™ Netopia 4622 T1 Router Getting Started Guide MAKING BROADBAND WORK™
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Contents Contents 3 Chapter 1 — Introduction..........................................................1-1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-1 Features and Capabilities ............................................... 1-1 How to Use this Guide.................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 — Making the Physical Connections..........................2-1 Find a Location ..............................................................
Getting Started Guide Easy Setup Profile ................................................ 6-8 IP Easy Setup ...................................................... 6-9 Easy Setup Security Configuration ....................... 6-11 Appendix A — Technical Specifications and Safety Information ..A-1 Description.................................................................... A-1 Power requirements ............................................. A-1 Environment ..............................................
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Netopia 4622 T1 Router is a full-featured, stand-alone T1 router for connecting diverse local area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. The Netopia 4622 T1 Router uses a high performance T1 line to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the outside world.
1-2 Getting Started Guide ■ Up to 15 IPSec or PPTP VPN security associations (tunnels) ■ Menu-driven interface via Telnet ■ Easy Setup with menu-driven interface ■ Console Tiered Access, 2 levels of configuration access ■ Configuration Management, up to 3 backup configurations ■ System diagnostics and logs ■ Command-line interface (CLI) ■ SNMP V1 and V2 ■ TFTP or X-Modem download/upload of new firmware and configuration files ■ Utilities: ICMP ping, trace route, Telnet client, and Syslog
Making the Physical Connections 2-1 Chapter 2 Making the Physical Connections This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 4622 T1 Router.
2-2 Getting Started Guide You will need: ■ A Windows–based PC or a Macintosh computer with Ethernet connectivity for configuring the Netopia 4622. This may be built-in Ethernet or an add-on card, with TCP/IP installed and configured. See “Sharing the Connection” on page 4-1. ■ A T1 wall outlet wired for a connection to a telephone carrier who supports T1 connections.
Making the Physical Connections 2-3 Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables Identify the connectors and switches on the back panel and attach the necessary Netopia Router cables. The figure below displays the back of the Netopia 4622 T1 Router. 1 Ethernet 3 Power 2 T1 Connect your computer, T1 line, and power source as shown. 1. For a direct computer to router Ethernet connection, use a standard Ethernet cable, or connect through a hub or switch with a standard Ethernet cable. 2.
2-4 Getting Started Guide Netopia 4622 back panel 8 Ethernet 1 WAN 8 port Ethernet switch T1 port Console Console port Power Power port . Port T1 WAN port Ethernet ports Console port Power port Description An RJ-48 jack labeled WAN for your T1 connection. Eight RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet jacks. You will use one of these to configure the Netopia 4622. For a new installation, use an Ethernet connection.
Making the Physical Connections 2-5 Netopia 4622 T1 Router Status Lights The figure below represents the Netopia 4622 status light (LED) panel. Netopia 4622 LED front panel W A N A L E R T P O W E R Ethernet The following table summarizes the meaning of the various LED states and colors: When this happens...
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Connecting to Your Local Area Network 3-1 Chapter 3 Connecting to Your Local Area Network This chapter describes how to physically connect the Netopia 4622 to your local area network (LAN). Before you proceed, make sure the Netopia 4622 is properly configured. You can customize the router’s configuration for your particular LAN requirements using console-based management (see “Console-Based Management” on page 5-1).
3-2 Getting Started Guide Once the Netopia 4622 is properly configured and connected to your LAN, PC and Macintosh computers that have their required components in place will be able to connect to the Internet or other remote IP networks. Connecting to an Ethernet Network You can connect a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet network to the Netopia 4622 using its Ethernet ports.
Sharing the Connection 4-1 Chapter 4 Sharing the Connection Once you have set up your physical local area network, you will need to configure the TCP/IP stack on each client workstation connected to your Netopia 4622. This chapter describes how to configure TCP/IP for both Windows-based and Macintosh computers.
4-2 Getting Started Guide Dynamic configuration (recommended) To configure your PC for dynamic addressing do the following: 1. Go to the Start Menu/Settings/Control Panels and double click the Network icon. From the Network components list, select the Configuration tab. 2. Select TCP/IP-->Your Network Card. Then select Properties. In the TCP/IP Properties screen, select the IP Address tab. Click “Obtain an IP Address automatically”. 3. Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Click Disable DNS.
