MicroRouter 1200i Installation Guide Compatible Systems Corporation 4730 Walnut Street Suite 102 Boulder, Colorado 80301 303-444-9532 800-356-0283 http://www.compatible.
MicroRouter 1200i Installation Guide, Version 3.0 Copyright © 1999, Compatible Systems Corporation All rights reserved. MicroRouter and CompatiView are trademarks of Compatible Systems Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Part number: A00-1186 FCC Notice: This product has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 ABOUT THE MICROROUTER 1200I A NOTE ABOUT FIREWALLS A NOTE ABOUT ON-DEMAND INTERNETWORKING MICROROUTER 1200I INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 1 1 1 2 Chapter 2 - Getting Started 5 A FEW NOTES Please Read The Manuals Warranty and Service Getting Help With the MicroRouter 1200i WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED Supplied with the MicroRouter 1200i Needed For Installation Ethernet Connection Requirements 10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet Telco Line Connection Requirements V.
Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation 13 COMPATIVIEW FOR WINDOWS System Requirements Installation and Operation Transport Protocols and CompatiView 13 13 13 14 Chapter 5 - Command Line Management 15 OUT-OF-BAND COMMAND LINE MANAGEMENT TEMPORARILY RECONFIGURING A HOST FOR COMMAND LINE MANAGEMENT SETTING UP TELNET OPERATION 15 Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide 19 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION IP Protocol Required for IP Suggested for IP IPX Protocol Required for IPX Suggested for IPX
IPX Protocol Required for IPX Suggested for IPX Frame Relay Configuration Link Configuration Suggested for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation Frame Relay DLCI Mappings IP Protocol Required for IP Required for IP Numbered Interface Required for IP Unnumbered Interface Suggested for IP IPX Protocol Required for IPX Suggested for IPX SMDS Configuration Link Configuration SMDS Addressing SAVING A CONFIGURATION FILE TO FLASH ROM 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 Appendix A - Shipping Defaul
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs Pin Outs for V.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction About the MicroRouter 1200i Congratulations on your purchase of the MicroRouter 1200i multiport wide area router. The MicroRouter 1200i supports the IP and IPX network protocols, with leased-line and/or dial-on-demand operation using the PPP, Frame Relay and/or SMDS wide area protocols. A Note About Firewalls The MicroRouter 1200i can be configured to be a very effective packet screening firewall.
2 Chapter 1 - Introduction BE SURE THAT YOUR ROUTER CONFIGURATION IS ALLOWING THE ROUTER TO DROP THE COMMUNICATIONS LINK WHEN IT ISN’T NEEDED. MicroRouter 1200i Installation Overview This manual will help you install the MicroRouter 1200i to connect a local Ethernet to one or two remote networks and/or remote PPP client computers. These connections can be made to other Compatible Systems routers, routers from other vendors, or PPP compliant dial-in software packages running on a variety of computers.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 3 Chapter 3 - Network Installation Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to physically install the MicroRouter 1200i and connect it to your local Ethernets and your wide area network(s). Instructions are included for twisted-pair Ethernet environments and fractional or full T1’s, as well as modems, 56K CSU/DSUs, and ISDN Terminal Adapters.
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started 5 Chapter 2 - Getting Started A Few Notes Please Read The Manuals The manuals included with your MicroRouter 1200i contain some very important information about the MicroRouter 1200i and local and wide area networking in general. Please read this manual thoroughly, and refer to the management reference guides as required. It’s worth the few minutes it will take. Also, please fill out the warranty registration card and return it to us today.
6 Chapter 2 - Getting Started What You Will Need To Get Started Before connecting the MicroRouter 1200i, please check the list below to make sure that you have received all of the items that are supplied with the MicroRouter 1200i package. You should also make sure you have any additional items that are necessary to connect the router to your network.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started 7 10Base-T Twisted-Pair Ethernet To connect the router's Ethernet interface to twisted-pair Ethernet cabling you will need an unshielded twisted-pair station cable that is connected to a 10BaseT-compatible twisted-pair hub. v Note: Ethernet cables and cable connectors are not supplied with the MicroRouter product. Please contact your reseller or your Compatible Systems representative for information on obtaining the correct Ethernet cabling supplies.
8 Chapter 2 - Getting Started RS-232 Interface The MicroRouter 1200i includes one DB-25 to DB-25 RS-232 sync/async cable. This cable supports RS-232 asynchronous modems, synchronous leased and switched 56K CSU/DSUs, and ISDN Terminal Adapters. It can also be used to connect the router’s auxiliary interface to a PC running terminal emulation software, or to a dumb terminal.
Chapter 3 - Network Installation 9 Chapter 3 - Network Installation MicroRouter 1200i Back Panel This section of the manual describes how to connect the MicroRouter 1200i to your Ethernet network and your wide area communications device(s). In summary, the steps for installation are: 1. Make sure the router is powered down and not plugged to any power source. 2. Connect the router to the Ethernet network. 3. Connect the router’s secondary port to a wide area line communications device (if used). 4.
