RJ48 S NetBlazer LS Power Requirements Your NetBlazer LS is supplied with an autoranging, universal power supply that automatically adapts itself to your line voltage. Your wall plug should be a 110v (or 220v) connection.
• Note: An NT1 (Network Terminator of Layer 1). See Appendix J, “ISDN Service Providers and Manufacturers” for a list of manufacturers. Only one NetBlazer can be connected to an NT1. Do not connect any additional NetBlazers or any TAs to the NT1 used for the NetBlazer.
Using the Setup Utility 3 The Setup Utility simplifies NetBlazer configuration by allowing you to fill in fields and make choices on a full-screen display. Here is the Main Menu screen of the Setup Utility: Main Menu NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Welcome to the NetBlazer Setup Utility. To learn how to use the Setup Utility, press Enter on "First-time user help". To get Help on individual items, Tab to that item and press the "?" key.
Login prompt NetBlazer Setup IP IPX Main Menu Port Setup AppleTalk Lines Seed Router Line Details ISDN Dial-up Interface Interface Details Frame Relay FR Interface Details Dedicated Interface Interface Details Dial-in User New User Connection Type Protocol Details IP Routes IP Route Details Character IP IPX Modem Pooling ARA Update Register Save/Exit prompt Figure 3-2.
Most screens allow you to return to the previous screen or to the Main Menu screen when you are done working on that screen. Each screen has a name in the upper-left-hand corner of the screen; this guide uses those names to refer to the screens. Online Help is included with the Setup Utility to help you determine what information is required on each screen. See page 3-18 for more information on Help.
Direct Null-modem Connection Local Network Null-modem connection NetBlazer LS To use the NetBlazer Setup Utility by way of a null-modem connection, perform the following steps: 3-4 1. Connect a null-modem cable assembly between your NetBlazer and a PC or terminal. 2. If you are using a PC with a terminal emulation program such as Windows Terminal, start your communications program and make sure that it is set to 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and XON/XOFF flow control. 3.
Telnet to NetBlazer’s Default Address LAN Segment Configure host to route IP packets to NetBlazer’s default address 192.0.2.1 TCP/IP Host NetBlazer LS Rest of the Local Network If you are able to add an IP route to a host on the same LAN segment as the NetBlazer, you can use the following procedure to configure the NetBlazer through a telnet session: 90362-01 1. Choose a TCP/IP host that is on the same LAN segment as the NetBlazer and add the NetBlazer’s default address (192.0.2.
4. Note: When the telnet connection is established, you should see the NetBlazer’s login prompt. Log in as setup to run the NetBlazer Setup Utility. Refer to “Starting the Setup Utility” on page 3-7 for instructions on using the Setup Utility. The NetBlazer’s default address is a temporary address defined by the IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority). This address cannot be used for normal operation. You must assign the NetBlazer its own unique address.
4. When the ADSP connection is established, you should see the NetBlazer’s login prompt. Log in as setup to run the NetBlazer Setup Utility. Refer to “Starting the Setup Utility” on page 3-7 for instructions on using the Setup Utility. Dial-in Connection to Remote NetBlazer NetBlazer LS Modem Modem Remote Network You can use a dial-in connection to configure a NetBlazer at a remote site by performing the following steps: 1.
Note that if you’ll be configuring ISDN connections, you need to get information from your local telephone service provider on the switch type and SPID for your ISDN line. Also, if you’ll be using a Frame Relay connection, you’ll need the DLCI for your connection. 2. Make sure the NetBlazer is correctly connected to your LAN according to the instructions in Chapter 2, “NetBlazer LS Installation.” You should be set up to login to the NetBlazer using one of the scenarios described in the previous section.
The system displays a couple of informational messages while the software is loaded, then you see the Main Menu screen: Main Menu NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Welcome to the NetBlazer Setup Utility. To learn how to use the Setup Utility, press Enter on "First-time user help". To get Help on individual items, Tab to that item and press the "?" key.
Working on the Main Menu Screen The Main Menu screen displays the major tasks you need to perform to configure the NetBlazer. After completing each task you should return to the Main Menu to select another task. 1. Your cursor is initially on the First-time user help item; this item is highlighted to show the location of the cursor. Press Enter to see a menu of Help items relating to using the Setup Utility. 2.
Select: Using this worksheet from Appendix B: To: Dedicated LAN-to-LAN (Chapter 8) Configure the NetBlazer for any dedicated or leased line routing between the local network and a remote network. This includes Frame Relay connections. Worksheet 11 Worksheet 12 Worksheet 13 Worksheet 14 Worksheet 15 Dial-in users (Chapter 9) Configure the NetBlazer for Client-to-LAN routing as a terminal server or ARA server for dial-in users.
Moving Around and Entering Data To use the Setup Utility, you move around on-screen, select menu items, type information in fields, change settings for fields, and save your work. You may also want to access the online Help. The following sections describe the keys you use to move around, perform tasks, and enter data. For a one-page summary of the keys used in the Setup Utility, see Appendix I, “Key Summary.” Moving Around As you move, the highlight on the screen moves to show the location of the cursor.
Text Fields Text fields are those fields in the Setup Utility where you can type in letters or numbers. All text fields are shown in the Setup Utility with colons (:) following the text so you have a visual way to tell fields from menu items. NetBlazer name: System password: <> <> Date: Time: Jul 04 1995 12:07:24 Figure 3-5.
Text Editing Keys You can use the following keys to edit the text in text fields: To: Note: 3-14 Use: Blank an entire field (if your cursor is on the first character in a field) and go into input mode. Delete. On some systems, delete the selected (highlighted) character when in edit mode. On other systems, deletes the last character in a field if the cursor is to the left of that character. Delete. Delete the character to the left of the cursor. Backspace or Ctrl-h.
List Fields List fields are those where you type information and what you typed is added to the list below the field: List field Type here New connection: 001 agate 002 opal 003 pearl 004 ruby 005 topaz --MORE-- <> List items Figure 3-6. A List Field and List Items When you press Enter or move to another field, what you typed in the List field is added to the list below the field.
Choice Fields Choice fields are those where you can choose items by pressing the Spacebar (or the Left or Right Arrow keys) to cycle through the choices. Dial-out: Telnet/rlogin: Multi-login: Configuration: Status: yes yes yes no no Figure 3-7. Choice Fields When the choice you want is displayed in the field, press Enter or use the Tab key or the Arrow keys to move to another field to set that choice.
1. Press Ctrl-x (or select Save/Exit from the Main Menu screen). The Save/Exit screen is displayed: Save/Exit NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Save the current configuration and exit the Setup Utility. Reboot resets the NetBlazer to the last saved configuration. Previous Save configuration Reboot NetBlazer Help Return to Main Menu Exit Setup Utility Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 3-8. The Save/Exit Screen 2. 90362-01 Select one or more of the items on the menu. a.
Getting Online Help There are several different ways for you to get Help in the Setup Utility. First-time User Help The Main Menu screen has a menu item named First-time user help. When you select it, you see a menu of Help items that you may find useful: First-time User Help NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Choose from this list of topics to find out more about the NetBlazer Setup Utility. Refer to your Setup Guide for step-by-step procedures and other useful information.
On-screen Help Messages At the top of each screen is a one- to three-line explanation of the screen. Use that explanation together with the one-line informational message shown at the bottom of each screen. The informational message changes as you move from item to item on each screen. These messages clue you in to whether or not your cursor (highlight) is on a choice field, a menu item, or a text field by using key words in each line: • Type indicates a field where you can type information.
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NetBlazer and LAN Setup 4 NetBlazer Setup You can use Worksheet 1, the “NetBlazer Name and Password” worksheet on page B-4 to collect and organize the information you need to complete the tasks in this section. To set up your NetBlazer: 1. Establish a connection to your NetBlazer as described on page 3-3. 2. On the Main Menu screen, select NetBlazer setup. The NetBlazer Setup screen appears. NetBlazer Setup NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Assign a name and password to your NetBlazer.