Sharing the Connection 4-3 Static configuration (optional) If you are manually configuring for a fixed or static IP address, perform the following: 1. Go to Start Menu/Settings/Control Panels and double click the Network icon. From the Network components list, select the Configuration tab. 2. Select TCP/IP-->Your Network Card. Then select Properties. In the TCP/IP Properties screen, select the IP Address tab. Click “Specify an IP Address.” Enter the following: IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.
4-4 Getting Started Guide 3. Click on the Gateway tab (shown below). Under “New gateway,” enter 192.168.1.1. Click Add. This is the Netopia 4622’s pre-assigned IP address. Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Click Enable DNS. Enter the following information: Host: Type the name you want to give to this computer. Domain: Type your domain name. If you don't have a domain name, type your ISP's domain name; for example, netopia.com.
Sharing the Connection 4-5 Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers The following is a quick guide to configuring TCP/IP for MacOS computers. Configuring TCP/IP in a Macintosh computer requires the following: You must have either Open Transport or Classic Networking (MacTCP) installed.
4-6 Getting Started Guide Static configuration (optional) If you are manually configuring for a fixed or static IP address, perform the following: 1. Go to the Apple menu. Select Control Panels and then TCP/IP or MacTCP. 2. With the TCP/IP window open, go to the Edit menu and select User Mode. Choose Advanced and click OK. Or, in the MacTCP window, select Ethernet and click the More button. 3.
Sharing the Connection 4-7 Note: You can use these instructions to configure other computers on your network to accept IP addresses served by the Netopia 4622. You can also use these instructions to configure other computers on your network with manual or static IP addresses. Be sure each computer on your network has its own IP address.
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Console-Based Management 5-1 Chapter 5 Console-Based Management Console-based management is a menu-driven interface for the capabilities built into the Netopia 4622. Console-based management provides access to a wide variety of features that the router supports. You can customize these features for your individual setup. This chapter describes how to access the console-based management screens.
5-2 Getting Started Guide may be using the router to connect to more than one service provider or remote site.
Console-Based Management 5-3 Configuring Telnet software If you are configuring your router using a Telnet session, your computer must be running a Telnet software program. ■ If you connect a PC with Microsoft Windows, you can use a Windows Telnet application or simply run Telnet from the Start menu. ■ If you connect a Macintosh computer, you can use the NCSA Telnet program supplied on the Netopia 4622 CD. You install NCSA Telnet by simply dragging the application from the CD to your hard disk.
5-4 Getting Started Guide Launch your terminal emulation software and configure the communications software for the values shown in the table below. These are the default communication parameters that the Netopia 4622 uses. Parameter Suggested Value Terminal type PC: ANSI-BBS Mac: ANSI, VT-100, or VT-200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Speed 9600 - 57600 bits per second Flow Control None Note: The router firmware contains an autobaud detection feature.
Easy Setup 6-1 Chapter 6 Easy Setup This chapter describes how to use the Easy Setup console screens on your Netopia 4622. After completing the Easy Setup console screens, your router will be ready to connect to the Internet or another remote site.
6-2 Getting Started Guide Netopia 4622 Easy Setup... WAN Configuration... System Configuration... Utilities & Diagnostics... Statistics & Logs... Quick Menus... Quick View... If you do not see the Main Menu, verify that: ■ If you are using a serial connection, that your serial port speed is the same as the Netopia 4622’s default 9600 baud, for first use.
Easy Setup 6-3 Quick Easy Setup Connection Path This section may be all you need to do to configure your Netopia 4622 T1 Router. Your service provider will supply you with several parameter values.
6-4 Getting Started Guide ❑ RFC1483 RFC1483 Mode: or ❑ Bridged 1483 (default) or ❑ Routed 1483 (for Bridged 1483 only) PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) ❑ Off (default) or ❑ On ❑ HDLC Data Circuit (ATM Operation Mode only) VPI (0-255): (default is 0) _______________________ VCI (32-65535): (default is 35) _______________________ Easy Setup Profile Screen Address Translation Enabled: IP Addressing: (for Frame Relay DLEs only) Frame Relay Management Type: (for PPP DLEs only) PPP Authentication: ❑ Yes (d
Easy Setup 6-5 The following steps will get you up and running quickly: 1. Open a Telnet session to 192.168.1.1 to bring up the Main Menu. If you don't know how to do this, see “Connecting through a Telnet Session” on page 5-2. Alternatively, you can connect the console cable and open a direct serial console connection, using a terminal emulator program. See “Connecting a Console Cable to Your Router” on page 5-3. The Main Menu appears. Netopia 4622 Easy Setup... WAN Configuration... System Configuration.