10 Chapter 3 - Network Installation Connecting the Router to the Ethernet If your twisted-pair hub is already in place, you can connect the router to an active network without interrupting network activity. The router must be powered off. Connecting to Twisted-Pair Ethernet Before connecting the router to twisted-pair cabling you need an unshielded twisted-pair cable that is already connected to your 10BaseT-compatible twisted-pair hub.
Chapter 3 - Network Installation 11 Connecting Devices to the RS-232C Interface This interface -- WAN 1 -- can be used to connect to synchronous or asynchronous line communications devices at rates up to 256Kbps (sync), or 230.4 Kbps (async). Examples include modems, leased or switched 56K CSU/DSUs, and ISDN Terminal Adapters. L Note: If connecting to a synchronous device such as a CSU/DSU, the router must first be configured for synchronous operation before connecting to the device.
12 Chapter 3 - Network Installation Powering Up the Router Power up any modem, CSU/DSU, or TA before powering up the router. This allows the router to immediately sense whether its secondary interface is connected. The exception to this rule is when connecting an RS232 interface to a CSU/DSU. In such a case, you must power up the router before powering up the CSU/DSU. At power-up, the router will take approximately one minute to become visible to CompatiView.
Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation 13 Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation All of the routers in Compatible Systems’ internetworking and VPN families, including all RISC Router and MicroRouter models, can be managed from a single GUI management platform called CompatiView. CompatiView for Windows is included on the CD-ROM which was shipped with your MicroRouter 1200i.
14 Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation Run the auto-installation program (CV5x file) by double-clicking on it. The installation program will ask you to select (or create) a directory in which it should locate CompatiView and its associated files and database subdirectory. Once the installation is complete, double-click on the CompatiView icon to open the program. For further information on using CompatiView, see the CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide included with your router.
Chapter 5 - Command Line Management 15 Chapter 5 - Command Line Management The command line interface allows you to configure and monitor the router in-band via telnet or out-of-band with a terminal connected to the MicroRouter 1200i’s Console interface. v Note: Proper syntax is vital to effective operation of command line management. Case is not significant – you may enter commands in upper case, lower case, or a combination of the two.
16 Chapter 5 - Command Line Management interface. You can then do the following: 1. Set the host’s IP address to 198.41.12.2, with a Class C subnet mask (255.255.255.0) and then Telnet to 198.41.12.1. 2. Enter the default password letmein at the password prompt. The command line interface prompt will appear on the screen. 3. Use the configure command and set the IPAddress, SubnetMask, and IPBroadcast keywords in the IP Ethernet 0 section. 4.
Chapter 5 - Command Line Management 17 two methods are given in Chapter 4 - CompatiView Software Installation. • With CompatiView, basic IP parameters can be set using the TCP/IP Routing: Ethernet 0 Dialog Box. Use the Save to/Device option under the File menu to save the changes. After you have set these IP parameters and saved the changes, you can use Telnet to access the router from any node on your IP network.
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Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide 19 Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide This chapter briefly explains the major parameters that must be set in order to use the router. Detailed information on the meaning of the router’s parameters is provided in the CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide and the Text-Based Configuration and Command Line Management Reference Guide. You should use this list as a starting point to look up more specific information in the other documents.
20 Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide Ethernet Interface Configuration Ethernet interfaces are considerably easier to set up than wide area interfaces since there are fewer choices that need to be made regarding communications protocols and parameters. We recommend that you begin by configuring any Ethernet interface parameters before configuring WAN interface parameters. IP Protocol Required for IP These parameters set the basic address characteristics of the interface.
Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide 21 IPX Protocol Required for IPX There are generally no required changes from the shipping Ethernet configuration for IPX. The Ethernet interface will autoconfigure to use the two most common IPX frame types, and will autoadapt to conditions on the Ethernet. Suggested for IPX You may want to set your own network numbers, rather than using the autoconfigured values. You may also want to turn off unused frame types. CV: Use the IPX Routing: Ethernet 0 Dialog Box.
22 Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide PPP Configuration This section covers the settings required for PPP (point-to-point) protocol operation of the WAN interfaces. Link Configuration Required for Dedicated/Leased Line Operation Dedicated line operation is the simplest to set up. • Set Dedicated connection • Set PPP connection CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN 1 Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in the Link Config WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section.
Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide 23 method and to select a chat script (once you have created one). Use the WAN Chat Scripts Dialog Box (under Global/WAN Chat Scripts) to create your chat script. TB: Use configure and then set the Dialing, DialOutScript, and DropInact keywords in the Link Config WAN 1 section. Use edit config and create a Chat section to contain your dialing script. IP Protocol Required for IP WAN interfaces which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an IP address.