3. Note: In the NetBlazer name text field, type a hostname for your NetBlazer. A NetBlazer name is required. Short, easy-to-remember names are the best, especially if you want to set up LAN-to-LAN applications where both sides have to be sure to enter the correct NetBlazer hostname. This field is case sensitive. You need to be very careful with case when entering a NetBlazer name. Be careful not to type any spaces in the hostname; the NetBlazer does not recognize hostnames when they have spaces in them.
For example, 1:30 in the afternoon can be entered as 01:30:00p, or 1:30 in the morning can be entered as 01:30:00a. Or, you can use the military time convention and enter the p.m. time as 13:30:00. You should assign a time only if the displayed time is incorrect. NetBlazer LAN Configuration When the NetBlazer is turned on, it automatically creates an interface for every LAN interface card installed in your NetBlazer.
You see the NetBlazer Port Setup screen: NetBlazer Port Setup NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 To configure the LAN protocols, move to “IP LAN”, “IPX LAN” or “AppleTalk LAN” and press Enter. Use “Line setup” to configure lines, “ISDN setup” to set the switch type and SPIDs for ISDN connections. Previous IP LAN IPX LAN AppleTalk LAN Line setup ISDN setup Help Return to Main Menu Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 4-2. The NetBlazer Port Setup Screen 3.
1. On the NetBlazer Port Setup screen, select IP LAN. The IP LAN Setup screen appears. IP LAN Setup NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Use this screen to set up the NetBlazer for a local IP network. You must assign an IP address/bits to the NetBlazer and each of its interfaces. Previous Global address/bits: 192.0.2.1/24 Domain name suffix: Domain name server: en0 address/bits: 192.0.2.1/24 Help Return to Main Menu Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 4-3. The IP LAN Setup Screen 2.
4. For Domain name server, type the IP address of the domain name server on your local network. 5. The NetBlazer fills in the first address/bits field listed with the Global IP address; leave this field set as prompted. You may see interfaces named en0 or lt0 in this list. Interface names beginning with en are Ethernet interfaces. Interfaces names beginning with lt are LocalTalk interfaces. 6.
1. On the NetBlazer Port Setup screen, select IPX LAN. The IPX LAN Setup screen appears. IPX LAN Setup NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Use this screen to set up the NetBlazer for a local IPX network. You must set the Global address and assign a network address to any interface that has not learned its address from the LAN. Previous Global address: 0 en0 0 address: Help Return to Main Menu Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 4-4. The IPX LAN Setup Screen 2.
4. If any other interfaces appear on this screen, type a different IPX address for any interface you plan to route IPX packets over. These addresses must be different from the global address. 5. Once you have finished IPX configuration, you can configure other protocols or return to the Main Menu screen. Configuring AppleTalk Routing If you want to use the NetBlazer as an AppleTalk router, you need to set the NetBlazer up as either a node or router on the LocalTalk LAN.
On the NetBlazer Port Setup screen, select AppleTalk LAN. The AppleTalk LAN Setup screen appears. 1. AppleTalk LAN Setup NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Select AppleTalk router type for each interface. If you set an interface as a seed router, you will be taken to another screen to configure the router. Previous en0 router type: lt0 router type: nonroute none Help Return to Main Menu Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 4-5. The AppleTalk LAN Setup Screen 2.
Select seed if you want the NetBlazer to perform as the primary router for AppleTalk. Seed routers maintain a static list of the routes on an AppleTalk network; this list is shared with nonseed routers. If seed is selected, when you press Enter you see the AppleTalk Seed Router screen described in step 1 of the following section, “Seed Router Configuration.” Note: 3. Move to any additional interfaces shown and set a router type for each interface listed.
1. Select seed for an interface and press Enter to see the AppleTalk Seed Router screen: AppleTalk Seed Router NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Configure AppleTalk Seed router for lt0. Changes to this screen do not take effect until you return to the previous screen. Previous Cancel Help Network number: New zone: 0 <> ZONES DEFINED Type a new zone name, then press Enter Figure 4-6. The AppleTalk Seed Router Screen 90362-01 2.
5. For New zone, type a new zone name and press Enter. The new zone appears in the Zones Defined list. For lt interfaces you can have only one zone per interface.If you are configuring an en interface, you can have a multiple zones. To add any additional zones, type names one at a time, pressing Enter after each name. Note that you need to set at least one zone before you can leave this screen. To delete a zone, move to the zone name in the Zones Defined list and press Delete to delete that zone.
Line Setup 5 For some NetBlazer applications, you need to modify the default settings on one or more lines. For example, to use Frame Relay you need a sync line, but NetBlazer lines default to async. You can use the Line screens to make these types of changes. Configuring a Line You can use Worksheet 5, the “Lines” worksheet on page B-8 to collect and organize the information you need to complete the tasks in this section. To set up your lines, follow these steps: 1.
4. Note: Move to the line you want to configure and press Enter. You may be disconnected if you attempt to configure a line while connected to it. You see the Line Details screen for that line: Line Details NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Make any changes to the configuration details for Line line01, then move to Reset line and press Enter to set the changes.
If you need to change the speed, press the Spacebar to select a speed. Async lines can be set to one of the following speeds: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19700, 38400, 57600, 115200. Sync lines can be set to either 56000 or 64000. Note: 8. For Autoconfigure, you can select on, off, or config. If you select on, the NetBlazer automatically identifies the modem or TA type and sets the line up accordingly. Selecting off turns off the automatic detection and configuration.
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ISDN Connections 6 You can only configure for ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) on NetBlazers that have the appropriate hardware. If your NetBlazer does not have the appropriate integrated ISDN hardware, you will not be able to access the ISDN configuration screen. The NetBlazer LS ISDN model provides an integrated point to point Basic Rate S/T interface.
Configuring an ISDN Connection You can use Worksheet 6, the “ISDN” worksheet on page B-9 to collect and organize the information you need to complete the tasks in this section. (If you need information on ISDN service providers, see Appendix J, "ISDN Service Providers and Manufacturers.") To set up ISDN, follow these steps: 1. Establish a connection to your NetBlazer as described on page 3-3. 2. Select NetBlazer port setup. 3. Move to ISDN setup and press Enter.
4. For each ISDN connection to the NetBlazer, you see two B-channels listed on the screen (just below the Switch type field). In the ISDN NetBlazer LS, the channels are bri011 and bri012. SPID/DN bri011 SPID/DN bri012 / / Figure 6-2. BRI Lines You need to type the assigned SPID (Service Profile IDentification) number and DN (Directory Number) for each bri (basic rate interface) channel listed.
The default setting is 5ESSB; currently, you do not need to set SPID numbers if you are using 5ESSB. Contact your service provider if you are unsure which setting to choose. All ISDN lines on a NetBlazer must use the same switch type. When you are done configuring your ISDN connection, you need to set up any applications (Dial-up LAN-to-LAN, Dedicated LAN-to-LAN, and Dial-in users) that you want to use on the ISDN connection. See the following chapters for information on setting up NetBlazer applications.
ISDN Connections 6 You can only configure for ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) on NetBlazers that have the appropriate hardware. If your NetBlazer does not have the appropriate integrated ISDN hardware, you will not be able to access the ISDN configuration screen. The NetBlazer LS ISDN model provides an integrated point to point Basic Rate S/T interface.
Configuring an ISDN Connection You can use Worksheet 6, the “ISDN” worksheet on page B-9 to collect and organize the information you need to complete the tasks in this section. (If you need information on ISDN service providers, see Appendix J, "ISDN Service Providers and Manufacturers.") To set up ISDN, follow these steps: 1. Establish a connection to your NetBlazer as described on page 3-3. 2. Select NetBlazer port setup. 3. Move to ISDN setup and press Enter.