6-6 Getting Started Guide T1 Line Configuration The T1 Line Configuration screen appears. T1 Line Configuration Operation Mode... Line Encoding... Framing Mode... HDLC B8ZS ESF AutoDetect DS0 Channels: Number of DS0 Channels: First DS0 Channel: No 1 1 Channel Data Rate... Nx64k Data Link Encapsulation... PPP over Frame Relay Enabled: Frame Relay Off TO MAIN MENU NEXT SCREEN Return/Enter goes to new screen. Enter Information supplied to you by your telephone company. 1.
Easy Setup 6-7 7. Select Channel Data Rate and highlight the data rate that your service provider has designated your channel to connect at. The channel data rate choices are Nx56k or Nx64k. The default is Nx64k. Press Return. 8. Select Data Link Encapsulation and highlight the method of encapsulation that you want to use from the pop-up menu. The choices offered are PPP, RFC1483, HDLC (Cisco), and Frame Relay. The default setting is Frame Relay.
6-8 Getting Started Guide 9. ■ If you selected RFC1483, the next pop-up menu RFC1483 Mode offers the choice of Bridged 1483 or Routed 1483. If you select Bridged 1483, a new option PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) appears. You can then toggle PPPoE On or Off. Choosing Routed 1483 hides the PPPoE option. ■ If you selected ATM Operation Mode in Step 1, the Data Circuit VPI and VCI fields become visible. These are editable fields.
Easy Setup 6-9 If you selected Numbered, the following fields appear. ■ Select the editable field labeled Local WAN IP Address. The default address is 0.0.0.0, which allows for dynamic addressing, when your ISP assigns an address each time you connect. However, you can enter another specific address if you want to use static addressing. In that case, enter the local WAN address your ISP gave you. Press Return. ■ Select the editable field labeled Local WAN IP Mask.
6-10 Getting Started Guide IP Easy Setup Ethernet IP Address: Ethernet Subnet Mask: 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 Domain Name: Primary Domain Name Server: Secondary Domain Name Server: isp.net 209.3.224.21 209.3.224.20 Default IP Gateway: 127.0.0.2 IP Address Serving: On Number of Client IP Addresses: 1st Client Address: 100 192.168.1.100 PREVIOUS SCREEN NEXT SCREEN Enter an IP address in decimal and dot form (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Set up the basic IP & IPX attributes of your Netopia in this screen.
Easy Setup 6-11 7. Toggle IP Address Serving to On or Off, depending on whether you want the device’s IP address server to supply dynamic IP addresses to your client workstations. Normally, you would accept the default On so that workstations on your LAN can have IP addresses assigned dynamically from the router. 8. The IP address server will provide 100 IP addresses automatically to workstations on your LAN.
6-12 Getting Started Guide The Router will restart and your configuration settings will be activated. You can then Exit or Quit your Telnet application. Easy Setup is now complete.
Technical Specifications and Safety Information A-1 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Safety Information Description Dimensions: 124.0 cm (w) x 20.0 cm (d) x 5.3 cm (h); 9.4” (w) x 7.9” (d) x 2.1” (h) Communications interfaces: The Netopia 4622 T1 Router has an RJ-48 jack for the T1 connection; eight RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports for your LAN connections; and a DB-9 Console port. Power requirements ■ 12 VDC input ■ 1.
A-2 Getting Started Guide December 1, 2000 ■ Canada – CSA: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 950-95 EMI: ■ FCC Part 15 Class B ■ FCC Part 68 Regulatory notices Warnings This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Adequate measures include increasing the physical distance between this product and other electrical devices.
Technical Specifications and Safety Information A-3 Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the REN's of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, they many not ring properly. Service Requirements. In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent.
A-4 Getting Started Guide Important This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between system components. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate the equipment. Canada. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Technical Specifications and Safety Information A-5 supply, rated 12Vdc, 1.5A. Telecommunication installation cautions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: ■ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
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