24 Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide IPX Protocol Required for IPX WAN interfaces which are set for PPP operation do not generally use an IPX address. They are set to act as an “unnumbered interface.” In this mode of operation, there are no required settings. Suggested for IPX If you plan to use dial-on-demand for this link, you should set the update method to “triggered” to avoid the link being brought up by transmission of IPX RIP information.
Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide 25 Frame Relay Configuration This section covers the settings required for Frame Relay operation of the MicroRouter 1200i WAN interfaces. In general, the parameters listed here should be set for each WAN interface on which you plan to use Frame Relay. Link Configuration Frame Relay is presently supported in the MicroRouter 1200i only via dedicated line operation.
26 Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide IP Protocol Required for IP There are two ways to set up Frame Relay. One is to set the WAN interface as a “numbered interface.” This means that the interface (and thus the Frame Relay network) will have an IP address, subnet mask, etc. The other is to set it as an unnumbered interface and specify that the link is point-to-point Frame Relay and set the local DLCI.
Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide 27 IPX Protocol Required for IPX Frame Relay operation requires that the WAN interface is set to be a “numbered interface.” This means that the interface (and thus the Frame Relay network) must have an IPX network number. • IPX numbered interface • IPX Network Number CV: Use the IPX Routing: WAN Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and set the Numbered and Net keywords in the IPX WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section.
28 Chapter 6 - Basic Configuration Guide Link Configuration SMDS is presently supported in the MicroRouter 1250i1270i2250R2270R only via dedicated line operation. • Set Dedicated connection • Set SMDS connection CV: Use the Link Configuration: WAN Dialog Box. TB: Use configure and then set the Mode and ConnectMode keywords in the Link Config WAN 0 (and/or WAN 1) section. SMDS Addressing Many of these parameters will be given to you by your service provider.
.Appendix A - Shipping Defaults . Appendix A - Shipping Defaults Ethernet Interface IP Routing Defaults • Off IP Bridging Defaults • On • Address: 198.41.12.1 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Broadcast Address: 198.41.12.255 • IP RIP off IPX Routing Defaults • 802.3 on, autoseeding • 802.2 on, autoseeding • Type II off • 802.
30 .Appendix A - Shipping Defaults WAN Interfaces IP Defaults • On • Unnumbered interface • RIP off • Van Jacobson compression off IPX Defaults • On • Unnumbered interface V.35 (WAN 0) Link & Physical Defaults • PPP • Dedicated • Sync, external clock RS-232 (WAN 1) Link & Physical Defaults • PPP • Dial-in • Async @ 115.
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs Pin Outs for V.35 Female Connector (DTE) V.
32 Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs Pin Outs for DB-25 Male to DB-25 Female RS-232 Data & Console Cable The cable supplied with the MicroRouter 1200i is twenty-five conductors, straight through. Connections on both the auxiliary interface and the data interface follow the standard RS-232 pin outs. Note that the data interface may be set for synchronous operation and in this mode the data interface will use the clock lines provided by RS-232.
Appendix C - LED Patterns and Test Switch Settings 33 Appendix C - LED Patterns and Test Switch Settings MicroRouter 1200i LED Patterns The MicroRouter 1200i uses a number of light patterns on its front LED bars to indicate operating conditions. Power On, No Traffic The router will scan through the left (Ethernet) LED bar, from left to right, illuminating one element at a time.
34 Appendix C - LED Patterns and Test Switch Settings MicroRouter 1200i Switch Settings 0 Normal Operation 1 Unused* 2 Unused* 3 Run Boot ROM Downloader 4 Unused* 5 Erase Flash ROM (OS and Configuration) 6 Erase Flash ROM (Configuration Only) 7 Unused* 8 Unused* 9 Allow letmein password for 5 minutes after powerup M Caution: Settings marked with an asterisk may erase your Flash ROM. Please do not use these settings without first contacting Compatible Systems Technical Support.
Appendix D - Downloading Software From Compatible Systems 35 Appendix D - Downloading Software From Compatible Systems We make the latest versions of operating software for all Compatible Systems products available at our Web site. The latest version of CompatiView management software is also available. To download software, follow the instructions below. 1. Use your browser to access http://www.compatible.com/, and find the link on our home page to “Software Downloads.” 2.
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Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 37 Appendix E - Terms and Conditions Compatible Systems Corporation (Compatible Systems) offers to sell only on the condition that Customer’s acceptance is expressly limited to Compatible Systems’ terms and conditions of sale. Compatible Systems’ acceptance of any order from Customer is expressly made conditional on assent to these terms and conditions of sale unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by Compatible Systems.
38 Appendix E - Terms and Conditions To obtain service under this Warranty, the Customer (or subsequent purchaser, if applicable) must follow the procedures outlined below, under “Product Return Policy.” THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 39 ber of each item being returned; (c) original Compatible Systems Sales Agreement number; and (d) any special instructions. Upon receipt of this information, Compatible Systems will issue an RMA (“Return Material Authorization”) number and any required U.S. Customs identification to assure correct identification of the Customer and to insure prompt and accurate processing. 6. Limitation of Remedies.