4. For each ISDN connection to the NetBlazer, you see two B-channels listed on the screen (just below the Switch type field). In the ISDN NetBlazer LS, the channels are bri011 and bri012. SPID/DN bri011 SPID/DN bri012 / / Figure 6-2. BRI Lines You need to type the assigned SPID (Service Profile IDentification) number and DN (Directory Number) for each bri (basic rate interface) channel listed.
The default setting is 5ESSB; currently, you do not need to set SPID numbers if you are using 5ESSB. Contact your service provider if you are unsure which setting to choose. All ISDN lines on a NetBlazer must use the same switch type. When you are done configuring your ISDN connection, you need to set up any applications (Dial-up LAN-to-LAN, Dedicated LAN-to-LAN, and Dial-in users) that you want to use on the ISDN connection. See the following chapters for information on setting up NetBlazer applications.
Dial-up Connections 7 To create a dynamic dial-up connection between two NetBlazers you need to configure the same things at both ends of the connection. If a dial-up connection named for your NetBlazer is not set up on the NetBlazer at the opposite end of the connection, your dial-up connection will fail. Your Local Network NetBlazer NetBlazer LS Modem The Remote Network Telephone Network Modem Figure 7-1.
Configuring a Dial-up Connection Note: The following steps are also used to set up a backup dial-up connection for a dedicated line, an ISDN connection, or a frame relay connection. You can use Worksheet 7, the “Dial-up LAN-to-LAN Interface” worksheet on page B-10 to record the information necessary to complete the tasks in this section. To configure your NetBlazer to use a dial-up LAN-to-LAN connection, follow these steps: 1. Establish a connection to your NetBlazer as described on page 3-3. 2.
Be careful not to type any spaces in the remote hostname; the NetBlazer does not recognize hostnames when they have spaces in them. To set up balanced interfaces type hostname.n-n, where n-n are two numbers between 0 and 9 indicating the number of balanced interfaces you want to create. For example, if you type chicago.1-3 the NetBlazer creates three balanced interfaces: chicago.1, chicago.2, and chicago.3.
3. If you want to delete the currently selected interface, move to the Delete field and press Enter. You are asked if you really want to delete the interface. If you type y, the interface is deleted and you return to the Dial-up LAN-to-LAN screen, where you can create or choose another interface. 4. In the Framing type field, select either SLIP or PPP for the framing type you want to use for the connection. The remote connection must use the same framing type.
If you are using CHAP authentication (which is on by default for inbound connections), this crypto key needs to correspond to the CHAP “secret” sent from the remote end of the connection. Note that adding or changing the crypto key for a dial-up connection also changes the crypto key in the dial-in user record of the same name. Note: This field is case sensitive. You need to be very careful with case when entering a password.
Note that these are default characteristics tags, and your system administrator could have created new ones or removed some of the ones in this list. 10. When you move to Protocol Details and press Enter, the Setup Utility displays one of two screens: a. If you selected SLIP for Framing type, you see the IP Routes screen. Skip to step 1 of “IP Routing Choices” on page 7-12. b.
Setting Balanced Interfaces When you type the name for a set of balanced interfaces (for example, chicago.1-3) on the Dial-up LAN-to-LAN screen and press Enter, you see the Dial-up Connection screen for the primary interface. The primary interface is the first interface of the group you created, so in the case of chicago.1-3, the primary interface is chicago.1. Dial-Up Connection: chicago.1 NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Add or change information for the current dial-up LAN-to-LAN interface.
Follow these steps to configure balanced interfaces using the fields and items on the Dial-up Connection screen: 1. If you want to delete the primary interface, move to the Delete field and press Enter. You are asked if you really want to delete the interface. If you type y, the interface is deleted and you return to the Dial-up LAN-to-LAN screen, where you can create or choose another interface.
5. In the Dial-in field, select whether or not you want to create a dial-in user record to authenticate any inbound connections from the remote NetBlazer. Select yes to have the dial-in record created, no if you do not want a record created. If you do not create a dial-in record, then calls from the remote NetBlazer will be rejected because your NetBlazer does not have the user record necessary to authenticate the connection. 6. In the Phone number field, type the phone number of the remote NetBlazer.
Note: If you are creating a dial backup connection, you do not want to set the Protocol details since the backup interface inherits all routes from the interface it is backing up. Also, you only need to set the protocol details for the primary interface of a set of balanced interfaces. The worksheets to use for dedicated interfaces are listed on page 8-4. To set the Protocol details for your interface, follow these steps. 1.
Note: 3. To set up IP routes for the remote network, select IP routes. Skip to step 1 of “IP Routing Choices” on page 7-12. 4. To set up IPX routing: a. To enable your network to use the IPX routes for the remote LAN, set Enable IPX to Yes. See Appendix D, “IPX Addressing” for more information on IPX routing. b. To have your network learn the IPX routes for the remote LAN from routers on that network, move to Learn IPX routes and press Enter.
c. 6. If you are reconfiguring a NetBlazer that already has an AppleTalk routing table and you wish to remove all learned routes from the routing table, move to Forget AppleTalk routes and press Enter. (Once the routes are removed, you can select Learn AppleTalk routes to have the NetBlazer learn the new routes.) When you are done, you can select Previous to move back to the previous screen, Help to access the online Help for this screen, or Return to Main Menu to go to Main Menu screen.
3. If you are configuring a new IP route, type the address and subnet bitmask in the New IP route text field. The subnet bitmask (the numbers after the /) sets the number of bits included in the network portion of the route’s IP destination address. See Appendix C, “IP Addressing,” for information on what IP addresses are and how to find out what your NetBlazer’s IP address is. Note that you can also type default to set up a default IP route.
4. If you want to delete the currently selected route, move to the Delete field press Enter. You are asked if you really want to delete the route. If you type y, the route is deleted and you return to the IP Routes screen, where you can choose another route. 5. In the Public field, select Yes to have this route be broadcast on the LAN so that all routers on this LAN know of that route’s existence. Select No to have the route be a private route whose existence is not broadcast.
Dedicated Connections 8 A NetBlazer can be set up as a leased-line router with the unique ability to automatically establish a dial backup connection if the leased-line connection fails. Your Local Network Dedicated or leased line CSU/DSU The Remote Network CSU/DSU Figure 8-1.
If your dedicated connection will need a dial backup, you should create a dial-up interface to use as this backup before creating the dedicated interface; see Chapter 7, "Dial-up Connections" for more information. Note that the dial backup must have the same name as the remote NetBlazer. To configure the NetBlazer for dedicated LAN-to-LAN connections, follow these steps on both sides of the link. 1. Establish a connection to your NetBlazer as described on page 3-3. 2.
3. Note: Move to the first line you want to add or change and type an interface name for that line. If you are planning to have a dial backup with this dedicated interface, you may want to give the dedicated interface a similar name; for example if jade is the name of the remote NetBlazer, then your dial backup should be named jade, so you might name your dedicated interface jade-ded. This field is case sensitive. You should be very careful with case when entering an interface name.
4. If you want to delete the currently selected interface, move to the and press Enter. You are asked if you really want to delete the interface. If you type y, the interface is deleted and you return to the Dedicated LAN-to-LAN screen, where you can choose another interface. Delete field 5. In the Framing type field, select the framing type you want to use for the connection. The remote connection must use the same framing type.
8. If you want to set up a dial backup for this line (to be used if the dedicated line goes down), type the name of a previously configured dial-up connection in Dial backup. If you type a name that does not match the list of dial-up interfaces set for this NetBlazer, you get an error message. Remember, you must select PPP for Framing type in order to use a dial-up backup for a dedicated interface. 9.
2. On the Dedicated LAN-to-LAN screen, move to a sync line and type frame and press Enter. You see the Frame Relay Connection screen: Frame Relay Connection NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Set up dedicated Frame Relay connections. Use the Arrow keys to move to an existing interface and press Enter to change it, or type a new name at "New interface". Previous Help Return to Main Menu New interface <> # DLCI INTERFACE LINE Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 8-4.
When you press Enter you are asked to enter a number for your DLCI (Data Link Channel Identifiers). When you type a number and press Enter, you see the Frame Relay Line screen: Frame Relay Line: syn11 NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Configure interface jones on syn11. Select Protocol details to set up routes for the remote LAN. Type a dial-up connection name at Dial backup.
7. To select the type of line management, move to the Line management field and press the Spacebar to select LMI, ANSI, or none. LMI is the local management interface Rev 1 as defined by the Frame Relay Forum. ANSI is the ANSI-defined Annex D management option. If you aren’t sure which type of management to select, ask your Service Provider for assistance. 8.
Dial-In Users 9 Dialing in to the NetBlazer gives a remote user access to the network as if their workstation is connected directly the network. For example, remote IP users who are logged in to the NetBlazer can issue a telnet or rlogin command to reach a network host. Remote User Your Local Network Modem Telephone Network Modem Figure 9-1.
user logs on to the NetBlazer, the NetBlazer can be configured to automatically issue a command (such as telnet hostname) that is initiated the moment the user connects to the NetBlazer; this shortcut is useful for those who do the same process every time they log in. Configuring a Dial-in User To configure the NetBlazer so dial-in users can connect to the local network, follow these steps: 1. Establish a connection to your NetBlazer as described on page 3-3. 2.
3. Note: In the New user field, type the name of the user you want to set up. Also, to avoid problems with user names in remote password files, your user name should not include any of the following characters: “@”,“:”, “%”, “\”, “/”, “{”, “}”, or any nonprinting characters. If you type the name of an existing user, the NetBlazer informs you that a user already exists with that name. You can then delete the old user and enter a new one of a different type.
4. Select a type for the user and press Enter: a. If you select Character, you see the Character Mode User screen. See page 9-4. b. If you select IP, you see the Remote IP User screen. See page 9-6. c. If you select IPX (pppshell), you see the Remote IPX User screen. See page 9-8. d. If you select ARA, you see the ARA User screen. See page 9-9.
1. When you select Character on the New User screen (or select the name of a previously configured remote character-mode user), you see the Character Mode User screen: Character Mode User: barney NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Set up character mode users so that they can log in to the NetBlazer. You must set the password; all other fields are optional.
5. For Telnet/rlogin, select yes to allow the remote user to telnet or rlogin to hosts on the local network once they have logged in to the NetBlazer. Select no to not allow this function. 6. For Multi-login, select yes to allow the remote user to log on to the NetBlazer multiple times (for example, once via their dial-in connection, and a second time in person from a local host). Select no to not allow this function. 7.
Remote IP User: ruby NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Set up user account to allow IP packet mode connection from a remote node. Previous DELETE ruby Password: Crypto key: <> <> Framing type: IP address/bits: PPP Help Return to Main Menu Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 9-5. The Remote IP User Screen 90362-01 2. If you want to delete the currently selected user, move to the Delete field and press Enter. You are asked if you really want to delete the interface.
Configuring Remote IPX Users You can use Worksheet 17, the “Dial-in IPX User” worksheet on page B-20 to record and organize the information necessary to complete the tasks in this section. To set up remote IPX users, follow these steps: 1. When you select IPX on the New Dial-in User Connection Type screen (or select the name of a previously configured IPX user), you see the Remote IPX User screen: Remote IPX User: stan NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.
3. In the Password field, type the user’s password on their remote workstation. In addition, if this user will be using PAP, you need to set this password to correspond to the PAP “peer-passwd” on the remote end. 4. In the Crypto key field, type the user’s crypto key. In addition, if this user will be using CHAP, then you need to set this field to correspond to the CHAP “secret” at the remote end.
9-10 2. If you want to delete the currently selected user, move to the Delete field and press Enter. You are asked if you really want to delete the interface. If you type y, the user is deleted and you return to the Dial-in Users screen, where you can choose another user. 3. In the Password field, type the user’s password on their remote workstation. 4. In the Call back field, type the user’s telephone number as it needs to be dialed from your NetBlazer; for example, 9,1 (408) 555-1234.
Modem Pools 10 If your site has many users that need to dial out to many different sites, you can configure the NetBlazer to allow IP users to telnet from a host on the network to a pool of modems and then use the modem’s dial command to call a remote system. Assigning an IP address to a pool of modems allows IP users on the network to talk to the first available modem that meets their requirements. Your Local Network The modem pool address Figure 10-1.
The Dial-out Modem Pool screen appears. Dial-out Modem Pool NetBlazer Setup Utility V3.0 Set the IP address that can be used to access the modems attached to the NetBlazer. If you telnet to this address, the NetBlazer finds the first available modem for you to use. Previous Pool IP address: 0.0.0.0 Help Return to Main Menu Press Enter to return to the previous screen Figure 10-2. The Dial-out Modem Pool Screen 3. In the Pool IP address field, type an IP address.
Registering and Updating 11 You need to register your NetBlazer with Telebit before you can update your NetBlazer software with patches from the Telebit server. Registering Your NetBlazer You can use Worksheet 21, the “NetBlazer Registration” worksheet on page B-24 to record and organize the information necessary to complete the tasks in this section. Use the NetBlazer registration screen to record information about your site and a contact person. This information is then sent to Telebit. 90362-01 1.
3. Select Register NetBlazer; you see the NetBlazer Registration screen: NetBlazer Registration NetBlazer Update V3.0 Fill in all appropriate fields on this two-screen form, then move to the "Register NetBlazer" item on the second screen and press Enter. The information is then sent to Telebit.
NetBlazer Registration NetBlazer Update V3.0 Fill in all appropriate fields on this two-screen form, then move to the "Register NetBlazer" item on the second screen and press Enter. The information is then sent to Telebit. <> Fax number: Serial number: Save information: Register NetBlazer no Press Enter if you need more information on using this screen Figure 11-2. Second Page of the Register NetBlazer Screen To return to the first screen of information, press the Up Arrow key. 4. 5.
Updating Your Software To get software updates and patches for your NetBlazer: 1. Complete all your NetBlazer configuration tasks. 2. On the Main Menu screen, select Register/Update. You see the Update Software screen. Update Software NetBlazer Update V3.0 Fill in the appropriate fields and then move to "Query updates" and press Enter to download patches from Telebit. Move to a patch name and press Enter to apply that patch. Press “?” on a patch name to see the patch description.
If you leave the connection type set to auto, the NetBlazer uses the connection type assumed to be the fastest for your situation (usually internet, followed by isdn, with dialup assumed to be the slowest of the three). 5. For Phone number, you should only change the default telephone number for the update server if Telebit has informed you of a telephone number change. Otherwise, leave the number set to the default. If you accidentally delete the number, you can retype it in: 1-408-745-3105.
If one or more patches are found, the NetBlazer displays a message in the Query updates field stating how many patches have been found. The Update Software screen becomes a two-page screen, with the second page showing the list of updates. To see the second screen, keep pressing the Down Arrow key to move down past the <> item. To return to the first screen of information, press the Up Arrow key. Update Software NetBlazer Update V3.
Configuring for Multiple Protocols A This appendix discusses how the different protocols work together. For many NetBlazer users, configuring your NetBlazer will involve setting up LAN (or WAN) protocols for only IP, only IPX, or only AppleTalk. Unfortunately, most networks today involve a variety of computers using a variety of protocols on the same networks. The NetBlazer can be configured to route IP, IPX, and AppleTalk packets all at the same time.
To set up the local LAN to use multiple protocols: Set the NetBlazer name, password, date, and time (select NetBlazer setup). Then select NetBlazer port setup and select the first protocol to configure. When you finish that protocol, select Previous to move back to the NetBlazer Port Setup screen so you can set the next protocol. To set up a dedicated line to send and receive packets using multiple protocols: Fill in the fields on the Dedicated Interface screen.
Note also that a dialout modem pool is only available if you have set up your NetBlazer to route IP on the LAN; if you don’t have IP protocol set up for the LAN, you cannot access a modem pool.
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NetBlazer LS Configuration Worksheets B You (or your System Administrator or Service Provider) can use the worksheets shown on the following pages to record and organize the information you need to configure your NetBlazer. You should fill in the worksheets before beginning your configuration. You may want to photocopy the worksheets first so you can reuse them if you need to. There are 21 worksheets you can use: For: Use Worksheet: On Page: NetBlazer Setup 1.
For: Use Worksheet: On Page: 16. Dial-in IP User B-19 17. Dial-in IPX User B-20 18. Dial-in ARA User B-21 19. Dial-in Character Mode User B-22 Modem Pooling 20. IP Modem Pool B-23 Registering your NetBlazer with Technical Support 21. NetBlazer Registration B-24 Dial-in Users Note: Be aware that certain fields in the NetBlazer Setup Utility are case sensitive.
To get you started filling in the worksheets, the following illustration shows a sample worksheet as it has been filled out. Figure B-1.
Worksheet 1. NetBlazer Name and Password Use this worksheet to record the name and password for your NetBlazer. 1. Select “NetBlazer setup” from the Main Menu screen and set the following fields. NetBlazer name This field is case sensitive. The name you select for this field has relevance to other NetBlazers that have LAN-to-LAN links to this NetBlazer. System password This field is case sensitive. 2. Verify that the “Date” and “Time” fields are correct; if not, make the necessary changes.
Worksheet 2. LAN Setup for IP To configure your NetBlazer to route IP on the LAN: 1. Set your NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1). 2. Select “NetBlazer port setup” from the Main Menu screen. 3. Select “IP LAN” from the NetBlazer Port Setup screen, and work through the fields below that apply to your network. Global address/bits ______ . ______ .______ . ______ / ______ Bits (the number after the slash) are the number of bits in the network portion of the address.
Worksheet 3. LAN Setup for IPX To configure your NetBlazer to route IPX on the LAN: 1. Set your NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1). 2. Select “NetBlazer port setup” from the Main Menu screen. 3. Select “IPX LAN” from the NetBlazer Port Setup screen and work through the fields below that apply to your network. Global address The Global address must be different from every other network device.
Worksheet 4. LAN Setup for AppleTalk To configure your NetBlazer to route AppleTalk on the LAN: 1. Set your NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1). 2. Select “NetBlazer port setup” from the Main Menu screen. 3. Select “AppleTalk LAN” from the NetBlazer Port Setup screen and work through the fields below that apply to your network. en0 router type: lt0 router type: ❏ none ❏ none ❏ seed ❏ seed ❏ nonseed ❏ nonseed ❏ nonroute ❏ nonroute Select one router type per interface.
Worksheet 5. Lines To configure the lines attached to your NetBlazer: 1. Set your NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1). 2. Select “NetBlazer port setup” from the Main Menu screen. 3. Select “Line setup” from the NetBlazer Port Setup screen. 4. Select a line and work through the fields below that apply. If you have more than one line you need to configure, copy this page and fill out the fields shown below with the additional information.
Worksheet 6. ISDN To configure your NetBlazer to route over an ISDN line: 1. Set your NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1). 2. Select “NetBlazer port setup” from the Main Menu screen. 3. Select “ISDN” from the NetBlazer Port Setup screen and work through the fields below that apply to your ISDN line. SPID values bri011 __________________________________________ bri012 __________________________________________ Be sure to set the SPID numbers before selecting the switch type.
Worksheet 7. Dial-up LAN-to-LAN Interface Your Local Network NetBla The Remote Network Telephone Network To configure an interface for a dial-up LAN-to-LAN connection (or a dial backup): 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure applicable NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Select “Dial-up LAN-to-LAN” from the Main Menu screen and work through the fields below that apply to your connection.
Worksheet 8. Dial-up IP Protocol Your Local Network NetBla The Remote Network Telephone Network To configure a dial-up connection so your local NetBlazer can route IP packets: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or ). 2. Set up the Interface as shown in the Dial-up LAN-to-LAN Interface Worksheet (Worksheet 7). 3.
Worksheet 9. Dial-up IPX Protocol Your Local Network NetBla The Remote Network Telephone Network To configure a dial-up connection so your NetBlazer can route IPX: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Set up the Interface as shown in the Dial-up LAN-to-LAN Interface Worksheet (Worksheet 7). 3. On the Dial-up Connection screen, select “Protocol details”. 4. Select “Enable IPX”. 5.
Worksheet 10. Dial-up AppleTalk Protocol Your Local Network NetBla The Remote Network Telephone Network To configure a dial-up connection so your local NetBlazer can route AppleTalk: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Set up the Interface as shown in the Dial-up LAN-to-LAN Interface Worksheet (Worksheet 7). 3. On the Dial-up Connection screen, select “Protocol details”. 4. Select “Enable AppleTalk”. 5.
Worksheet 11. Dedicated LAN-to-LAN Interface Your Local Network Dedicated or leased line The Remote Network NetBla To configure an interface for a dedicated LAN-to-LAN connection: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Select “Dedicated LAN-to-LAN” from the Main Menu screen. 3. Select a line and work through the fields below that apply.
Worksheet 12. Dedicated IP Protocol Your Local Network Dedicated or leased line NetBla The Remote Network To configure your NetBlazer so it can use a dedicated line to route IP packets: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Set up the interface as shown in the Dedicated LAN-to-LAN Interface Worksheet (Worksheet 11). 3.
Worksheet 13. Dedicated IPX Protocol Your Local Network Dedicated or leased line NetBla The Remote Network To configure a dedicated connection so your NetBlazer can use a dedicated line to route IPX packets: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Set up the interface as shown in the Dedicated LAN-to-LAN Interface Worksheet (Worksheet 11). 3. On the Dedicated Interface screen, select “Protocol details”. 4.
Worksheet 14. Dedicated AppleTalk Protocol Your Local Network Dedicated or leased line NetBla The Remote Network To configure a dedicated connection so your local NetBlazer can route AppleTalk packets: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Set up the interface as shown in the Dedicated LAN-to-LAN Interface Worksheet (Worksheet 11). 3. On the Protocol Details screen, select “Routing details”. 4.
Worksheet 15. Frame Relay Connections Your Local Network The Remote Network Frame Relay Cloud To configure your NetBlazer to use a Frame Relay connection: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. If necessary, set the line you want to use for Frame Relay to be a sync line (Worksheet 5). 3. Select “Dedicated LAN-to-LAN” from the Main Menu screen. 4.
Worksheet 16. Dial-in IP User Remote User Your Local Network Telephone Network To configure your NetBlazer so remote users can dial in and route IP packets: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Select “Dial-in users” from the Main Menu screen and type a name for your user. If you have more than one user, copy this page and fill out the fields shown with the additional information for each dial-in IP user.
Worksheet 17. Dial-in IPX User Remote User Your Local Network Telephone Network To configure your local NetBlazer so remote users can dial in and route IPX packets: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Select “Dial-in users” from the Main Menu screen and type a name for your user.
Worksheet 18. Dial-in ARA User An Apple Remote User Your Local Network Telephone Network To configure your NetBlazer so ARA (Apple Remote Access) users can dial in and route AppleTalk packets: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Select “Dial-in users” from the Main Menu screen and type a name for your user.
Worksheet 19. Dial-in Character Mode User Remote User Your Local Network Telephone Network To configure your local NetBlazer so remote character-mode users can dial in: 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1). 2. Select “Dial-in users” from the Main Menu screen and type a name for your user. If you have more than one user, copy this page and fill out the fields shown with the additional information for each dial-in character-mode user. User name This field is case sensitive. 3.
Worksheet 20. IP Modem Pool Your Local Network The modem pool address To configure your local NetBlazer so any IP user can take control of a modem to dial out to a character-based information service (such as a Bulletin Board or CompuServe): 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN for IP protocol (Worksheet 2). 2. Select “Dial-out modem pool” from the Main Menu screen and type an IP address to use to access any modem attached to the NetBlazer.
Worksheet 21. NetBlazer Registration Use this worksheet to organize the information you need to fill in the fields on the Registration screen. 1. Set NetBlazer name and password (Worksheet 1) and configure NetBlazer LAN protocols (Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, or Worksheet 4). 2. Select “Register/Update” from the Main Menu screen, then select “Register NetBlazer” from the Update Software screen. Fill out the fields on this screen with the information that pertains to your site.
IP Addressing C All the computers on the world-wide Internet have unique Internet addresses called IP addresses. The essential point to understand about IP addresses is that each gateway on an IP network knows of or can determine the existence of all others. This means that they can route packets of information to their destination through the quickest routes, which makes for an extremely flexible network.
High order bits 8 Class A 0 Class B 1 0 Class C 1 1 0 Class D 1 1 1 0 Class E 1 1 1 1 0 16 Net ID 24 Low order bits 32 Host ID Net ID Host ID Net ID Host ID Multicast Address Reserved for future use Figure B-1. Primary Internet Protocol (IP) Address Classes Most Internet sites are assigned Class B or Class C addresses. Class B addresses are for intermediate size networks that have between 256 and 65,536 hosts. Class C addresses are for networks with fewer than 256 hosts.
As figure B-1 shows, the A, B, and C addresses all include a section for the network ID. This section is called the subnet. If the NetBlazer is interconnected to an existing network, assign each LAN interface an unassigned IP address that uses the same network ID as other hosts on the LAN. Use the same IP address assigned to one of the LAN interfaces for the NetBlazer’s global IP address.
24-bit Subnet Address Internet ID LAN ID Host ID Figure B-2. Example of a Class B Subnet Address You can set the subnet mask to any number of bits equal to or greater than the number of bits required by the Internet network address. However, Telebit recommends aligning the subnet addresses on octet boundaries (that is, 8, 16, or 24 bits).
IPX Addressing D An IPX address is the unique identifier for an IPX network and a particular node on the network. Work with your network administrator to assign addresses. To configure the NetBlazer, you need to enter an IPX address, which is a combination of the IPX network number and the IPX node number. In the Setup Utility, this address is entered in the format networknumber.nodenumber. Two other address numbers often associated with IPX are the internal network number and the port number.
When you assign an IPX network number to a NetBlazer, the NetBlazer assigns a random node number. For example, you can assign the network number 331hex to the NetBlazer. The NetBlazer assigns the node number of CEE2hex. Its full IPX address is 331.CEE2 in hexadecimal. When you assign an IPX network number to an interface such as “en0” (an Ethernet card), the NetBlazer finds the Media-Access Control protocol (MAC) address of the device and uses the MAC number as the IPX node number.
AppleTalk Routing E For in-depth information on AppleTalk network design, refer to: • Apple Computer’s Inside Macintosh, second edition, published by Addison Wesley and dated 1990. • Apple Computer’s Inside AppleTalk, second edition, published by Addison Wesley and dated 1990.
Network Numbers and Ranges With AppleTalk, large networks (called internetworks) are subdivided into smaller networks by network numbers. All AppleTalk routers use AppleTalk network numbers to differentiate their ports. These network numbers work similarly to ZIP codes by helping the NetBlazer identify which network connection a packet needs to be routed to. Generally, when you are setting up a network you will pick one number for the network, as opposed to a range of numbers.
TokenRing and Ethernet are considered “extended networks” while LocalTalk is considered a “non-extended network”. Extended networks may have a range of one or more network numbers. Associated with this range may be one or more zone names. Non-extended networks may have only a single network number, and one zone name. Here are some sample ranges and zones for various interfaces.
A learn command doesn’t delete any routes that are bad or inactive. The learn command can be used repeatedly to keep adding routes to the NetBlazer’s routing table, but using the learn command without ever using the forget command may result in a routing table full of inactive remote routes.
NetBlazer Backup F To make a backup copy of your NetBlazer configuration and password files, perform the following steps: 1. Save your current configuration and exit out of the Setup Utility. 2. Log back in to the NetBlazer as root. Telebit's NetBlazer Version 3.0 Login as "setup" to configure the NetBlazer NB login: root Password: NB:Top> 3. Start an FTP session with the host where you want your backup files to reside. NB:Top> ftp napa Type ^] (decimal 29) to return to NetBlazer Trying 143.
5. Enter a put startup.cnf command to save a copy of the NetBlazer startup configuration file. ftp> put startup.cnf 200 PORT command successful. 150 ASCII data connection for startup.cnf (143.191.63.1,1030). Put complete: 4201 bytes in 0 sec (40009/sec) 226 ASCII Transfer complete. 6. Enter a put passwd command to save a copy of the NetBlazer password file. ftp> put passwd 200 PORT command successful. 150 ASCII data connection for passwd (143.191.63.1,1031).
Troubleshooting and Customer Support G Telebit Corporation has made every effort to ensure that the product you have purchased is of excellent quality in all respects. Telebit products are rigorously tested and subjected to strict quality control procedures. However, if you experience difficulty in the use of this product, this appendix contains tips for troubleshooting some common installation and configuration problems.
General Troubleshooting NetBlazer’s power light does not come on. Make sure the AC power adapter is plugged into an active wall outlet. Then make sure the power adapter is securely connected to the NetBlazer and turn on the NetBlazer. See Chapter 2, “NetBlazer LS Installation” for illustrated instructions. If the power light still doesn’t turn on, you may have a defective power cable. See “Obtaining Customer Support” on page G-5. The COL light on the front panel is often on.
Microsoft Windows Troubleshooting You only see part of the screens or the message line at the bottom is missing. The automatic window size in your terminal emulator is too small. You need to maximize the terminal emulator window, then you can manually size the window so the Setup Utility screens are completely visible. Note that the Setup Utility’s default window size is 24 lines by 80 characters.
NetBlazer LS ISDN Troubleshooting The D-channel light is off. Something is wrong with your ISDN connection. Either the cables are not connected to the NT1, or the NT1 is not connected to an active ISDN line. If you suspect that your ISDN line is not active, call your Service Provider. The D-channel light is flashing. There is a partial connection, but one of the cables may be loose, or you’ve attached more than one NetBlazer to the same NT1. You should only have one NetBlazer attached to each NT1.
Your BRI port is not communicating successfully with your phone company’s ISDN switch. Try one of the following solutions: 1. Make sure you are using the full 8-wire RJ-45 phone cable that came with your NetBlazer for the connection between the NetBlazer and the NT1. 2. Exit from the Setup Utility and log on to the NetBlazer as root. Type line list briXXX (where XXX is the number of your bri line, such as 011 or 012). Check to see if ISDN Layer 1 shows F7: Activated.
Before you call customer support, you should also try to do the following steps (if you are unable to run the Setup Utility, skip to step 6). You should also prepare for the call by following the checklist on page G-7. 1. Read this manual and check the on-line Help for additional information. 2. Register your NetBlazer. See page 11-1 for instructions on using the Setup Utility to register your NetBlazer. 3.
7. Telebit has also established an e-mail forum called netblazer-users@telebit.com for communication among NetBlazer users. If you want to be included, send your request to netblazer-users-request@telebit.com. You will receive a pre-formatted message detailing how to subscribe and unsubscribe to this e-mail forum. Pre-Call Checklist When you call customer support, you should be at your computer with the following information available. The NetBlazer’s product name and model number.
Ordering Additional Documentation You can order additional manuals by calling 1-800-TELEBIT (1-800-835-3248) or 1-408-734-5200. You can order applications notes (from customer support) or other Telebit manuals.
Joining the Global Internet H Throughout this manual, we use the term “your Service Provider” when talking about Internet connection providers. If you don’t already have an Internet connection and you want to access the Internet through your NetBlazer, you’ll need to find a service provider who can connect you to the Internet through their network.
4. Find a network service provider. 5. Choose your access method (leased-line or dialup with the correct SLIP or PPP software) and configure your router for that method. Obtaining an IP Network Number Every machine on the Internet has a unique address, called its Internet number or IP address (See Appendix C, “IP Addressing” for more information on IP addressing). All Internet addresses and Domain Names are assigned by the Internet Network Information Center, or InterNIC.
InterNIC Registration Services The InterNIC Registration Services is located at Network Solutions, Inc. in Herndon, Virginia. InterNIC RS provides assistance in registering networks, domains, and other entities to the Internet community via telephone, electronic mail, and U.S. postal mail. Telephone Access Telephone service is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
SEND /faq/registration-services Some of the information in this appendix comes from the file you get with the following subject line: SEND /netinfo/what-registration-services-are.txt U.S. Mail Access You can also communicate with the InterNIC via U.S.
Registering a Domain Once you have a network address, you need to register a domain name. The domain name uniquely identifies your organization in the Internet community. It is used in electronic mail addresses, and for many other IP services. You must have a network number to assign host addresses for your DNS server before you can complete the Domain Application form from the NIC. The NIC will not register a domain unless there are two domain servers: a primary server and a secondary server.
Choosing a Service Provider There are many organizations that can provide interconnection to the Internet. Military users are generally attached to the Defense Data Network (DDN). Research and Educational organizations often connect through the National Science Foundation network (NFSnet). Recently, commercial IP networks have been placed into operation. These networks generally have fewer restrictions on the traffic they carry when compared to Military and Research networks.
Tying It All Together Once you have obtained a network address and registered your domain, you can begin building the network connection. Coordinate with your network Service Provider for the appropriate access method, such as a dial-up link using the SLIP or PPP protocols. Your telephone company may need to install circuits if a high-speed leased line is required. Once the leased line (or other access method) is in place, you can test LAN access.
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Key Summary Keys I What happens Ctrl-a or Left Arrow key Move the cursor one character to the left in a text field. Ctrl-c Cancel all changes to a field and return to the previous setting. Ctrl-d, Down Arrow key, or Tab key Move down one line. If your cursor is on the last item on a screen and <> appears at the bottom of the screen, you go to the first line of the next screen. Ctrl-e Erase the contents of a field.
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ISDN Service Providers and Manufacturers J Ordering ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) service from your local telephone company and long distance provider can sometimes be complicated. This appendix is designed to help you order basic ISDN service.
In some cases, the SPID number is identical to its full ten-digit DN (the phone number plus the area code; note that the NetBlazer only uses the seven-digit phone number for the DN). In other cases, the SPID may be the Directory Number concatenated with various other strings of digits. How a SPID number appears depends on the individual implementation by the telephone company. Note: If you move your NetBlazer from one area code to another, you may have to reset the SPIDs and/or DNs to avoid dialing errors.
You can use the following items as a checklist when you order your ISDN service. • Request an ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) line with 2B+D circuit-switched data service. • Tell the phone company that you do not need voice service or D-channel packet data. (Many phone companies offer a wide variety of new services along with ISDN; most of these services are not applicable for router applications.
TEI Dynamic Bearer Service Circuit Switched Data Permitted on any B channel (Packet-mode data not permitted) You will also need to tell the local telephone company who your long distance carrier is. Long Distance Service Requirements When you subscribe for long distance service you should request circuit-switched 64kbps (kilobytes per second) clear channel access, if possible.
AT&T and Northern Telecom NT1s can be ordered from Bell Atlantic Teleproducts. Bell Atlantic Teleproducts West Building, Suite 150 50 E. Swedesford Road Frazer, PA 19355 Telephone +1-215-695-2300 or 800-221-0845 Tone Commander offers their own NT1 for sale. Tone Commander Systems 4379 150th Ave NE P.O. Box 97039 Redmond, WA 98073-9739 Telephone +1-206-883-3600 or 800-524-0024 Fax +1-206-881-7179 Adtran offers their own NT1 products for sale. Advanced Transmission Products, Inc. 901 Explorer Blvd.
Tone Commander NT1 standalone NT1U-220TC Tone Commander Power supply 901034 Adtran NT1 NT1 ACE Adtran Power supply PS2 Adtran Power kit Adtran Standalone NT (includes 7w power supply) NT1/T400 Adtran Rackmount NT1 NT1/T400 J-6 ISDN Service Providers and Manufacturers 90362-01
Telebit Cables and Adapter Pinouts K The following illustrations show Telebit-specific cables. In some cases you may need to order these cables from Telebit.
Standard 25-pin RS-232 Cable (Part No.
DB-9 to DB-25 RS-232 Cable (Part No.
Synchronous RS-232 Cable (Part No.
Null-Modem Adapter (Part No. 14375-01) DB-25M DB-25F Chassis Ground 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 TD RD RD RTS RTS CTS CTS DCD DTR DSR Signal Ground 7 20 1 TD 3 4 5 20 7 DCD DTR 2 DSR 8 6 Null-Modem Adapter (Part No.
RS-449 Cable (Part No.
V.35 Cable (Part No.
X.21 Cable (Part No.
Glossary L Since it’s easy to get all the three-letter-acronyms confused, here’s a glossary to clarify some of the terms used in this guide. ADSP AppleTalk Data Stream Protocol. A session-layer protocol that provides a reliable, bidirectional steam of data between two sockets in an AppleTalk network. ANSI American National Standards Institute. In the NetBlazer Setup Utility you need to use an “ANSI-compatible computer” for your terminal type.
ARA Apple Remote Access. With ARA, Apple Macintoshes using modems can send AppleTalk protocols over serial connections, such as RS-232. A modem-equipped Macintosh, including the PowerBook, that has ARA software can dial into a NetBlazer and become a node on an AppleTalk network. Users who want to do this need ARA software from Apple Computer. A Macintosh does not have to be dedicated for each user. The remote Macintosh becomes a part of the network and can use network services.
d-channel A “data” channel. It carries control signals and customer-call data in a packet switched mode. See also BRI. dedicated line A private phone line that ensures constant transmission capabilities. Dedicated lines may be leased or privately owned. dial backup For dedicated or leased line connections, a dial backup is a dial-up connection that only comes up if something happens to the dedicated connection. DLCI Data Link Channel Identifier. Used for frame relay connections.
IP Internet Protocol is the Internet standard network-layer protocol. It sends and receives the Internet datagram or packet across the Internet, then passes packets to a higher-level protocol to decipher. IP provides the basis for connectionless, best-effort packet delivery service. IP includes ICMP control and error message protocol as an integral part. The protocol suite is often referred to as TCP/IP because IP is one of the two most fundamental protocols.
LAN Local Area Network. Any physical network technology that operates at high speed over short distances (up to 1000 meters), for example, Ethernet. leased lines A communications line rented by organizations for exclusive use. See also dedicated line. LocalTalk Apple Computer’s LAN that runs over twisted-pair wiring. It has a bandwidth of 230.4 kbps. lt0 The name of the first LocalTalk port in the NetBlazer Setup Utility.
packet The unit of data, including a header, sent across a packet-switching network. With the Internet, IP datagrams are packets. PAP/CHAP Password Authentication Protocol/Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. Security protocols used to authenticate PPP connections. POST Power-On Self Test. This test in the NetBlazer consists of a series of specific hardware exercises that must be successfully completed in turn. The test uses the NetBlazer’s LEDs to display possible error codes.
router A machine that makes decisions about which of several paths data-communications traffic will follow. A router uses a routing protocol to gain information about the network, and algorithms to choose the best route based on several criteria known as “routing metrics.” At the lowest level, a bridge is a router because it chooses where to pass packets from one wire to another. In a WAN each packet switch is a router because it chooses routes for individual packets.
SPID Service Profile IDentifier. A SPID number is assigned by your service provider. SPIDs are used to identify what sort of services and features the switch provides to the ISDN device. When a new subscriber is added, the telephone company allocates a SPID just as they allocate a directory number. subnet bit mask The subnet bit mask is an extension of the IP address that allows a site to use a single IP network address for several networks.
Index Symbols ? key, for Help 3-19 Numerics 110v or 220v connections 2-9 192.0.2.
ARA configuring NetBlazer as a server for 4-8 configuring users 9-9 definition of L-2 deleting users 9-10 setting call-back phone numbers 9-10 setting home zones 9-10 setting passwords for 9-10 setting user's time limits 9-10 ARA default server configuration 4-3 ARA User screen deleting current user 9-10 illustration of 9-9 setting a call back phone number 9-10 setting a home zone 9-10 setting a time limit 9-10 setting a user password 9-10 ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) definition of L-2 async and asynch
for TA V.35 to Dual-DTE Connection 2-8 for TA X.
dial-up LAN-to-LAN connections 7-2 frame relay interfaces 8-5 ISDN 6-1, 6-2 LAN protocols 4-3 lines 5-1 modem pool 10-1 quick overview of 1-4 remote character-mode users 9-4 remote IP users 9-6 remote IPX users 9-8 configuring interfaces for the AppleTalk LAN 4-9 for the IP LAN 4-6 for the IPX LAN 4-8 Connection type field Update Software screen 11-4 context sensitive Help 3-19 Crypto key field Dial-up Connection screen 7-4 Dial-up Connection screen for balanced interfaces 7-8 Remote IP User screen 9-7 Remo
Dial-up Connection screen 7-4 Dial-up Connection screen for balanced interfaces 7-8 Frame Relay Line screen 8-7 IP Route Details screen 7-14 Remote IP User screen 9-7 Remote IPX User screen 9-8 Delete Kernel patch field Update Software screen 11-5 Delete key 3-13, 3-14 deleting AppleTalk zones 4-12 ARA users 9-10 balanced interfaces 7-8 character-mode users 9-5 characters in text fields 3-14 currently selected IP route 7-14 dedicated interfaces 8-4 dial-up LAN-to-LAN connections 7-4 frame relay interfaces 8
steps 7-2 dial-up LAN-to-LAN routing illustration of 1-2 Dial-up LAN-to-LAN screen creating a new connection 7-2 creating balanced interfaces 7-3 editing an existing connection 7-3 illustration of 7-2 DLCI definition of L-3 setting on Frame Relay screens 8-7 DLCI field Frame Relay Line screen 8-7 DMS100 switch choosing on ISDN Configuration screen 6-3 DN (Directory Number) avoiding dialing errors J-2 digits in 6-3 setting with SPID numbers 6-3 Domain Name server assigning an address to H-2 definition of L-3
First-time user help menu item selecting 3-18 First-time User Help screen choices on 3-18 illustration of 3-18 Forget AppleTalk routes selecting on Protocol Details screen 7-12 Forget IPX routes selecting on Protocol Details screen 7-11 forgetting routes AppleTalk E-3 frame relay definition of L-3 setting DLCI for 8-7 setting line management type 8-8 Frame Relay Connection screen creating a new interface 8-6 editing an existing interface 8-6 entering DLCI number 8-7 illustration of 8-6 frame relay interfa
definition of L-3 info@internic.
setting crypto keys (for remote users) 9-7 setting remote user passwords 9-7 IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) definition of L-4 IPX addressing definition of L-4 internal network number D-2 network numbers D-1 node number D-1 port number D-2 socket number D-2 IPX LAN configuration 4-6 IPX LAN Setup screen illustration of 4-7 setting the global address 4-7 setting the interface address 4-7 IPX network number description of D-1 IPX routing enabling on Protocol Details screen 7-11 setting for dial-up or dedicated
definition of L-5 IP configuration steps 4-4 IPX configuration steps 4-6 LAN interfaces setting AppleTalk router type for 4-9 setting IP addresses for 4-6 setting IPX addresses for 4-8 LAN-to-LAN routing illustration of 1-1 Learn AppleTalk routes selecting on Protocol Details screen 7-11 Learn IPX routes selecting on Protocol Details screen 7-11 learning routes AppleTalk E-3 leased lines definition of L-5 NetBlazer as router on 8-1 leaving the software 3-17 LEDs when booting up 2-4 Left Arrow key 3-14 Lin
M Main Menu screen choices on 3-10 illustration of 3-1 menu items selecting 3-12 metric definition of L-5 setting 7-14 Metric field IP Route Details screen 7-14 models of NetBlazer LS 2-1 Modem or TA field Line Details screen 5-2 modem pooling configuring 10-1 definition of L-5 moving around in the Setup Utility 3-12 Multi-login field Character Mode User screen 9-6 N National ISDN 1 J-1 NetBlazer default transmission speed for ISDN J-4 ISDN hardware 6-2 LED activity 2-4 login prompt for 3-8 models of 2-1 po
setting LAN interfaces to be 4-9 nonseed router definition of L-5 setting LAN interfaces to be 4-9 Northern Telecom DMS100 J-1 features of J-3 Note field Line Details screen 5-3 NT1 2-10 null modem definition of L-5 null modem cables available from Telebit K-1 Dual DTE installation 2-1 ISDN installation 2-2 needed for installation 2-5 O older phone equipment and ISDN speeds J-4 on-line Help getting 3-18 information at top of screens 3-19 informational messages 3-19 ordering ISDN service J-2 P packet definit
Pool IP address field Dial-out Modem Pool screen 10-2 port number, IPX D-2 power cords iv Power On Self Test (POST) 2-4 power requirements 2-9 Power-On Self Test, definition of L-6 PPP definition of L-6 description of 7-4, 8-4 selecting for dedicated connections 8-4 selecting for dial-up connections 7-4 PPP Shell definition of L-6 pre-call checklist G-7 primary interface configuring dial-up connection for 7-7 setting protocol details 7-10 private routes setting for IP 7-14 protocol definition of L-6 Protoc
selecting a framing type 9-7 setting a cryto key 9-7 setting a password 9-7 setting the IP address 9-7 remote IP users configuring 9-6 deleting 9-7 setting crypto keys for 9-7 setting framing type for 9-7 setting IP addresses for 9-7 setting password for 9-7 Remote IPX User screen deleting the current user 9-8 illustration of 9-8 setting a crypto key 9-9 setting a password 9-9 remote IPX users configuring 9-8 deleting the current user 9-8 setting crypto keys for 9-9 setting passwords for 9-9 remote NetBlaze
text missing on G-3 SecurID definition of L-7 seed routers configuration steps 4-10 definition of 4-8, L-7 setting LAN interface to be 4-9 selecting items on menus 3-12 Serial-Line Internet Protocol, See SLIP service providers choosing Internet providers H-6 for ISDN service J-1 setting system (root) password 4-2 system date 4-2 system time 4-2 setup decisions, making 1-1 setup password 4-2 Setup Utility adding items to lists 3-15 choosing items in fields 3-16 entering data 3-12 exiting 3-17 getting Help in
T TA (Terminal Adapter) connections to RS-232 2-7 connections to V.35 2-8 connections to X.
